Relationship

Employees

Leading people is a stewardship God takes seriously. How we treat those under our authority is a direct reflection of how we understand the Kingdom.

When the relationship is good

Attitudes

  • I see my employees as people made in God's image, not just resources that produce output

  • I understand that how I lead is a stewardship God will ask me about

  • I am interested in my employees' growth and flourishing, not just their performance

Actions

  • I tell my employees specifically what they are doing well, not just what needs fixing

  • I pay fairly and promptly — I do not use my power to take advantage

  • I am clear about expectations so people can succeed, not just fail visibly

When the relationship is hard

Attitudes

  • I correct poor performance without contempt — I address the behavior, not the person's worth

  • I check whether I am leading from fear or insecurity before I react to a mistake

  • I do not show favoritism — I treat every employee with consistent fairness

Actions

  • I have hard conversations directly and privately rather than avoiding them or venting to others

  • I pray for my employees by name and by their specific situations

  • When I must let someone go, I treat them with dignity from beginning to end