Erika was widely respected as a manager because she had a track record of excellent work and commitment to results. Employees were eager to be on her team because she also had a sincere and compassionate heart for others. She valued both purpose and people.
In his letter to the Romans, Paul reinforced that love is an essential element for Christians yet is also consistent with the guidelines for Godly living. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” (Romans 13:8)
Doing excellent work does not mean we can’t be gracious and loving to the teams we lead. Jesus modeled an approach of both truth and grace that should guide our workplace leadership.
