Do you lead with preference or with practicality? In this thought-provoking Daily Fox Fuel, Mikel unpacks the tension leaders face between making decisions based on comfort or what’s actually best for the mission. He reminds us that preference feels easy and familiar, but practicality pushes progress forward. Quoting Patrick Lencioni, he emphasizes that organizational health is built not on one person’s preferences, but on alignment and wise decisions. Using Proverbs 19:20, Mikel challenges leaders to remain humble, open to correction, and discerning about whether their decisions are preference-driven or truly practical. This episode is a clear call to lead with consistency, intentionality, and wisdom.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:24 – Do You Lead with Preference or Practicality?
00:56 – Preference vs. Practical Leadership
01:46 – Why Practical Pushes Progress Forward
02:05 – Patrick Lencioni on Organizational Health
02:54 – Misalignment Between Preferences and Mission
03:37 – Discernment in Leadership
04:23 – The Whiplash of Preference-Driven Leadership
04:47 – Proverbs 19:20: Listen and Accept Discipline
05:17 – Leading with Humility and Openness
05:51 – Leaders Who Only Take Orders
06:01 – Today’s Challenge: Preference or Practical?
06:20 – Share & Stay Foxy
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