ABSTRACT

Oftentimes in leadership, there can be immense pressure to get the job done, no matter what the cost. Christian leaders must hold themselves to a very high moral standard that can sometimes make it difficult to do the job. Christian leaders can be faced with moral dilemmas that other leaders are not. A leader without a strong foundation in Christ may not think twice before taking shortcuts, disposing of paperwork so it appears completed, or taking credit for someone else’s work in order to climb the corporate ladder. Christian leaders sometimes feel as though they will never get ahead because they are always doing the right thing. They may also feel like a doormat to those who have no moral issue with advancing their careers by any means necessary. Christian leaders must be very clear on what their values are so that they can react swiftly when situations arise where they have to make an uncomfortable or unpopular decision. Leading with integrity gains the respect of a leader’s team. It gains the team’s trust, which provides a bond to the relationship between a leader and a staff member. When an employee has respect for their leader, they work harder, produce more, and their attendance is better. The purpose of this paper is to discuss popular moral predicaments that Christian leaders face from their subordinates and their leaders. Research includes the most effective ways to handle certain situations and demonstrating a good moral example for staff. From the perspective of a female Christian leader, this project will provide personal and literary research on what leading with integrity really means.