Written by: Keela Communications
Article source: keela.co.za
Research provides convincing evidence that only fully engaged people deliver outstanding results on a sustainable basis. ‘Lead With Intent’ authored by South African organisational behaviour consultant, pastor and lecturer Hermann du Plessis, is a profound yet easy read that reveals 9 leadership principles and practices that drive engagement in the workplace. The impact of these leadership principles is a business culture that unleashes and grows the potential in any organisation. When a leader follows these principles and practices intentionally, engagement is raised which drives performance and serves all stakeholders.
“Fully engaged people accept responsibility as they feel that they belong, are respected, trusted and appreciated,” says Du Plessis. “In my 16 years of guiding leaders, I have never met a leader that excels in relationships and results who does not subscribe to the Godly concept of Servant Leadership. Often these leaders are not Christians. They may not realise it at first but, as we discuss the theory of Servant Leadership, they always identify with it strongly.” Godly Servant Leaders believe God has given them a responsibility towards their people, that God loves all people, and that they therefore have to lead with great care and awareness of the privilege inherent in leading God’s people, writes Du Plessis.
Drawing from Du Plessis’ corporate and church experience as well as his in-depth knowledge of leadership literature and the Bible, the book unpacks 9 leadership principles and practices that are rooted in Servant Leadership as perfectly portrayed by Jesus during his time on earth. Servant Leadership is not a soft and fluffy approach where leaders fear being taken advantage of or having the responsibility of becoming their employees’ psychologist, counsellor or even slave. “On the contrary, it is an intentional approach by leaders that creates a culture where employees begin to volunteer their intelligence, energy, loyalty and contribution,” adds Du Plessis. “Intentional leaders refuse to serve a system that reduces human beings to mere objects of profit generation.”
Apart from Du Plessis implementing these practical principles successfully alongside the executives in corporates and SMEs that have seen their profitability double in three years, a division in a significant financial institution operating in 19 countries has seen a 93% customer satisfaction rating and a 97% engagement rating.
‘Lead With Intent’ is a must-read for anyone interested in becoming a more authentic and effective leader wherever they may be in life. Readers will learn how 9 leadership principles and practices can future proof their organisations and their careers, by creating an environment where people are inspired, fully engaged and motivated. It offers real life examples of how these principles are applied and what the impact on the organisation is.
“If you lead with intent, you have a deep belief that it is possible to provide and produce more, while not falling victim to the system of more. It is possible to have a team that provides better results for shareholders and customers while celebrating their success and enjoying their work in a culture where they feel valued as human beings,” concludes Du Plessis.
YouVersion Bible App has partnered with Hermann du Plessis to bring you Bible reading plans based on this title in both English and Afrikaans: www.bible.com
‘Lead With Intent’ will be available in C.U.M. Books stores nationally from June 2023, as well as on Amazon Kindle. Visit www.leadwithintent.co.za for more information or to purchase it online.
About The Author:
Hermann du Plessis is an ordained Pastor, and for 13 years, served on full-time staff at the Mosaiek Church in Johannesburg, South Africa, 9 of which were on executive level before starting his own business. Du Plessis’ roles involved teaching, preaching and leadership development and he is a regular guest speaker at churches.
Du Plessis is a leadership student with 20 years of experience, having coached, mentored, trained, and consulted in various spheres of leadership development. He has coached senior and executive managers of major corporations for more than15,000 hours to cultivate diverse transformational leaders. He holds degrees in Commerce, Education, Theology, a Master’s degree in Adult Education, as well as an international certification in Leadership and Management Coaching. Du Plessis is also a lecturer in leadership at tertiary institutions, as well as a moderator for various MBA programmes in their leadership curriculum.
Currently, Hermann du Plessis is the founder of the Themba Thandeka Leadership Institute (TTLI), a company that has worked in more than 90 organizations in 19 countries across the globe, building a reputation as a catalyst that significantly raises engagement and profitability.
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Date published: 17/06/2022
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This book wll no doubt influence many leaders worldwide to the benefit of their companies. Hermann has worked with me and members in my team for a couple of years now and he really has a speciial way of making people understand the power of servant leadership and being fully engaged. Congratulations Hermann and thank you for the humble way that you deliver this important business driver.