Consistency in Leadership: My thoughts from Brad Taylor's talk at "Men in Business"

Consistency in Leadership: Lessons from Brad Taylor at Men in Business

At the recent Men in Business event hosted by the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce at The Social House, Brad Taylor — Executive Pastor at Lima Community Church — delivered a message that hit home for every leader in the room. His talk on consistency in leadership wasn’t flashy, but it was deeply grounding. It challenged us to look beyond talent, charisma, and creativity — and instead, to build trust through the quiet, daily discipline of being the same person in every situation.

Erratic vs. Consistent

Brad opened with a hard truth: “You just don’t know what version of that person is showing up.”That’s what erratic leadership looks like — unpredictable, reactive, and exhausting to follow.

Consistency, on the other hand, brings peace. It’s about predictable behavior, no exceptions, and the humility to embrace “boring” over “brilliant.” Because when people can depend on your steadiness, they’re free to focus on their work — not your moods. True leadership is not about the spotlight; it’s about stability.

Faithful Leadership

Brad reminded us that faithfulness is not fast. In a culture that idolizes growth and instant results, being faithful often feels slow and thankless. But it’s in that steady pace that character is built.

Faithful leaders:

• Give praise when it’s due

• Own their mistakes without excuses

• Live with integrity, being the same person at work, at home, and in private

It’s easy to impress for a season. It’s harder — and far more meaningful — to remain trustworthy over time.

Leading with Empathy

One of Brad’s most powerful points was on empathy. He described “emotional wincing” — that instinctive ache when someone else hurts. Great leaders don’t rush to fix; they pause long enough to feel with people before responding.

He challenged us to:

• Pause before we act

• Listen with intention (we have two ears and one mouth for a reason)

• Seek understanding over solutions

Empathy isn’t weakness. It’s the foundation of authentic care and relational leadership.

A Personal Reflection

As a man, husband, father, and business leader, this message hit me square in the chest. It made me ask:

• Do my teammates or family ever worry about which version of me is showing up today?

• Am I treating people with fairness, not favoritism?

• Am I truly listening, or just waiting to respond?

Consistency in leadership starts with answering those questions honestly — then living by the expectations we set for others. Whether it’s in our homes or boardrooms, people deserve leaders they can count on.

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