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“I am the head of the home,” he says. What does this even mean? Someone asks, and he struggles to find his words. “Well, all I know is that my word is final.” “Even the Bible says…” He continues to justify why he is the HEAD of the home.

For a very long time, I have observed that humans hold on to statements, philosophy, doctrines, values, principles, just name it that tends to stroke their ego or that is convenient for them. I have seen and heard a lot of men play the HEAD OF THE HOME CARD and I ask, what really does it mean to be the head. Being a head (leader), does it end in being the dictator of how things should be in a home? Or maybe, it just means you are the ‘PROVIDER?’

Leadership demands responsibility , sacrifice, service, and mentorship. It means you don’t only think about your self but also about the people you lead. How your decisions and actions impact them. You set the tone of the home. You serve not because you are weak but because you love and because you are setting a standard for your home. A leader is intentional, he listens, observe to see what’s best for his ‘followers.’ yes he may fail sometimes, but he can rise above it, apologizes if he has to and keeps it going again.

When leadership in a home is done right, you don’t need to shout that you are the HEAD. Your family just know automatically that that is who you are. Leadership is not forced. Leaders are leaders because of what they command and not who they command. They do not have to announce their position, they just occupy it. So next time you see the need to enforce your leadership through coercion and violence, stop and ask yourself, am I truly leading?