{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IL #673: Follow Me \u2014 Leadership Lessons from the Rich Young Ruler","description":"What does it mean for a leader to truly follow Jesus? In this episode, we reflect on one of the most sobering moments in Scripture\u2014the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler. This wasn\u2019t a casual conversation. It was a life-defining invitation. Jesus looked at this influential leader, loved him, and offered the very same call He gave Peter, James, and John: \u201cFollow Me.\u201d But unlike the disciples, the ruler walked away. Why? Because the cost of surrendering what he held tightly\u2014status, possessions, identity\u2014was too high. This story speaks directly to today\u2019s Christian business leaders. The issue is not wealth or influence\u2014it\u2019s attachment. Many leaders hold tightly to success, control, comfort, or reputation, struggling to let go even when Jesus calls them forward. And yet, this is exactly what transformational leadership requires. In this episode, you\u2019ll explore: Why Jesus\u2019 call to \u201cFollow Me\u201d is more than a spiritual suggestion\u2014it\u2019s a leadership commission What the rich young ruler\u2019s response reveals about our own leadership attachments How to recognize and surrender the things we grip too tightly What it looks like to lead with open hands and a faithful heart Whether you're facing a big decision, navigating career uncertainty, or simply sensing God inviting you into something deeper, this conversation will encourage you to respond with courage\u2014not caution. Jesus still looks at leaders with love\u2014and still says, \u201cFollow Me.\u201d \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now to rediscover what it means to lead as a follower of Christ. ","author_name":"Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher","author_url":"https:\/\/ronkelleher.com","html":"