Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus

Transform your influence by studying the leadership style that changed the world.

Jesus was the greatest leader of all time because he led with focus, purpose, and approachability. People followed him not out of coercion, but from a deep sense of connection and mission. But is it really possible to lead like Christ in today’s fast-paced, result-driven culture?

In Easy to Follow, leadership expert Lyle Wells and trusted Bible teacher Kat Armstrong offer an inspiring, transformative guide for Christian leaders who are ready to break free from results-driven pressures that can harm integrity and exhaust teams. Examine Jesus’ example and learn how to be the kind of leader people want to follow―embodying empathy, clarity, and integrity rather than pursuing status and metrics. Develop a compassionate, Christ-centered style, led by biblical leadership principles, that builds genuine trust, sustainable impact, and lasting influence.

In Easy to Follow, you will:

• Learn to redefine success in leadership.
• Discover how Jesus’ approachable, mission-driven style builds trust and inspires loyalty.
• Find practical steps to create a healthier culture in your organization.
• Recognize and avoid common pitfalls of secular leadership methods that can damage teams and compromise values.
• Realign your goals with Christ-centered priorities, relieving the pressure of performance-driven expectations.

Trade toxic, results-focused leadership for a compassionate, lifegiving, Christ-centered approach that inspires trust and commitment. Embrace a fulfilling way of leading that brings out the best in you and empowers those you lead to thrive.

Lyle Wells is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker with a significant platform in Christian leadership circles. As president of Integrus Leadership, he has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership impact.

Kat Armstrong is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, podcast host. She holds a master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the author of No More Holding Back, The In-Between Place, and the Storyline Bible Studies. Kat is the director of marketing for Integrus Leadership.