You've been told leadership is about choosing sides:

❌ Be TOUGH → Drive results, demand performance, show no weakness
❌ Be TENDER → Put people first, avoid conflict, keep everyone happy

But here's the truth: This false choice is destroying leaders everywhere.

Tough-only leaders create fear-based cultures where people comply but don't commit.

Tender-only leaders get walked over and fail to achieve meaningful results.

Both approaches leave you feeling incomplete—and ineffective.

What if there was a third way?

Jesus never chose between Lion and Lamb. He was both. Always.

🦁 Flipped tables in righteous anger → 🐑 Washed disciples' feet in humble service
🦁 Commanded storms to cease → 🐑 Welcomed children with tender love
🦁 Confronted religious hypocrisy → 🐑 Forgave those who crucified Him

Same leader. Same moment. Lion and Lamb together.

This isn't balance—it's integration. It's becoming a leader so secure in your strength that you can afford to be gentle, so confident in your calling that you lead by serving.