Inverting Traditional Leadership Principles
The Root of Leadership is Identity
Organizations Rise and Fall Through Culture: In the constantly evolving and challenging landscape of the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) world, the significance of organizational culture takes center stage, overshadowing all other elements of an organization's success.
Culture Rises or Falls Through Leadership: Leaders, situated at various levels of the organization, serve as the fulcrum for shaping this cultural tapestry. Ideally, they should function as catalysts, propelling the organization towards the desired culture. However, this transformation into catalysts requires intentionality, as the default scenario often sees leaders unintentionally becoming bottlenecks. This unintentional role not only jeopardizes the organization's success but also hinders their personal growth and fulfillment
Leadership Rises or Falls Through Identity: At the core of this complex issue lies a profound spiritual dimension. Human conditioning often steers us towards an ego-centric perspective. Leadership rooted in the ego tends to be self-serving, focusing primarily on personal gain, rendering it intrinsically ineffective. This paradox emerges from the intrinsic nature of leadership, which necessitates prioritizing the well-being of others over one's own interests. Consequently, the pivotal lesson that leaders must embrace revolves around transcending their egos, embarking on a journey toward selfless leadership. By doing so, they unlock their true potential to not only steer the organization through the VUCA world but also foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and enduring success.
Meet Drew & Thomas
Drew Scholl
Drew’s passion is helping leaders unleash their potential to live out their God-given wiring and purpose. He is a husband and father of four, Missional Leader, entrepreneur, business executive, former overseas missionary, adventurer, Ironman triathlete, and musician.
Drew started his career on the front lines building a new business diversification from the ground up. As the business grew he served in various executive roles during his 20 years within the parent company, Wildman Business Group. He along with 3 other partners purchased the company in 2013 and have scaled it to a multi-locational enterprise with 6 locations and 450 team members and are on track for continued exponential growth and regional expansion. Their purpose is to use the business as a vessel to positively change the lives of their team members and partners while generating purposeful profit to give towards life giving initiatives within the company, community, and around the world.
Experiencing the impact of doing business this way ignited the desire within Drew to help coach other business leaders to steward their business to make a difference in the world and bring personal fulfillment and purpose to the leaders. In July of 2023 he founded Missional Leader, LLC. A company focused on developing and equipping Missional Leaders in the marketplace.
Thomas Krüger
Meet Thomas, a passionate thought leader on a mission to unlock the hidden potential within us all. With a strong belief that genuine authenticity is the key to a life filled with meaning and purpose, Thomas has dedicated his life to guiding individuals towards their true selves. He is not just a coach; he's a catalyst for personal growth, organizational transformation, and leadership excellence.
Thomas's journey as a coach transcends traditional boundaries, as he works at the intriguing intersection of psychology, spirituality, and philosophy. His unique approach leverages this diverse knowledge to empower individuals and organizations alike. Through his experiences, Thomas has honed his skills and expertise to create a transformative impact in the fields of organizational culture, leadership development, and personal growth.
Being a father to a young daughter was the most recent catalyst that propelled Thomas to become the best version of himself. This responsibility ignited a burning desire to uncover the untapped potential that resides within every individual. He knows what it's like to be stuck, frustrated, and lost, as he has battled his own insecurities and fears as a recovering people pleaser. However, his determination to evolve led him on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery.
In his early 20s, while participating in a social service year in Papua New Guinea, Thomas stumbled upon his own latent potential. This accidental revelation became a defining moment, steering him towards the pursuit of untapped resources and hidden reservoirs within us all.
Professionally, Thomas is a self-taught polymath who has delved into various fields of expertise. He even ventured into the world of specialty coffee and earned the prestigious title of a national judge in the renowned "Best of Panamá" coffee competition in Boquete, Panamá. Throughout his career, Thomas consistently found himself in positions of influence, where he advocated for new leadership paradigms and nurtured a culture of trust; cooperation and entrepreneurial thinking.
Thomas's global experience has been a significant influence on his coaching philosophy. Having lived and worked on three continents, he possesses a profound curiosity about life beyond borders. This curiosity lends him a unique perspective, allowing him to broaden the horizons of his clients and ignite paradigm shifts in their thinking.
With credentials to match his passion, Thomas is a certified Leadership Coach through the Maxwell Leadership program. He is also a licensed Trainer for Peter Sage's Elite Mentorship Forum, a comprehensive 6-month Transformation Program.
In his coaching practice, Thomas is more than just a guide; he is a transformational force, a beacon of authenticity, and a proponent of genuine self-discovery. If you're seeking a coach who can help you tap into your hidden potential, navigate the complexities of life and leadership, and ignite a transformation within yourself and your organization, Thomas is the thought leader you've been searching for.
Embrace the journey with him, and discover the genuine authenticity that is the secret sauce to a life of true meaning and purpose.