The Leader Nobody Talks About: Strong Enough to Be Vulnerable

Matthew Wireman

Published on: 14/04/2026

What does it really mean to lead well? In this post, we explore Andy Crouch's powerful framework from Strong and Weak — and what it reveals about the two things every great leader must hold together: authority and vulnerability. Most high-achievers are great at one and terrible at the other. Discover why leadership without vulnerability quietly becomes exploitation, why playing it safe is actually the most dangerous move you can make, and how Jesus modeled the only leadership worth following. If you want to build influence that lasts, this is the post you didn't know you needed.