Leadership is not defined by a title--but neither should a title be dismissed.
In today’s leadership culture, much has been written about leading without a title. Yet relatively little is said about the responsibility of leading with one. In Leading Though You Have a Title, Dr. Reggies Wenyika offers a compelling and balanced perspective, demonstrating that while titles do not create leaders, they do confer authority, accountability, and an opportunity to serve others with purpose.
Drawing from history, philosophy, organizational leadership, and decades of personal experience, Dr. Wenyika explores the evolution of titles, examines why they continue to matter, and addresses the misconceptions that often surround positional authority. He challenges readers to move beyond title-driven leadership and embrace a model rooted in integrity, stewardship, ethical influence, and authentic service.
Featuring practical strategies, reflective exercises, and the innovative CSEA Leadership Self-Assessment Profile, this book provides leaders with the tools to evaluate their current leadership style and intentionally develop habits that inspire trust, cultivate influence, and strengthen organizational culture.
About Dr. Reggies Wenyika
Dr. Reggies Wenyika began his career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist working for the Public Health Services in Zimbabwe where he was born. He then worked for the University of Zimbabwe and went on to work for a corporate company, churches, schools and universities before coming to Rochester Christian University.
An ordained minister, Dr. Wenyika serves on a number of non-profit boards: Vice-Chair of the Board of Advisors of the African Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Technology; Board Chair of Education, Health and Life International; and Vice-President for Faith Community Churches International. He has served as a Commissioner for the Chief Academic Officers of the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities; and was a charter member of the American Council on Education’s Association of Chief Academic Officers.
Dr. Reggies Wenyika received his General Certificates of Education from St. Ignatius College and the University of Cambridge; a Diploma from the University of Zimbabwe College of Health and Sciences; a Diploma in Ministerial Studies; a Bachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies; a Master of Ministry in Leadership; a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration; and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration.
He has also co-published in medical and social and behavioral science journals, and co-edited the book, Engaging our World: Christian Worldview from the Ivory Tower to Global Impact. Reggies is committed to the training and equipping of leaders in developing nations and to the role that education plays in sustainable economic development.
