Ep 10: Fighting the Production Guy Stereotype

Production people have a reputation: defensive, condescending, care more about gear than people. “My way or the highway.”The stereotype exists because some of us earned it. But it doesn’t have to be this way.In this episode, I’m talking about how to fight the production guy stereotype by becoming the kind of leaders people actually want to follow—leaders who look like Jesus.We are a support ministry. By design, we’re not in the spotlight—we make the people on stage look and sound awesome. That’s servant leadership.Scripture foundation:* Mark 10:45 - “The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve”* John 13 - Jesus washing the disciples’ feet* Galatians 5:22-23 - The fruit of the SpiritJesus washed feet. We mix audio and run cameras. Same heart.The fruit of the Spirit in production leadership: Love, patience, kindness, gentleness, self-control. The best production people are both deeply skilled AND deeply pastoral.If people can’t see the fruit of the Spirit in how you lead, you’re doing it wrong.How to fight the stereotype:* Humility - Take feedback graciously (Matthew 11:29)* Clarity - Jesus taught simply. Kill the jargon.* Collaboration - Jesus invited input. Don’t dictate.* People over protocol - Jesus chose people over rules (Mark 2:27)* Servant leadership - Serve your team firstThe challenge: Be excellent in your craft AND Christ-like in your character. When we all look more like Jesus, the stereotype dies.Don’t just be good at production. Be like Jesus to people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houselightspod.substack.com