Redefining Leadership Through Service: Lutfi and Lara’s GLS Story

In a world where leadership is often associated with authority and control, Lutfi and Lara from Amman, Jordan discovered a different kind of leadership — one rooted in humility, teamwork, and love. Through the Global Leadership Summit (GLS), their perspective on leadership in business was completely transformed.
As co-owners of Pizza Turtles, they’ve learned that great leadership isn’t about managing people — it’s about serving them.

Leading Like Christ in the Marketplace
In many workplaces, hierarchy often defines how people are treated — employers give orders, employees follow, and customers are seen as transactions.
But for Lutfi and Lara, the Global Leadership Summit revealed a better way: a model of leadership that mirrors Christ’s example — one marked by compassion, respect, and shared purpose.
They began treating every team member not as staff, but as partners in purpose. Every customer interaction became an opportunity to show dignity and value.
That simple mindset shift — from “boss” to “servant leader” — has reshaped not only their business culture but also the way they live out their faith in everyday work.

The Power of Servant Leadership
When leaders embrace service, something extraordinary happens: people feel seen, valued, and inspired to give their best.
This is the heart of GLS — equipping leaders to lead differently.
It’s about understanding that leadership isn’t a position, it’s a posture.
Lutfi and Lara learned to:
• Lead with love — seeing every person as someone created with value and purpose.
• Raise the standard — from product quality to customer care, excellence became an act of faith.
• Build people, not just profits — helping their employees grow alongside their business.
Their story reminds us that even the smallest business can reflect the biggest kind of leadership — one that puts others first.

A Moment to Reflect
Think about your own sphere of influence — your team, your family, your clients, your community.
How are you leading them?
Do they feel like they belong, that they matter, that their growth matters to you?
The Global Leadership Summit invites us all to wrestle with these questions. Because real leadership isn’t about recognition; it’s about relationship.
And when we choose to lead like Jesus — with integrity, empathy, and excellence — the impact ripples far beyond what we can see.

Watch Lutfi and Lara’s Story
Watch the full video to see how Lutfi and Lara are leading with love, shaping culture through service, and showing how the Global Leadership Summit continues to impact leaders across Jordan.