[Case Study 03] The Loyal Lieutenant (Facilitator Guide)

Facilitator Guide

Case Study 03 – The Loyal Lieutenant

When does loyalty preserve dysfunction instead of truth—and what does it reveal about leadership, trust, or system design?

When loyalty preserves dysfunction instead of truth.



Case Study 03 – The Loyal Lieutenant examines a leadership dilemma in which loyalty, once a source of strength and stability, begins to shield unhealthy patterns from honest scrutiny. As difficult truths go unspoken and concerns remain unchallenged, trust weakens, accountability declines, and dysfunction becomes increasingly normalized. This workbook invites readers to explore the difference between faithful support and unquestioning allegiance, examine the role of courageous truth-telling in healthy leadership, and cultivate stewardship practices that align loyalty with integrity, accountability, and the long-term well-being of the institution.