The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
CNLP 687 | Secrecy and Exposure in Leadership, How Your Body Keeps Score of Trauma, and How the "Go Mode" That Makes You Successful Can Lead To Your Undoing with Chuck DeGroat
Nov 5, 2024
Chuck DeGroat, a Professor of pastoral care and spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, discusses the hidden struggles leaders face with anxiety and trauma. He explores how the pressure of leadership often leads to inauthenticity and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability for genuine healing. DeGroat reflects on personal experiences, including a health crisis that tied into past trauma, and shares insights on navigating the complexities of leadership with empathy and community support. His new book, 'Healing What's Within,' offers further pathways for growth.
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Quick takeaways
- Leadership often masks deeper inner struggles as chronic anxiety and secrecy can escalate despite outward success.
- Recognizing the cycle of trauma and unhealthy coping mechanisms is vital for leaders to encourage personal growth and healing.
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The Burden of Leadership Anxiety
As leaders rise in ministry, they often believe that the accompanying anxieties will dissipate; however, this is frequently not the case. Instead, the pressure can intensify, leading to increased secrecy and hidden struggles. The speaker shares a personal experience of feeling good on stage as an expert, masking deeper wounds from past failures, particularly after being fired. This illustrates the false sense of security that success can create, which can hinder genuine self-examination and healing.
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