The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast 5 Ways to Avoid the Trap of False Power, Pt. 1
Mar 4, 2025
Explore the subtle traps of false power in leadership that leave one spiritually empty. Embrace vulnerability as a vital strength by learning from the teachings of the apostle Paul. Discover the importance of discernment and a contemplative lifestyle in fostering genuine spiritual growth. Dive into the power of weakness and how it can lead to true empowerment. This conversation sets the stage for a deep understanding of leadership rooted in emotional health and divine guidance.
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Embrace Slowness
- Embrace slowness and spaciousness in your leadership.
- Resist the urge to rush and live without margin.
The Trap of Rushing
- Western culture and church culture often prioritize efficiency and maximizing production, leading to a constant state of rushing.
- This can result in emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational emptiness, as leaders do more than God asks.
Practices for Spaciousness
- Create a framework for slowness and spaciousness in your life through practices like the daily office, Sabbath, silence, solitude, and sabbaticals.
- Develop a rule of life to anchor you in receiving and giving God's love.