How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange How Cory Patton Thinks About Slowing Down for Better Leadership
Dec 10, 2025
Cory Patton, a finance leader and founder of Just Abide Daily, discusses the power of slowing down for leaders. He highlights the cultural 'never enough' mentality that breeds hurry, contrasting it with the deeper substance of faith. Cory emphasizes how unhurried leadership fosters better decisions and relationships, and dispels fears that slowing down equals laziness. Drawing on biblical principles, he encourages leaders to align with Jesus for clarity and purpose, ultimately leading to more meaningful results.
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Slow Enables Better Performance
- Leaders often chase speed and more because they believe nothing is ever enough.
- Slowing down paradoxically enables greater effectiveness and longer-term progress.
The 'Never Enough' Trap
- The root problem is the ‘never enough’ mindset that fuels constant striving.
- That mindset destroys presence and relationships, reducing leadership effectiveness.
Icing Versus Cake
- Chasing results becomes icing without cake when identity and relationships are neglected.
- Prioritizing being whole and led by God produces sustainable fruit and better decisions.
