ReLeader with Dr. Jon Chasteen 7 Things ReLeaders Need to UNLEARN — Part 1
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Dec 4, 2025 Leadership isn’t just about learning; it’s also about unlearning essential beliefs. Discover why shedding the need to prove yourself can liberate your leadership style. Jon challenges the notion that more is always better and emphasizes the power of simplicity. Say goodbye to people-pleasing tendencies that lead to anxiety, and learn to find peace in your leadership approach. Finally, he redefines conflict as a catalyst for growth rather than a sign of failure. This insightful discussion sets the stage for even deeper insights to come!
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Let Presence, Not Performance, Define You
- Leaders often perform to gain approval, which creates anxiety and poor decisions.
- Jon Chasteen says leading from affirmed identity beats proving yourself through performance.
Toddler Approval Mirrors Adult Validation
- Jon compares toddlers seeking approval with adults posting for likes to show we all crave affirmation.
- He uses that pattern to explain why leaders over-explain and overwork to prove themselves.
Affirmation Before Achievement
- Jon cites Jesus' baptism where God affirmed him before any performance to show identity precedes task.
- He uses this biblical example to argue leaders should lead from affirmation, not approval-seeking.