ReLeader with Dr. Jon Chasteen Instinct vs Intentional Leadership
Oct 30, 2025
Leadership by instinct won't lead to lasting success. The discussion emphasizes the need for intentionality in leadership. Personal wake-up calls remind leaders that frustrations often stem from their own actions. Drawing on the story of Joshua, the shift from survival to strategy is crucial. Leaders are encouraged to embrace a clear culture, delegate responsibilities, and engage in tough conversations for accountability. Ultimately, it's about transitioning from a reactive mindset to proactive, growth-oriented practices.
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Instinct vs Intentional Leadership
- Instinctual leadership wins moments but cannot build long-term systems or culture.
- Intentional leadership shapes tomorrow and builds movements beyond putting out fires.
Wake-Up Call About Personal Responsibility
- Jon realized his frustration with staff and systems pointed back to his own leadership failures.
- He shifted from reacting to problems to proactively asking how to minimize future fires.
Manna Stopped — They Planted
- Jon uses Joshua 5 where manna stops when Israel enters the promised land as a leadership metaphor.
- The point: provision changes and leaders must move from receiving to planting through intentionality.
