Leadership Lean In with Chad Veach Soul Leadership with Dr. Steve Robinson
Nov 20, 2025
Dr. Steve Robinson, a pastor and author of "Soul Leadership," dives into trauma recovery and resilience for leaders. He shares how Hurricane Katrina shaped his ministry and the community's PTSD. Steve explains the neuroscience of trauma, emphasizing the need for acknowledgment and processing to heal. He discusses building resilience through relationships and physical health, while linking worship to trauma therapy. With practical strategies, he inspires leaders to transform their trauma into strength and foster healthier organizations.
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Crash After Katrina And The 2010 Collapse
- Dr. Steve Robinson describes burning out after Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 financial crash that collapsed his energy and decision-making.
- He says that period began a 15-year journey studying trauma, counseling, and soul leadership to recover and help other leaders.
Trauma Hijacks The Thinking Brain
- Trauma hijacks the prefrontal cortex so emotions override logic and you get "triggered" and can't reason well.
- A dysregulated nervous system shows hypervigilance, gut pain, and persistent activation of the limbic system.
Build A Pre‑Crisis Resilience Plan
- Do build a "pre-crisis" resilience plan so you have enough emotional and relational fuel before a reroute or crisis hits.
- Assess resilience by strengthening emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual resources ahead of time.
