Churchmen Podcast Ep.9 - The Insecure Leader
Mar 2, 2020
Guest Jerry Rag is a pastor and author of "Courageous Churchmen," exploring the complex landscape of insecure leadership. He defines insecurity as hiding limitations, driven by shame and fear. The conversation reveals how leadership challenges can spotlight these insecurities. They also address the misguided focus on self-esteem and the importance of knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses. Highlights include signs of insecurity in various roles, from pastors to parents, emphasizing humility and Christ-like leadership as antidotes to pride.
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Insecurity Is Hidden Self-Protection
- Insecurity is knowing your limitations but hiding them to protect reputation and significance.
- Jerry Ragg ties this to the biblical fear of man and the root of pride in leadership.
Delegate Intentionally Or Own The Result
- Avoid paralyzing over-calculation and micromanagement driven by fear of failure.
- Either train and delegate well or accept responsibility instead of blame-shifting when things go wrong.
Baseball 'Yips' Reinterpreted
- Darren Roberts recounts the 'yips' in baseball and how secular self-esteem fixes failed him.
- He now sees the struggle as an uncrucified love of approval, not mere low self-esteem.