Leaders in Living Rooms LILR 123 | A Must-Listen: Jesse DeYoung on Navigating Organizational Doubt
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Dec 31, 2024 Jesse DeYoung, Executive Lead Pastor of Flatirons Church, dives into the tricky waters of organizational doubt. He reveals a five-stage model of doubt, illustrating how misalignment can lead to turmoil within teams. Jesse stresses the importance of emotional connections and trust, using personal stories to enhance team dynamics. He contrasts behaviors of quiet quitters and disruptors, offering strategies for leaders to foster harmony. With insights drawn from his vast ministry experience, he champions a cohesive culture that can weather challenges.
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Flatirons Church's Experience with Misalignment
- Flatirons Church experienced significant staff turnover and cultural rebuilding due to organizational misalignment.
- This led to a toxic staff culture and required a period of realignment and reorientation.
The Nature of Questions in Organizations
- Not all questions indicate doubt; some are healthy and necessary for growth.
- Unanswered questions can fester, leading to frustration, anger, and erosion of trust.
Five Stages of Organizational Doubt
- Organizational doubt progresses through five stages: suspended, operational, ideological, ethical, and absolute.
- Each stage represents a deeper level of disconnect, from questioning how things are done to doubting leadership and the entire organization.