Leading change often means disappointing people at a pace they can handle.* Disappointment typically stems from recognizing what needs to be left behind. In today’s quick-fix leadership culture, we rarely allow people the time and space they need to identify, experience, and grieve these losses properly. A leader determined to move forward at any cost…
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Earlier this year I was asked on a podcast, “How do you deal with failure?” Here’s my answer: failure is not who you are. It’s not your identity. Instead, it’s a data point—feedback that offers you a chance to grow. This past week, I had to learn this lesson again, and I want to share…
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I was fired from my second official job role after five years and was told to go to a different church with a different theological belief framework. Even last year, I was let go because I was simply “not a good fit” —no other reason given. These experiences were not just professional setbacks; they were…
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