Developing Imperfect Leaders

In this episode, the team discusses the definition of a shame narrative and walks through ways to break them by talking through some of their own current shame  narratives and the truth statements they use to combat them.   Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potentia...

In this episode, the team welcomes their Sound Engineer, Austin Sego to the microphone to discuss shame and its corrosive effect on joy. Join the LDI Crew for an honest discussion on the roots of shame and why the Gospel is the antidote.  Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their lead...

In this episode, the team leans into theology and discusses spiritual gifts, how we can know our gifts, and how to begin to use them for the common good.  Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote of the Week: Various Quotes and ideas generated from Wanye...

In this episode, the team discusses the value of the local church and why every follower of Christ should be committed to a church. Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential. Quote of the Week: “In God’s church we find something worth being devoted to—an embassy o...

Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential. In this episode, the team discusses when it’s time to ask for help. In a culture geared toward independence, competency, and perfection, how do we even begin to ask for help?  Quote of the Week : “Our problem is our delus...

In this episode, the team defines spiritual warfare and considers its impact on our lives. Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote of the Week : “Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war again...

In this episode, the team discusses how to sort through ideas and cast captivating vision that draws in others.  Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote of the Week: ”A leader points the way to a solution and gives a compelling reason why something must...

In this episode, the team discusses an article that offers six reasons to quit a job. Join the LDI Crew as they consider the value of work and the difficulties of toil.  Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote of the Week: 6 Signs it’s Time to Leave Your...

Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential. In this episode, the team discusses the wise intake of information and advice from social media. Amidst carefully curated, influencer heavy social media content, what are we supposed to take away?  Quote of the Week: “Wha...

In this episode, the team discusses wise counsel and who we should listen to in real life. The LDI Crew also considers characteristics of people who may be considered wise counsel.  Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote of the Week: “True wisdom and kn...

In this episode, the LDI Crew tells you exactly who you should date! NOT. Instead the team discusses all things dating, including wisdom in how we think about dating, relationships, and more! Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential. Quote of the Week: Naty’s Fou...

Welcome back for Season 2! In this episode, the team discusses why we should move toward humility and self-forgetfulness in culture driven by self-satisfaction and the pursuit of individual happiness.  Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote of the Week:...

In this episode, the team recaps season one, by talking through a questions. Question 1: What was your favorite topic from season one and why? Question 2: What was the topic you felt was most important to consider this season? Question 3 : We always like to be up front about the fact that we are imperfect leaders who have room for growth and further development. What was an “imperfection” in your...

In this episode, the team discusses FUN! Our culture values humor, yet the church can tend to shy away from utilizing the gift of joy and laughter. Join the team for a discussion about laughter, humor and fun. Each episode features a quote of the week, big takeaways, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote of the...

In this episode, the team discusses feedback and why it can often feel more painful than helpful. The LDI Crew also talks about the relationship between evaluation, coaching, and appreciation in a healthy cycle of feedback.  Each episode features a quote of the week, big takeaways, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential....

In this episode, the team discusses how embracing the gospel allows us to accept responsibility for our mistakes and offer genuine apologies to those we’ve hurt. The LDI Crew also discussed what makes a good apology.  Each episode features a quote of the week, big takeaways, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential.  Quote...

Happy Thanksgivings to all our listeners! We are so thankful for you! The first step in growing in self-awareness is admitting we all have room to grow in our self-awareness. In this episode, the team discusses our need for gospel friends to help us on our journey toward healthy emotional intelligence.  Each episode features a quote of the week, big takeaways, and a Growing Together segment geared...

In this week’s episode, the team discusses personality tests such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, and Strengthsfinder. Our cultural views of personality tests exist on a spectrum ranging from a path to “self-actualization” to things to be feared because they are “unbiblical” in nature. The LDI crew examines helpful uses for these assessments when grounded with gospel truth. Each episode features a quo...

In this week’s episode the LDI team dives into questions surrounding the topic of failure. How do we even begin to define failure? Why are most of us so obsessed (knowingly or unknowingly) with failure? How are our desires for comfort and ease tied to our fear of failure and decision making? How do we overcome our often paralyzing fear of failure and begin to follow God with confidence in our deci...

In this episode, the team discusses the art of navigating side hustles and the pressure culture places on us to or live up to its (or our own) unrealistic expectations. The LDI crew gives strategies for identifying both unhealthy expectations and the things in life we pursue that will ultimately point us toward ourselves rather than God. Let’s go idol hunting together! Each episode features a quot...

In this episode, the team discusses decision making. Comfort and ease can be major drivers in our decision making, but the LDI crew offers other factors to consider. Each episode features a quote of the week, big takeaways, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership potential. Quote of the Week: “If God opens the door for you to do so...

In this episode, the team discusses relationships and why they are worth having. While truly toxic relationships do exist, we now live in a culture quick to label difficult, challenging, or inconvenient relationships as “toxic.” Quick dismissal of others can impede our growth as leaders and work in opposition to how God desires for us to be sanctified. Each episode features a quote of the week, bi...

In this episode, the LDI crew discusses creating boundaries in relationships as an alternative to cancel culture. Boundaries, the healthy fence lines we create between ourselves and others, can allow room for forgiveness, dialogue and humanization of people with whom we disagree. Each episode features a quote of the week, big takeaways, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders wh...

In this episode, the team discusses how an unhealthy relationship with perfection impacts the ability to navigate the tension between having high standards and accepting that everyone needs an opportunity to learn and grow, and thus requires compassion. Development necessitates that leaders offer compassion and maintain realistic standards as others show vulnerability in the midst of trying new th...

In this episode, the team discusses hopefulness rooted in Jesus and how that hope works in us amidst anxiety. When we lead with an anxious posture, we tend to focus on our lack of control, uncertainty, or fear. As hopeful leaders, we look to the future, striving to see it through the lens of the gospel. Each episode features a quote of the week, big takeaways, and a Growing Together segment geared...