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129 | Restoring Trust After a Leadership Mistake

Every leader makes mistakes, but not every leader knows how to recover from them. Other leaders don't even admit they made a mistake and will do everything to remain "credible".
In this episode, I unpack what to do when your decisions, words, or actions have damaged trust with your team.
You’ll learn why your mistakes don’t disqualify you, how Scripture points us toward humility and restoration, and practical steps you can take to rebuild credibility and lead with confidence again.
📖 What you’ll hear in this episode:
The biblical perspective on failure and redemption in leadership
Why humility and honesty are essential for regaining trust
Three practical steps you can take to start rebuilding today
Whether you’ve just walked through a tough leadership moment or want to be prepared for the future, this conversation will remind you that God can use even your failures as part of your leadership story.
👉 Listen now and discover how to restore trust and move forward in faith.
Reflection & Action
As you reflect on this episode, consider these questions:
Where have I hesitated to admit a mistake in my leadership—and what held me back?
What step of humility (apology, clarification, or action) could I take this week to begin restoring trust?
How can I remind myself daily that my worth as a leader is rooted in Christ, not in perfection?
✍️ Take a few minutes to journal your responses—or pray through them, asking God to give you courage, wisdom, and grace in your leadership.
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128 | Situational Awareness: How to Read the Room and Lead With Confidence

Are you truly aware of what’s happening around you when you lead?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into situational awareness, one of the most overlooked but powerful leadership skills. You’ll learn how to read the room, sense unspoken dynamics, and lead with clarity and confidence.
Here’s what we cover:
Why situational awareness is essential for female Christian leaders
How to recognize the “invisible cues” in any meeting or team environment
Practical strategies to stay grounded and avoid leadership blind spots
How Scripture guides us in discerning wisely before responding
The truth is, leadership moments will test you. But when you pause, notice, and invite God into the moment, you’ll lead from a place of peace and strength.
Reflection:
Pause and reflect on these questions:
Where in your leadership do you need to slow down and “read the room” before responding?
What boundaries or habits could help you be more present and discerning?
How can you invite God into your leadership moments this week?
 
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127 | [Guest] Building Self-Reliant Teams That Thrive with Lisa L. Levy

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lisa L. Levy, founder and CEO of L Cubed Consulting, best-selling author, and creator of the Adaptive Transformation™ Framework. Lisa is passionate about helping leaders scale their businesses and ministries without burning out or staying stuck in the day-to-day chaos.
We dive into what it really takes to future-proof your leadership, build self-reliant teams, and align people, processes, and technology to create lasting impact. Whether you're leading a school, ministry, or business, this conversation will give you practical strategies and biblical wisdom to help you lead with confidence and clarity.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Breaking Strategic BottlenecksHow to identify the patterns holding your team back and create space for innovation.
Building Self-Reliant TeamsWhy empowering your team frees you to lead more strategically—and how to do it well.
People + Process + TechnologyHow aligning these three elements creates sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Leading With AdaptabilityWhat it takes to navigate constant change and future-proof your leadership approach.
Connect With Lisa L. Levy
Website: https://lcubedconsulting.com
Leadership Program: https://lisallevy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisallevy
Book: Future Proofing Cubed: Productivity, Profitability & Process → Grab it on Amazon
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126 | Leading Faithfully When Higher Management Isn’t on Your Side

Feeling unsupported by higher management can leave you questioning your leadership, doubting your decisions, and even feeling isolated. But as Christian leaders, we’re called to lead faithfully, even when those above us don’t fully understand our heart or vision.
In this episode, we’ll explore 3 Practical, Biblical Strategies to navigate leadership when higher management isn't on your side and you feel caught in the messy middle.
Reflection Questions
Pause and reflect on these prompts:
Where do you feel unsupported right now?
What’s one area you can release back to God instead of trying to control?
Who can you invite into your leadership journey for support and accountability?
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125 | [Series] Leading with Wisdom in the Digital Age - Part 2: 4 Ways to Lead Well

Last week, we talked about the challenges we face as leaders in this highly developed, high-expectation digital age.
So in today’s episode, we be looking at how you can well in today’s digital age and we’ll be discussing very practical and biblical ways to lead well.
4 Ways to Lead Well in a Digital Age (Biblical & Practical)
1. Set Healthy Boundaries (Rest is Obedience)
2. Lead with Integrity, Online and Off
3. Model Digital Discipleship
4. Prioritize People Over Platforms
Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us, “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… not neglecting to meet together, as some are in the habit of doing…”
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124 | [Series] Leading with Wisdom in the Digital Age - Part 1: 3 Digital-Age Challenges Christian Leaders Face

We’re more connected than ever and yet more distracted, anxious, and burnt out than ever. What does leadership look like when the digital world never switches off?"
The digital workplace has blurred lines between work and home, increased communication speed and expectations, and brought new challenges for leaders.
Today we’ll talk about the 3 top challenges female Christian leaders face in this digital era, and in part 2 we’ll be discussing how to stay anchored in faith, wisdom, and integrity while leading well.
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123 | [Guest] Your Body Is God’s Temple: How to Lead Without Burning Out with Phyllis Hayes-Reams

As female Christian leaders, we often pour ourselves out for others—our teams, our families, our communities—until there’s nothing left. But what if God is inviting us to see our leadership through the lens of stewardship... starting with our physical health?
In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I'm joined by Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams, a physician and passionate advocate for women's health. Together, they explore what it truly means to honor your body as God’s temple and why your physical well-being is deeply connected to your leadership effectiveness.
In this episode, we talk about:
What the Bible says about stewarding our physical health
How burnout affects Christian women in leadership roles
The link between physical neglect and spiritual disconnection
The importance of rest, rhythm, and routine for sustainable leadership
Practical steps to care for your body without guilt or overwhelm
Whether you're a school leader, ministry director, or business owner, this conversation will encourage you to prioritize your health, not just as a wellness goal but as an act of obedience and worship.Connect with Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams
Own Your Yes Podcast: https://drphyllishayesreams.com/podcast/ 
Website: https://drphyllishayesreams.com/ 
Social Media: Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams
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122 | The Middle Manager's Dilemma: Leading Up & Managing Down

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Have you ever felt stuck between a rock and a hard place in your leadership role?
One moment, you're fielding expectations from senior leadership, and the next, you’re navigating tension within your team.
If you're a middle manager or in any leadership role where you're both leading up and managing down, this episode is for you.
Middle management is one of the most challenging places to lead from.
You're not “at the top,” but you’re also not “just a leader” anymore. You carry the weight of implementing company-wide decisions, while still advocating for your employees and customers.
You're both bridge and buffer.
The challenge? When things go wrong, you’re often the one stuck trying to defend a policy you didn’t create, or explain decisions that you weren’t part of.
But here’s the truth: God has positioned you here on purpose.And there is a way to lead with integrity, grace, and strength, even in the tension.
In this episode, I walk through 3 biblical and practical strategies to lead both up and down—without losing yourself in the process.
Reflection/Action Steps in the episode:
1. Reflection: Where in your leadership are you prioritizing image over integrity?
2. Action Step: Practice “translating” big-picture leadership goals into meaningful, actionable direction for your team. And when speaking up to senior leaders, bring solutions, not just problems.
3.Prayer Prompt:“God, help me to lead faithfully in the unseen. When I feel stretched thin, remind me that my strength comes from You, not from others’ recognition.”
Book mentioned: John Maxwell 360 degree leader: https://amzn.to/4o2htXM 
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121 | 7 Skills Every Christian School Leader Needs So They Can Lead Their School Well

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In today’s episode, I want to walk you through 7 essential leadership skills that every Christian school leader needs—not just to survive the school year, but to lead your school well with confidence, wisdom, and integrity.
Skills reflections/actions:
1. Reflection: Have I clearly communicated God’s vision for our school to my team?
2. Reflection: Where do I need to grow in empathy, regulation, or discernment in how I relate to my staff?
3. Action Step: Begin each day asking God for wisdom over the decisions you’ll face.
4. Action: Listen to episode 120 on leading with values
5. Tip: Use the ACTS prayer model (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) to prepare your heart before difficult conversations.
6. Reflection: Where am I avoiding conflict, and what’s it costing my team?
7. Challenge: Schedule time this week for prayer, rest, and reflection, because healthy leaders build healthy schools.
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120 | 3 Ways School Leaders Can Rebuild a Culture That’s Fallen Apart

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In today's episode, I speak with school leaders, Principals and Heads of Departments about how they can tackle a bad school culture. 
In this episode, I also share a power example of this from a Principal I used to work for and which 3 biblical principles were applied to deal with the toxic school culture. 
Reflective questions in the episode:
1. What conversations have you been avoiding because they’re uncomfortable?
2. What 3 (biblical) values would I want our team culture to be known for?
3. Have I clearly communicated the vision for our team and how it connects to God’s calling on our school?
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