In this episode of The Examined podcast, Jared addresses the common challenges leaders face, even when they have the right titles, teams, and strategies. He delves into the concept of ‘resistance’. Those persistent obstacles that hinder progress despite best efforts. Jared categorizes resistance into barriers, hurdles, and gaps, providing a framework to diagnose and effectively manage each type. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing resistance not as a sign of failure but as an opportunity for growth, testing, and strengthening one’s faith and leadership. Practical steps are offered to help leaders and their teams identify and navigate these resistances, supported by biblical references and prayer.

In this episode of the Examined Podcast, Jared introduces the '70/30 Principle.' This framework is designed to help leaders maintain their energy and alignment by spending 70% of their time on tasks that align with their natural strengths and passions, and 30% on activities that stretch and challenge them. Jared emphasizes recognizing the difference between what leaders are capable of doing and what they are called to do. Practical steps on how to identify and balance these activities are provided, along with a challenge to audit your time and re-align your schedule for a healthier, more sustainable leadership. Jared concludes with a reflection on the importance of not carrying every burden alone, inspired by Jesus' example.

In this installment of The Examined Podcast, Jared introduces the 'know yourself to lead yourself' tool designed to help leaders better understand and guide their behaviors. Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, Jared dives into the infinity loop model that is composed of tendencies, patterns, actions, consequences, and reality. He stresses the significance of identifying and altering detrimental behaviors to change one's environment and leadership impact. Jared provides practical steps for listeners to recognize their tendencies, trace resulting patterns, and choose different actions to foster a more positive reality in alignment with the teachings of Jesus.