What if the most important thing you learned about yourself last year is already incomplete? In this episode, Rodney Cox unpacks why Leading From Your Strengths® is not a one-and-done assessment — it's an iterative tool designed to grow with you. Learn how LFYS and StrengthsFinder complement each other, why we recommend retaking the assessment every year or six months after a significant role change, and what to do with your results when you do. Rodney also introduces two free resources — the Strengths Movement Guide and the brand-new One-on-One Guide — that help you take your assessment results off the page and into your leadership every single day. Your strengths are always moving. This episode will help you pay attention.

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The toughest crossroads you'll face as a leader isn't a strategic decision—it's the moment you discover something you didn't know and must choose between defending yourself or taking a transformational step. In this episode, we explore that vulnerable space between "I didn't know" and "Now I do!" where humility battles pride and one small step separates knowledge from wisdom.

Drawing from Scripture and real leadership experience, we examine why 83% of leaders say people development is crucial yet only 5% actually do anything about it, how the Holy Spirit guides us into transformational truth through that still, small voice, and why your role as a leader isn't more important than anyone else's—you're simply one part of the body of Christ working in interdependence.

If you've ever stood at that crossroads wondering whether to defend what you've always done or take that transformational step, this episode is for you.

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Every January, we feel it, don't we? That pressure to be more. More visionary, more decisive, more capable. We look at the year ahead and we unconsciously slip into hero mode. We start believing that great leadership means having all the answers, carrying all the weight, being the smartest person in the room.

If I don't do it, it won't get done right. How many times have you thought that?

But what if everything we've been taught about leadership has it completely backward?

I've watched countless leaders burn out trying to be the hero their organization needs. The leader who can't find anyone else to get it right. The one who answers every email personally because no one else knows our people like I do. The leader who can't take a day off because my team isn't ready. The one who plans everything, trains everyone, shows up early because someone has to hold it all together.

They're exhausted. Their teams are underutilized. And the organization just isn't growing the way it could.

There's a better way. And it starts with a radical mindset shift.

Host: Rodney Cox

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You know, it's January. The confetti has been swept away, the champagne glasses are in the dishwasher, and those ambitious New Year's resolutions are staring us in the face. If you're leading a church staff, managing a business team, or guiding a ministry, you know that familiar weight: How can I do more? How can I lead better? How can we finally break through this year?

Today I want to share something counterintuitive with you: The path to doing more starts with doing less.

I know that sounds backwards—maybe even irresponsible—but stick with me. We're going to talk about three fundamental mindset shifts that can unlock exponential growth, not just in your organization, but in the people around you and in yourself.

These aren't tactics. These aren't five-step formulas. These are paradigm shifts that require us to esteem others higher than ourselves—as Philippians 2:3 tells us—and to recognize that we are God's workmanship, His poem to the world.

When we operate from steadfast love—not abandon, not apathy, not selfishness—but the steadfast, zealous, selfless seeking of another's true good, everything changes in our leadership.

So grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let's dive into three shifts that could transform your leadership this year.

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Hey friends, welcome back to the podcast. I've got a story for you that I think is going to hit home, especially with Thanksgiving just around the corner.

So last week, I'm sitting in this community board meeting. Now, this is an open board meeting, which means any member can attend and add items to the agenda for discussion. And let me tell you, things got... interesting.

I'm watching these two grown adults argue about whether a fence should be six feet or six-and-a-half feet tall. And I'm not talking about a polite disagreement. I'm talking Supreme Court level intensity here. The accusations started flying. Someone actually shouted, "This is illegal!"

Illegal. A volunteer board. People serving their neighbors. Apparently running a criminal enterprise over twelve inches of chain link.

And I'm sitting there thinking, "This is exactly what my Thanksgiving table is going to look like in two weeks."

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The fence debate? That's fictional. But the tension, the accusations, the shift in perspective when one person spoke up in this story? That all actually happened.

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Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to finance and faith? Join me, Rodney Cox, on the StrongTeams.com podcast as I sit down with Harry Pearson, the visionary founder and CEO of OneAscent. This episode is a game-changer for anyone seeking to align their values with their investments and create lasting kingdom impact.

Harry's journey from a blue-collar background in Baton Rouge to becoming a trailblazer in faith-based financial advising is nothing short of inspiring. With over 27 years of experience, Harry shares profound insights on integrating biblical principles into financial decision-making, both personally and professionally.

In this captivating conversation, we delve into:

• The pivotal moments that led Harry to found OneAscent and revolutionize faith-aligned investing
• Practical tools for couples to achieve financial harmony and shared purpose
• The untapped potential of $15 trillion in faith-based investments to transform our world
• Strategies for leaders to bridge the gap between Sunday worship and Monday work

Whether you're a seasoned investor, a curious believer, or a leader seeking to make a greater impact, this episode offers invaluable wisdom for stewarding your resources in a way that honors God and advances His kingdom.

Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped to take your financial stewardship to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most innovative minds in faith-based investing. Tune in now and discover how you can align your finances with your faith for maximum kingdom impact!

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Are you struggling to build a truly unified, high-performing team? Chances are, one hidden culprit is sabotaging your efforts: pace!

That's the central insight from a powerful article by Duane Donner, founder of Heritage Forum and my good friend. Duane examines how the relentless hustle of modern life undermines our ability to lead with empathy, patience, and wisdom.

He writes: "Hurry and love are like oil and water - they simply don't mix." When we're stuck in a frantic state, we cannot be the grounded, emotionally intelligent leaders our teams need. Our worst moments stem from that hurried mindset - running late, snapping at colleagues, prioritizing tasks over people.

So how do we break hurry's grip and cultivate the stable "pace" that allows strong teams to flourish?

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Leadership is one of the most rewarding callings in life - but also one of the most challenging. How can you build a team of people who feel valued, empowered and able to bring their best when you're struggling to stay afloat yourself

If you've ever felt misaligned, depleted or ill-equipped for the demands of leadership, you're not alone. In fact, my recent conversation with Dr. Gregory Woodard on the strongTeams.com podcast convinced me that every leader faces these struggles at some point.

But there is a way forward. As a retired military veteran, Navy chaplain, and leadership coach, Dr. Woodard has seen firsthand what separates purposeful leaders from those just going through the motions. And the key, he says, lies in deep self-awareness and proactive self-leadership.

Want to know how to get off the path to burnout and onto the path of purposeful leadership? The latest article on our blog breaks down Dr. Woodard's hard-won wisdom into practical steps you can apply today. Inside you'll discover:

• The four rhythms every leader must establish to stay emotionally, physically and spiritually strong
• Why your team and family might see warning signs that you're off track before you do
• The most important trait of a purposeful leader (it's not what you think)
• Five action steps to help you lead yourself - so you can lead others well

If you're ready to align your leadership with your deepest values and make the impact you were meant to make, this podcast is for you.

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