Recognition is tricky: some of us shrink from it, others chase it. In this episode, Jamie shows how to walk the middle path—humble, confident, and rooted in God—so you can accept appreciation without idolizing it, lead without performing, and model healthy acknowledgment for your team and daughters.

“God never asked you to dim your light to prove your humility—He asked you to reflect His.”

00:00 – The tension between wanting credit and feeling guilty about it

01:53 – Overlooked at work, the sting of invisibility, and a healthier view of recognition

06:02 – Humility vs. performance (Phil 2:3–4; Matt 6:1–4; Prov 27:2; 1 Pet 5:6)

08:06 – Minimizing vs. validation-seeking—and the middle path of quiet confidence

09:38 – Why praise feels good (dopamine) and how to anchor identity in Christ

11:23 –  Questions for motives, modeling recognition, leading your team well

13:30 – God’s timing for honor; staying faithful to the Audience of One

14:19 –  Coaching, team training, and next steps