In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Clay Scroggins, the lead pastor of North Point Community Church and author of the new book How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge. During their conversation, they discuss how to lead when you lack authority, the necessity of feedback, and self leadership.
BEST QUOTES
“People don’t just need you to hear them. They need to feel heard.”
“In life, we don’t make changes, unless we are faced with the reality of where we actually are.”
“So much of self leadership is being brutally honest with where you are right now.”
“Feedback can often feel like rejection.”
“If you want to grow, you have to grow through the intersection of acceptance and rejection.”
“If you want to get it done, get it done before lunch. If you have to get it done, get it done before breakfast.”
“Probably the greatest thief of our thought life is our phone.”
“There is a constant low hum of guilt that Christian fathers feel that we are doing enough to lead our families well.”
“The goal of parenting is not successful kids.”
“Humility and confidence are the most potent mix.”
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins
The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins
Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone
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