Lighthouses. Solitary beacons guiding sailors through stormy seas to safe harbors.

They stand as reminders that while we can't eliminate storms, we can prepare for them. The same is true in business. Chaos will come. You can't structure it all away. But you can build a foundation that stands firm when the winds hit.

Today's guest, Bethany Rees, knows what it means to weather storms.

She spent 18 years in education, rising from small-town classroom teacher to high school administrator overseeing 4,000 students—more than her entire college. She learned to serve every walk of life, navigate constant change, and lead through the unthinkable (hello, COVID).

Now as author, coach, and host of Leadership on the Rocks podcast, Bethany helps leaders anchor themselves so they don't crumble when pressure hits.

In this conversation, Bethany unpacks the wisdom from Matthew 7—the parable of the wise man who built his house on the rock. Storms came to both the wise builder and the foolish one.

The difference wasn't whether they faced hardship. The difference was their foundation.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. Why storms come to every leader
2. The number one battle you face as a leader
3. How to avoid building your business on the sandy foundation of chasing trends, fads, and approval
4. Why memorizing Scripture is one of the most practical leadership tools you have
5. The biggest misconception leaders have when navigating storms
6. How starting your day anchored in Christ changes everything that follows
7. Why you should never trust a leader who doesn't walk with a limp

Redeem Your Business Today

How can we honor God in our business?

We honor God by anchoring ourselves in Christ before we make a single decision. When a crisis hits, the worst parts of us will shine. If we're internally anxious, selfish, or short-tempered, that's what will come out under pressure.

But when we're anchored in Christ, we don't have to know it all or have it all figured out. We can lead with humility and confidence, knowing we're not navigating the storm alone.

One challenge from today:

Anchor your day in Christ before the chaos hits. Don't wait until you're overwhelmed to pray.

Start your morning with God's Word—even if it's just 10 minutes with your coffee. Ask Him: "Show me what I need today. Give me wisdom for the situations coming my way."

This isn't a band-aid for a bullet hole. This is corrective surgery that changes how you lead all day long. Prayer before your opinion. Prayer before strategy. That's how you build on the Rock instead of sand.

More About Bethany Rees

Website: www.leadershipontherocks.com

LinkedIn: Bethany Rees

Instagram: @leadershipontherocks

Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks

Free Resource: Download the Leadership Survival Essentials Checklist to help you lead with clarity and confidence: www.leadershipontherocks.com/checklist

Book: Leadership on the Rocks is available at leadershipontherocks.com/book or on Amazon.

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