EPISODE 254: What if the breakthrough you're waiting for is closer than you think?

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson to unpack the powerful themes behind his newest book, 'Gradually Then Suddenly' a compelling look at long obedience, legacy, and the slow, steady work God does in our lives.

Together they unpack:

▪️ Why "overnight success" is an oxymoron

▪️ What 13 years of waiting taught Mark about calling

▪️ How to build spiritual habits that last

▪️ The difference between vision and long vision

▪️ How to recognize when your ego is creeping into your leadership

No matter where you're at in this season: planting, waiting, persevering, or dreaming, this episode will encourage you to stay the course, trust God's pace, and not quit one day before the walls fall.

🎯 Leadership Lessons from Mark

- Destiny is not a mystery, it's built on daily decisions.

- Legacy is created through consistency, not charisma.

- God's greatest work often happens gradually... until suddenly.

- Every leader must guard their heart more than their platform.

- Spiritual habits determine spiritual longevity.

- The long game always wins over the fast game.

- Never quit one day before the walls fall.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcoming New Beginnings

05:53 Embracing the Joy of Grandparenting

08:33 Daily Disciplines for a Centered Life

11:01 The Long Game of Leadership

13:29 Navigating the Messy Middle of Life

16:26 Falling in Love with Gradually

18:52 The Power of Long Obedience

21:25 Long Vision for Future Generations

24:03 Creating a Legacy Beyond Ourselves

26:29 The Challenges of Long Obedience

29:01 Defining Legacy in Leadership