May 12, 2026

Peter Greer: How Leaders Lose Their Way

40 minutes

Where are the small cracks in your organization that are deviating you from your mission, even if it seems inconsequential now?

In this episode, Jeff and Peter discuss:

Closing the gap between what we know and how we live.

Leadership warnings from King David and King Solomon.

Training up the next generation of leaders.

Actively fighting against mission drift.

Key Takeaways:

What you do today might not seem consequential, but the habits that we establish, the way that we live today, the cumulative impact of those small decisions, do impact where we end up.

The earlier you catch that you’re off track, the easier it is to get back on track.

The best leaders realize they’re part of a bigger story. They actively and intentionally seek out and celebrate the success of others.

Generosity is good for our hearts. It is a way of recentering ourselves in what God is doing in the world, not just with what we want.

"Problems left unaddressed only grow in significance and impact on your life and on the lives of the people who are around you." — Peter Greer

Episode References:

HOPE International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/

Tim Keller: https://timothykeller.com/

How Leaders Lose Their Way: And How to Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You by Peter Greer: https://www.peterkgreer.com/how-leaders-lose-their-way-2/

About Peter Greer: Peter Greer is the CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered nonprofit working to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship and discipleship in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. He is a bestselling coauthor of over 15 books, including Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, Lead with Prayer, and How Leaders Lose Their Way. Before joining HOPE, Peter worked internationally in microfinance in Cambodia, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda, and holds a graduate degree from Harvard Kennedy School. While his sports loyalties remain in New England, Peter and his family live in Lancaster, PA.

Connect with Peter Greer:

Website: https://www.peterkgreer.com/

Medium Blog: https://medium.com/@peter_greer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkgreer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterKGreer

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Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

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