In this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate talk about the difference between leading from scarcity and leading from abundance. Drawing from Tim’s first three years leading LeadingSmart full-time, they unpack why leadership pressure can pull even healthy leaders toward comparison, defensiveness, competition, and fear.

They also discuss why generosity is one of LeadingSmart’s core values, what it means to believe the best about other leaders and organizations, and how an open-handed posture can shape the way leaders make decisions, build relationships, and respond when they feel threatened.

Additional topics include:

church leadership
scarcity mindset
abundance mindset
generous leadership
kingdom-minded leadership
competition in ministry
leadership motives
organizational values
trust and reputation
open-handed leadership
church staff transitions
leading through pressure

Timestamps

00:00 Tim joins from Vancouver and reflects on year three of LeadingSmart
02:45 Why leadership pressure can pull people toward scarcity
05:45 The difference between competition and open-handed leadership
08:25 Why generosity is a core value at LeadingSmart
11:30 Playing the long game with relationships, reputation, and social capital
14:10 How fear of missing out can drive urgency and pressure
15:45 Why churches aren’t actually competing with each other
18:40 When healthy ambition turns into fear-based competition
21:30 Random segment: favorite or most meaningful gifts

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