Ep 9: The Power of Identity in Leadership with Wes Olds

In this conversation, Wes Olds shares his transformative journey of discovering his identity as a 'child of God, person of worth' (COGPOW) during one of the most challenging seasons of his life. He discusses the impact of this realization on his personal and leadership style, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's worth beyond performance. Wes also reflects on the joy of witnessing transformation in others, highlighting the signs of genuine change in ministry and personal relationships.   Takeaways The journey of faith involves continuous learning, and the holy spirit plays a crucial role in personal transformation. Healthy leadership requires intentional practice and behaviors. Covenant making is a foundational practice for building trust and accountability in leadership.   Episode field note: Before the work begins, build how to work together. Introducing a team covenant can be a culture-shaping game changer. Not a legalistic, multi-page document but a simple, shared agreement created in a season of calm to carry the team through inevitable storms. Email: [email protected] for a free covenant building resource.   Resources and links: Wes’ website: https://www.egracechurch.com/ Follow SLI: @spiritualleadershipinc This episode is brought to you by Spiritual Leadership, Inc Head to spiritual-leadership.org to take a look at resources for ministry leaders.