Episode 139: Why Leaders Need Rest & Play AND How We Actually Do It

Join Jeff and Terra for a conversation about why it’s so hard for leaders to rest and play. They address two common lies leaders believe: The first, “If I don’t do it, no one else will … do it, do it right, or do it well.” The second lie, “I am what I do” and playing and rest feels outside my sense of self or identity. Though it’s common for leaders to regularly fire on all cylinders, to live in a constant state of busyness, the Mattsons are calling wholehearted leaders to LEARN how to rest and play. This is crucial not only for their own ability to lead well and finish the race set before them, but also so they can model healthy rhythms to those they lead. You’ll hear practical tips as well as a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Mattson’s personal journey around enjoying rest and play. In light of practicing rhythms of rest and play, the Mattsons are taking the rest of July off from recording podcasts. There will be a short break and the next episode will air the first week in August. Take the time to visit our library of 138 podcast episodes already recorded. We are excited about what is ahead and we look forward to bringing you more incredible interviews and insights to help YOU be the leader you would follow.   Jeff Mattson (MA ORGL) and Terra Mattson (MA LPC, LMFT) are the husband and wife team who co-founded Living Wholehearted and Courageous Girls. Living Wholehearted is a professional counseling and organizational leadership development firm outside Portland, Oregon, and Courageous Girls is a global movement and curriculum helping moms walk with their daughters at every stage of their growing years. Terra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Executive Coach, speaker, and author of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace (David C. Cook, 2020). Jeff is a former pastor, executive coach, organizational development consultant, and speaker. Together they co-authored Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live (David C. Cook, 2020).   As spokespeople for ChristianParenting.org and national speakers, they are now reaching millions of leaders and parents. Their audience is expanding daily with new initiatives like the American Association for Christian Counselors’ Nathan Project, helping pastors live with integrity, and the Christian Parenting Dear Mattsons YouTube series, answering real parenting questions from real parents. With two decades of experience in leadership coaching and trauma-informed therapy, they have the privilege of training and equipping leaders in for-profit and not-for-profit spheres, helping them address the people-issues that keep them up at night. They believe that wherever you go, who you are matters more than your title.   Terra recently partnered with Christian Parenting to create one-to-one courses for moms to walk with her daughter at every stage of her growing years. It’s called “A Christian Parenting Guide: Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters”. Go to CPGUIDES.ORG to learn more. To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: Instagram @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls Facebook @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls Websites LivingWholehearted.com MyCourageousGirls.com TerraMattson.com   Resources Shrinking the Integrity Gap Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace Dear Mattsons Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters