Episode 66: Not One of Us | The Leadership Mistake That Almost Killed a Breakthrough (Faith, Trust, Outsiders, and Innovation)

“I wasn’t one of them.”And that almost stopped something great from happening.In this episode of Summit After the Storm, I share a real story from my time in the automotive industry—where a breakthrough innovation almost didn’t happen… not because it wouldn’t work……but because I wasn’t part of the group.What followed led to a published paper, a global innovation award, and technology that’s still on cars driving today.But the real lesson?It wasn’t about innovation.It was about mindset.Because too often in leadership… and even in faith… we ask the wrong question:“Are they one of us?”Instead of:“Are they for the mission?”📖 Mark 9:38–40 — “Whoever is not against us is for us.”But here’s the part we don’t talk about:Jesus didn’t tell them to stop someone doing good in His name…He corrected them for trying to.In this episode, we talk about:• Why leaders struggle with trust• How “outsider thinking” can unlock breakthroughs• The danger of protecting your circle too tightly• And how this same mindset shows up in the Church todayIf you’ve ever felt overlooked, questioned, or like you didn’t belong—this one is for you.🎙️ Follow Summit After the Storm on Spotify🌐 SummitAfterStorm.comKeep climbing. Pole pole.#leadership#mindset#faith#personaldevelopment#success#innovation #growthmindset #trust #purpose #motivation