EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 5 MIN
Episode Highlight: It Ain’t Easy Being a Healthy Leader. Here’s Why.
from The Work Within · host Watershed Initiative
This is a clip from Episode 16, “What Makes a Healthy Leader?” Listen to the full conversation here: https://watershedinitiative.com/theworkwithinIf being a healthy leader were easy, every leader would be one. In this clip, special guest, Shannon Pugh, and host John Lin discuss the obstacles that get in the way: 1) Self-awareness is hard. You have to understand your own motivations and the unique vulnerabilities that pull you toward unhealthy patterns.2) Systems reward external achievement, not the invisible internal work that makes leaders healthy.Topics covered: leadership development, self-awareness, the Enneagram, the shadow side of leadershipChapters00:10 — Motivation matters more than behavior01:23 — Knowing your shadow side02:19 — Why this work is rare03:17 — When systems reward results over healthHosts / Guests John Lin: Director of Partnerships, Watershed Initiative & Executive Director, Sweet Deeds FoundationPaul McMullen, LPC: Founder of WellSpring Process Groups, Licensed Professional CounselorShannon Pugh: Care and Mobilization Pastor, Irving Bible Church Healthy leadership starts with doing your own internal work. We want to help. 🎁 THERAPY DISCOUNT: Mention "The Work Within" for 10% off your first 5 sessions (New, Self-Pay). Call/Text 214-414-0378. ConnectSubscribe & Review: Apple | Spotify | YouTube Follow: Instagram | Facebook Contact: [email protected]
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