[S2EP1] 5 Lessons I Wish I Knew At 18 │ 40 Lessons In 40 Years

Welcome to Season 2 of LeadingSmart! In this special premiere episode, we're switching gears from pastoral succession to something deeply personal - Tim Stevens shares his 40-year ministry journey and the lessons he wishes he'd known starting out.What this episiode will cover:✅ Tim's unconventional path from 18-year-old gap year to ministry leader✅ 9 years with Life Action Ministries (including how he met his wife!)✅ 20 transformative years at Granger Community Church✅ Building teams at Vanderbloemen Search Group✅ The unexpected call to Willow Creek during COVID✅ Launching Leading Smart full-time5 Key Lessons from This Episode:1. Everything builds toward the next (even when you can't see it)2. Knowing when it's the right time to move3. Understanding "push vs. pull" in career transitions4. Recognizing the difference between a "calling" and the "next right move"5. Never burn bridges when you leave🔥 Tim's Passionate Reminder: "You don't have to say everything in order to be telling the truth."This season features 10-12 episodes condensing 40 lessons, plus special interviews with Tim's wife Faith, his adult children, and the "Granger OGs."Next Episode: "The Long Game" - Why longevity matters in ministry leadership#theleadingsmartpodcast #leadershipodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #leadership #40years #lifelessons #lessonslearned #lessonslearnedinlife📱 Follow us for more insights and resourcesInstagram: @timstevensFacebook: @timstevens💻Visit LeadingSmart.comNeed help facilitating your next staff retreat or strategic offsite? https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talkHouston listeners — join the Houston Roundtable on June 4th (only 25 spots). https://www.leadingsmart.com/houston-roundtableListen to Leading In Real Time Podcast Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2wnxRYYqm_ThAiSPBwjH7vQH5i3H3aKListen to the full 40 Lessons In 40 Years serieshttps://www.leadingsmart.com/podcastDownload The Simply Strategic Show https://www.leadingsmart.com/books-2📩 Have questions or want to connect?https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talk🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on future episodesApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadingsmart-podcast/id1813933962Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1IqLLXtvtZBEgRsM2gOXpO?s...