[S3EP27] Are You Leading From Abundance or Scarcity?

In this episode, Tim Stevens and Holly Tate talk about the difference between leading from scarcity and leading from abundance. Drawing from Tim’s first three years leading LeadingSmart full-time, they unpack why leadership pressure can pull even healthy leaders toward comparison, defensiveness, competition, and fear.They also discuss why generosity is one of LeadingSmart’s core values, what it means to believe the best about other leaders and organizations, and how an open-handed posture can shape the way leaders make decisions, build relationships, and respond when they feel threatened.Additional topics include:church leadershipscarcity mindsetabundance mindsetgenerous leadershipkingdom-minded leadershipcompetition in ministryleadership motivesorganizational valuestrust and reputationopen-handed leadershipchurch staff transitionsleading through pressureTimestamps00:00 Tim joins from Vancouver and reflects on year three of LeadingSmart02:45 Why leadership pressure can pull people toward scarcity05:45 The difference between competition and open-handed leadership08:25 Why generosity is a core value at LeadingSmart11:30 Playing the long game with relationships, reputation, and social capital14:10 How fear of missing out can drive urgency and pressure15:45 Why churches aren’t actually competing with each other18:40 When healthy ambition turns into fear-based competition21:30 Random segment: favorite or most meaningful gifts📱 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...