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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 15 MIN

Stop Procrastinating: 7 Tips for Leaders | Ep. 9

from Dear Leader... · host Steve Messam

Is procrastination quietly costing you your calling?In this episode of Dear Leader, Steve Messam shares 7 practical, faith-grounded tips to help leaders stop procrastinating and move with the urgency their calling deserves.A few episodes back, Steve opened up about his own little fox — procrastination. He had the vision, the content, and the calling. What he didn't have was movement. Today, he comes back to that fox — and this time, we're catching it together.THE 7 TIPS:1. Pinpoint the Problem — Name exactly what you're avoiding2. Face the Fear — Separate Spirit-led patience from self-protective paralysis3. Move Before the Moment — Start with what you have; trust God with what you can't control4. Slice the Scope — Break it down to one step and delegate the rest5. Pursue a Partner — Build accountability into your leadership rhythm6. Block Your Time — Protect creation time before the calendar takes it7. Foster Faithfulness — Make faithfulness your identity, not just your goalScriptures Referenced: Proverbs 13:4, Song of Solomon 2:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ecclesiastes 11:4, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 16:10, Colossians 3:23Dear Leader is a podcast for Christian leaders, pastors, and ministry professionals navigating leadership and digital influence with integrity.New episodes every week.Follow the show so you never miss an episode.#DearLeader #ChristianLeadership #StopProcrastinating #LeadershipPodcast #FaithAndLeadership #DigitalLeadership #BiblicalLeadership #ProcrastinationTips #MinistryLeadership #ChristianPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #PastorLife #ChurchLeadership #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianMotivation #LeadershipTips #OvercomingProcrastination #TimeManagement #AccountabilityPartner #SteveMessam

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Is procrastination quietly costing you your calling?In this episode of Dear Leader, Steve Messam shares 7 practical, faith-grounded tips to help leaders stop procrastinating and move with the urgency their calling deserves.A few episodes back, Steve opened up about his own little fox — procrastination. He had the vision, the content, and the calling. What he didn't have was movement. Today, he comes back to that fox — and this time, we're catching it together.THE 7 TIPS:1. Pinpoint the Problem — Name exactly what you're avoiding2. Face the Fear — Separate Spirit-led patience from self-protective paralysis3. Move Before the Moment — Start with what you have; trust God with what you can't control4. Slice the Scope — Break it down to one step and delegate the rest5. Pursue a Partner — Build accountability into your leadership rhythm6. Block Your Time — Protect creation time before the calendar takes it7. Foster Faithfulness — Make faithfulness your identity, not just your goalScriptures Referenced: Proverbs 13:4, Song of Solomon 2:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ecclesiastes 11:4, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 16:10, Colossians 3:23Dear Leader is a podcast for Christian leaders, pastors, and ministry professionals navigating leadership and digital influence with integrity.New episodes every week.Follow the show so you never miss an episode.#DearLeader #ChristianLeadership #StopProcrastinating #LeadershipPodcast #FaithAndLeadership #DigitalLeadership #BiblicalLeadership #ProcrastinationTips #MinistryLeadership #ChristianPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #PastorLife #ChurchLeadership #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianMotivation #LeadershipTips #OvercomingProcrastination #TimeManagement #AccountabilityPartner #SteveMessam

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