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EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Strength Trap Every Leader Faces

from Courageous Men · host Whitney Sewell

Your greatest threat as a leader may not be your weaknesses—it may be the strengths you rely on every day. In this episode, Whitney Sewell unpacks a powerful insight from Lloyd Reeb: strengths are meant for service, not status.Whitney breaks down how the very qualities that help you win at work—drive, decisiveness, problem-solving, and strong communication—can quietly create pressure at home when they shift from serving others to proving something. He shares practical, real-life ways to realign your strengths with God’s design so they bless your family, support your wife, and build others up instead of unintentionally overwhelming them.If you want to follow God faithfully, love your family well, and build a legacy that lasts, subscribe to Courageous Men so you never miss an episode that challenges you to lead with humility and intention.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell Download your free guide:Whitney’s Personal Operating System - the exact framework Whitney uses to structure his weeks, protect family time, and stay focused on what actually moves the needle in business and life. https://courageousmen.com/personal-operating-system Learn more:https://www.whitneysewell.com/ 

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Your greatest threat as a leader may not be your weaknesses—it may be the strengths you rely on every day. In this episode, Whitney Sewell unpacks a powerful insight from Lloyd Reeb: strengths are meant for service, not status. Whitney breaks down how the very qualities that help you win at work—drive, decisiveness, problem-solving, and strong communication—can quietly create pressure at home when they shift from serving others to proving something. He shares practical, real-life ways to real...

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