Trip, Fall, Lead On - The Northbound Approach

Click here to join the Northbound Approach Community    What happens when you trip—and no one's watching? In this episode of Northbound, Chris shares a moment from the trail that became a powerful leadership lesson. While backpacking alone in the woods, Chris trips, falls flat, and immediately feels embarrassed—despite having no audience. That moment sparks a deeper reflection on leadership, performance, and the pressure to always look put together. Through humor, Scripture, and honest self-examination, Chris explores why leaders often perform instead of live authentically, how image management makes us fragile, and why humility and self-awareness are essential for healthy leadership. He challenges the idea that falling is failure and reframes it as proof that you're moving forward. This episode reminds us that great leaders don't pretend to be untouchable. They laugh at themselves, learn from the stumble, and keep walking—trusting that God shapes real people, not curated images. Trip. Fall. Get up. Lead on.