Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Pete Briscoe. Pete spent nearly three decades leading a thriving megachurch in Dallas before walking through one of the hardest seasons of his life, that led him into rehab, recovery, and ultimately, renewal. In this episode, Pete opens up about burnout and what it looks like when everything on the outside seems successful, but the inside is breaking down. He talks about the difference between achievement and fulfillment, what it means to rediscover your humanity, and how his journey has reshaped the way he helps leaders today. Join us as we unpack how servant leadership begins not with performance, but with honesty, humility, and the courage to face our reality.
00:00 Pete Briscoe Intro
00:46 Welcome Pete Briscoe
01:07 Pete’s Journey - The Path To Dallas
02:46 The Crash And Burn
05:16 Choosing Sobriety Over Being A Pastor
06:14 When Success Feels Empty Inside
07:39 Achievement Is A Science, Fulfillment Is An Art
09:02 From Speaking To Thousands To One-On-Ones
11:02 How To Understand Fulfillment
14:13 Pete’s Persona Revealed By A Rehab Therapist
17:40 “What I Was Made To Do”
19:24 Pete’s New Calling - Personal Coaching
21:31 Leadership Should Lift Up The Whole Team
23:58 Servant Leadership - Seeing Your Team As Humans First
24:42 How Do You Balance Servant Leadership With Burnout
26:40 Pete’s Servant Leadership Definition
29:00 How To Ask Questions To Reveal Burnout Before The Crash
30:51 Advice For Those Struggling
32:44 Recovery Is A Journey, Not Instant
35:50 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions
39:09 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast
40:05 Reach Out To Pete If You Need Help
40:40 Closing
Learn More About Pete and His One-on-One Coaching:
https://www.petebriscoe.org/https://www.petebriscoe.org/coaching/
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