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In this episode...
When Moral Leaders Fail
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/when-moral-leaders-fail
When our moral leaders are strong, a lot goes right. But what happens when they fail? Episode 62 of Faithful on the Clock discusses why the loss of moral leaders can be so devastating and encourages you to use five strategies for becoming a moral leader in their place.
Timestamps:
[00:04] - Intro
[00:33] - Summary of the Dan Price scandal as inspiration for the episode
[02:53] - Romans 3 reminds us that nobody is righteous, as do the stories of David, Abraham, and Peter. It’s a powerful reminder that we shouldn’t expect perfection or leap into cancel culture, even as we hold high standards.
[04:24] - A failure in moral leadership leaves a gap that has to be filled. You have the potential to fill that gap. There are five recommendations I have for doing so.
[05:46] - Recommendation 1: Take a hard look at your beliefs and match them to your vision, procedures, and approvals.
[06:12] - Recommendation 2: Find some people who can hold you accountable.
[06:35] - Recommendation 3: Be as public and transparent as possible.
[07:07] - Recommendation 4: Enforce whatever disciplinary policies you have consistently.
[07:34] - Recommendation 5: Go all in on extreme ownership to ensure a multi-generational legacy with your morals.
[08:37] - Be consistent as you can with making your words and behavior match to build the trust necessary for people to start seeing you as a moral person. Be compassionate and forgiving to yourself along the way, as well, and worry more about whether you’re willing than whether you’re ready.
[09:33] - Prayer
[10:23] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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