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On D-Day, General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. landed nearly a mile off course at Utah Beach. The plan had already broken down. They weren't where they were supposed to be.
In that moment, he made a decision that defined leadership:
"We'll start the war from right here."
In this episode, we unpack what it takes to make bold, timely decisions when life, leadership, or ministry doesn't land where you planned. You'll learn the 10 traits required for decisive leadership — including competence, courage, servanthood, character, discernment, and initiative — and why none of them can be faked under pressure.
We also walk through practical action steps to help you build those traits:
How to develop real competence
How to strengthen courage daily
How to know your identity in Christ
Why listing the people you serve changes how you lead
And how prepared character matters more than perfect conditions
Your life won't land exactly where you expected.
The question is: will you hesitate… or will you advance?
Let's build the kind of leadership that starts from right here.
