Sustainable Leadership with Carey Nieuwhof

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How do we distinguish between healthy growth and growth that leads to burnout? In this episode, Alex talks with Carey Nieuwhof about the signs and symptoms of burnout and the practices Carey has implemented in his own life to recover from and prevent future burnout. Carey is an author and thought leader who helps churches and other impact-driven leaders grow their organizations. He explains how you can make sure you’re doing the most important work as a leader, stresses the importance of vision, and reflects on the lessons Jesus can teach us about productivity.

• Today Alex is talking with Carey Nieuwhof about leader burnout (0:00:58)
• What are some of the clues that point to burnout? (0:03:17)
• Why do so many people get stuck in periods of burnout? (0:14:22)
• When does a desire for growth become unhealthy? (0:22:17)
• How did you recognize you were burnt out, and what did you do next? (0:39:13)
• What practices help you maintain the right heart toward work? (0:45:43)
• How can leaders make sure they’re doing the work that matters most? (0:53:25)
• Why is vision so important for leaders and for teams? (0:59:39)
• What would you do if you knew you would fail? (1:05:49)
• What advice do you have for leaders who need a vision reboot? (1:11:58)
• What can Jesus’ example teach us about productivity? (1:15:23)

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