Craig T. Owens

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As you may have heard, I have written a new book! In this episode Greg and I sit down and chat about When Sheep Bite, and discuss how the valuable lessons it provides are critical for leaders of any organization.

• [0:21] I have a confession to make…
• [1:43] This book is for both business leaders and church leaders.
• [3:07] Attacks usually lead to to fight-or-flight, but When Sheep Bite offers a new response.
• [5:21] It’s healthy to validate our feelings when we’ve been hurt, but then good leaders go deeper.
• [8:39] Empathy is health, but making excuses is not healthy.
• [10:37] Watch out for the sneaky bite of flattery.
• [11:26] Leaders who have been hurt have to guard against harboring that hurt.
• [13:23] Leaders need to learn how to confront misbehavior correctly.
• [14:46] In order for sheep to bite, and in order for the shepherd to lead, they have to be close to each other. How do both sheep and shepherds set boundaries?
• [17:46] We can disagree but we cannot disrespect!
• [19:49] Bitterness can rob a leader of vitality, so we have to find effective ways to heal.
• [22:46] Fight-or-flight is natural, but we need to strive for the supernatural response of faithfulness to our calling.
• [23:40] In many ways WSB points to what a good coach does. Contact Maximize Leadership about how our coaching huddles can help your leadership soar—get in touch with us!

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