Craig T. Owens

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Think back to some of the hard times you’ve been through. Do those times conjure up fond memories and a longing to return to yesteryear? Of course not! Most people do their best to forget these moments as quickly as possible, but a mature leader recognizes the value of the suffering they’ve endured. Join us for today’s episode as we discuss how your most painful moments have the potential to be your biggest opportunities for growth.

• [0:00] Introduction
• [0:16] During this episode you might be saying, “I don’t want to go there!”
• [2:03] Growth comes from switching from, “How do I get out of this?” to “What can I get out of this?”
• [3:08] Why do we avoid that painful lessons that could help us grow?
• [4:53] Greg shares about a learning experience from his football career.
• [6:13] My rough season led to a book called When Sheep Bite.
• [8:15] We have to practice learning in difficult seasons.
• [10:00] Pain can show us what needs to be changed to realize growth opportunities.
• [13:02] Greg asks me what is one thing that held me back from learning from adversity.
• [14:55] Greg shares what held him back earlier in his leadership journey.
• [16:52] I have learned an important first response in difficult times.
• [18:53] Sometimes we need an outside mentor to help us see where we’re struggling.
• [22:00] “Your hardest times often lead to some of your greatest moments.”
• [22:49] Here’s how Maximize Leadership can help you navigate your hard roads.