Episode 1- Why Leaders Burn Out Beneath the Surface

In this first episode of The Practices of a Healthy Leader, Rick and Brad explore the hidden causes of leadership exhaustion and burnout.

They discuss how leaders often become weary not simply because of workload, but because they begin leading for identity, approval, and outcomes rather than from their identity in God.

Using practical examples and personal stories, they unpack the difference between stewardship and control, showing how anxiety often reveals where leaders are trying to prove their worth.

The episode offers a simple reflective practice to help leaders notice where they became reactive, name the fear underneath it, return to the truth they’ve forgotten, and take a small step of trust.

The conversation invites leaders into a healthier, freer way of leading—one rooted in surrender, identity, and the steady practice of spiritual and emotional health.