90 | How to Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others - Chris Hodges

A new year brings a fresh calendar, but for many leaders, it also brings pressure, fatigue, and the fear that this year might just look like the last one. In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges helps leaders reset their lives and leadership so 2026 doesn't become a rerun of 2025.

This conversation goes far beyond goal setting. Pastor Chris walks through a powerful, practical framework built on reflection and planning, showing leaders how to work on their lives, not just in them. Drawing from decades of ministry leadership, personal rhythms, and spiritual disciplines, he explains why clarity comes from review and traction comes from intentional planning.

If you're a pastor, church leader, or organizational leader who wants to grow personally, lead intentionally, and start the year with clarity and purpose, this episode will give you a roadmap to lead yourself well, and lead others better.

 

Episode Resources:

• Pastor Chris's Podcast Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7zq4gKJgtBk3XY9wHpVumubXNexQO1g/view?usp=sharing

• 21 Days of Prayer: https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/

• 21 Days of Prayer Resources: https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/resources

• https://youtu.be/RPTUuKGTy3s?si=gJdV1V8zYJbl36Hn

• https://youtu.be/x-kdUjOqThA?si=EXUeqPVQ0-rc0Hem

• https://youtu.be/8jqXLeB-T38?si=VaeGLszNJvCa54MW

• https://youtu.be/-utE_JsuMnY?si=OapCI4YDDjcjpNo9

 

All Things GrowLeader:

• Register for GrowLeader Conference 2026: https://www.growleader.com/conference

• Join Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring

• Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources

• Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive

• Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCNQpi3YxaOeQAIdSpbeVw

 

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