Spiritual Maturity and Humble Leadership with Pat Lencioni

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Michael Easley welcomes best-selling author and leadership coach Patrick Lencioni for a candid conversation about the intersection of faith, humility, and leadership. Patrick shares how spiritual maturity and self-awareness shape the way leaders serve others, especially in ministry and organizational life. He and Michael discuss how pride and insecurity often hide behind titles or success—and how true leadership begins with embracing our dependence on Christ.

Patrick reflects on his personal journey of learning to lead through weakness, not image, and explains why the healthiest teams are built on honesty and vulnerability, not performance. Together, they unpack the dangers of ego-driven ministry and the freedom that comes when leaders prioritize humility, obedience, and joy in the Lord over outcomes.

This conversation challenges every listener—pastor, leader, or parent—to evaluate what drives their influence. Through laughter, honesty, and deep biblical truth, Patrick and Michael remind us that leadership in the kingdom of God is not about control or recognition—it’s about service and surrender.

Takeaways

• True leadership begins with humility, not authority.
• Pride and insecurity often disguise themselves as confidence.
• The healthiest teams are marked by honesty and vulnerability.
• Spiritual maturity means serving from dependence on Christ, not self.
• Leaders must resist the temptation to measure worth by results.
• God calls us to lead through obedience and joy, not image or control.

LINKS MENTIONED:

The Table Group

Pat’s books

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