66: From Reluctant Leader to Founder of a Thriving Community with Lori Wilhite [Friendship Series]

If you’ve been reluctant to embrace your identity as a leader, how can you start accepting it? What’s the best thing to do when you’re lonely in leadership? And what are the two types of friendship you need in your life? 

 

In this episode, Holly and I talk with pastor’s wife, mom, author, and Leading and Loving It founder Lori Wilhite about her journey into leadership and how you can stay healthy as a family while you serve others. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by trying to meet everyone’s expectations for you as a leader, tune in!

 

For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode66.

Key Points Discussed:

Lori’s leadership journey Ways to accept your role as a leader The importance of friendship in leadership Staying connected as a family Advice for younger leaders

 

Key Quotes from the Episode:

"Once I started to refocus my energy from so much fear to purpose, it really was a game-changer for me in leadership." - Lori Wilhite

 

"I didn't want to be a leader. A leader seemed scary, a leader seemed a lot older than me. A leader seemed like they had it together like they knew the right answers."  - Lori Wilhite

 

"There's validity in finding your strengths and leaning into them; there's also validity in letting God stretch your capacity." - Lori Wilhite

 

“The best thing we can do for each other is to just let each other know you’re not alone in your struggle.” - Lori Wilhite

 

"If you are intentional, you can have beautiful friendships in leadership." - Lori Wilhite

 

Episode Sponsor: Confident Leader Club

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership, I want to invite you to check out the Confident Leader Club. We’re open for a short time in September and I would love for you to join us for community, growth, and action towards becoming a confident leader. Head over to confidentleaderclub.com to learn more!

 

Connect with Lori & Leading and Loving It:

 

Website Lori’s Facebook Lori's Instagram Leading and Loving It Facebook Leading and Loving It Instagram

Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page

This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode66.