It starts in your mind. Before you take action… Before you influence anyone… Before you step boldly into God’s calling… Your thoughts either fuel your leadership or sabotage it. And most often? It’s not lack of skill, credentials, or opportunity that holds us back. It’s the quiet narratives we allow to run on autopilot in our minds.

Our family is walking through a difficult time where leaders have failed us. It is shocking and hurtful. So, we must all ask ourselves some hard questions about who we are and what we will do when given a chance to shrink back, lead soft, or to fail others? Here are 5 tips to stand firm and lead strong.