Leading with Character When No One’s Watching with Steve Carter

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Carter, nationally recognized pastor, author, and one of the most respected communicators in the church today.

Steve has preached on some of the largest stages in the country, led in high-profile ministry roles, and now serves as lead pastor of Christ Church of Oak Brook in the Chicago suburbs.

Steve is best known for his ability to help leaders grow in both character and communication, guiding them to lead from a place of integrity, emotional honesty, and spiritual depth.

In this episode, he shares what it looks like to stay grounded, lead through pain, and build the kind of life that can withstand both pressure and success. Whether you’re leading a team or not, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Steve Carter's Intro

00:46 Welcome Steve Carter

01:16 Steve's Journey

03:12 Being Around Great Leaders

04:47 Staying A Humble Servant Leader

06:36 Spiritual Formation Practices

08:18 Importance Of Craft And Character

11:23 Steve's Podcast - Craft and Character

12:31 The Thing Beneath The Thing - Steve's Book

13:51 Potholes And Sinkholes

16:04 T.H.I.N.G. Acronym

18:06 Dealing With Change - Steve's Book: Grieve, Breathe, Receive

22:14 Breathe And Receive

25:24 High Character Leaders

28:18 Choosing The Best Opportunities

31:09 Engaging In The Mentoring Process - 4 Steps

34:46 Choosing Specific Areas For Mentoring

35:19 Saying "Yes" To Mentoring Others

38:27 Listen To Learn

41:02 Servant Leadership Takeaways

42:38 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

44:38 Finding More Info About Steve Carter

45:15 Closing

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