Category: Failure

Ep. 43 Dealing with Disappointment

Ep. 43 Dealing with Disappointment

In Episode 43 of the Mentored Podcast, hosts Carson Pue, Chuck, and Ingrid Davis address a reality that every leader eventually faces: the challenge of dealing with disappointment. Whether it stems from a missed opportunity, a personnel change, or a vision that didn’t materialize as planned, disappointment can be disorienting. This episode offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for navigating these difficult emotions with wisdom.

Rather than simply “pushing through” or burying the pain, the hosts encourage leaders to steward their experiences for growth. Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Managing Emotions: Why validating your grief is essential for emotional health and avoiding bitterness.
  • Reframing Setbacks: How to shift your perspective to see disappointment not as a failure, but as a step toward reorientation.
  • Applying Faith: Trusting in God’s ability to “recycle” our struggles into redemptive purposes and long-term fruitfulness.

If you are navigating a season of unmet expectations, we invite you to reflect on how these moments might be shaping your character. Tune in to the full episode for encouraging insights on building emotional resilience and turning lament into action.

Ep. 22 – Leadership Blunders: Avoiding Common Leadership Missteps

Ep. 22 – Leadership Blunders: Avoiding Common Leadership Missteps

The Mentored Podcast is designed to give you informed insights into things that you have wondered about or need but are unsure how to get to the next level. So, in this episode, we’re talking about something our podcast hosts are really good at – leadership blunders.

Step into the world of leadership wisdom with this compelling episode of the Mentored Podcast. Our seasoned mentors, Carson and Martin, will candidly explore the realm of leadership blunders, shedding light on the common missteps that can derail even the most well-intentioned leaders.

This episode offers awareness to help create a blueprint for avoiding these all-too-common errors, from the pitfalls of failing to cast a clear vision to the disconnect that arises when leaders lose touch with their teams. Uncover the importance of focusing on the right priorities and maintaining strong relational connections with your staff.

Through insightful discussions and personal anecdotes, our mentors provide practical guidance that empowers you to lead with clarity and purpose.

Whether at the helm of an organization or aspiring to enhance your leadership skills, this episode delivers actionable advice to help you navigate your leadership journey with confidence and grace. Tune in to transform your approach and become the leader you are meant to be.

Ep. 21: Failure

Ep. 21: Failure

Unlock the Hidden Lessons in Leadership found in Failure

Tune in to the latest episode of The Mentored Podcast, where Carson Pue and Martin Sanders we dive deep into the often-untold stories of failure in leadership. Discover how setbacks can be powerful stepping stones to success as they explore real-life experiences and practical insights.

Failure has a broad spectrum but is primarily the result of unmet expectations. Carson and Martin speak about how these expectations can be both external and internal. They bring insights from thirty-four different books on failure as well as their experience mentoring leaders about their failures.

Both of these season mentors believe we all fail at some time, and that failure can be the foundation of growth. In mentoring we use  an empowerment model where we say to men tees that the can succeed widely and fail miserably and we are going to celebrate both.

Leadership is not about perfection; it’s about learning from your failures and growing stronger. So, join us for a conversation that will inspire and equip you to turn challenges into growth opportunities. Whether you’re an established leader or just starting your journey, this episode offers valuable takeaways to enhance your leadership skills.

Don’t miss out on these transformative lessons in The Mentored Podcast. Listen now and embrace the path to becoming a more resilient, insightful leader.