Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis https://emotionalsabotage.com/ “Leadership and Emotional Sabotage” - https://amzn.to/3TdlIkC Joe Rigney Twitter - https://twitter.com/joe_rigney Summary In this conversation, Joe Rigney discusses his book on leadership and emotional sabotage. He explores the concept of institutions as shock absorbers and the importance of non-anxious presence in leadership. Rigney also delves into the role of passions in leadership and the dangers of highly empathetic communities. He emphasizes the need for boundaries and sober-mindedness in order to navigate emotional dynamics effectively. In this conversation, Joe Rigney discusses the importance of recognizing and resisting the steering wheel of slander. He emphasizes the need to be aware of when slander is being used to manipulate and steer others, and to have clarity on the purpose and mission of the institution. Joe also addresses the issue of cowardice and its contagious nature, highlighting the importance of courage in standing firm on God's Word. He encourages Christians to be winsome by being courageous and faithful in their speech and actions. Takeaways Institutions can serve as shock absorbers in times of crisis, providing stability and a sense of calm. Non-anxious presence is not about making others feel comfortable, but about being steady and steadfast in the face of turmoil. Passions, or instinctive and impulsive reactions, can either be a blessing or a destructive force when they run the show. Highly empathetic communities can be prone to enmeshment and lack of boundaries, leading to emotional volatility. Sober-mindedness is the ability to govern and shepherd one's own passions, avoiding being controlled by them or by the passions of others. Recognize when slander is being used to manipulate and steer others. Have clarity on the purpose and mission of the institution to resist being derailed by emotional pressures. Be willing to be slandered for the sake of faithfulness, but also ensure that the slander is false. Respond to slander with curiosity and clarity, seeking to understand the motivations behind it. Courage is contagious and can be a powerful witness to the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Discussion 13:04 Institutions as Shock Absorbers 18:13 Understanding Non-Anxious Presence 25:30 The Role of Passions in Leadership 29:39 The Dangers of Highly Empathetic Communities 35:36 The Importance of Boundaries and Sober-Mindedness 38:01 Recognizing and Resisting the Steering Wheel of Slander 47:19 Dealing with Slander and False Accusations 51:31 Responding to Accusations with Courage and Clarity 59:42 The Pitfalls of Winsomeness and Cowardice 01:07:09 The Contagious Nature of Cowardice and the Power of Courage