Grace.
It’s something every single one of us needs — and yet it’s something we often struggle to give.
In this powerful episode, we talk about what happens when people fail, fall short, or make mistakes… and how leaders, families, and communities often respond by turning their backs instead of extending grace.
If you lead people — at work, at home, or anywhere else — this conversation matters.
What You’ll Learn
- Why grace is a foundational leadership value
- How shame and insecurity cause us to judge others
- The real reason people struggle with feeling “not good enough”
- How leaders unintentionally reinforce inadequacy in their teams
- Why hurt people hurt people
- What it means to “kill your wounded” — and how it shows up in business and life
- How social media has amplified public judgment and criticism
- The difference between accountability and condemnation
- Why presence is often more powerful than advice
- How to be a cheerleader instead of a critic
- What it looks like to support someone without agreeing with their actions
- Why leaders must protect culture without destroying people
- How extending grace builds loyalty and long-term trust
- The powerful impact of simply “being there” during someone’s lowest moments
- Why your team members may secretly feel they’re not good enough
The Leadership Challenge
Someone in your life right now needs grace.
It might be:
- A team member who made a mistake
- A friend going through a rough season
- A family member struggling privately
- Or someone you’ve already distanced yourself from
You don’t have to excuse poor behavior.
You don’t have to ignore consequences.
But you can choose not to destroy someone when they’re already down.
Be present.
Offer support.
Choose grace over judgment.
Because at some point, you needed it too.
Question: Has there been a time in your life when someone extended grace to you?
As always, take this information, change your leadership, change your business, change your life — and maybe today, change someone else’s life.
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What an important and rewarding reminder: if only us “D” folk would take a breath & think before our (my) initial response pops out ….. it is definitely more rewarding for both parties if you can come alongside and fix as opposed to shooting your team members one by one till nobody is left …. one of our VP’s told me one time “Mark, you have nothing in the bank – every time you criticize a team member, you drain all of their energy” … he was right – it’s correct to steer, to correct, and so on…. but you (I) need to have a history of more than negative correction with team members to be productive….. For me, it will be a life-long battle to control the tongue & impulse and to come alongside to solve and build them up
Very well said Mark! I , as an owner for 8 years, have been learning these lessons and continue to challenge myself to grow throughout this journey .
Ouch!!! My toes hurt! Great reminder and great lesson.
As a high “D” with very low giftedness in grace, I am constantly reminded: “Grace must be intentional.” God’s grace toward us is intentional.
Chris, before you, before EntreLeadership, before Andy Andrews, the person who helped me overcome, retrain my thought process, as a business owner, father, husband, etc was in fact, JOEL OSTEEN! Ppl throw him under the bus, but look at how many he is leading–you want proof of if God is evident, look at the fruits of one’s labor. This was one of your best podcasts to date, I believe. Keep it up Chris!
I have to say it’s from my kids. I can get frustrated and “angry Mom” shows up. I feel so loved and yet undeserving when they say to me “It’s OK Mama, I forgive you. I love you and I like it when you are happy”. Children are a reminder of God’s love for us every second of the day.
Chris…the ICU story hit me man.
How is Chelsea? We pray for her every night (and if we forget, Aracelli reminds us to).
Spot on Chris. Well said brother
In the spirit of the Olympics, this podcast falls under the category of a “Mary Lou Retton / Nadia Comenici – Perfect 10!” Very real, very convicting, makes one think…thanks for the convicting post and for being honest!
The story you include in your podcast about the NICU is very powerful – thanks for including it and what your experience was. WOW!