Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening

There is a unique movement from the often volatile chapter of settling into the chapter of strengthening. You are now, when it comes to your natural gifts and talents, entering the part of your story where you actually start recognizing them.

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Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening

Depth Isn’t Optional

In the chapter of strengthening our roots have now begun to stretch deeper and wider. It is critical to our story to answer whether we believe…

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Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening

Unique People Demand Unique Paths

As we move into the next chapter of our well | rooted story, it’s here we need to have a clear view of where it is we are actually going. You see, it's an easy thing to write and tell people to follow these 7 steps, 5 principles...

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Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening

Sleep | Creep | Leap

You have been replanted and becoming well | rooted takes time - the Nashville Conservation Corps suggests that a replanted tree has three phases - sleep, creep and leap. Much like our settling chapter taught us...

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Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening

There is No Subcontracting 

Whether or not you realize it, if our content has resonated with you up to this point, it means you are no longer satisfied with engaging with the next fad of self-help thoughts, but you want something authentic.

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Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Strengthening

Unique People Demand Unique Paths

As we move into the next chapter of our well | rooted story, it’s here we need to have a clear view of where it is we are actually going. You see, it's an easy thing to write and tell people to follow these...

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Chapters of Leadership - Settling
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Settling

The chapter of settling is the first in our leadership story and it is critical for us to understand what to expect, how we engage throughout that chapter and what results we are running toward.

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Chapters of Leadership - Settling
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Settling

Inevitably when we feel that fraudulent side of us - those moments when we realize we don’t actually possess what we thought - we will find ourselves at a crossroads.

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Chapters of Leadership - Settling
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Settling

It Takes Courage

As much as technology, modernity and progress create instantaneous access to people and cultures around the globe, it has limitations. It attempts to create a sense of connectedness, but if we courageously look...

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Chapters of Leadership - Settling
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Settling

It’s Challenging, but Worth It

If you are currently a leader of people, I strongly encourage you to find a way to create rhythms for you and your leaders to intentionally reflect and recognize. A couple of things I have implemented with my current team you could consider...

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Chapters of Leadership - Settling
Trent DeSpain Trent DeSpain

Chapters of Leadership - Settling

Rhythms of Rest Have to Outpace Rhythms of Fluctuation

It is easy to have our energy, focus and efforts diverted in everyday life. Would you be surprised if I told you recent research shows (worldwide) the average user spends 2 hrs and 23 min per day on social media platforms?

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