Leader to Leader Resource
with Arthur Brooks, Andy Stanley, and Jason Jaggard
Personal Reflection Questions
- Arthur Brooks described four common career paths:
Linear – steadily climbing upward toward greater responsibility, influence, or success.
Transitory – moving frequently between jobs or experiences based on lifestyle or personal interests.
Expert – developing deep expertise and consistency in one area over a long period of time.
Spiral – reinventing yourself every 7–12 years by building on past experience in a new direction.
Which path most closely reflects your leadership journey so far, and how has that shaped your sense of purpose and perseverance? - What “idol” are you most afraid to lose? Money and security? Power and influence? Pleasure and comfort? Honor and admiration? How might that pursuit be affecting your purpose and relationships?
- What uncertainty, challenge, or leadership “mess” do you need to stop resisting and start viewing as part of your purpose as a leader? What’s your next step?
Team Discussion Questions
- How have the roles, responsibilities, or strengths of people on our team evolved over time? Where might there be opportunities for growth or reinvention moving forward?
- What helps feedback to feel healthy and helpful on our team? How could we grow in providing feedback that is “for” each other?
- How can we better prepare and empower others to lead through uncertainty as part of their leadership growth?
