What if leadership wasn’t about knowing everything, but about knowing what matters most? In this episode of the Living Beyond Average Podcast, we unpack one of the most underrated leadership skills: Discernment.
Discernment is the ability to recognize truth when opinions are loud… to remain grounded when emotions run high… and to cut through the noise when life feels unclear. It’s not about having the right answer — it’s about asking the right questions.
In today’s conversation, we dismantle the myth that strong leadership is rooted in certainty. Instead, we explore how true leadership is forged through wisdom, patience, spiritual clarity, and emotional presence.
In this episode:
✔️ The real meaning of discernment (and what it’s not)
✔️ Why discernment is the antidote to impulsive leadership
✔️ How trauma, ego, and pressure cloud decision-making
✔️ Practical ways to build discernment in your daily life
🎙️ If you’ve ever felt lost between performance and purpose, this one is for you.
Disclaimer: The content shared reflects personal experience and leadership insight. It is not intended to replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical guidance.
References
Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts. Random House.
Gilligan, C. (1982). In a different voice: Psychological theory and women’s development. Harvard University Press.
Goleman, D. (2005). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. Bantam.
Heifetz, R., & Linsky, M. (2002). Leadership on the line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading. Harvard Business Review Press.
Maxwell, J. C. (2007). The 21 irrefutable laws of leadership: Follow them and people will follow you. Thomas Nelson.
Tisdell, E. J. (2003). Exploring spirituality and culture in adult and higher education. Jossey-Bass.
🔎 About Living Beyond Average Podcast
Join host Lionel Murphy — veteran, rancher, leadership coach — as we challenge oversimplified clichés and simplify overcomplicated leadership and relationship myths. Weekly episodes blend lived experience, leadership insight, and biblical truth to help you lead with integrity, ride with confidence, and live beyond average.
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