Leadership Beyond the Office: Finding Balance in Accountability, Growth, and Grace

In this insightful episode of Making the Darkness Conscious, host Chris explores the critical intersection of leadership principles across both professional and personal life. Drawing from his experiences as a widower, single father, and workplace leader, Chris unpacks how the lessons of accountability, growth, and grace apply in all aspects of life.

The episode begins with a raw and honest check-in about navigating grief at the five-month mark, sharing recent challenges in parenting and the importance of setting boundaries while managing complex emotions.

Chris delves into how leadership principles show up both at work and home, exploring:

• ​The delicate balance between accountability and avoiding blame culture
• ​How to authentically apologize while maintaining high standards
• ​Managing emotions while leading others
• ​Finding grace for yourself and others during challenging times
• ​The parallels between parenting and leadership

Through personal stories and reflections, Chris examines how these principles help navigate both the work and home routines, offering insights on finding, setting boundaries, and maintaining authenticity in all roles.

Disclaimer: This podcast contains discussions about grief, loss, and mental health. Chris is not a trained professional, and the content shared is based on personal experiences and thoughts. This podcast is not intended as advice but rather offers a genuine, unfiltered look at one person's journey through grief, parenting, and leadership. Some content may be emotionally sensitive - listener discretion is advised.