True leadership doesn’t come from constant motion — it comes from knowing when to pause.
Welcome to the Rise Experience Podcast, where faith meets leadership and purpose meets growth. I’m Shannon Denniston, and this show is all about helping growth-minded leaders rise into their calling with integrity, courage, and heart — creating lasting impact from the inside out.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, I share why rest is one of the most powerful — and often overlooked tools in leadership. I talk about how rest builds trust, renews clarity, and helps us lead from a place of overflow rather than depletion. You’ll also hear practical ways to create simple rhythms of rest that strengthen not only your leadership but also your relationships and walk with God.
Main Takeaways
- Rest is a countercultural practice that builds trust and combats fear.
- Leading from rest allows for greater creativity, patience, and clarity.
- Small, intentional rhythms of rest can have lasting impact — even a few minutes of quiet or a phone-free dinner.
- Rest isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a leadership strength rooted in biblical truth.
- Choosing rest means trusting that God is still at work even when we pause.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Rest as a Counter-Cultural Practice
02:37 Balancing Work and Life
05:13 The Importance of Rest for Leadership
09:05 Practical Steps to Incorporate Rest
11:48 Overcoming Guilt and Building Habits
14:43 Leading from Overflow vs. Emptiness
Take a moment this week to reflect: are you leading from overflow or emptiness? Try protecting one small rhythm of rest and see how it reshapes your days.
Supporting Information
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: Rise Experience
- LinkedIn: Shannon Denniston
Thank you for tuning in. I’m grateful you’re part of this community of leaders learning to rise with purpose and rest. If this episode resonated, share it with a friend or leader who might need the reminder. Let’s keep rising together. See you in the next episode.
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