CNLP 061: The Insecure Leader – An Interview with Josh Gagnon

3 Things You Can Do Right Away

1. Find the root of the insecurity. For Josh, it was no one ever believing that he could never do what God called him to do. When he realized he lacked affirmation, he sought a counselor  and discovered that the greatest answers in life come from the right questions. Do you see insecurity in your conversations? Do you hear insecurity when you talk? When you start to identify that what you’re doing is through insecurity, you can address the problem.
2. Admit you’re insecure. Insecure people don’t feel good about themselves and have something to prove to others. Senior pastors work really hard, it’s for other people, and they don’t get the credit. It creates an insecurity for pastors because it’s God gets all the recognition, and that’s ok. Security is going to come when you see yourself as a representation of God, and you’re ok with how God has chosen to use you. When the church becomes your identity, it never gives you what you hoped it would give. But if you allow God to grant your identity, you can walk in security.
3. Find a mentor. Get a mentor who’s older than you, because the more you listen to their guidance, you’re taking advantage of the fruit they have to offer. Give people permission to speak into your weaknesses and insecurities, and open yourself up to vulnerability. Ask questions with pure intentions and allow your mentor to offer wisdom they didn’t even know they had. Try to find out where you’re the weakest, and start from there.

Quotes from Josh

Numbers always promise more than they provide. @joshgagnon
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Your job is faithfulness. God’s job is fruitfulness. @joshgagnon
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Security will only come when you see yourself as a representation of God. @joshgagnon
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When you’re driven by the right things, everything will follow suit. God will trust you more….
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If you don’t have a mentor who’s older than you, you’re missing out on the fruit. @joshgagnon
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Great leaders only become great because they ask great questions. @joshgagnon
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I’ve never sought out a mentor hoping they’ll connect me to my next big moment. @joshgagnon
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