Hi Reader,

We’re trying something brand new on the podcast—and it’s all about you. For the first time, I’m answering your questions—the questions young leaders submitted—straight from Instagram and the Art of Leadership Academy.

In this episode, I tackle the personal stuff. We’re talking ambition, burnout, sustainable leadership, real friendships, and how to build a devotional life that isn’t tied to your job title.

❗Spoiler alert: I share what I wish I could go back and tell my 30-something self—the driven, overcommitted, high-capacity leader who thought he was doing just fine.

If you're a young leader navigating hustle, exhaustion, or wondering if you’ll make it in ministry or leadership long-term, this episode is for you.

Oh—and if you want a chance to win a free copy of my book At Your Best, I explain how to enter in the episode.

I hope this episode helps you lead yourself well—so you can lead others even better.

Watch today's episode.

Carey Nieuwhof takes the top questions young leaders submitted about ambition and how it works for and against you, media consumption habits, being a 'professional" Christian because you work on staff, and how to fire people (well).

Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Go Deeper

My #1 takeaway from this conversation.

If God wants to go deep into your soul for a season, it's because he wants to take you far.

Episode questions.

Here are 3 questions you can ask yourself as you listen to the episode. You can also use these as discussion starters with friends, a mentor, or staff.

1. If I stopped working in ministry today, what would be left of my faith?
2. Do I have 3 to 5 real friends who truly know me, not just deal friends?
3. Am I working harder on my character than on my capacity?

Transcript and links.

​Connexus Church​

​The Sirens' Call by Chris Hayes​

​Harvard Business Review​

​The Atlantic​

​The Economist​

​On The Rise Newsletter​

​At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof​

​Dunbar's Number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships​

​Episode 646 with Scott Galloway​

​Episode 599 with Arthur Brooks​

​From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks​

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