{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6622be675594200013592899/69bec0543bbfcfe8dbc34307?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP49 - Leading with Humility: Authentic Leadership and Knowing Yourself | Jon Pausley","description":"<h3>EPISODE SUMMARY:</h3><p><br></p><p>In this powerful episode of <em>Rooted</em>, we sit down with <strong>Jon Pausley</strong>, CEO of Historic Arnolds Park and former pastor, to explore leadership, faith, relationships, and what it truly means to live rooted in God’s love.</p><p><br></p><p>Jon shares wisdom from decades of ministry and organizational leadership, unpacking how authenticity, humility, and self-awareness shape healthy teams and thriving relationships. From navigating conflict and delegation to understanding your God-given wiring, this conversation is filled with practical tools for leaders, employees, singles, and married couples alike.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into Jon’s pastoral roots, his perspective on grace versus legalism in the church, relationship advice grounded in wholeness, and a beautiful story of God’s faithfulness in the small details. This episode closes with a foundational truth every listener needs to hear: <strong>God knows you, loves you, and didn’t make a mistake in how He created you.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>—----------------------</p><p><br></p><h3>TIMESTAMP SUMMARY:</h3><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Being rooted in God’s love &amp; episode introduction</p><p><strong>01:10</strong> – Welcome to Rooted and introduction of Jon Pausley (PJP)</p><p><strong>03:05</strong> – Jon’s role as CEO of <strong>Historic Arnolds Park</strong></p><p><strong>06:10</strong> – Transition from pastoral ministry to organizational leadership</p><p><strong>09:00</strong> – What leadership really is: influence, vision, and mission</p><p><strong>12:10</strong> – Knowing yourself as a leader &amp; resisting comparison</p><p><strong>15:40</strong> – Delegation, trust, and empowering teams</p><p><strong>19:10</strong> – Leading like a coach instead of a player</p><p><strong>22:00</strong> – Navigating conflict with humility (OIC method)</p><p><strong>25:30</strong> – Leading up vs. leading down with wisdom</p><p><strong>28:20</strong> – Grace vs. legalism in the church</p><p><strong>31:10</strong> – Relationships, marriage, and becoming whole</p><p><strong>34:00</strong> – The airplane story: God cares about the details</p><p><strong>37:30</strong> – One truth to be rooted in: God knows you and loves you</p><p><br></p><p>—----------------------</p><p><br></p><h3>NOTABLE QUOTES:</h3><ul><li><em>“God didn’t make any mistakes in how He wired you.”</em></li><li><em>“Leadership is really just influencing people toward a shared mission.”</em></li><li><em>“If you’re not authentic, you’ll feel divided all the time.”</em></li><li><em>“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with people.”</em></li><li><em>“Delegation is hard, but it’s how people grow.”</em></li><li><em>“Everyone wants to follow a leader who’s humble—not just right.”</em></li><li><em>“Grace, not guilt, should be our motivation for growth.”</em></li><li><em>“Be whole in yourself before expecting someone else to complete you.”</em></li><li><em>“It’s not weakness to ask for help—it’s strength.”</em></li><li><em>“Root yourself in the fact that God knows you and loves you.”</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>-------------------</em></p><p><br></p><h3>RESOURCES MENTIONED:</h3><ul><li><strong><em>Historic Arnolds Park</em></strong><em> – Family-focused historic amusement park in Iowa</em></li><li><strong><em>Craig Groeschel</em></strong><em> – Leadership insights and podcast referenced</em></li><li><strong><em>Mark Batterson</em></strong><em> – Leadership principle: delegate at 80%</em></li><li><strong><em>Bethel University</em></strong><em> – Where Jon earned his Master’s in Leadership</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>-------------------</em></p><p><br></p><h3>FOLLOW &amp; SUPPORT ROOTED</h3><p><em>Instagram: https://instagram.com/rootedtoprosper</em></p><p><em>YouTube: https://youtube.com/rootedtoprosper</em></p><p><em>Support:</em><a href=\"https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>-------------------</em></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Josie & Symone"}