Leadership under pressure can look a lot like control. In this real, faith-informed conversation, Kerri and her husband Terry (USMC veteran & entrepreneur) unpack why trust beats micromanagement, how devotion without discernment derails good leaders, and the simple practices that help you hear the Holy Spirit, set healthy boundaries, and steward your people, brand, and resources well. You’ll walk away with a practical self-audit for trust, a 60-second focus exercise to cut distraction, and a framework for bringing values that never waver into everyday decisions - at work and at home.

What you’ll learn

• The leadership shift from command & control to trust & inspire
• How to tell if you’re controlling or actually leading
• The difference between devotion and discernment (and how both can coexist)
• A 60-second Holy Spirit focus practice you can use anywhere
• What stewardship looks like in business: money, brand, reputation, and culture
• Marriage & leadership: building implied trust, shared boundaries, and aligned rhythms

Resources mentioned

• The Speed of Trust & Trust & Inspire — Stephen M.R. Covey https://amzn.to/4nOyHYf
• The Screwtape Letters — C.S. Lewis (on distraction as a spiritual tactic) https://amzn.to/4q6ueBG
• Jesus Calling — Sarah Young (daily devotional; verify Scripture in the Word) https://amzn.to/4q8Nvm3
• Main Street Summit (Columbia, MO) — faith + business conference

Try this this week

• Self-audit for trust: Do I extend trust proactively? Do I narrate reality without panic? Do I manage outcomes or micromanage process?
• 60-second focus: 5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you can touch, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste. Breathe. Listen.

For small business owners

 Want HR that’s values-aligned and effective? Explore HR in a Box - our practical, faith-informed HR foundation for small businesses. https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/hrinabox

Plus, Kerri’s book The HR Easy Button helps you lead with clarity and courage. https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/bookone

About the show

Don’t Waste the Chaos with Kerri M. Roberts is a faith-informed masterclass on leadership, work, wellness, and marriage—rooted in values that never waver. New episodes weekly. https://kerrimroberts.com/dontwastethechaos

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Navigating leadership can feel like chaos - but the work is worth it. So don’t waste the chaos, embrace it. ’Til next time.

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