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The Uncommon Leader: How to Finish Well in a Culture That Burns Leaders Out with Author Dinah Hodgson

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What if God’s goal for your leadership isn’t quick success—but a lifetime of becoming more like Jesus?

In this powerful episode of At This Tablehost Shelly Brown sits down with Dinah Hodgson, author of The Uncommon Leader, for an honest and deeply encouraging conversation about what it really means to lead—and finish well—in today’s culture.

Dinah shares startling research showing that only one in three Christian leaders finish their lives and ministries strong. But she also offers hope: through humility, character formation, and walking closely with God, we can become leaders who reflect Jesus—not just in what we do, but in who we are.

Together, Shelly and Dinah Hodgson unpack:

  • Why leadership is a lifelong journey of growth and sanctification—not a sprint.
  • How hidden wounds and unhealed areas of the soul can hinder even gifted leaders.
  • The difference between mentoring and discipling—and why both are essential.
  • How Jesus modeled servant leadership and what today’s leaders can learn from His example.
  • What sets an uncommon leader apart in a world obsessed with platform and performance.
  • Encouragement for weary leaders who wonder if they’ll ever “finish well.”

Whether you lead in ministry, the marketplace, or your home, this conversation will stir your heart, challenge your perspective, and remind you that God is far more interested in shaping your character than showcasing your credentials.

Get Dinah’s book here: The Uncommon Leader

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