When Leadership Expectations Are Exhausting | An Interview with Aaron Osman

Aaron Osman is a leadership coach and facilitator, hailing from
Tahawai, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. He educates leaders about
wellbeing and leadership principles to foster deeper thinking and
insights that enhance decision-making, emotional vitality, and
overall leadership capability. His joy comes from participating
with a leader in their wrestle with complex issues and witnessing
them grow as a result of their effort. Aaron believes true
empowerment and effectiveness are achieved when people align their
thinking and behavior with correct principles.. Aaron has graduate
diplomas in Sport & Leisure Studies from the University of
Waikato and in Digital Media from Natcoll Design Technology, and is
completing a bachelors degree in Organizational Psychology from
Massey University. He has served in the Church as a branch
president and counselor, a stake high councilor, in a bishopric, as
stake and ward Young Men president, and as a Gospel Doctrine and
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Library Highlights In this conversation, Aaron and Kurt talk about
managing expectations as leaders and the importance of surrendering
to God's will. Aaron emphasizes the need to focus on what truly
matters in leadership, such as strengthening relationships with
Christ, making and keeping covenants, and prioritizing time with
family. He shares personal experiences as a branch president,
highlighting the importance of surrendering to God's will and
trusting in His guidance. The conversation also touches on the
principle of agency and accepting the consequences of others'
choices. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights on
leadership, faith, and the power of surrendering to God's will in
navigating challenges and responsibilities as a leader. 00:02:18 -
Introduction to Aaron Osman from New Zealand 00:09:33 -
Understanding Expectations as a New Leader 00:15:24 - It Always
Works Out 00:25:31 - Surrendering to God's Will 00:34:40 - Thy Will
Be Done 00:45:31 - Overcoming Overwhelm and Surrendering to God's
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