Your inner circle can make or break you. Proverbs 11:14 says, "Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers." But who's speaking into your leadership?

In this episode, discover how to build your inner circle with people of faith and integrity, why you need a mentor outside your organization, and three practical steps to hear from God when you need direction most.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.

• The 8 characteristics to look for in your inner circle
• Why external mentorship can be more effective than internal
• How Joshua led without his mentor Moses—and succeeded
• Three steps to hear from God: slow down, silence voices, rest

Proverbs 11:14 (NLT) "Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers."

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.

The Unexpected Mentorship Advice Why seeking a mentor outside your organization might be the best decision you make

Building Your Inner Circle John Maxwell's 8 characteristics: creative, loyal, vision-aligned, wise, complementary gifts, influential, faithful, integrity-driven

What Pleases the Lord? Joshua 1:8 and the three keys: constant meditation, actionable obedience, success through wisdom

How to Hear From God

• Slow down - Take a day alone with God
• Silence other voices - Turn off the noise
• Rest - Sleep is a performance tool, not a luxury

Key Takeaways

✅ Ask God to reveal who your true friends and trusted advisers are ✅ Seek a mentor who's been where you want to go ✅ You cannot do what God called you to do without God ✅ Rest isn't weakness—it's wisdom ✅ The call on your life is too great to be casual about relationships

1. Audit your inner circle - Are they leading you toward God or away?
2. Find a mentor - Look for formal programs or pray for God's guidance
3. Schedule a day alone - Slow down to hear from God
4. Prioritize sleep - 81% of executives say it's underutilized

• Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 3:5-6
• Joshua 1:8
• James 1:22

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