How Leaders Lose Their Way — A Conversation with Peter Greer
Leadership failures rarely happen all at once.
More often, they begin quietly—with small compromises, hurried lives, and a gradual drift away from the presence of God.
In this episode, Alan talks with Peter Greer, president and CEO of HOPE International and coauthor of the new book How Leaders Lose Their Way. Drawing from the biblical story of Solomon and years of experience working with leaders around the world, Peter explores why even sincere and capable leaders can slowly drift from their calling.
Together, Alan and Peter discuss the subtle forces that pull leaders off course—including achievement, isolation, and the “need for speed”—and the spiritual practices that help leaders stay rooted in Christ and finish well.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why leadership failure rarely happens suddenly
- What the life of Solomon reveals about leadership drift
- How hurry quietly erodes a leader’s soul
- Why isolation makes leaders vulnerable to losing their way
- Spiritual practices that help leaders stay close to Jesus
Whether you are leading a church, a team, a ministry, or a business, this conversation offers wisdom for staying grounded in Christ and leading from a deeper place of presence.
Resources Mentioned
- How Leaders Lose Their Way – Peter Greer & Jill Heisey
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Alan consults and coaches leaders and their organizations in the U.S. and around the world, helping them work towards long-term productivity that lasts rather than settling for quick fixes that don’t. He is the award-winning author of five books, including An Unhurried Life, An Unhurried Leader, and A Non-Anxious Life.
Gem is the co-host of the Unhurried Living Podcast as well as the author of Hold That Thought and co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Her work has appeared in Propel Women and Our Daily Bread.
