114: When Ability Outpaces Character W/ Tim Hawkins

Episode notes

If you think leadership is just about performance, this conversation will challenge you. In this episode, Sean sits down with executive leadership coach Tim Hawkins to unpack a truth most leaders overlook: your ability can grow faster than your character - and that gap can cost you everything. From childhood lessons in a broken home to college basketball, from pastoral failure to suicidal ideation, Tim shares candid stories about identity, feedback, and what real transformation looks like. They explore: Why high performance doesn’t equal high character The dangerous gap between capability and integrity How ego blocks growth Why leaders must intentionally invite feedback The difference between competency failures and character failures How to anchor vision to identity Why slowing down may actually accelerate your growth If you want to move beyond doing more and start becoming more, this episode is for you.

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