The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World

by Peter Scazzero

How Healthy Is Your Leadership? Being an emotionally unhealthy leader is not an all-or-nothing condition; it operates on a continuum that ranges from mild to severe, and may change from one season of life and ministry to the next. Use the list of statements that follow to get an idea of where you’re at right now. Next to each statement, write down the number that best describes your response. Use the following scale: 5 = Always true of me 4 = Frequently true of me 3 = Occasionally true of me 2 = Rarely true of me 1 = Never true of me ____ 1. I take sufficient time to experience and process difficult emotions such as anger, fear, and sadness. ____ 2. I am able to identify how issues from my family of origin impact my relationships and leadership — both negatively and positively. ____ 3. (If married): The way I spend my time and energy reflects the value that my marriage — not leadership — is my first priority. ____ (If single): The way I spend my time and energy reflects the value that living out a healthy singleness — not leadership — is my first priority. ____ 4. (If married): I experience a direct connection between my oneness with Jesus and oneness with my spouse. ____ (If single): I experience a direct connection between my oneness with Jesus and closeness with my friends and family.