{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#359: Why Obedience Doesn\u2019t Automatically Create Influence","description":"You said yes to God. You stepped into leadership. You obeyed when it was uncomfortable. So why does it still feel like your influence hasn\u2019t caught up? If you\u2019ve ever wondered why obedience hasn\u2019t automatically produced impact, this conversation is for you. Many Christian leaders assume that faithfulness guarantees followership. But Scripture reveals something deeper. Obedience positions you, but trust creates influence. In this teaching, we unpack the internal tension every faith based leader eventually faces. You can have the title, the calling, and even the confirmation from God, yet still feel like people are hesitant to fully lean into your leadership. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:3, Romans 13:1, Hebrews 13:7, James 4:6, and Proverbs 3:5 to 6 in the ESV, you\u2019ll discover why authority is assigned by God but confirmed by character. You\u2019ll learn how consistent presence builds credibility, how humility strengthens spiritual authority, and why trusting God deeply is the foundation for influencing people effectively. If you\u2019ve been leading from obedience but feeling frustrated by thin influence, this will help you shift from striving for validation to building trust intentionally. You\u2019ll walk away with practical action steps to strengthen your character, deepen your presence, cultivate humility, and lead with confidence rooted in Christ. If this message resonates with you, subscribe so you don\u2019t miss future leadership training rooted in Scripture and practical wisdom. And if you\u2019re ready to grow your influence the right way, apply for POWER Leader 1:1 Coaching or join a POWER Leader Group to build authority that reflects Christ and produces lasting impact. &amp;nbsp;\u2192POWER Leader Coaching&amp;nbsp; \u2192 Book a Free Strategy Session  \u2192 Join the DRIVENpreneur Membership Community \u2192 Download the Free Guide: 7 Costly Mistakes Startup Entrepreneurs Make ","author_name":"The POWER Leader Podcast with Brian Robinson","author_url":"https:\/\/brianrobinsoncoaching.com\/powerleader-podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40117990\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40117990"}