In this episode of UpNext, Tommy chats with Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe to unpack the heart behind their book Healing Leadership Trauma. Together, they explore how personal wounds, cultural backgrounds, and unaddressed emotional pain can deeply impact how we lead. Drawing from their own experiences and cross-cultural insights, Nick and Sheila discuss why true leadership requires inner healing and how relationships play a central role in that journey. This episode challenges leaders to confront their past and embrace emotional wholeness in order to lead with authenticity, compassion, and strength.

For more information on our guests this week, please check out the links below:https://sheilawiserowe.com/about-me

https://www.gordonconwell.edu/faculty/current/nicholas-rowe/

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This week on UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Bertie Lourens, CEO of Waste Plan, to explore his remarkable journey from the heights of entrepreneurial success to navigating profound business challenges. Bertie opens up about lessons learned through failure, the role of humility in leadership, and the daily discipline of seeking God’s voice through Scripture and prayer. He shares powerful insights on generosity, stewardship, and how these biblical principles have reshaped his approach to life, business, and family.

If you value honest conversations about faith, leadership, and living with eternal purpose, this episode is for you.

For more information on our guest and his work, please check out the link below:

https://www.wasteplan.co.za/

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In this episode, Tommy Lee sits down with licensed counselor, spiritual director, and author Michael Cusick for an honest conversation about pain, identity, and healing in the life of a leader.

Michael shares how his early experiences shaped his calling, the critical difference between guilt and shame, and how God’s severe mercy, grace in our broken moments can transform us. They also reflect on biblical characters and the importance of closing the gap between what we believe and how we live.

Whether you're navigating burnout, carrying hidden wounds, or longing to lead more authentically, this episode offers hope, insight, and a call to deeper soul care.

For more information on Michael and his work, please check out the links below:

https://michaeljohncusick.com/

https://restoringthesoul.com/

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