
On The GO
Influencing Those Who Are In Charge | David Waldroup
In this episode of On the GO, Pastor David continues the “Christians in the workplace” conversation by exploring how to influence and lead up even when you’re not the one in charge. He shares essential, faith-centered questions to ask before challenging a boss or senior leader. If you’ve ever wanted to speak into leadership in a healthy, wise way, this episode offers a clear framework for doing it without creating unnecessary friction. Pastor David also emphasizes the importance of seeing your leader as a person made in God’s image, carrying real weight, and worthy of prayer and encouragement. Key Takeaways : 1.) Earn trust before you try to lead up. If you don’t understand the culture or have credibility yet, your input will usually fall flat. 2.) Anchor feedback to the mission, not your preference. 3.)Leaders respond much better when your challenge is about outcomes, not personal annoyance. Key Quote: “Everyone has preferences. You’ve got preferences. Your leader has preferences. And anytime I’ve been successful in bringing and implementing change by introducing it up to my boss, it’s always been because I anchored my challenge to the mission.” - David Waldroup CONNECT WITH GO CHURCH https://mygochurch.com https://www.instagram.com/mygochurch https://www.facebook.com/mygochurch https://www.tiktok.com/@gochurch

