Forgiveness at Work: Why Leaders Can't Afford to Hold a Grudge
When Dean Smith was twelve, his mother was murdered by his stepfather. For years, he carried the anger quietly, believing he had moved on. In this powerful episode, Dean shares how choosing forgiveness changed not only his relationship with his stepfather, but his understanding of freedom, faith, and the person God created him to be. Blending the neuroscience of forgiveness with a deeply personal story of grace and transformation, Dean explores how unresolved grievances shape our brains, influence our relationships, and quietly limit our potential. With remarkable honesty, he unpacks why forgiveness doesn’t excuse wrongdoing, how we can begin to forgive even when the hurt runs deep, and what it means to extend grace to others and ourselves. His story challenges us to consider what we may still be holding onto, and whether the very thing we’ve learned to live with is keeping us from all that God has for us.
