Episode Details

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Joshua Delp—faith-driven leader, pastor, and leadership strategist—about how men can build real resilience, practice appropriate vulnerability, and lead with emotional intelligence without losing their edge. Joshua breaks down EI as the language of leadership, shares how he moved from early-life trauma to purpose-led action, and explains why self-awareness, self-management, and honest acknowledgment are non-negotiable for modern male leaders. This direct, practical conversation is tailor-made for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn audiences interested in men’s mental health, character development, faith-aligned leadership, and high-performance habits that last.

About the Guest  :

Joshua Delp is a leadership strategist and pastor who equips men and organizations through Rising Leadership and Rising Men. His work centers on clarity, emotional intelligence, and values-driven action so leaders get results through people, not despite them.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional Intelligence = leadership language. Technical skill gets you promoted; EI keeps you effective by winning trust, reading context, and guiding teams.

• Start with self-awareness. Name your patterns (anger, avoidance, passivity) and practice self-management so your responses match your values.

• Resilience is a decision. Move from victimhood to agency: counseling, exposure to discomfort (public speaking, social risk), and roles that force growth.

• Appropriate vulnerability, not oversharing. Leaders acknowledge reality (“this market is tough”) without collapsing; time, place, and audience matter.

• Belonging fuels bravery. A tight circle of trusted relationships reduces shame and makes courageous action sustainable.

• Faith-aligned integrity. Don’t trade your soul for metrics; pursue purpose, character, and long-term health alongside performance.

• Men and emotions. Emotions aren’t weakness; poor emotional stewardship is. Build vocabulary, express cleanly, and avoid default reactivity.

• From pain to purpose. Early adversity can become a growth engine when paired with support, structure, and service to others.

Connect with the Guest  

• Website: RisingLeadership.org

• Social: Search for “Joshua Delp” on major platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X)

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