“Something Told Me It Was Time”: Knowing When to Move On From the Mission You Built
After rebuilding a struggling police department from the ground up, Brannon Snead made a decision most leaders struggle with—he stepped away. In this blog, we explore how faith, purpose, and intuition helped guide that decision. Brannon didn’t leave because the work was finished; he left because the foundation was strong, and someone was ready to carry it forward. This is a story about servant leadership, spiritual clarity, and how great leaders know when to stay—and when to let go. If you're leading with purpose and wondering what’s next, this is the message you need.
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“Something Told Me It Was Time”: Knowing When to Move On From the Mission You Built
When Faith Drives the Mission
Brannon Snead never planned to take over a rural, struggling police department. But when the opportunity came, something heavy settled in his heart—and he followed it.
“Although I’m not someone who sits in church every Sunday, I’m faith-based and I’m spiritual. I did a lot of praying about it.”
That decision led to one of the most impactful seasons of his professional life. He worked long hours. He rebuilt systems. He mentored his team. But just as faith called him into the mission, it would also call him out.
Have you ever felt called to leave something you helped build? Share your story in the comments on the full video.
The Call to Leave—Before It’s Comfortable
Leaders often stay too long. They fear what will happen when they’re gone. Brannon took a different approach.
“Something told me I had taken the place as far as I could.”
He didn’t leave on a burnout. He left on a high note. With policies in place, strong leadership behind him, and trust in the future, he stepped away and returned to the private sector—knowing his work had made a lasting impact.
Leadership Isn’t Ownership—It’s Stewardship
Brannon’s story is a reminder that building something doesn’t mean owning it forever. Great leaders prepare others to carry the mission, not to depend on them for it.
He trained his successor
He left the department in stronger hands
And he walked away with peace—not regret
That’s legacy leadership—not ego.
Why Faith-Based Leaders Lead Differently
Faith didn’t just help Brannon say yes—it helped him say done.
This kind of clarity is rare in leadership, but it’s critical. Faith-based leaders:
Make purpose-driven decisions
Know when the assignment is complete
Trust others to continue the vision
Lead with service, not control
If you’re stuck in a position, not because it needs you, but because you’re afraid to leave—ask what’s really holding you there.
How Sore to Soaring Equips Leaders to Step In—and Step Out—with Clarity
At Sore to Soaring, we prepare leaders to operate with conviction, purpose, and structure. But we also train them to release control when the time is right.
Whether you’re rebuilding a team, mentoring athletes, or leading a department:
Build systems
Build people
And know when it’s time to let them lead
We don’t just train performers. We train stewards.
🌍 Learn more about how we help leaders move with clarity:
👉 https://www.soretosoaring.org
Disclaimer:
The content shared is for informational purposes only. This is not a judgment of any person or program mentioned. All names and events are discussed from personal memory and are not meant to accuse or endorse. The goal is to share insight from lived experience.
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