Accomplishment Contingent Self-Worth: Elizabeth Bounds

21/10/2025 24 min

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In this episode of Just Schools, Jon Eckert talks with Elizabeth Bounds, current psychologist and former athlete, coach, and minister whose work explores how faith, identity, and virtue shape human flourishing. Elizabeth shares how her experience as a college athlete facing injury and performance pressure led her to study the connection between worth and achievement. Together, they discuss the difference between happiness and joy and how cultivating patience, courage, and virtue leads to deeper well-being.The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership.Be encouraged.Mentioned:Unreasonable Hospitality by Will GuidaraNever Enough by Jennifer WallaceConnect with us:Center for School Leadership at Baylor UniversityJon Eckert LinkedInBaylor MA in School Leadership