Whole Hearted Leadership with Lantz Howard

Take your FREE High Performance Marriage Scan--Faith-driven leaders often win at work while quietly running a deficit at home. In this conversation, C12 CEO Mike Sharrow joins Lantz Howard to unpack why so many high-capacity Christian CEOs experience “artificial buoyancy” in marriage—appearing stable because of spiritual convictions and financial margin, while intimacy atrophies. Mike shares C12’s peer-advisor model, their marriage check-in, and a vision for business as ministry that re-centers the CEO to stay focused on Jesus. From the “locker room vs. field of play” church metaphor to a military-grade picture of vulnerability in marriage, this episode invites leaders to run into the storm, tell the truth, and build the only enterprise guaranteed to outlast the P&L: the family.--To get started working with Lantz Howard as your coach go to his website www.lantzhoward.com or get started by filling out the FREE High Performance Marriage Scan --If you found this conversation helpful, share it with one friend that you care about and let them know which section of the conversation to listen to and apply.--Lantz Howard is a Marriage Transformation Coach for Entrepreneurs, CEO's, and high-achieving men. www.lantzhoward.com

In this episode of The Wholehearted Leadership Coaching Conversation, Lantz Howard sits down with Peter Greer, CEO of Hope International and author of more than a dozen books including Mission Drift and Lead with Prayer. Together, they explore the challenges leaders face in staying aligned with their true calling, how to avoid mission drift, and the practical rhythms that help leaders finish the race .Top 5 Learnings1. Mission Drift is Subtle but Inevitable Without GuardrailsOrganizations and leaders don’t wake up one day far off track — it happens through slow drift unless intentional practices anchor them to mission.2. Prayer is Leadership’s LifelineLeadership isn’t just about strategy and execution. Sustained influence requires cultivating intimacy with God through prayer as the first work, not the afterthought.3. Marriage Reveals Leadership HealthThe way leaders engage their spouse and family is often the most honest reflection of how aligned their leadership truly is.4. Leaders Must Finish Well, Not Just Start StrongMany leaders begin with passion and vision but burn out or compromise later. The goal is long obedience in the same direction, finishing the race with integrity.5. Alignment Requires Community and AccountabilityIsolation is a risk for leaders. Having trusted guides, peers, and rhythms of accountability keeps the heart calibrated to God’s purposes.well.Order Peter's new book and lead your team through it together this fall. http://howleaderslosetheirway.com/--Are you a Christ-following high-achieving man?Unlock the wisdom of faith-driven entrepreneurs and business owners who scale their marriage and lead with soul.Subscribe and get the Unlock Intimacy by Friday challenge sent to you for free.Get started working with Lantz as your professional coach by taking this short relationship assessment that will help you get clarity on what needs your focus. www.lantzhoward.com

Welcome back, friends.Jessica and I sit down to unpack the difference between resistance and rejection in marriage. Resistance isn’t always a “no”; often it’s an invitation to slow down, draw out the deep desires, and find deeper alignment. In this episode, you’ll learn how to share your desires clearly, navigate mismatched expectations, and turn tension into deeper connection.Ready to take the next step? Start with the free assessment or join my newsletter for more insights on strengthening your marriage and living wholeheartedly.www.lantzhoward.com

In today's conversation, we are going to share how to resolve preferences and desires before they turn into a relational conflict. We will share with you one way to ensure that love keeps no records of wrongs, and ways you can identify what you feel and learn to communicate quickly to repair your relationships. The Intimacy Challenge is designed with intentional questions in each podcast to help you build a closer connection with your husband or wife.If you find these conversations useful, we would love to hear from you and invite you to share them with your friends. Get started working with Lantz as your professional coach by taking the free assessment or going to www.lantzhoward.com

Jessica Howard, an entrepreneur and homeschooling mom of four, joins her husband Lantz to discuss the complexities of intimacy in a long-term marriage. They explore a framework to enhance connection through five guiding questions that promote deeper conversations. The couple candidly shares their fears around parenting and finances, while also navigating the emotional challenges of vulnerability. Their insights encourage listeners to cultivate authentic communication and embrace personal growth within their relationships.

I am honored to bring you this conversation with my friend and long-time client, Hunter Clinton. Hunter is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A in Anna, TX. In our conversation together we discussed how to stay engaged with your wife even when adding a fourth child, building a team culture to be the salt and light in the community, and how your leadership evolves throughout the years if you stay committed to be a lifelong learner. --How is the health of your leadership and relationships? Take the free leadership assessment now. Lantz Howard is a professional coach serving men who want to strengthen their relationships by becoming wholehearted leaders. www.lantzhoward.com

Join Lantz Howard and guests Rich and Patty Green, authors of "Devoted for a Marriage Miracle," as they explore the underlying causes of intimacy drift and offer practical advice for rekindling. Discover how open communication, understanding God's design for marriage, and creating an affectionate environment can transform relationships. Rich and Patty reflect on their early years of ministry busyness, how burnout and disconnection crept into their relationship, and the transformation that began when they chose to slow down, seek healing, and rediscover intimacy through God's design.Insights from our conversation together1) I learned that a marriage rooted in ministry can still drift if emotional connection isn’t intentionally nurtured.2) I learned that daily prayer together—even if it starts awkwardly—can rekindle both spiritual and physical intimacy.3) I learned that healing begins when one spouse takes ownership and invites God to do deep, personal work.4) I learned that laughter, playfulness, and even “sex for breakfast” can become signs of a thriving, grace-filled marriage.5) I learned that the most powerful mentoring often comes not from perfection, but from the story of restoration you’ve lived through.--Are you a high achiever who is ready to scale your marriage?Take the free assessment to get started.

In this episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, host Lantz Howard welcomes Dave Munson, founder and CEO of Saddleback Leather Company, for an inspiring conversation around legacy, leadership, faith, and family. Together, they explore Dave’s new book, They'll Fight Over It When You're Dead: The True Story of How I Survived Terrorists, Morons and an Assassin to Build One of the Coolest Leather Companies in the World, unpacking stories of risk, resilience, and radical generosity. Dave shares how building a purpose-driven business aligned with eternal values has shaped his leadership and life, offering wisdom on fatherhood, discipleship, and loving people deeply, even in business.Favorite Quote: "Love people so much that they’ll feel weird about it."Here are six insights and learning from the conversation:1) Legacy is not about stuff—it’s about the stories and spiritual substance you leave behind.2) You don’t need to be perfect to disciple your kids; you just need to be present and point them to Jesus.3) Building a business with eternity in mind shifts decisions from self-centered to soul-centered.4) Risk is a requirement for faith-filled leadership—not a liability to avoid.5) Generosity isn’t just giving money; it’s choosing to love people radically and sacrificially.5) Leading wholeheartedly begins by aligning your internal compass with God’s eternal purpose.6) Your marriage and family should never be the cost of your mission—they are your first mission.--Lantz Howard is a professional coach helping high performers scale their marriage by becoming a wholehearted leader. Take this free assessment to scan the health of your leadership.

In this powerful episode, Lantz Howard sits down with Tim and Kathy Bush to discuss their journey from brokenness to breakthrough in marriage. The conversation centers around their book Sex on the First Date, which explores rebuilding trust, intimacy, and spiritual connection after betrayal.As leaders of War Room Ministries, they share the raw truth about restoration, how couples can start again, and why wholehearted leadership begins at home.If you are a business owner who has it all, I would encourage you to slow down and consider what Tim and Kathy have to offer. What I learned from our conversation:1) Tim and Kathy’s story is a living testimony that marriages can be restored even after infidelity and broken trust. But it requires surrender, truth-telling, and courageous vulnerability.2) Couples often expect restored connection without doing the emotional and spiritual work. True intimacy comes through a long obedience in the same direction—marked by confession, forgiveness, and intentional growth.3) Tim and Kathy emphasize that you cannot compartmentalize life—your leadership in the home will impact your leadership in business, ministry, and beyond.4) At the core of healing is the human desire to be known. Tim’s confession was the start of Kathy’s freedom to begin again—with God and with him.5) The most dangerous position is being comfortably disconnected. The Bushes urge couples to do the hard conversations now—before the bottom falls out.6) Their story challenges men especially to step out of isolation and into radical honesty. True strength is shown in the willingness to be weak before God and your spouse.7) War Room Ministries wasn’t a goal—it was birthed from ashes. Tim and Kathy now guide other couples through similar restoration, showing that purpose often grows from our deepest wounds.8) Even as empty nesters, they prioritize intentional time together. Dates aren’t just romantic—they’re acts of leadership and connection.--Ready to scale your marriage and flip the script?Lantz Howard serves high-performing men to scale what matters most without sacrificing their business. www.lantzhoward.com

In this episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, Lantz sits down with renowned cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Caroline Leaf to explore the connection between brain health, mental resilience, and faith. Together, they unpack how leaders can rewire toxic thought patterns, renew their minds, and take ownership of their inner world. If you're a purpose-driven leader looking to think, live, and lead more intentionally, this conversation is a must-listen.We get into the foundation of her work and the new research that supports her latest book Help in a Hurry: Simple Tools for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or StressedHere is what I learned from my conversation with Dr. Leaf:You Are Not Your BrainYou are not your brain—you’re the mind using the brain. This truth gives you the power to change your thinking and take control of your mental health.Mind Renewal Takes Time and IntentionalityTrue transformation doesn’t happen overnight. Dr. Leaf shares a 63-day Neurocycle process for rewiring the brain and forming lasting habits.Mental Health Requires Daily WorkJust like physical fitness, mental health is a discipline. Simple, consistent mind management practices each day can lead to real transformation.Toxic Thoughts Physically Damage the BrainUnchecked negative thinking increases inflammation and affects brain health. Toxic thoughts manifest in emotional, relational, and physical dysfunction.Honest Self-Reflection Is a Leadership SuperpowerLeaders must slow down and examine their inner dialogue. Without awareness, subconscious thoughts will drive decisions and behavior.Emotions Are Messengers, Not MastersEmotions shouldn’t be suppressed or ignored. They’re signals to embrace, explore, and reconceptualize for growth.Trauma is Stored—But It Can Be RewiredPast pain doesn't have to define you. With structure and grace, trauma can be processed, healed, and transformed.Faith and Science Go Hand in HandDr. Leaf bridges neuroscience and Scripture, showing how renewing the mind (Romans 12:2) is both a spiritual and scientific truth.The Neurocycle is a Practical, Repeatable ToolHer 5-step Neurocycle—Gather, Reflect, Write, Reframe, and Active Reach—is a daily method for mental clarity and emotional resilience.Leaders Must Lead Their Minds Before Leading OthersGreat leadership starts with self-leadership. If you don’t govern your inner world, you’ll lead from reaction instead of responsibility.Ready to close the gap on your leadership and reach your highest potential? Take this free health assessment and receive a free personal coaching call to guide you on your next step. Lantz Howard is a professional coach who helps entrepreneurs, CEO's, and creatives scale their business without sacrificing their marriage. www.lantzhoward.com