Whole Hearted Leadership with Lantz Howard

John Eldredge is back for our third conversation together. We talk about his latest book, Experience Jesus Really, and how to find refuge in the summer and restore the strength of your leadership. What I learned from John in our conversation:Why praying over your vacation is essential and how to invite others to pray with you in all seasons of life. God created us to enjoy life now, and how to pull away from being discipled by the internet. You cannot trust a vacation to restore of provide refuge for your soul. Your organization may flourish more with a four-day work week. Root your team in a "vine and branch" organization who have a real life in God. As the leader of a team, learn what triggers you and then invite Christ into those parts and receive his care and compassion.If you are facing a complex leadership decision, learn to invite Jesus into that place of fear or risk aversion and ask Jesus to heal your soul. The pressure of leadership will reveal the unhealthy places that Jesus wants more access to you in the journey of becoming a wholehearted leader. Leadership is lonely. Pay attention to addictions, even if the addiction is chocolate. God may be inviting you to find refuge in him from your leadership irritations. Learn to receive from God care, love, and leadership. Your position of receiving will open you back up to love. Receiving is about being loved. You are loved. --How is the health of your leadership?Learn more about working with Lantz as your professional coach at www.lantzhoward.com --Did you find this conversation useful and encouraging?Share it with a friend and leave a review for others to be inspired as well. --Follow Lantz on LinkedIn.

Patrick Lencioni Founder of The Table Group. TG focus is on leading a movement to make organizational health a reality in companies and organizations everywhere. That's because we are utterly convinced that a healthy organization achieves greater results, builds a more loyal customer base, and develops fulfilled employees.What I learned in my conversation with Pat:How Pat and his wife Laura grow their marriage through long drives together. Be responsive to the voice of God and the Holy Spirit will lead you. Learning to respond in a way that is alignment with him and your gifting will lead you to flourish. How achievers and pleasers may not even be aware of their dark side because it gets rewarded in our organizations.The simple truths are the foundations of healthy organizations and a thriving life.The false narrative that exists when high performance is only measuring external outcomes. The addiction of high performers to please others is a dangerous path. Be excellent at your job and allow the joy of Jesus to be the overflow.Learn about yourself through assessments, coaching, and get curious about the behaviors that are not consistent with the gifts that God gives you. Pray regularly and pause throughout the day to delight in the one who created you.--Are you reaching your full potential as a leader?To start working with Lantz as your professional coach, take the free assessment at www.lantzhoward.com --If you found this encouraging please share with a friend you care about and leave a review to help others find the path the show. --Follow Lantz on LinkedIn.

William Norvell Co-Founder of Forte. Forte is the proactive mental fitness service strengthening culture through human connection, interactive resources, and actionable data. What I learned in my conversation with William. God is often a "yellow light" God, meaning that often times he gives us the freewill option to pursue our dreams and once we overcome our fears he gives us a green light. Traveling with meaningful partners in business ventures is essential. Every high-level leader needs a trusted guide who provides a space for mental safety. Build a red alert text chain of people who remind you of your true identity when life gets challenging. Build the list of your red alert people now. Therapy is great. However, oftentimes you simply need a mental fitness partner. Learn to spot the shadow mission of when life is only five degrees off. Contending for the Lord is good, but striving is a bridge to far. --To start working with Lantz as your professional coach, take the free health assessment at www.lantzhoward.com --Do you know an organization that would benefit from Forte?Share this episode with a friend that you care about. --Follow Lantz on LinkedIn.

Donna Winship left the American dream with her husband, Jamie and their three boys and spent 25 years raising their family in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This was a journey that would forever change her life.Living overseas in a predominantly Muslim country, Donna discovered the principles of the Kingdom of God as demonstrated by Jesus and learned to live fearlessly in her true identity. When put into daily practice, these principles result in peace that surpasses understanding and truth that results in genuine freedom, even in an atmosphere of war, terrorism and death.Donna Winship is the CEO of Identity Exchange and the wife of Jamie Winship, who is the author of Living Fearlessly. What I learned from Donna in our conversation:It is not about the severity of the trauma or life event, it is the response to it. The response often triggers a deep lie and belief that takes root. There is no power in the lie unless you come into agreement with the lie. Listening Prayer is asking God questions that point you back to your true identity. People worship their theology and fear changing because of what would happen if Jesus really transformed me. People are stuck in false identities and get their identities from their various "right" beliefs. Start here, ask God: Who do you say I am? What do you want me to know? What do you want me to do?Try this in your organization: Truth Tell about what you are afraid of right now? Mind Change what is true? Form Change, what will you do?Start here to get a foundation of what living in your true identity could do for you, your family, and your organization. Identity Camp by Jamie Winship --To start working with Lantz as your professional coach, go to www.lantzhoward.com and take the free assessment. --Did you find this conversation useful and encouraging?Share it with a friend that you care about. --Follow Lantz on LinkedIn.

Kevin Goodnight is a testimony of faithful obedience to God and pursuing the dream hidden in your heart. What I learned from my conversation with Kevin:Walking and praying with your wife is one of the best ways to stay connected and flourish. The path to freedom is found in confession. It may not be an addiction as much as it is an idol. Running in your true identity is God's design for you to prosper. Closing the authenticity gap of truth is what will take your life to the next level. --To start working with Lantz as your professional coach go to www.lantzhoward.com and take the leadership health assessment. --Did you find this conversation useful?Share it with a friend that you care about. --Follow Lantz on LinkedIn. Share the love and leave a review to encourage others on their leadership journey.

Daniel Harkavy is the Founder and CEO of Building Champions and SetPath. Building Champions is an executive coaching and leadership development firm focused on helping leaders achieve success in business and life. SetPath is a community benefit nonprofit that helps young adults discover their true potential through life planning and mentoring.What I learned from my conversation with Daniel:When they see you as husband or wife, do they see the Divininess of God? Treating your bride to be more radiant because she has felt the reality of Christ in you. Planning your life with the mindset of a steward based on your unique role will help you be less anxious. When hiring a coach, you need to find one who listens well, who has the gift of exhortation, who has a toolkit, self-leadership, and why your coach does not need to know your industry to serve you. Surround yourself with many smart people who bring ou the best in you and those around you. You need a thinking partner who is not biased in your organization. The more time in the coach's chair the more valuable you become to businesses and organizations because you begin to have a front seat into the nuances of various industries. The pursuit of becoming a man, a leader, a husband is the journey of becoming more like Christ. It is good to ask for help. It is good to acknowledge that you have fears and insecurities. --To start working with Lantz Howard as your professional coach, get started by taking the leadership health assessment at www.lantzhoward.com--Did this conversation impact you?Share the love. If you found this conversation as useful and inspiring as I did, send it over to a friend that you care about. Follow Lantz on LinkedIn

Nathan Woods is the Founder of Beloved Hospitality, who helps businesses build trust, loyalty, and meaningful growth through leadership development, customer journey innovation, and a culture of hospitality. Nathan is an Unreasonable Hospitality Certified Consultant. --What I learned during my conversation with Nathan. Hospitality is the simple act of thinking about and preparing for others before their arrival. Create an onboarding experience for new clients that closes the gap of potential buyer's remorse. Stop sending branded apparel. Get to know those you serve and send bespoke items that represent their unique identity. The local church needs to get creative again by being first-class in this space because business leaders are currently front-runners. Think of creative ways to serve a family if the husband is away on a leadership adventure. --How to show virtual hospitality?If you found this conversation useful, share it with a friend at the specific minute mark that your friend would find insightful. --To start working with Lantz Howard as your professional coach, go to www.lantzhoward.com and take the short leadership health assessment. Follow Lantz on LinkedIn.

John Ortberg, a well-known author and pastor, joined Lantz Howard on the Whole Hearted Leadership podcast to discuss personal growth, spiritual journeys, and the importance of meaningful relationships. They explored topics such as mentorship, character formation, and the significance of the 12-step program in personal transformation and spiritual growth. The conversation also touched on the value of authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing life's challenges as opportunities for growth and deeper connection with God.Check out John's latest book:Steps: A Guide to Transforming Your Life When Will Power Isn't Enough--Empowering High Performers to Lead Wholeheartedlywww.lantzhoward.com

Lantz Howard and Adam Young, counselor and author of Making Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything, dive into the power of personal reflection, storytelling, and play in leadership, marriage, and life. Adam shares how understanding our past, especially through the lens of neuroscience, frees us to lead with creativity and emotional intelligence. They discuss the importance of self-kindness in leadership, the impact of childhood experiences on leadership style, and the healing power of forgiveness.Key insights include:Neuroscience and Leadership: How early experiences shape leadership potential.Kindness in Healing: The importance of self-compassion in leadership growth.Storytelling: Understanding your family of origin to clarify your leadership calling.The Role of Play: How play fosters connection and emotional resilience.Forgiveness and Wounds: Acknowledging past hurts for deeper healing.This episode encourages leaders to reflect, embrace their story, and lead more wholeheartedly.Adam Young https://adamyoungcounseling.com/To receive coaching from Lantz Howard www.lantzhoward.comwww.leadwholeheartedly.com

Lantz Howard and Bobby Jamieson author of Everything is Never Enough: Surprising Path to Resilent Happiness, explore how leaders can cultivate a healthier work-life balance and deeper relationships by embracing receptivity and contentment. Bobby shares practical habits like intentional date nights and reflects on how the Book of Ecclesiastes has shaped his view of leadership—not as striving, but as receiving life as a gift. This conversation is a reminder to lead with presence, patience, and gratitude.To receive coaching from Lantz Howardwww.lantzhoward.comwww.leadwholeheartedly.com