

Whole Hearted Leadership with Lantz Howard
Lantz Howard
The Whole Hearted Leadership is a deep dive into real-time coaching conversations with today's top-performing faith-driven leaders. The goal is to create space to have authentic conversations that move you forward.
Lantz has coaching conversations with leaders like John Delony, John Eldredge, Garrett Unclebach, Jordan Raynor, Brent Beshore, Jon Tyson, William Vanderblomen, Shawn Tolleson, Ben Dozier, Ryan Michler, Morgan Snyder, and Josh Straub.
To work with Lantz and receive his weekly Lead Wholeheartedly newsletter go to www.lantzhoward.com
Lantz has coaching conversations with leaders like John Delony, John Eldredge, Garrett Unclebach, Jordan Raynor, Brent Beshore, Jon Tyson, William Vanderblomen, Shawn Tolleson, Ben Dozier, Ryan Michler, Morgan Snyder, and Josh Straub.
To work with Lantz and receive his weekly Lead Wholeheartedly newsletter go to www.lantzhoward.com
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Feb 18, 2025 • 55min
110 | Discover Your Leadership Attachment Style, Ideas on Raising Girls, Intentionally Pursuing Your Spouse, and The Role of Forgiveness in Your Organization | Leadership Expert Dr. Henry Cloud
Lantz Howard and Dr. Henry Cloud, a psychologist and author, shared insights on relationships, leadership, and personal growth. They discussed the importance of intentionality in relationships, self-awareness in leadership, and the integration of psychology and theology in personal development. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Cloud emphasized the value of perseverance, forgiveness, and understanding attachment styles, while also sharing personal experiences and future plans for his work.
Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times bestselling author. His 46 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale.
https://www.drcloud.com/
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Feb 11, 2025 • 33min
109 | Simple and Proven Ways to Invest In Your Marriage During the Good Seasons | Founder of Stronger Marriage Trey Morgan
Trey and Lea Morgan have been married for over 30 years and have hosted over 150 Stronger Marriage Workshops around the country. Join the conversation for simple ways to take your marriage from good to great. Find a local workshop near you on their site below and follow IG for daily encouragement in your marriage.
https://www.instagram.com/stronger_marriages/.
https://strongermarriageworkshops.com/
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Feb 4, 2025 • 52min
108 | The Responsible Use of AI in Business, Your Faith is Not Separate from Work, Creating a Family Adventure | Co-Founder of Snap Bar Sam Eitzen
Lantz and Sam shared personal experiences, including Sam's upbringing as a missionary kid in Morocco and his experiences as a third culture kid. They also discussed the integration of their faith into their business lives, with Sam emphasizing the importance of loving and serving people in both contexts. Lastly, they discussed the evolution of their company, Snap Bar, and the use of AI tools in their work and personal lives, with a focus on responsible use.
Snapbar creates highly engaging AI-powered photo & video experiences. Increase your event engagement and brand awareness with shareable, user-generated content that gets people talking!
Sam Eitzen on LinkedIn
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Jan 28, 2025 • 52min
107 | What are Emotions and Why I Should Care, A Theology of Feelings, Becoming Attuned, Come Home to Your Core Identity | Clinical Director and Author Phil Herndon
Lantz and Phil discussed the importance of establishing a rhythm and cadence in leadership, maintaining passion and intentionality in a long-term relationship, and recognizing and expressing emotions. They also explored the concept of attunement, the role of emotions in human relationships, and the significance of emotional vulnerability and integration in leadership. Lastly, Phil shared his personal journey towards devoting his life to his work, the importance of understanding one's core identity, and his plans to establish a Leadership Center or Institute to help younger leaders maintain emotional and spiritual health.
Phil Herndon
What is Emotion and Why Should I Care Article
https://www.tinmanministries.org/
"Emotions Unveiled: A Biblical Look at the Theology of Feelings"
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Lantz Howard is a professional coach working successful men to thrive at work and go from good to great in their marriage. www.lantzhoward.com

Jan 21, 2025 • 44min
106 | Suffering as a Catalyst for Maturity, How the 12 Steps is For Everyone, Why the Fix is a Community of Wounded Healers | Author and Enneagram Expert Ian Cron
Author of the best selling Enneagram book The Road Back to You, best-selling Ian Cron is on the podcast today sharing about how everyone needs a 12-step community to belong.
Lantz and Ian discussed personal growth, the role of suffering, and the concept of powerlessness about addiction and faith. They also explored the potential of the 12-step program as a tool for personal transformation and its application in different personality types. Lastly, they touched on the importance of self-awareness, intentional practices, and seeking help and support for addiction.
Find out more about The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-OU, and Everyone in Between.
https://ianmorgancron.com/thefix
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Jan 14, 2025 • 55min
105 | Curating Leadership Ecosystems, Overcoming a Toxic Season, Knowing Your Assignment, and Leadership Disciplines | Strategic Advisor and Author Brad Lomenick
Listen to today's conversation with Brad Lomenick to learn how he has leveraged his influence to build micro gatherings of high-capacity leaders. Lantz and Brad discussed their approaches to leadership and communication, with Brad emphasizing the importance of understanding one's sense of purpose and direction in life. They also discussed Brad's journey from a toxic to a healthy emotional state in his role, the importance of leading up in an organization, and the art of curating leadership conversations. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the importance of discipline in leadership and the need to address the issue of isolation and loneliness among leaders.
https://www.bradlomenick.com/
https://www.h3leadership.com/
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Jan 7, 2025 • 48min
104 | Marriage by the Decade: Love Sex and Intimacy in the Second Half and How to Grow through the Marathon of Marriage | Founder of Awesome Marriage with Counselor and Author Dr. Kim Kimberling
Lantz and Dr. Kim discussed their experiences and strategies for maintaining a strong marriage, emphasizing the importance of communication, fighting fair, and choosing battles wisely. They also shared their experiences of getting married young, having children, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy marriage amidst the pressures of modern family life. The conversation ended with a discussion on the importance of sexual intimacy in marriage, the need for emotional, intellectual, and sexual intimacy, and the importance of maintaining a strong marriage through the decades.
Awesome Marriage
Kim Kimberling
Love Sex and Intimacy in the Second Half
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Lantz Howard is a professional coach for successful men who want to transform their marriage from good to great.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 41min
103 | Living a Legacy Life, Generational Wealth, Wisdom for Founders or Business Owners Exiting | Legacy Coach and Author Bill High
Lantz and Bill discussed their personal lives, professional experiences, and how he has used the Culture Index to strengthen his marriage. They also explored the challenges faced by families with a long-term legacy mindset, the influence of thought leaders on their thoughts about legacy and generosity, and the importance of building a business to sustain and not just to sell. Lastly, Bill shared his personal experiences, reflections on life, and encouraged others to reflect on their own life themes and consider how their values can contribute to the greater good.
Bill is the author or co-author of 12+ books, notable ones with David Green, the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby.
Bill High Website
LinkedIn
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Lantz Howard is a professional coach working with successful men to transform their marriage from good to great.
www.lantzhoward.com

Dec 24, 2024 • 46min
102 | The Complete Leader, Overcoming Perfection, Walking in Your Assignment, and Flourishing in Your Natural Competence as Leader | CEO Coach and Author Stephen Graves
Lantz and Steve discussed their personal lives, leadership experiences, and the challenges of managing family relationships, particularly as parents age. They also explored Steve's approach to managing his time and resources effectively, his criteria for deciding when to invite someone into a coaching relationship, and his approach to giving back and self-publishing. The conversation concluded with discussions on the importance of personal growth and development, maintaining connections and friendships, and reframing the idea of aging and retirement.
Stephen Graves
Steve on LinkedIn
Cornerstone Coaching
Books
FREE BONUS: Download the audio version of Steve's Book Flourishing
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Lantz Howard is a professional coach working with successful men to thrive in their work and go from good to great in their marriage.
www.lantzhoward.com
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Dec 17, 2024 • 41min
101 | Growing a National Faith Based Bank and Building Leadership Resiliency | Founder of Regent Bank Sean Kouplen
Lantz and Sean Kouplen, the Founder and CEO of Regent Bank, shared personal experiences and discussed their professional journeys, with a focus on Regent Bank's growth and the faith at work movement. They also discussed the importance of calculated risk, maintaining a financial safety net, and self-care practices for maintaining high levels of energy and productivity. The conversation ended with discussions on with Sean's visions and aspirations for a national faith-based bank and the upcoming launch of the 94 X membership alongside Nick Vujicic.
Connect with Sean Kouplen:
LinkedIn
Join 94X Movement Membership
Find a local Regent Bank
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