High-performer—one of the most overused words in leadership. But what does it actually mean? I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Henry Cloud to unpack this, and his answer was a game-changer. Instead of chasing performance, we should be asking: Are we growing in maturity? Are we becoming complete? In this conversation, we…
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What makes a marriage strong? Is it grand gestures, years of experience, or simply luck? According to Trey Morgan, none of the above. Instead, it’s about daily choices, intentionality, and prioritizing your spouse in the midst of life’s chaos. In a recent episode of Wholehearted Leadership, I had the privilege of sitting down with Trey…
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Do you feel tension with your business partner? Are you having disagreements about how to operate? If you are a faith-driven leader continue with this thought for a minute. I am going to project a question on you, but it comes from our shared belief. “Are you praying for ____?” Insert his or her name.…
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He called this week, deeply concerned about his lack of empathy and selfishness in his marriage. A high-achieving, Christ-following man—but trapped in a cycle of perfectionism and criticism, unknowingly suffocating connection and intimacy. This is the hidden struggle of many good men. Driven. Successful. Yet disconnected. The fear is real: 💭 What if I share…
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In this episode of Wholehearted Leadership, host Lantz Howard sits down with Sam Eitzen, co-founder of Snap Bar, for an insightful conversation on leadership, innovation, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. The discussion begins with Sam’s entrepreneurial journey—how Snap Bar evolved from a small photo booth startup to a thriving company with a unique…
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Do you struggle to name your emotions? If you are like me this will be a lifelong pursuit worth uncovering. Read the summary below of this recent podcast on the Whole Hearted Leader. In this episode, Lantz and Phil explore the often-overlooked role of emotions in leadership, faith, and personal growth. They discuss the need…
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For most of my life, I wrestled with the concept of boundaries. As a self-identified “nice guy,” I thought saying yes to everyone and meeting their needs would earn me respect, love, and success. But the truth is, nice guys don’t necessarily win. Instead, they end up exhausted, overcommitted, and disconnected. When you say yes…
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Nearly two decades ago, as I pursued my psychology degree with a focus on marriage therapy, one of the prerequisites for completing the program and starting my internship was attending a 12-step recovery meeting. I remember thinking, Why would I need to do this? My prideful, self-assured heart didn’t see the need. To me, those…
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I had major performance anxiety in our marriage and hidden anger that was stunting my growth and the greatness of our relationship. I see this in the men I serve: how performance anxiety and emotional numbness (anger) are robbing them of their full potential with their wives. How can you use anxiety and anger in…
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I had the privilege of hosting Brad Lomenick —a strategic advisor, author, and former leader of Catalyst—on this week’s podcast. Brad brought a wealth of wisdom about leadership, disciplines, and cultivating an ecosystem for community and growth. In our conversation, we explored: Brad’s insights offer practical tools and deep encouragement for leaders seeking clarity in…
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Do you dream of taking your marriage to the next level over the next ten years? I had the privilege of hosting Dr. Kim Kimberling from the Awesome Marriage podcast for a transformative conversation about growing together through the decades. We explored:✅ How to anticipate and navigate changes in marriage✅ The importance of intentionality and…
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