Most leaders are stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing, overcommitting, and avoiding the hard truths—and it’s killing their impact. In this episode, I sit down with Lantz Howard, executive coach and founder of Champion Hope, to break down what it really takes to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Lantz helps high-achieving leaders escape burnout, develop emotional resilience, and take full ownership of their decisions. If you’re tired of leading from fear, struggling with tough conversations, or feeling stretched too thin, this episode is your wake-up call.
Summary
In this episode of the No Limits Leadership Podcast, host Sean Patton engages with executive coach Lantz Howard to explore the concept of wholehearted leadership. They discuss the fragmentation many leaders experience in their personal and professional lives, the importance of emotional awareness, and the balance between assertiveness and connection in leadership. Lantz shares personal stories of his journey towards leading with his whole heart and emphasizes the significance of vulnerability and psychological safety in creating effective leadership environments. The conversation also touches on the impact of external influences, such as news media, on emotional capacity and decision-making.
Takeaways
-Leadership is about managing tasks but leading people.
-Many leaders struggle with emotional fragmentation.
-Vulnerability in leadership fosters connection and trust.
-Emotional awareness is crucial for effective leadership.
-Leaders should not be responsible for others' happiness.
-Creating psychological safety is essential for team dynamics.
-Emotional capacity is more important than emotional intelligence.
-The home environment serves as a critical leadership laboratory.
-Growth in leadership is not a linear process.
-Leaders must learn to listen and ask thoughtful questions.
Chapters
00:00 Wholehearted Leadership: A New Perspective
03:09 The Journey of Self-Discovery
05:43 Navigating Leadership Challenges
08:35 Emotional Capacity vs. Emotional Intelligence
11:32 Creating Psychological Safety in Leadership
14:30 Vulnerability as a Strength
17:13 Integrating Personal and Professional Growth
20:10 Coaching Culture in Organizations
26:47 The Art of Intentional Listening
29:02 Coaching as an Experiential Learning Process
30:38 Emotional Awareness in Coaching
32:51 Clarifying Intentions in Conversations
34:04 Lessons from Past Relationships
37:22 Navigating Midlife Transitions
39:43 Empowerment through Coaching
41:43 The Impact of Media on Emotional Well-being
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