Leadersmith.co

10/13/2025

Beautiful day at Lunch with a Leader today.
Always a great conversation with Jeremy Swafford.

Next LWAL is Monday November 10th 12:00-1:00.

08/27/2025

One of the greatest titles I have... Dad.

Many of you have been on this zipline and your life is improved because of your experience at Camp Highland.

For those who want to go on this, let's talk.

08/12/2025

Grateful to interview Tim Lupinacci at this August Lunch with a Leader. Check out his new book "Everyone Leads."

06/12/2025

05/14/2025

Lunch with a Leader this year has been an amazing journey.

Grateful for the whole leadership team of Kevin Williams Bill Queen Josh Bagby Zip Cain Nathan Castleberry Brian-Gena Ergle Leonard Akers to make this possible.

Here is a recap of our May Lunch.

Title: Embracing Failure, Obscurity, and Grace in Leadership

Hey Leaders,

Let's talk about something that's often seen as negative but is actually crucial for growth: failure. In our recent "Lunch with the Leader," we explored powerful insights that can transform how we approach leadership.

Here are the key takeaways that resonated deeply:
1 Failure is a better teacher than success. It’s through our missteps and challenges that we learn resilience, adaptability, and purpose. Remember the story shared about failing freshman English? Sometimes, those setbacks lead to the most significant growth.
2 Obscurity is a better classroom than the big stage. It’s in the quiet moments, away from the spotlight, where we truly develop character. Like Moses in Midian, it's often in obscurity that we learn humility and true service. What we do when no one is watching is a greater indicator of character.
3 God is at work even when we think He is asleep. During times of uncertainty or perceived inaction, it’s important to trust that there's a larger plan at play. Value isn't always visible, but it's always there.
4 God’s grace is bigger than our failures. We must extend grace to ourselves and others. Leaders, our ability to show grace matters immensely. It fosters a culture of authenticity and trust. Remember, you may fail, but you are not a failure.

We also heard from Lauren Marie Youmans, owner of "Gather and Bloom," who shared her journey from healthcare to entrepreneurship. She reminded us to see “learning experiences” instead of failures and emphasized the balance of high standards with high grace.

Why does grace matter in leadership? Because it allows us to create an environment where people can learn, grow, and thrive. It's about balancing high standards with understanding and support.

Let's strive to lead with both high standards and high grace, building communities of faith-driven leaders and raising the spiritual temperature in our areas of influence.

If you or your team needs someone to walk alongside of you to sharpen your leadership please reach out to me at www.Leadersmith.co

04/15/2025

"If you don't trust your leaders...

1. either YOU haven't developed them

or

2. YOU have the wrong people around you."

-Groschell.

04/10/2025

A Leadersmith logo hat is scaling mountains in France today, specifically Roc Rouge.

I haven't been to France (Although i would love to)
I don't sell hats (Although they are pretty sweet)

I help Leaders Overcome Mountains.

Common Mountains in leaders lives:

Awareness (EQ)
Developing Others (People Development)
Busyness (Effectiveness and Efficiency)

(Thank You Caleb for repping the brand)

04/03/2025

"Better questions leads to better thinking.
Better thinking leads to better leadership.
Better leadership leads to better impact." -Craig Groeschel

03/18/2025

"Leading people is the opposite of trying to control them." -Blanchard

03/17/2025

Honesty is a baseline for great leaders.

Vulnerability makes the leader even more followable.

03/04/2025

I founded Leadersmith.co to help people not just do a good job, but to reach their full potential.

I do this in two primary ways.
1. Coaching- one on one time helping a leader overcome their obstacles to reach their potential.

2 Team Development- Helping teams grow, develop, and create common language around leadership and organizational health.

If you need to grow your potential or are in charge of a team, I can help. Let's talk.

Leadersmith.co

02/25/2025

I've changed my mind...

I have grown up hearing the quote,

"It's the thought that counts."

I assumed it was true.

However, when it comes to accomplishment, that not the case for me.

I have lots of great thoughts when it come to productivity and health. However, many times it stays right there. There has to be more than just good intentions. What about action?

I recently heard that we should default towards action not just intention.

Imagine how this shift could allow you to actually achieve your goals and ambitions.

The difference is subtle but the outcomes are not.

Intention: Thinking about going for a run
Action: Taking strides

Intention: Wanting to read a book
Action: Opening pages and reading

Intention: Expressing gratitude
Action: Writing note