Leadership starts within. Lead Well. Live Whole. is the podcast for leaders, visionaries, and everyday people who want to lead from a place of clarity, conviction, and emotional health—without burning out in the process. Hosted by Michael Sirmon, a seasoned executive, mentor, and faith-driven leader, this show delivers real talk and practical wisdom on what it takes to lead yourself well so you can lead others with integrity. Each week, you’ll hear honest insights, personal stories from the ...
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Episode 8: Don’t Overpromise—Lead with Integrity
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29:50🎙️ Episode 8: Don’t Overpromise—Lead with Integrity In the pressure to impress, it's easy for leaders to overcommit—saying “yes” to everything and promising more than they can realistically deliver. But overpromising erodes trust, drains energy, and fractures team alignment. In this honest episode, we unpack: Why overpromising is often rooted in fe…
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Episode 7: Build Healthy Leadership Rhythms
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23:39🎙️ Episode 7: Build Healthy Leadership Rhythms Leadership isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about how sustainably you live while leading others. In this episode, we explore the importance of developing rhythms that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and fuel long-term impact. You’ll discover: Why hustle without harmony leads to burnou…
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Episode 6: Know Your Core Values—Let Them Lead
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21:43🎙️ Episode 6: Know Your Core Values—Let Them Lead In this episode, we dive into one of the most foundational—but often overlooked—principles of powerful leadership: living and leading from your core values. Without clear values, your leadership becomes reactive, inconsistent, and exhausting. But when your values are defined and non-negotiable, they…
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In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores the power of vision—not just as a leadership tool, but as a lifeline for clarity, direction, and purpose. Vision isn’t about buzzwords on a wall; it’s about seeing farther, believing deeper, and lifting those you lead to a higher standard of meaning and mission. You’ll learn: Why leaders without vision often…
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In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores the often-overlooked cost of inconsistency in leadership. Whether it’s shifting standards, unclear expectations, or emotional unpredictability, inconsistency quietly erodes trust and effectiveness. Learn how to: Recognize patterns of inconsistent behavior Restore credibility after missteps Align your actions…
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Leading Through Storms: The Resilience of a Servant Leader
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23:56Every leader faces storms—unexpected challenges, personal setbacks, and seasons of chaos. In this episode of Lead Well. Live Whole., Michael Sirmon explores what it means to lead with resilience, especially when the pressure is high and the path is unclear. Through personal stories and timeless principles, Michael unpacks how servant leadership isn…
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The Power of Self Leadership Lead Well Live Whole Episode 2
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23:37Episode 2: The Power of Self-Leadership — Mastering the One You Lead Most Before you can lead others well, you must first lead yourself with clarity, consistency, and conviction. In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores what it means to practice self-leadership in a noisy, demanding world. Discover how habits, values, and inner discipline shape the…
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The Heart Behind Lead Well. Live Whole.” – Episode 1 of Lead Well. Live Whole.
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20:15In this premiere episode, Michael Sirmon shares the personal story, purpose, and passion that birthed the Lead Well. Live Whole. movement.It’s more than a podcast—it’s a mindset shift. One that calls leaders to live with integrity, lead with purpose, and reject the lie that success must come at the cost of their health, values, or soul.Join Michael…
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Before you can shape a culture, lead a team, or influence a room—you must first lead yourself.In this trailer episode of Lead Well. Live Whole, host Michael Sirmon shares the heart behind the podcast: a space for leaders who are ready to build from the inside out.Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or simply someone seeking cla…
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