In Episode 97 of Equipped for Purpose, host Vincent Ream discusses a transformative truth: leadership is fundamentally a relationship. Inspired by Michael Irwin and Willis Duvall’s book Leadership is a Relationship, Vincent explores how modern leaders can prioritize human connection in a digital age filled with distractions. Blending biblical wisdom with practical strategies, this episode reveals why relationships are the heartbeat of effective leadership and how you can lead with purpose by putting people first.

Key Takeaways

• Accountability with Care: Hold others accountable through supportive relationships, not punishment.
• Forgiveness Fuels Bravery: Foster a culture where mistakes are growth opportunities, encouraging bold risks.
• Resilience in Community: Build collective strength by creating supportive teams or groups.
• Trust Through Vulnerability: Share personal stories or failures to build trust and humanize leadership.
• Coalition Building: Unite diverse perspectives through shared experiences and common ground.
• Loyalty for Growth: Show loyalty by prioritizing others’ potential and advocating for their success.
• Stability in Relationships: Ground your team in chaos with strong, stabilizing connections.
• Presence Over Distraction: Set device-free times to fight digital noise and deepen relationships.

🌐 WEBSITE:

Website ➔ vincentream.com

📲 SOCIAL STUFF:

X ➔ https://x.com/vincent_ream

Facebook ➔ https://www.facebook.com/vincent.a.ream/

Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/vincent.a.ream/

📨 CONTACT:

Email ➔ [email protected]

Messenger ➔ m.me/106458781002852

🤝 Consider supporting the show!

If the show is bringing value to your life and you'd like to support its mission, I’d be honored to have you partner with me! You can do so through Buy Me a Coffee or PayPal—every contribution helps to keep the content coming and make an even greater impact.

Buy Me a Coffee ➔ https://buymeacoffee.com/vincent_ream

Partner Financially ➔ https://paypal.me/vincentream

🎶MUSIC:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/night-thunder

License code: TAT19YLX8QY2ZBCY