In this energizing roundtable conversation, Mark Jewell is joined by Christine Jewell and Jon Anderson to unpack one of the greatest challenges leaders face today: distraction. Together, they dive into what it really means to lead intentionally in a world where your time, energy, and attention are constantly under attack.

This episode is packed with real talk, practical frameworks, and spiritual truth to help you shift from scattered to focused, from reactive to purpose-driven. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by inputs or seeking more clarity in your leadership, this one will hit home.

Key Takeaways:

• The Danger of Reactive Leadership:
• When you’re constantly responding to everything around you, you lose the power to lead proactively. Intentional leaders must reclaim their attention.
• The Power of Presence:
• True influence begins with being fully present—with your people, your mission, and your purpose. Presence is a leadership superpower.
• Distraction as a Spiritual Battle:
• Christine offers insight into the spiritual roots of distraction and how regaining clarity often requires deeper alignment with God’s truth.
• Jon’s Leadership Litmus Test:
• Are you creating environments where people can thrive—or just survive? Jon challenges leaders to model the focus they want to see in their teams.
• How to Audit Your Attention:
• Mark walks through a simple framework to help leaders identify what’s pulling them off course and how to realign with intention.
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“Your team will never be more focused than you are.” – Mark Jewell

“Distraction isn’t just a productivity issue—it’s a clarity and identity issue.” – Christine Jewell

“You can't coach someone to purpose if you're not present with them.” – Jon Anderson

“Leaders must constantly ask: What is actually worth my attention today?” – Mark Jewell

Action Steps:

• Take 5 minutes at the start of your day to reconnect with your core intention.
• Audit your digital and environmental distractions—what’s stealing your focus?
• Schedule white space in your calendar this week for reflection and alignment.
• Model focus and presence in your team interactions—be the example.

• A leader who feels constantly “on” and reactive
• Navigating overwhelm, burnout, or disconnection from purpose
• Seeking to cultivate more intentional habits and culture within your team
• Ready to lead with more clarity, calm, and confidence