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Intentionally Praying for Your Business Partner

Do you feel tension with your business partner? Are you having disagreements about how to operate? If you are a faith-driven leader continue with this thought for a minute. I am going to project a question on you, but it comes from our shared belief. “Are you praying for ____?” Insert his or her name.…
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Breaking Free from the Cage of Self-Righteousness

He called this week, deeply concerned about his lack of empathy and selfishness in his marriage. A high-achieving, Christ-following man—but trapped in a cycle of perfectionism and criticism, unknowingly suffocating connection and intimacy. This is the hidden struggle of many good men. Driven. Successful. Yet disconnected. The fear is real: 💭 What if I share…
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Boundaries for Men in Business: Winning Back Your Wife

For most of my life, I wrestled with the concept of boundaries. As a self-identified “nice guy,” I thought saying yes to everyone and meeting their needs would earn me respect, love, and success. But the truth is, nice guys don’t necessarily win. Instead, they end up exhausted, overcommitted, and disconnected. When you say yes…
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From Skeptic to Believer: My Journey Through the 12 Steps and Why 12 Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation with Ian Cron

Nearly two decades ago, as I pursued my psychology degree with a focus on marriage therapy, one of the prerequisites for completing the program and starting my internship was attending a 12-step recovery meeting. I remember thinking, Why would I need to do this? My prideful, self-assured heart didn’t see the need. To me, those…
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Performance Anxiety is Stunting Intimacy and Professional Growth

I had major performance anxiety in our marriage and hidden anger that was stunting my growth and the greatness of our relationship. I see this in the men I serve: how performance anxiety and emotional numbness (anger) are robbing them of their full potential with their wives. How can you use anxiety and anger in…
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Curating Leadership Ecosystems and Leadership Disciplines | Strategic Advisor and Author Brad Lomenick

I had the privilege of hosting Brad Lomenick —a strategic advisor, author, and former leader of Catalyst—on this week’s podcast. Brad brought a wealth of wisdom about leadership, disciplines, and cultivating an ecosystem for community and growth. In our conversation, we explored: Brad’s insights offer practical tools and deep encouragement for leaders seeking clarity in…
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Transform Your Marriage in 20 Seconds

We’ve hugged every day for 5 years. Minimum 20 seconds. This simple practice has transformed our marriage—10x the connection. The foundation of any healthy, dynamic relationship? Trust and safety. And hugging, especially a daily 20-second hug, creates both. Studies show the benefits of hugging include: A common challenge in relationships is differentiation—the ability to maintain…
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One Way to Make Your Future Bigger

As I step into 2025, my goals are anchored in a simple but powerful framework rooted in the Gospel. Each year, I choose a character trait from the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 to guide my focus. This year, the word is self-control. My desire is to align my behaviors and actions with this…
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The Riverboat Gambler and Chasing Your Dream

Sean Kouplen, Founder and CEO of Regent Bank joins Lantz Howard on the Whole Hearted Leader podcast to share about how to chase your dreams. Lantz and Sean Kouplen, the Founder and CEO of Regent Bank, shared personal experiences and discussed their professional journeys, with a focus on Regent Bank’s growth and the faith at…
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The Moment I Hired My First Coach

During a challenging season of my life, I faced a defining moment. I failed the Texas state exam for marriage and family therapy—a blow that shook my confidence. At the time, I believed my future was tied to serving others as a marriage therapist. While I’d never been great at test-taking, my skills as a…
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Beyond the Quick Fix: Rediscovering Passion and Intimacy in Marriage

I used to think passionate sex was all about technique—a myth that the world eagerly sells. It’s a false path to passion, wrapped in media images of instant, raw desire. But the reality is different: the husband walks in after a grueling 60-hour work week, juggling meetings and travel, while the wife, exhausted from her…
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