S2E12: Faith-Driven Leadership: Building a Legacy in Business | Jerry Howard International

S2E12: Faith-Driven Leadership: Building a Legacy in Business | Jerry Howard International

Author: Lora Thorson, Defenders USA August 15, 2024 Duration: 1:08:14

🌟 What You'll Learn:

* 🛤️ Jerry's transformative path from adversity to success

* 🛡️ The power of faith in overcoming life's challenges

* 📊 Integrating spiritual principles in business leadership

* đź§­ Navigating the spiritual battleground in modern times

* 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The importance of family and moral values

Don't miss out on these valuable insights! Watch now and be inspired.

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In this engaging episode, Jerry Howard, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and founder of Intrepid Impact Team, shares his journey from a troubled past to becoming a successful executive mentor, author, and speaker. Jerry delves into his "failure resume," recounting his battles with alcoholism, drugs, and personal crises, including near-divorce and the death of a close friend. His transformative journey began with a prayer, leading him to a life of faith and service, eventually becoming the CEO of a hospital. Jerry discusses the intersection of faith, leadership, and business, emphasizing the importance of moral decision-making and the spiritual battleground in today's society. He passionately speaks about the challenges facing America, including the influence of external powers like China and the erosion of spiritual and moral values.

Notable Highlights

* Jerry's Background: Marine Corps veteran and founder of a faith-driven leadership and business consulting agency.

* Overcoming Adversity: Jerry's struggle with substance abuse and personal crises, including jail and marital issues.

* Faith Journey: How a prayer led to significant life changes and a deeper commitment to Christianity.

* Leadership Philosophy: The integration of faith and business, and the importance of making decisions based on moral values.

* Societal Challenges: Discussion on America's moral and spiritual challenges, particularly in the context of business and international relations.

Key Quotes

* "It's my failure resume that makes me unique."

* "Sometimes it takes God a long time to answer a prayer."

* "The soul is the battleground... if you don't defend the family, you won't be able to defend the country.”

Resources

* Jerry Howard's Website: Intrepid Impact TeamExplore Jerry's work in leadership and business consulting.

* Victorious Living Magazine:Check out the magazine where Jerry has contributed inspiring articles.

* Hillsdale Dialogues Podcast:Listen to discussions on history and current events with a neutral perspective, featuring Dr. Larry Arnn and Hugh Hewitt.

* Books Mentioned:

* Plato's Republic - A classic text on justice and political theory.

* The World Crisis by Winston Churchill - Insights into historical crises and their relevance today.

* China by Henry Kissinger - Understanding China's long-term strategies and history.

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