Fishing Without Bait - Redefining Success
Fishing Without Bait - Redefining Success: Vulnerability, Sobriety & the Executive Mindset
Closing the Circle: Leadership, Recovery, and the Journey to Inner Strength
I’m honored to share the final part of my three-episode journey with Jim Ellermeyer on the Fishing Without Bait podcast. This series has been a profoundly personal exploration — a chance to speak honestly about the realities behind leadership, recovery, and rediscovering inner strength.
With a global ranking in the top 5% of podcasts and more than 50,000 monthly listeners, Fishing Without Bait provides a meaningful space for raw, authentic conversations about growth and transformation. Episode 478 brings this journey full circle as we explore how vulnerability and self-reflection can lead to deeper connection, purpose, and peace.
In this episode, I open up about:
How sobriety reshaped my leadership — teaching me that clarity and compassion are inseparable.
My spiritual routines and daily prayer, which ground my focus and restore balance amid pressure.
The shift from command-and-control to compassionate connection — how empathy can become the true driver of influence.
Creating safe spaces for men and executives to share their struggles and redefine what strength really means.
What success truly looks like once achievement and authenticity coexist.
This conversation is not about titles, milestones, or applause. It’s about healing the inner world of the leader — the part that often remains unseen yet determines everything we project outward.
I’m grateful to Jim for creating such an open, reflective environment, and to everyone who has tuned in across all three episodes. The messages, stories, and quiet moments of realization we’ve shared are proof that leadership and recovery are not separate paths — they’re one continuous circle of growth.
If this series resonated with you, or if someone you know is navigating the weight of leadership alone, please share it. Sometimes, hearing one honest story can open the door to someone else’s healing.
Published: 2025-08-06
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