Servant Leadership Podcast

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The Servant Leadership Podcast brings you empowering insights from successful guest leaders around the world in about 30-60 minutes. Each episode gives you easy-to-understand takeaways you can use to lead yourself and lead your team.

  1. Serving Presidents and Stewarding Power with Bill Wichterman

    3D AGO

    Serving Presidents and Stewarding Power with Bill Wichterman

    Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Bill Wichterman. Bill served as a senior advisor to President George W. Bush and worked closely with leaders at the highest levels of government. In this episode, Bill shares what it looks like to steward power with humility, serve faithfully behind the scenes, and lead with integrity in high-pressure environments. He talks about faith, influence, and why character, not position, is the most important part of becoming a great servant leader. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:56 Bill Wichterman Intro 01:36 Welcome Bill Wichterman 01:42 Bill’s Journey - From Missionary To Presidential Advisor 03:57 Misconceptions About Government 05:58 Servant Leadership - Humility In Politics 08:36 Power Given By The Holy Spirit 10:59 Wielding Power As A Means Not An End 12:30 Psalm 39 - How We Live In Light Of Our Future Deaths 14:01 “My Life Is Not A Gift To Me”  15:22 Stewards, Not Owners 16:35 Your Finances Show Where Your Heart Is 19:00 Giving God All, Not Just A Cut 22:25 Be A Saver, Don’t Be A Hoarder 24:35 Are You Willing To Do What God Asks? 26:34 How To Share Your Finances 29:35 Learn How To Be A Steward 30:25 Profit In God’s Design 33:10 What Do You Do With Your Investments? 34:17 From Advisor To Author And Consultant 36:00 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 38:49 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast 39:44 Closing Learn more about Bill’s book here: https://stewardsnotowners.com/ Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    40 min
  2. Leading in the Darkest Places with John Richmond

    FEB 24

    Leading in the Darkest Places with John Richmond

    Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome John Richmond. John has spent decades helping leaders grow through intentional mentoring and discipleship. In this episode, John shares why relationships are central to leadership development, how walking alongside others shapes character, and why leadership is more about who you are becoming than what you accomplish. He unpacks the principles that have guided his approach to mentoring and the practices he has developed, that will help you become a better servant leader. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:28 John Richmond Intro 01:00 Welcome John Richmond 01:07 John's Journey - From Lawyer To Fighting Against Trafficking 02:10 International Justice Mission - An Eye Opener 03:59 Ambassador-at-Large 05:03 Misconceptions Of Trafficking 06:43 How Big Is The Issue? 08:03 First Steps To Combat Trafficking 09:20 Servant Leadership - Elevating Others Above You 11:08 Government Doesn't Move Quickly 13:42 What Can You Do To Fight Trafficking? 15:24 How To Engage In The Fight 17:57 How Success Is Measured In The Fight 20:40 Stolen Bike Analogy 22:20 What Trafficking Actually Starts Out Like 23:33 Selling A False Dream 25:34 10 Principles To Protect Your Family Against Trafficking 28:58 1 - Understand Your Purpose 29:53 2 - Know Your Name 32:44 3 - People Are More Important Than Stuff 33:49 4 - Speak Truth And Love 34:45 5 - Feelings Are Not Actions 37:27 6 - Know How To Stop 38:31 7 - Finish The Job 39:19 8 - Be Generous 40:54 9 - Happen To Your Life 42:41 10 - Make Wrong Things Right 44:49 Ten Rapid Fire Questions 46:27 The Importance Of Being A Servant Leader 46:59 How To Keep Your Kids Safe 49:11 Closing Learn more about the fight against trafficking: https://www.atlasfree.org/ Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    50 min
  3. How Much Is Enough? with Clare De Graaf

    FEB 17

    How Much Is Enough? with Clare De Graaf

    Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Clare De Graaf. Clare is a longtime ministry leader, author, and founder of the ministry known for helping people live out the teachings of Jesus in practical ways. In this episode, Clare shares how his leadership journey was shaped by success, burnout, and a deep reevaluation of what it means to follow Jesus faithfully. He talks about the tension between ambition and obedience, the cost of surrender, and how true servant leadership begins when we stop trying to build our own kingdom and start serving God’s kingdom. Join us as Clare unpacks the lessons that reshaped his faith journey and what his journey looked like from ambition to surrender. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:19 Clare De Graaf Intro 01:00 Welcome Clare De Graaf 01:05 Clare’s Journey - Origins Of His Business Drive 03:12 Ambitions Of A Young Clare 06:04 A Product Of Their Own 07:19 A Dire Diagnosis Brings Change 10:45 Giving Up Private Jet Money 11:39 The Start Of Venture Capital Ministry 14:32 Learning To Be Obedient 17:47 The 10-Second Rule - Obedience For Dummies 20:19 “Why Wouldn’t You Take The First Step?” 22:49 Servant Leadership - Being A Leader That Can Be Trusted 24:18 The 60-Day Confidence Guarantee 26:00 “The Rich Christian’s Bible” Teaser 27:56 How Much Is Enough? 31:35 Setting A Finish Line Before You Get There 34:56 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 38:38 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast 40:52 Closing Learn more about Clare here: https://www.claredegraaf.com/ https://www.claredegraaf.com/the-10-second-rule Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    41 min
  4. How Humor Builds Trust with Adam Christing

    FEB 10

    How Humor Builds Trust with Adam Christing

    Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Adam Christing. Adam is a professional comedian, magician, and keynote speaker who has spent decades studying how humor builds connection and trust. In this episode, Adam shares how laughter can break down walls, disarm tension, and create environments where people feel safe and valued. He explains why humor is not about ego or performance, but about service, and how it can be used intentionally to elevate others. Join us as Adam unpacks why humor, when used well, becomes a powerful display of servant leadership. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:15 Adam Christing Intro 00:49 Welcome Adam Christing 01:31 Adam’s Journey - Class Clown To Legendary MC 02:53 Clean Comedians - Funny Doesn’t Always Need To Be Filthy 03:35 Leading As A Comedian 05:47 Planned Spontaneity 06:25 Reading The Energy Of A Room 08:11 “Ha-thenticity” - Being Humorously Authentic 09:52 The Laughter Factor - Building Connections Using Comedy 12:43 The Magic Of Humor 13:17 Servant Leadership - The 5 Laugh Languages 15:00 The First Laugh Language - Surprise 16:10 The Second Laugh Language - Poke 17:54 Complexity Of Sarcasm-Based Comedy 20:04 The Third Laugh Language - In-Jokes 21:16 The Fourth Laugh Language - Word Play 22:03 The Fifth Laugh Language - Amplify 23:44 How To Be Tactful When Poking Fun 26:24 Servant Leadership - Celebrating People With Humor 29:29 The Laugh Language Quiz 32:00 When The Jokes Don’t Land 33:48 “If You Live For Their Praise, You Die By Their Criticism” 35:43 Using Nerves As An Adrenaline Boost 37:09 How To Start Being Funny 39:05 Narrowing It Down To Talking Points 40:08 Bonding With 1 On 1 Humor 42:24 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 48:52 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast 51:03 Closing Learn more about Adam here: https://adamchristing.com/ Figure out your Laugh Language here: https://thelaughterfactor.com/ Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    51 min
  5. The Youngest Person to Walk on the Moon with Charlie Duke

    FEB 3

    The Youngest Person to Walk on the Moon with Charlie Duke

    Twelve people in history have ever walked on the moon. Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by one of them. Charlie Duke served as the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 16 and became the tenth person to walk on the moon. In this episode, Charlie shares what it was like to be part of one of the most extraordinary missions in human history, but explains that his life was changed far more by what happened after he returned to Earth. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:17 Charlie Duke Intro 01:10 Welcome Charlie Duke 01:27 Charlie’s Journey - The Road To Becoming An Astronaut 02:42 CapCom For The First Moon Landing 04:00 Watching The First Steps On The Moon 05:27 Servant Leadership - Doing Things To The Best Of Your Ability 07:26 Highly Accurate Simulations 08:56 The Drive To Study The Moon After Apollo 11 10:24 The Apollo 13 Crisis  12:48 Accuracy Of The Apollo 13 Movie 13:41 Complications Landing For Apollo 16 16:15 “Being Home Again” On The Moon 17:19 Rover Revolutionizes Lunar Study 19:00 Big Muley - The Largest Rock Sample 21:08 Responding To Moon Landing Deniers 23:00 Remote Control Video From Earth 24:33 “Why Risk A Life For A Mars Trip?” 26:13 Excitement For Artemis 2 27:00 Life After NASA 28:41 The Dukes Meet Jesus 30:46 Called Out By The Bible 33:39 God Calls Us To Be Servant Leaders 34:27 Seeing God’s Hand In It All 36:49 Apollo 17 - Hopes To Go Back 37:33 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 38:26 Eating Astronaut Food 42:50 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast 44:19 Closing Learn more about Charlie here: https://charlieduke.com/ Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    45 min
  6. Living Generously with Brad Formsma

    JAN 27

    Living Generously with Brad Formsma

    Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Brad Formsma. Brad is the founder of I Like Giving, an organization focused on inspiring generosity and joyful giving. In this episode, Brad shares how his own journey shaped his passion for generosity, why giving changes the giver as much as the receiver, and how generosity fuels healthier leadership. He talks about shifting from obligation to joy, creating cultures of gratitude, and how giving is essential to becoming a better servant leader. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:14 Brad Formsma Intro 00:45 Welcome Brad Formsma 00:59 Brad’s Journey - How Do You Learn To Like Giving 02:23 People’s First Take On Giving 04:14 Giving Is For Everyone 05:46 How To Solve For Generosity For Everyone 06:56 Teaching Generous Thoughts In Children’s Books 08:37 The Seven Ways Of Living Generously 09:31 Start Giving Without Worrying About Getting It Right 11:57 Give Cheerfully, Not Out Of Obligation 14:25 How To Lead A Business Generously 16:14 Different Ways The Seven Ways Can Look 17:18 An Unforgettable Generosity Story 19:29 Be Giving Oriented For Happy Workers 20:36 Taking The Seven Ways Home 21:54 Servant Leadership - The Key Pillar Of Giving 23:58 Don’t Dwell On Missed Giving Opportunities 26:20 Giving Together As A Couple 27:57 Approaching Conversations On Giving With Your Spouse 31:24 Make Receiving Not About “Me” 33:35 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 35:00 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast 37:41 Closing Learn more about Brad, I Like Giving, and Generous Family here: https://www.bradformsma.com/  https://ilikegiving.com/  https://generousfamily.com/ https://generousfamily.com/collections/hat Check out Brad’s son, Drew, and his work: https://www.instagram.com/drewformsma/ Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    38 min
  7. Leading with Curiosity at Scale with Tia Newcomer

    JAN 20

    Leading with Curiosity at Scale with Tia Newcomer

    Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Tia Newcomer. Tia is a speaker, consultant, and leader with decades of experience helping organizations build healthier cultures through trust and communication. In this episode, Tia shares how listening is one of the most overlooked yet powerful leadership skills. She talks about why leaders often struggle to truly listen, how humility plays a role in servant leadership, and how creating space for others to be heard can transform teams and organizations. Join us as Tia unpacks why listening well is one of the most underappreciated leadership disciplines today. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:28 Tia Newcomer Intro 01:18 Welcome Tia Newcomer 01:31 Tia's Journey - First Steps Out Of College 03:38 The First Pillar - Packaged Goods 04:28 The Second Pillar - Technology 07:01 The Third Pillar - Healthcare 08:52 Servant Leadership - Eat What You Cook 10:27 Culture Comes From The Top 11:07 Do What Lights You Up 11:46 Two Questions For Finding Your Fire 14:09 Fighting Imposter Syndrome As A Leader 16:20 People - The Core Measure Of A Company 18:08 Process Technology And Culture 19:13 Themes - A Sign Of Success And Problems 20:13 Four Questions To Uncover Themes 20:54 Servant Leadership - Be Curious 22:33 The Hardest Part About Being A Leader 24:20 The Need To Slow Down 26:19 Good Documentation For Smooth Transitions 27:51 Keeping The Door Open -Paying It Forward 28:43 Other Measures Of Success 31:21 Steps To Live A Life Of Impact 33:35 How To Realize What Really Matters 34:55 A Purposeful Pause - Finding Your Value And Values 36:30 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 38:48 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast 39:25 Closing Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    40 min
  8. A Life of Discovery and Leadership in Ancient Egypt with Dr. Zahi Hawass

    JAN 13

    A Life of Discovery and Leadership in Ancient Egypt with Dr. Zahi Hawass

    Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Zahi Hawass. Dr. Hawass is one of the world’s most renowned archaeologists and Egyptologists, best known for his leadership in uncovering and preserving some of the most significant discoveries in ancient Egypt. In this episode, Dr. Hawass shares stories from decades of leadership at the highest levels of archaeology, including what it takes to lead large teams, protect priceless history, and pursue excellence under global scrutiny. He reflects on discipline, vision, and responsibility, and how lessons from ancient leadership can still teach us about servant leadership today. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:20 Dr. Zahi Hawass Intro 01:10 Welcome Dr. Zahi Hawass 01:14 Dr. Zahi’s Journey - First Steps In Archaeology 03:07 Inspector Of Antiquities - A Rough First Impression  05:00 Falling In Love With Archaeology  06:29 Dr. Zahi’s Main Takeaways For Being A Leader 08:13 Restore Human Beings Before You Restore Stones 11:31 Responding To Attacks And Accusations 13:40 Passion - The Most Valuable Trait 14:59 Keys To Dr. Zahi’s Success 17:05 Pyramid Builder Tombs - Evidence Against Alien Pyramids 19:06 Secrets Behind The Creation Of The Pyramids 22:05 A Feat You Couldn’t Do Today 23:23 Dr. Zahi’s Prediction - How Much Is Left To Uncover 24:25 Leadership Lessons From The Ancient Egyptians 26:59 Why People Are Enamored By Ancient Egypt 29:09 The Golden City - The Most Impressive Finding 30:22 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 33:46 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast 34:24 Closing Learn more about Dr. Zahi Hawass: https://www.hawasszahi.com/ Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast

    35 min
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The Servant Leadership Podcast brings you empowering insights from successful guest leaders around the world in about 30-60 minutes. Each episode gives you easy-to-understand takeaways you can use to lead yourself and lead your team.

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  • Creator
    Project World Impact
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
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    Clean
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    © Project World Impact
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    Servant Leadership Podcast

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