Lead Well. Live Whole
Leadership starts within. Lead Well. Live Whole. is the podcast for leaders, visionaries, and everyday people who want to lead from a place of clarity, conviction, and emotional health—without burning out in the process. Hosted by Michael Sirmon, a seasoned executive, mentor, and faith-driven leader, this show delivers real talk and practical wisdom on what it takes to lead yourself well so you can lead others with integrity. Each week, you’ll hear honest insights, personal stories from the front lines of leadership, and conversations with high-impact leaders who believe wholeness isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership requirement. Whether you’re navigating change, rebuilding your confidence, or just trying to show up fully in your work and life—this podcast will meet you there. Because when you lead well from within... you live whole on the outside. 👉 New episodes every week. 🎯 Built to Serve. Made to Thrive. 📍Follow @MichaelSirmon | #LeadWellLiveWhole
Episodes
🎙️ Episode 8: Don’t Overpromise—Lead with Integrity
In the pressure to impress, it's easy for leaders to overcommit—saying “yes” to everything and promising more than they can realistically deliver. But overpromising erodes trust, drains energy, and fractures team alignment.
In this honest episode, we unpack:
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Why overpromising is often rooted in fear, pride, or people-pleasing
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The cost of constantly saying “yes” when your ...
🎙️ Episode 7: Build Healthy Leadership Rhythms
Leadership isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about how sustainably you live while leading others. In this episode, we explore the importance of developing rhythms that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and fuel long-term impact.
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Why hustle without harmony leads to burnout
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The difference between habits and rhythms—and why it matters
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Practical w...
🎙️ Episode 6: Know Your Core Values—Let Them Lead
In this episode, we dive into one of the most foundational—but often overlooked—principles of powerful leadership: living and leading from your core values.
Without clear values, your leadership becomes reactive, inconsistent, and exhausting. But when your values are defined and non-negotiable, they become your compass in the chaos.
You’ll learn:
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Why clarity of values is esse...
In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores the power of vision—not just as a leadership tool, but as a lifeline for clarity, direction, and purpose. Vision isn’t about buzzwords on a wall; it’s about seeing farther, believing deeper, and lifting those you lead to a higher standard of meaning and mission.
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Why leaders without vision often drift into burnout or misalignment
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How to clarify and communicate a compelli...
In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores the often-overlooked cost of inconsistency in leadership. Whether it’s shifting standards, unclear expectations, or emotional unpredictability, inconsistency quietly erodes trust and effectiveness.
Learn how to:
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Recognize patterns of inconsistent behavior
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Restore credibility after missteps
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Align your actions with your values
Lead with steadiness, and you’ll lead with strengt...
Every leader faces storms—unexpected challenges, personal setbacks, and seasons of chaos. In this episode of Lead Well. Live Whole., Michael Sirmon explores what it means to lead with resilience, especially when the pressure is high and the path is unclear. Through personal stories and timeless principles, Michael unpacks how servant leadership isn’t about avoiding the storm, but standing firm within it. Discover how to: Cultivate ...
Episode 2: The Power of Self-Leadership — Mastering the One You Lead Most Before you can lead others well, you must first lead yourself with clarity, consistency, and conviction. In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores what it means to practice self-leadership in a noisy, demanding world. Discover how habits, values, and inner discipline shape the kind of leader you become—both at work and at home.
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Why self-...
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