The #1 Mistake CEOs Make—And How to Fix It! - Steve Van Diest

Join Zeke Freeman as he sits down with Steve Van Diest, an executive coach and business leader with an extraordinary journey through nonprofit leadership, international living, and entrepreneurial success. From running businesses in the sleep industry to guiding CEOs toward wholeness, Steve shares raw and inspiring insights about faith, community, and overcoming personal and professional challenges. Discover how radical hospitality and vulnerability can transform both business and life.

Connect with Steve at: https://go.acumenimpact.com/steve-van-diest

00:00 - Introduction & Guest Overview
00:27 - Steve’s Journey: From Nonprofits to Business Leadership
01:31 - Stories from the Camino de Santiago
03:45 - Couples' Retreats & Strengthening Marriages
08:06 - Community & Leadership in Business
13:17 - Breaking Down Imposter Syndrome
22:50 - Radical Hospitality Defined
30:53 - Balancing Faith, Life, and Business
34:06 - Key Challenges for Entrepreneurs in 2025
35:23 - Final Thoughts: Love, Serve, Grow

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