The Servant Leader's Mindset Podcast
The Servant Leader’s Mindset is a leadership podcast focused on helping leaders grow in character, wisdom, purpose, self-awareness, calling, and service. Hosted by Dr. Lena Holmes—a leadership expert, business owner, and minister—the podcast features thoughtful conversations and reflections on servant leadership, faith, culture, politics, and public life. In addition to 25 years of executive experience, Dr. Lena holds a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership and master’s degrees in public administration and theology. Each episode explores practical and reflective topics such as: Servant leadership in business, ministry, and nonprofit work Faith-based leadership and Christian worldview Leadership development, purpose, and calling Mental health, resilience, and emotional intelligence Navigating culture and politics with wisdom and humility Designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, ministry professionals, and values-driven listeners, this podcast offers insight and encouragement for those who desire to lead with integrity, compassion, and conviction. 🎧 New audio episodes released regularly. 📖 Learn, reflect, and grow as we seek to use our gifts and talents to serve others well. Want to be a guest on The Servant Leader's Mindset Podcast? Send Dr. Lena Holmes a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drlena
Episodes
Explore the transformative power of appreciation in the workplace, as Dr. Paul White and Dr. Lena Holmes discuss practical strategies for leaders and employees to express genuine appreciation. This conversation highlights the importance of understanding individual preferences and the impact of authentic appreciation on creating a positive work environment. Discover how the five love languages can be adapted to enhance workplace rel...
Join Dr. Lena Holmes and David Shar, PhD, SHRM-SCP, as they explore the causes of burnout and offer actionable solutions to reignite your passion. Discover how faith and understanding can provide grounding in challenging times.
Takeaways
- Burnout can be reversed with small, practical changes.
- Loss of passion is often linked to burnout.
- DEI carries a stigma in today's society.
- Faith can provide grounding in challenging times.
- Prac...
In this episode of the Servant Leaders Mindset podcast, Dr. Lena Holmes explores the concept of values-driven leadership, emphasizing the importance of integrity and altruistic values in fostering trust and success within organizations. She provides a framework for implementing these values and practical steps for leaders to practice them effectively, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of aligning actions with core va...
In this episode, Dr. Lena Holmes discusses the limitations of traditional leadership models, highlighting their authoritarian nature and the reliance on coercion and rewards for cooperation among followers. She critiques the top-down decision-making approach and emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and collaborative leadership style.
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Find out if your leadership style reflects more of a traditional ...
What does it really mean to live with purpose, and how do we stay true to ourselves while doing it?
In Discovering Purpose and Authenticity, Dr. Lena is in conversation with purpose coach Tanya Prince. Tanya shares her journey of faith, identity, and self-discovery, offering insights on how to uncover the deeper meaning behind your life’s path. From the power of reflective journaling to guiding children toward their own sense of pur...
In this episode of the Servant Leaders Mindset podcast, Dr. Lena Holmes interviews Peggy Bodde, an author and founder of Sacred Work. Peggy shares her unique adoption story, the challenges she faced growing up, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of God and her leadership style. She discusses the importance of finding her cultural identity, and the transformative experience of meeting her birth mother. Peggy also hig...
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with Nicole Gibson, a remarkable young woman whose life was forever changed after a devastating car accident left her with a traumatic brain injury. Despite overwhelming challenges, Nicole found strength through faith, resilience, and determination.
Nicole shares her journey of recovery—how she rebuilt her life, finished college, and rose to become a leader in the field of biomech...
Discover how to elevate your productivity, build stronger relationships, and sharpen your problem-solving skills in both business and ministry. In this episode of The Servant Leader’s Mindset, host Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with serial entrepreneur and pastor John Knowlton to explore servant leadership strategies that drive success in the marketplace and beyond. Whether you’re an entrepreneur focused on social impact or a leader st...
In this episode of The Servant Leader's Mindset Dr. Lena in conversation with Thomas Becker, Ph.D., discussing the current division over race, gender, and identity in America and around the world. Dr. Becker is an organizational psychologist, author, and former business school professor with over 35 years of experience helping leaders and organizations improve performance, navigate change, and foster cultures of belonging. His...
In this episode of TSLM Scott Maderer offers practical advice drawn from his coaching work to help you take the first steps toward living a purpose-driven life. Together, Dr. Lena and Scott explore common myths about purpose, how to recognize the difference between a career and calling, and simple strategies to gain clarity when you are feeling stuck.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this all there is?—this episode is for y...
In this inspiring episode, transformational coach, speaker, and author Susan Hensley joins Dr. Lena Holmes to explore the powerful world of art journaling—a creative, non-verbal practice that uses color, collage, and imagery to help individuals process emotions, ignite inner creativity, and navigate life’s transitions with greater clarity and resilience.
Join Dr. Lena Holmes and Alex Yaroslavsky as they discuss conflict resolution strategies. Alex is an executive coach, mediator, and college professor who teaches conflict resolution at Baruch and John Jay Colleges. Whether you are confronting a conflict on the job or at home, this episode is for you.
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In this inspiring episode, we welcome Emmy Award-winner and Master Life Coach, Rhonda Britten. As a repeat guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and the visionary behind 600 episodes of reality television, Rhonda has dedicated her career to helping people overcome fear and embrace their fullest potential.
Rhonda is the bestselling author of four influential books, including her groundbreaking work, Fearless Living With three sea...
In this insightful episode, Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey—an award-winning author, esteemed Emergency Physician, and decorated military leader. Drawing on 22 years of military service and over two decades of clinical expertise, Dr. McConkey shares his unique perspective on leadership, resilience, and the servant leader’s mindset.
Whether you’re leading a team, inspiring a movement, or sharing your vision, public speaking is an essential tool for any leader. Join Dr. Lena and Danny Brassell as they unpack key techniques to improve your public speaking skills, overcome fear, and leverage effective communication to motivate others. Listen to the end of the podcast to take advantage of a FREE GIFT OFFER from our special guest Danny Brassell!
Join Dr. Lena and Robert J. Hunt as they discuss leadership accountability. Robert is a author and executive coach who recently wrote a book titled, "Nobody Cares: Until You Do." The conversation covers leadership accountability in both personal and professional aspects of life. Don't miss this engaging discussion.
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Is addiction affecting you or someone you love? Whether it's sugar, shopping, selfies, porn, drugs, or alcohol, addiction comes in many forms. Join Dr. Lena Holmes and renowned addiction expert Dr. Cali Estes as they delve into the roots of addictive behaviors. Learn how anyone can fall into the addiction trap—but also discover the hope and pathways to recovery. Dr. Cali Estes, a best-selling author and acclaimed addiction coa...
Join Dr. Lena and Julie Rose as they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on news media consumption and political polarization. Rose is a 20-year news radio journalist and podcast host. She has recently revamped her radio show to tackle the issue of political polarization in a unique and more constructive way. Don't miss this stimulating conversation on the Servant Leader's Mindset.
Need a new social media strategy for 2024? Join me and my guest Katie Brinkley as we discuss her new book, The Social Shift. Brinkley is a 19-year veteran of helping businesses to generate new leads using social media marketing. In addition to listening to the audio version this episode, you can watch it and other shows on The Servant Leader’s Mindset Channel at: https://youtu.be/ibjDETKDKhs?feature=shared Don’t forget to subsc...
Uncover your brand's core and reveal what makes you unique in the marketplace. During this episode, Dr. Lena and experienced brand strategist Barry LaBov will share practical strategies for setting your organization apart. Watch this insightful discussion to learn more about identifying your uniqueness and carving out your niche for success!
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