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
In this episode of The Servant Leader’s Mindset, Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with a panel including Nicole Gibson, Jenna Schutt, and Cathy Peters. Together, they explore what happens when life changes without warning. The conversation includes topics such as traumatic brain injury, aggressive illness, and emotional abuse. At the center of the discussion is a shared message: crisis does not erase faith, and pain does not define ...
In this episode, Dr. Lena Holmes hosts behavioral sleep medicine specialist Dr. Melissa Milanak to explore how sleep impacts our mental, emotional, and physical health. Discover practical tips, common sleep misconceptions, and when to seek medical help to optimize your rest.
key topics:
Sleep hygiene and routines
Impact of substances like caffeine and alcohol on sleep
Sleep disorders including sleep apnea and narcolepsy
Use of sleep tra...
Discover how giving transforms lives and organizations. With an emphasis on giving as a servant leader’s mindset, Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with Larry O’Nan to discuss stewardship, giving motivations, and the importance of transparency for sustainable impact.
Main Topics Covered:
•The biblical foundation and modern perspective on stewardship
•How leadership begins with managing oneself
•Motivations behind giving, fr...
In this powerful episode of The Servant Leader's Mindset, Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with former cardiac nurse and author Jenna Schutt to discuss her remarkable journey through a rare incurable disease, chemotherapy, and a stem cell transplant.
Diagnosed at age 30 while raising two young children, Jenna faced overwhelming uncertainty, fear, and physical challenges. Yet through her faith, she discovered a powerful framework she now ca...
Most people don’t realize the true complexity behind Iran’s ongoing conflict—until now. Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with Iranian human rights activist Zolal Habibi to uncover the hidden truths behind Iran’s regime, its history of resistance, and what it really takes to bring democracy to a country under siege. Zolal Habibi, a lifelong activist whose father was murdered by the regime, shares how Iran’s da...
In this episode, Dr. Lena Holmes is in conversation with Dr. Liz Matney. Dr. Matney shares her experiences of growing up in India, her family's Christian faith, and the challenges they faced under the current political climate. Dr. Matney discusses the rise of Hindu nationalism, the persecution of Christians, and her family's detention in India. She also reflects on her memoir, 'Home in Exile,' which explores themes of hardship, id...
In this conversation, Dr. Lena Holmes and Jennifer Zach explore the concept of self-awareness through somatic intelligence. They discuss how understanding body awareness can enhance emotional regulation, improve leadership skills, and foster better relationships. Jennifer shares her 3N model (Notice, Name, Navigate) for managing emotions and emphasizes the importance of curiosity and safety in emotional interactions. The discussion...
In this episode, Drs. Lena and Paul White discuss the signs and impacts of toxic work environments, focusing on the characteristics of toxic leaders, particularly those with narcissistic traits. They emphasize the importance of recognizing these signs early, setting boundaries, and documenting experiences to protect oneself.
The conversation also explores strategies for surviving and potentially leaving toxic workplaces, as we...
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.
- Practical...
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.
What is your leadership style?
Find out if your leadership style reflects more of a traditi...
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 o...
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 b...
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...
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 new ...
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?&...
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.
Visit Dr. Lena's website at: https:...
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.
Visit Dr. Lena's website at: https://tslm.us
Schedule a complimentary coaching or business consul...
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