Answers from the Stairs

E59: The Guidance Through Guardianship with Robert Frehafer

Chris Vester Season 2 Episode 59

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In this powerful episode of Answers from the Stairs, Robert Frehafer joins the show to explore what it truly means to lead, protect, and guide others through trust, integrity, and long-term vision. From the weight of decision-making to the responsibility of leadership, Robert shares the lessons he’s learned through his unique journey of guardianship—both personal and professional.

Minute Markers:

  • 00:00 Intro: Setting the stage for a conversation on leadership, trust, and stewardship.
  • 10:26 Manipulating Trust: How trust can be built—or broken—and why intentions matter in leadership.
  • 20:30 Impactful Decisions: Navigating high-stakes choices that affect lives, legacies, and the future.
  • 30:40 Guardian of the People: The role of a leader as a protector and advocate for those they serve.
  • 40:08 The View from 30,000 Feet: Gaining perspective, seeing the big picture, and leading with wisdom beyond the moment.

Join us as we unpack the depth of what it means to be a guardian—of people, purpose, and principle—and how that guidance shapes lives far beyond our own.