Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt Shoup
What is definition of leadership and how does one become a better leader?
Leadership is a lifelong journey of failing forward, stepping out in faith, and embracing discomfort. A true leader owns and lives out their imperfect self, sharing their stories of wins and losses, highs and lows, adversity and setbacks, while continuing to vision and pursue their calling. Tune in to the Gentle Art of Leadership podcast to hear these brave and vulnerable stories from some of the world’s most impactful leaders.
Our guests and I sit down weekly for some delicious Spanish coffee to share our stories and journeys together while inviting you to join along with us! Our guests are predominately Jesus following men and women from across all walks of life. We have featured CEO’s and entrepreneurs, professional athletes, authors, keynote speakers, counselors, pastors, musicians, and many other impactful professions.
We have fun, shoot straight, and leave it all on the table. Can’t wait for you to tune in!
Meet your host;
Matt Shoup, is a Jesus follower, husband, father, keynote speaker, facilitator, author, serial entrepreneur, Spain aficionado, Spanish coffee addict, aspiring paella chef and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. He’s proof that you can mix faith, business, and caffeine—and still find time to roll on the mats.
He has spent the last 25 years building successful companies, and interacting with some of the world’s most inspiring, interesting, and successful leaders. Matt’s initial journey to advance and develop his own leadership has now developed into this podcast to contribute to you!
When Matt isn’t inspiring entrepreneurs or running his businesses, he enjoys traveling to Spain, teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, perfecting his paella recipes, fueling his Spanish coffee addiction, and most of all, spending quality time with his wife, two children, and their dog.
Matt’s mission is simple: inspire others to discover their purpose, pursue it relentlessly, and make a lasting impact on the world—one business, one connection, and one cup of coffee at a time.
Thank you for tuning in, and as you do, remember to ALWAYS:
POUR INTO PEOPLE!
Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt Shoup
Seize the Moment: Stop Waiting, Start Doing, and Achieve Your Goals in 2025 with Rick Scadden
In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with Gentle Art of Leadership’s first guest, and my longtime friend, former M & E Painting project manager, and now full-time pastor, speaker, and soon to be author, Rick Scadden. This conversation blends hilarious stories, raw honesty, and life-changing lessons as we unpack Rick's extraordinary journey from a four-time felon to a full-time pastor.
Whether you’re setting goals for 2025, chasing your vision, or overcoming fear, this episode delivers practical insights, relatable stories, and actionable steps to help you seize your moment and turn dreams into reality.
🚀 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
🔑 Leadership & Growth Journey:
• Rick’s transformation from a troubled past to leading teams at M & E Painting and stepping into full-time ministry.
• Hilarious (and chaotic) stories about tough customers (we’re looking at you, Karen) and an unforgettable team trip to Vegas.
🔑 Seizing the Moment:
• The powerful coffee shop moment when Rick audibly heard God say, “Rick, I just want you to be my son.”
• Overcoming fear to step into his calling.
• The five-step process: Vision → Decision → Commitment → Discipline → Accountability.
🔑 The Vision Blueprint:
• Why Vision must precede Decision and how clarity of purpose is essential for meaningful progress.
• How having a clear "why" makes challenging commitments easier.
🔑 The Discipline Formula:
• Rick’s formula for sustainable success: Consistency + Rest = Longevity.
• Why rest isn’t laziness but a critical tool for effective leadership.
🔑 Passion Over Smarts:
• How passion and consistency outperform raw talent and intelligence every time.
• Why showing up with energy and purpose creates lasting impact.
🔑 Finding Your Voice as a Speaker:
• Rick’s journey to discovering his unique voice as a speaker.
• Why public speaking is about serving the audience, not just performing for them.
🔑 Accountability is Everything:
• The importance of having mentors and accountability partners to keep you on track.
• How the right support network can push you past fear and doubt.
This episode isn’t just about Rick’s transformation—it’s a step-by-step guide to achieving your goals, conquering fear, and living with purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, pastor, or someone standing at a crossroads, Rick’s story will inspire you to stop waiting, start doing, and seize your moment in 2025.
👉 If you’re ready to laugh, learn, and take bold action—hit play, like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to seize their moment!
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Check Out Matt's Upcoming Leadership Adventures to Spain
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