Faith-Driven Leadership: Serving Others in Business & Life with Dr. Jeremy Graves

How Can Faith-Driven Founders Lead with Integrity in a Fallen World?

In this powerful episode of The Faithful Founder Podcast, Jamie Cain sits down with Dr. Jeremy Graves, author, professor, and expert in transformational leadership, to explore what it truly means to lead as a servant in today's world.

Dr. Graves shares his journey from ministry to academia, his struggles with imposter syndrome, and the lessons he’s learned about balancing faith, leadership, and business. Together, he and Jamie dive into the paradox of leadership—how true influence comes through serving others first. They also discuss the growing spiritual hunger among young people, the importance of staying present, and how Christian founders can lead in a way that glorifies God while building sustainable businesses.

If you’re a founder seeking wisdom on integrating faith into your leadership, overcoming the productivity trap, and prioritizing what truly matters, this episode is for you.

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Connect with Dr. Jeremy Graves

📖 Latest Book: Change Leadership on Amazon
📖 The Leader Paradox: Available on Amazon
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-graves-2bb39a30?trk=people-guest_people_search-card

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome
• 0:43 Faithfulness in Business
• 1:15 Introduction of Jeremy Graves
• 2:11 Transition from Church to Academia
• 3:36 Leading by Example in Sports
• 4:24 Faith in College and Young Generations
• 5:35 Wearing Faith on Your Sleeve
• 6:56 Challenges of Being a Christian in a Secular University
• 8:22 Connecting with Students Through Faith
• 9:47 The Power of Names in Leadership
• 11:21 The Shift from Atheism to Spirituality Among Youth
• 13:34 Authenticity and Leadership
• 15:05 Servant Leadership in Business
• 16:28 Jesus as the Greatest Leader
• 19:31 The Leader Paradox – Servant Leadership in Practice
• 22:44 The Paradox of Service and Influence
• 24:04 Greenleaf’s Servant Leadership Model
• 26:20 Practical Steps for Servant Leadership
• 27:47 Praying Through the Day as a Leader
• 30:12 The Challenge of the Narrow Path
• 32:12 Being Present as a Leader
• 35:56 The Importance of Prioritization
• 38:09 Growth Mindset and Leadership
• 42:04 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
• 45:51 Balancing Leadership and Family
• 50:32 Raising the Next Generation with Purpose
• 53:12 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendations