The Leadership Telos: Pursuing purpose through virtue, faith, and formation
In a world hungry for character-driven leadership, The Leadership Telos offers spiritual, psychological, and practical insights to help you lead yourself and others well. Explore how ancient wisdom and faith can form the foundation of modern leadership.
Episodes
25 episodes
Building a Flourishing Legacy: Virtue, Telos, and the Work that Remains
Season 1 Finale | The Leadership TelosWhat does it mean to build a legacy that truly flourishes?In this Season One finale of The Leadership Telos, we step back to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together, one ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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20:50
Your Personal Virtue Audit: Seeing Yourself Clearly
In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we walk through one of the most essential practices in virtuous leadership: the Personal Virtue Audit. This reflective process helps you examine who you are becoming, how you are leading,...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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31:36
The Virtuous Cycle: Becoming on Purpose
What if leadership development isn’t linear, but cyclical? In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore the Virtuous Cycle, a transformative model for becoming the kind of leader who grows on purpose rather than by accident....
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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50:12
Transcendence: Leading With a Purpose
In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore Transcendence: the virtue that lifts leaders beyond urgency, ego, and immediate pressures and anchors them in a higher purpose. When leaders cultivate transcendence, they gain ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:30
Humanity: Leading with Compassion, Connection & the Collective Good
In today’s episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore the virtue of Humanity, a leadership practice rooted in compassion, connection, and elevating the collective good.Modern research shows a powerful trend: employees, cus...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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15:43
Temperance: Leading with Self-Control and Balance
In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore temperance, the virtue of self-control that guards against excess, indulgence, and emotional impulsivity. Discover how temperate leaders embody balance, humility, and patience ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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24:35
Justice: Leading with Fairness, Stewardship, and Grace
Justice is more than a moral principle; it’s a way of leading that safeguards dignity, restores balance, and cultivates trust. In this episode of The Leadership Telos, Dr. M explores how justice functions as a cornerstone of virtuous l...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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35:30
Prudence: Leading with Discernment and Divine Wisdom
In this episode of The Leadership Telos, Dr. M explores the virtue of Prudence, the guiding light of wise decision-making. Prudence is more than cautiousness; it’s the art of balancing courage and caution, wisdom and will, faith...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:19
The Virtue of Hope: Leading Toward What Is Not Yet
What does it mean to lead with hope when outcomes are uncertain, teams are weary, and the future feels clouded? In this episode of The Leadership Telos, Dr. M explores Hope as more than optimism or positivity; it’s a th...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:25
Leading a Virtue-Driven Team Culture
What happens when an organization is led by virtue instead of vanity? In this episode of The Leadership Telos, Dr. Maegan Winegar explores how leaders can intentionally build a culture grounded in moral character — where people thrive,...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:00
Phronesis: The Crown Jewel of Leadership
In this episode of The Leadership Telos Podcast, we explore Phronesis, aka practical wisdom, the crown jewel of leadership and good character.More than just knowledge, phronesis is the ability to discern what is truly goo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:45
Lifelong Learning as a Virtue
What does it mean to be a lifelong learner, and why does it matter for leaders? In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore how the love of learning shapes leaders into wiser, more resilient, and more fruitful people. Drawing o...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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18:35
Grace Under Pressure: Speaking with Wisdom and Compassion
In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore the virtue of grace—not as a soft sentiment, but as a powerful leadership practice. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and theology, we’ll look at how grace allows leaders to a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:42
Love as Leadership: Beyond Sentiment
Love is often misunderstood in leadership—seen as soft, sentimental, or secondary to strategy. But true love in leadership is foundational, shaping cultures of trust, resilience, and eudaimonia. In this episode of The Leadership Telos,...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:41
Faithfulness: Anchoring Leadership in Transcendence
Faithfulness is more than consistency—it is leadership anchored in transcendence. From psychology and philosophy to theology and organizational research, this episode explores how faithfulness shapes meaning, relationships, and purpose. Aristot...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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14:21
Forgiveness: Transforming Leadership Through Grace and Accountability
Forgiveness is often misunderstood as weakness—but in leadership, it is a profound strength. In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore forgiveness through psychology, philosophy, and theology. We’ll unpack the research on how...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:14
Patience, Process, and People: Leading with Endurance, Compassion, and Purpose
In a world that prizes speed, patience often gets overlooked. Yet in leadership, patience can be the catalyst for growth, resilience, and purpose-driven success. In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore patience through thre...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:19
The Role of Telos in Family Leadership
Every family has a purpose—a telos. But in today’s busy, distraction-filled world, it’s easy for that purpose to get buried under schedules, stress, and surface-level conversations. In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:26
Truthfulness: Leading with Integrity in Word and Life
In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore the virtue of truthfulness—a foundational yet often overlooked quality in virtuous leadership. Drawing from Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, contemporary leadership research, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:52
Gratitude: Leading with Humility, Innovation, and Grace
What if the secret to unlocking engagement, innovation, and meaningful leadership starts with a simple “thank you”?In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore Gratitude—not just as a feeling, but as a leadershi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:19
Courage in Leadership: Choosing the Good, Even When It’s Hard
What does it mean to lead with courage?In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore the virtue of Courage —the inner strength to lead faithfully in the face of fear, criticism, adversity, or uncertainty. Far from r...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:26
The Quiet Power of Humility in Leadership
In this episode of The Leadership Telos, we explore the quiet strength of humility as a cornerstone of virtuous leadership. Far from being a weakness, humility empowers leaders to acknowledge their limitations, elevate others, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:24
Magnanimity: The Greatness of Soul in Virtuous Leadership
Magnanimity means “greatness of soul.” It’s the quiet strength that enables a leader to accept honor without ego, give honor without hesitation, and act courageously without losing compassion.In this episode, we’ll unpack:1. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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21:50
