Leadership Starts at Home: The Power of Presence, Permission, and Example
Your Limitless Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 01/09/2026
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info_outlineIn this deeply personal episode, Brent and Jenny open up about leadership beyond the boardroom—inside the walls of our own homes. From dropping their son off on his last day of daycare to carving out time for softball, coloring, and affirmations, they share raw reflections on what it really means to lead by example.
You’ll hear:
- Why giving yourself permission to step away from work is a leadership move, not a weakness.
- How respecting time—yours and others’—translates to influence and trust.
- The ripple effect of choosing presence, whether it’s with your kids, your spouse, or your team.
- The single question every parent and leader should ask: What do I want them to say about me one day?
This is a reminder that leadership isn’t just what you say—it’s what you show. And the legacy you build is written in the small moments: a hug before school, a softball in the yard, a phone call to your parents.
If you’ve ever felt torn between career and family, or struggled to slow down in a world that won’t stop moving—this conversation is for you.
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