IL #673: Follow Me — Leadership Lessons from the Rich Young Ruler
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
Release Date: 01/12/2026
IL #677: Leadership Purpose: Are We Doing the Work God Prepared for Us?
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
Many leaders work hard, carry responsibility faithfully, and end their days exhausted—yet still wonder whether they accomplished what truly mattered. In this episode, Leadership Purpose: Are We Doing the Work God Prepared for Us?, we confront the tension between productivity and obedience and return to a foundational truth from Ephesians 2:10. Before Scripture speaks about purpose, it speaks about grace. We are saved by grace through faith—not by effort, performance, or leadership success. Yet grace is not the end of the story. Paul reminds us that we are God’s workmanship—His...
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IL #676: The Leader in the Mirror: A Biblical Path to Leadership Growth
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
Real leadership growth doesn’t begin with knowing the truth—it begins with what we do after we see it. In this episode, we explore James 1:23–25, where Scripture is described as a mirror—revealing not only how we lead but who we are inside. Leaders often embrace performance reviews and self-assessment, but spiritual leadership demands more than awareness. It requires transformation. Through the image of the mirror, James warns us about the danger of seeing truth in God’s Word and walking away unchanged. This is especially relevant for leaders under pressure—where impatience gets...
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IL #675 When Integrity Interrupts Momentum
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
What happens when doing the right thing threatens to derail progress? In this episode, we follow Rachel Kim, a newly promoted Operations Manager at Bradley & Co. Solutions, who uncovers a pricing oversight that could help her meet an aggressive cost-savings target. The issue isn’t illegal. No one would notice. Colleagues even encourage her to “let it ride.” But something deeper is at stake: integrity. Rachel faces a defining leadership moment—not in a crisis, but in a quiet decision that no one expects her to correct. As pressure mounts and cultural norms nudge her toward...
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IL #674: Killing Our Giants – Stepping into God’s Best for Your Life
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
When life throws challenges that feel impossible to overcome, it’s easy to shrink back in fear, doubt, or defeat. But what if those giants—fear, intimidation, comparison, and unbelief—are not barriers, but invitations to deeper trust in God? In this episode, we draw fresh insight from the story of David and Goliath to understand how Christian leaders can confront modern-day giants with faith and courage. David didn’t win because he was the strongest—he won because he trusted the strength of his God. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the giants that threaten your calling Remember how...
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IL #673: Follow Me — Leadership Lessons from the Rich Young Ruler
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
What does it mean for a leader to truly follow Jesus? In this episode, we reflect on one of the most sobering moments in Scripture—the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler. This wasn’t a casual conversation. It was a life-defining invitation. Jesus looked at this influential leader, loved him, and offered the very same call He gave Peter, James, and John: “Follow Me.” But unlike the disciples, the ruler walked away. Why? Because the cost of surrendering what he held tightly—status, possessions, identity—was too high. This story speaks directly to today’s Christian...
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IL #672: New Beginnings with God — How to Step into the New Year with Faith and Courage
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
As a new year begins, many leaders are asking, “What does God want to do in me this season?” In this episode, we explore how new beginnings with God aren’t just seasonal—they’re spiritual. They don’t require perfect plans or flawless resumes. They begin when we open our hearts to God’s invitation to begin again. This episode explores the biblical foundation of fresh starts—from creation to the resurrection—and how God consistently redeems, restores, and renews. Drawing from Isaiah 43, Deuteronomy 1, and other Scripture, Ron Kelleher shows how Christian leaders can move...
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#671: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Trusting God with Every Season
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
As one year closes and another begins, leaders naturally pause to reflect. Some moments bring gratitude and joy; others surface disappointment, loss, or unanswered questions. Yet through every season—growth, waiting, and hardship—one truth remains steady: God has been faithful. In this episode, Looking Back, Moving Forward: Trusting God with Every Season, we explore how reflection rooted in gratitude strengthens our confidence for what lies ahead. Drawing from Scripture and leadership experience, this message invites Christian leaders to examine the past year honestly—recognizing both...
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IL #670: Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Spendor
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
In the busyness of Christmas, we often move from task to task, celebration to celebration—without ever truly receiving the most important gift of the season. In this reflective episode, Ron shares a deeply personal story of a forgotten gift left unopened on his desk—a small brown bag with his name on it, quietly waiting amid the rush of end-of-year leadership responsibilities. What begins as a simple memory unfolds into a powerful spiritual metaphor. Through a surprising note tucked inside a devotional book, Ron is reminded how easily we admire the wrapping of Christmas—songs,...
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IL 669 mixdown
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
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IL #668: 7 Reasons Why Christian Leaders Fail and How You Can Stand Firm
Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher
The headlines are all too familiar: another Christian leader fails, trust is shattered, and followers are left reeling. These public downfalls aren’t random—they follow a sobering pattern of spiritual drift and moral compromise. In this episode, we explore the seven most common reasons leaders fall—and more importantly, how you can stand firm. Drawing on insights from Pastor Shane Idleman and supported by biblical examples, Ron Kelleher outlines why even the most gifted leaders stumble: pride that blinds, busyness that burns out, compromise that erodes character, and relationships that...
info_outlineWhat does it mean for a leader to truly follow Jesus?
In this episode, we reflect on one of the most sobering moments in Scripture—the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler. This wasn’t a casual conversation. It was a life-defining invitation. Jesus looked at this influential leader, loved him, and offered the very same call He gave Peter, James, and John: “Follow Me.”
But unlike the disciples, the ruler walked away.
Why? Because the cost of surrendering what he held tightly—status, possessions, identity—was too high.
This story speaks directly to today’s Christian business leaders. The issue is not wealth or influence—it’s attachment. Many leaders hold tightly to success, control, comfort, or reputation, struggling to let go even when Jesus calls them forward. And yet, this is exactly what transformational leadership requires.
In this episode, you’ll explore:
- Why Jesus’ call to “Follow Me” is more than a spiritual suggestion—it’s a leadership commission
- What the rich young ruler’s response reveals about our own leadership attachments
- How to recognize and surrender the things we grip too tightly
- What it looks like to lead with open hands and a faithful heart
Whether you're facing a big decision, navigating career uncertainty, or simply sensing God inviting you into something deeper, this conversation will encourage you to respond with courage—not caution.
Jesus still looks at leaders with love—and still says, “Follow Me.”
🎧 Listen now to rediscover what it means to lead as a follower of Christ.