Lead Well. Live Whole

Episode 8: Don’t Overpromise—Lead with Integrity

🎙️ Episode 8: Don’t Overpromise—Lead with Integrity
In the pressure to impress, it's easy for leaders to overcommit—saying “yes” to everything and promising more than they can realistically deliver. But overpromising erodes trust, drains energy, and fractures team alignment.
In this honest episode, we unpack:
Why overpromising is often rooted in fear, pride, or people-pleasing
The cost of constantly saying “yes” when your margin says “no”
How to set realistic expectations without sacrificing excellence
What it looks like to lead with integrity, honesty, and healthy boundaries
If you want to build lasting trust and lead with peace instead of pressure, this conversation is for you.
🛑 Stop overpromising. Start leading with clarity and conviction.

Episode 7: Build Healthy Leadership Rhythms

🎙️ Episode 7: Build Healthy Leadership Rhythms
Leadership isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about how sustainably you live while leading others. In this episode, we explore the importance of developing rhythms that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and fuel long-term impact.
You’ll discover:
Why hustle without harmony leads to burnout
The difference between habits and rhythms—and why it matters
Practical ways to structure your days and weeks for clarity, connection, and capacity
How faith, rest, and intention create resilience in leadership
Whether you’re navigating a busy season or trying to reset after burnout, this episode will help you trade chaos for cadence and build a leadership life that actually lasts.
🕊️ Lead from overflow—not overload.

Episode 6: Know Your Core Values—Let Them Lead

🎙️ Episode 6: Know Your Core Values—Let Them Lead
In this episode, we dive into one of the most foundational—but often overlooked—principles of powerful leadership: living and leading from your core values.
Without clear values, your leadership becomes reactive, inconsistent, and exhausting. But when your values are defined and non-negotiable, they become your compass in the chaos.
You’ll learn:
Why clarity of values is essential to sustainable leadership
How to identify the beliefs that drive your best decisions
What it takes to lead with conviction—not just convenience
Whether you're just starting your leadership journey or recalibrating your approach, this episode will help you lead with greater alignment, purpose, and peace.
🧭 Get clear. Get grounded. Let your values lead the way.

Episode 5: Vision That Lifts

In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores the power of vision—not just as a leadership tool, but as a lifeline for clarity, direction, and purpose. Vision isn’t about buzzwords on a wall; it’s about seeing farther, believing deeper, and lifting those you lead to a higher standard of meaning and mission.
You’ll learn:
Why leaders without vision often drift into burnout or misalignment
How to clarify and communicate a compelling vision that motivates action
The difference between ego-driven goals and service-driven purpose
Practical steps to recalibrate your vision when life or leadership gets blurry
If you're ready to stop reacting and start leading with intention, this episode is for you.
🔗 Available on all major platforms.📘 Pair this episode with Lead Well. Live Whole. the book – available now on Amazon.

The Cost of Inconsistent Leadership

In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores the often-overlooked cost of inconsistency in leadership. Whether it’s shifting standards, unclear expectations, or emotional unpredictability, inconsistency quietly erodes trust and effectiveness.
Learn how to:
Recognize patterns of inconsistent behavior
Restore credibility after missteps
Align your actions with your values
Lead with steadiness, and you’ll lead with strength.
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Leading Through Storms: The Resilience of a Servant Leader

Every leader faces storms—unexpected challenges, personal setbacks, and seasons of chaos. In this episode of Lead Well. Live Whole., Michael Sirmon explores what it means to lead with resilience, especially when the pressure is high and the path is unclear. Through personal stories and timeless principles, Michael unpacks how servant leadership isn’t about avoiding the storm, but standing firm within it. Discover how to: Cultivate inner strength when everything around you feels unstable Serve others even when you’re struggling yourself Stay grounded in your values under pressure Lead with calm, courage, and clarity If you’re walking through a storm—or preparing for the next one—this episode will equip you with the mindset and heart of a resilient servant leader.

The Power of Self Leadership Lead Well Live Whole Episode 2

Episode 2: The Power of Self-Leadership — Mastering the One You Lead MostBefore you can lead others well, you must first lead yourself with clarity, consistency, and conviction. In this episode, Michael Sirmon explores what it means to practice self-leadership in a noisy, demanding world. Discover how habits, values, and inner discipline shape the kind of leader you become—both at work and at home.
In this episode:
Why self-leadership is the foundation of all great leadership
Key habits for staying grounded under pressure
How to align your private world with your public leadership
Your influence starts within. Learn how to lead well—and live whole—from the inside out.
🎙️ Lead Well. Live Whole. | Authentic Leadership for a Healthier, Purpose-Driven Life

The Heart Behind Lead Well. Live Whole.” – Episode 1 of Lead Well. Live Whole.

In this premiere episode, Michael Sirmon shares the personal story, purpose, and passion that birthed the Lead Well. Live Whole. movement.
It’s more than a podcast—it’s a mindset shift. One that calls leaders to live with integrity, lead with purpose, and reject the lie that success must come at the cost of their health, values, or soul.
Join Michael as he unpacks why leadership starts within, what it means to live whole, and how this journey can transform the way you lead at home, at work, and in life.
🎧 Tune in—and discover leadership that lifts from the inside out.
#LeadWellLiveWhole #LeadershipPodcast #PurposeDrivenLife #EmotionalResilience #ServantLeadership #MichaelSirmon #BuiltToServeMadeToThrive

Welcome to Lead Well. Live Whole.

Before you can shape a culture, lead a team, or influence a room—you must first lead yourself.
In this trailer episode of Lead Well. Live Whole, host Michael Sirmon shares the heart behind the podcast: a space for leaders who are ready to build from the inside out.
Whether you're a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or simply someone seeking clarity in a chaotic world—this show is for you.
What to expect:
✔️ Honest leadership insights
✔️ Real conversations around stress, faith, resilience, and balance
✔️ Practical tools to help you lead with integrity and live with purpose
Because leadership that lasts… starts within.
🎯 Built to Serve. Made to Thrive.
🔔 Subscribe now and join the journey.
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