Patience is one of the most underrated leadership skills.

And sometimes the best leadership lessons show up in unexpected places — like youth sports.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks shares a humorous story from baseball practice that turned into a deeper reflection on leadership, parenting, and patience.

After practice, a parent unexpectedly asked Bart if his wife Amanda was French — leading to a funny exchange that perfectly captured the reality of family life, marriage, and leadership at home.

But beneath the humor lies an important leadership principle:

Growth takes time.

Anchored in Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” this episode explores why patience is essential for anyone leading people.

Whether you are a parent, coach, manager, or business leader, the same truth applies:

Real development rarely happens overnight.

In this episode you’ll hear lessons about:

• Leadership and patience
• Parenting and coaching youth sports
• Character development in kids and teams
• Faith-based leadership principles
• Why growth happens through repetition and encouragement
• Leading people through the long process of development

Season 3 of Summit After the Storm explores leadership in the valley — where real life happens: raising kids, building teams, growing businesses, and developing character over time.

Because the climb isn’t always fast.

But the slow climbs are often the ones that build the strongest leaders.

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