"The strongest leaders are often the ones who are the most broken at times." —Don Wood

People assume leaders have it all together, but the truth is, carrying the weight of responsibility often leaves us worn out, lonely, and quietly crumbling inside. We can lead a team, a family, or a ministry and still lie awake at night replaying problems we can't solve. The gap between how strong we look in public and how weak we feel in private doesn't just wear us down—it isolates us, and that isolation is what truly breaks us.

This is a conversation for anyone tired of pretending. Listen in as Don opens up about the battles leaders face but rarely admit out loud. Hear why isolation is the enemy's playground, how God works most powerfully in our weakness, how to take the first step toward honesty, and what freedom looks like when you finally lay down the mask.

Episode Highlights:

00:40 The Silent Struggles
06:00 The Strongest Leaders are the Most Broken Ones
10:31 Isolation is the Enemy's Playground
15:37 Two is Better Than One
19:34 The Best Gift: Be a Friend

Meet Your Host:

Don Wood is the founder of Men's Leadership, God's Way, where he coaches executives and leaders to achieve clarity, confidence, and peace without sacrificing their health, faith, or family. Drawing from his own journey through adversity—including overcoming addiction, serious health challenges, and personal loss—Don inspires others to lead with conviction and purpose. His faith-based approach emphasizes transformation, resilience, and the power of vulnerability, helping men discover their unique gifts and live out their calling. Don is dedicated to equipping leaders to experience true success by trusting in God's wisdom and strength.

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