This year brought some unforgettable conversations on The Purpose Matrix, with several that hit especially close to home for Phil:

Ohio leaders whose lives are absolutely transforming our local community.

These are business leaders, coaches, and culture-shapers who aren’t chasing headlines, but whose influence is felt every day in the people they lead and the legacy they’re building.

In this special 2025 highlight episode, we revisit the most powerful moments from conversations with local legends who reminded us that leadership isn’t about title or platform. It’s about presence, faith, and responsibility right where you are.

You’ll hear recurring themes that showed up again and again throughout the year:

• Asking the big life questions most people avoid
  

• Leading with clarity instead of control
  

• Planning for succession before you’re forced to
  

• Turning burnout into a turning point
  

• Letting faith guide leadership without forcing belief
  

• Passing the torch and finding joy in watching others lead

If you’ve ever wondered whether the work you’re doing today really matters, this episode is your reminder: World-changing leadership starts right where you are.

0:00 Intro

0:38 Tim Goodwin

3:52 Doug Borchers

7:13 Brook Cupps

10:16 Matt Hoying

15:25 Matt Gray

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