"If you're into anything for the money or recognition or to get to the top of the hill, you're in it for the wrong reasons because when you get to the top, you're going to realize there's nobody up there— you're all alone." —Joe Hannigan

Some days it feels like the weight of work, family, and life is pressing down on us, and no matter how hard we try, the path forward isn't clear. We can even question our decisions, our purpose, and whether our efforts even matter in the long run. But sometimes, the real direction isn't found in hustle or strategy, but in the quiet courage to trust and to let the right priorities guide our steps.

Joe Hannigan knows what it's like to stand at crossroads where success and faith pull in different directions. From building businesses to navigating crises, he's faced moments that tested his values, his marriage, and his sense of purpose. Through it all, he discovered that putting faith first doesn't just sustain you, it transforms how you lead, love, and live.

Listen in as Joe shares his journey through building resilient businesses, managing high-pressure leadership, and maintaining a strong marriage, while exploring practical ways to prioritize faith, navigate financial and career setbacks, cultivate meaningful relationships, and make decisions that align with your values and purpose.

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Episode Highlights:

01:22 Roots & Upbringing, and Meeting Linda
05:47 Raising 4 Boys in Faith
09:30 Standing by Faith Over Profit
14:25 Rebuilding After Setbacks
20:03 Servant Leadership in Business
23:08 Courage in Costly Choices
28:08 Faith as a Compass in Marriage
35:00 Faith Shapes Daily Life
37:28 Advice for Christian Leaders
43:19 Legacy of Relationships
47:36 Trusting God for the Future

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Joe Hannigan has been married to his wife, Linda, for over 30 years, and together they've raised four boys. Alongside his dedication to family and community, Joe has built an impressive career as an entrepreneur and business leader. He's the principal of Hannigan Development, where he's led residential and commercial design projects, and he's also founded and grown successful companies in the mortgage and legal services industries. Beyond business, Joe has invested in his community—coaching youth sports, serving on church leadership boards, and leading a $6.5 million capital campaign for Sacred Heart. At the heart of it all, Joe's story is about faith, leadership, and a passion for helping people grow.

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"Foundation is invisible, but it's essential. You don't see a building's foundation, but it determines everything above it, and your leadership will work the same way." —Don Wood

Can your leadership survive the fiercest storms?

Every leader faces moments when titles, success, and outward appearances fall short. Therefore, the strength of our leadership depends not on flashy tactics but on what's holding us up inside. The answer starts deep, in the quiet foundations no one sees.

Join us this week as Don brings to life the four foundations of Godly leadership: identity in Christ, character over image, dependence on God, and service before status, all with practical next steps you can start today.

Episode Highlights:

01:42 Foundation 1: Your Identity in Christ
04:48 Foundation 2: Character Over Image
08:13 Foundation 3: Dependence on God
13:28 Foundation 4: Service Before Status
17:04 Practical Tips

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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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"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

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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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"The world says, 'be ambitious', God says, be faithful"; the world says, "control your outcomes', God says, 'trust me'; the world says, 'protect your image', God says, 'grow your character'; the world says, 'lead from your pride', God says, 'lead from humility'; one model leads to burnout, the other one leads to peace; one model produces temporary results, the other produces eternal fruit." —Don Wood

The world tells us that leadership is about chasing achievements, building an image, and keeping control—but deep down, we know that cycle never really satisfies. We can hit the milestones, earn the recognition, and yet the next morning we still wake up empty, wondering why it's not enough. What if the problem isn't us, but the model of leadership we've been following all along?

In this episode, Don uncovers the difference between worldly leadership and godly leadership, drawing lessons from Nehemiah, Daniel, and Joseph to show how serving, surrender, stewardship, and eternal focus can transform not just our results but our heart, family, and legacy. Press play if you're ready to trade burnout for peace and lead God's way.

Episode Highlights:

02:36 The World's Model of Leadership
04:58 God's Model of Leadership
08:03 Biblical Leadership vs Worldly Leadership
09:36 Biblical Leadership Examples
14:55 Practical Steps for Leadership Transformation
17:34 The Importance of Leading God's Way

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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