What does it really mean to win—or lose—when leadership is always evolving?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by success coach, author, and speaker Brian Bartes for a powerful conversation inspired by this week’s quote: “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts.” — Winston Churchill

Together, they unpack the deeper meaning of courage—the quiet kind that helps us keep going after setbacks and leads us forward through uncertainty. From the pressure of defining success to the fear of failure, this episode explores how resilience is built and how action becomes the bridge between potential and progress. Brian shares stories, insight, and practical tools that will help every leader reframe failure and take courageous next steps.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham) Special Guest: Brian Bartes  Website: brianbartes.com  LifeExcellence Podcast:   Apple Podcasts: LifeExcellence on Apple Podcasts   Spotify: LifeExcellence on Spotify  Social Media:   Instagram: instagram.com/brianebartes   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brianbartes   Facebook: facebook.com/brianbartes   X: x.com/BrianBartes   YouTube: youtube.com/brianbartes Edited by Brandon Manzano.

What if the hardest person to lead… is you?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez, Global 100 Executive Coach of the Year, Top 100 Thought Leader in Leadership, and multi-award-winning podcaster. A former Marine with decades of leadership experience, Enrique brings a powerful perspective on why self-awareness isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

Inspired by the timeless quote, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,” – Aristotle, this episode dives into the critical connection between personal clarity and professional influence. Together, they unpack how self-leadership affects communication, conflict, and culture—and why great leaders never stop doing the inner work.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Enrique Acosta Gonzalez   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/enriqueacostagonzalez   Apple Podcasts: Developing the Leader Within Podcast   Spotify: Developing the Leader Within Podcast   YouTube: youtube.com/@dtlwpodcast Edited by Brandon Manzano.

What if leadership isn’t about standing out—but about helping others rise?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Scott Benham, Founder and CEO of Intrapreneur Alliance, for a powerful conversation inspired by the quote: “Leadership is not about being the best. It's about making everyone else better.” – Unknown

Together they unpack what it means to shift from proving yourself to improving others—and how true leadership is measured by the impact you have on those around you.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam(@missywasham) Special Guest: Scott Benham: Intrapreneur Academy: facebook.com/groups/intrapreneuracademy Website: funagainnow.com Edited by Brandon Manzano.