How to Show Up as Your Highest Self with Kyle DeFur

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Made for Impact

Gretchen Schott

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There are leaders in the world who are made for impact. You are one of them. This is the show for you–a leader who wants to leave a lasting impact on your organization, your team, and your life. Host Gretchen Schott invites real leaders into conversation with her, creating space for them to reflect on the impact they’ve left in their world. With her, they’re sharing what it truly looks like to lead organizations with purpose, and exploring their own trials and triumphs for you to glean insights from. And, in her “Masterclass” series, she’s giving you exclusive, intimate access to leaders who have impacted tens of thousands of people–from authors to founders to celebrities you look up to. This show will not only encourage and enable you to become a better leader, but it will also open your eyes to your own impact in the world—both personally and professionally. Join us every other week for new inspiring and enlightening conversations that will lift you up, and enable you to leave a greater impact.

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How to Show Up as Your Highest Self with Kyle DeFur

Made for Impact

31 minutes 11 seconds

1 year ago

How to Show Up as Your Highest Self with Kyle DeFur

"Servant leadership is influencing with virtuous intent, leading in the best interest of others and the organization, and acting in the long-term best interest of others." — Kyle DeFur

Kyle DeFur, President of the National Christian Foundation of Indiana, shares specific strategies for showing up as your highest self as a leader. He uncovers the three core questions every leader should address to improve, drive business results, and foster genuine trust and care within their teams. Kyle also discusses the importance of daily quiet time, annual retreats, and choosing a word to define your year.

Join Gretchen and Kyle as they share their strategies for transforming your leadership style and creating an impactful legacy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How leading with intent, acting in others' best interests, and committing to long-term well-being transforms one from a boss to a genuine servant leader
Why being fully present and intentional in every role—whether as a friend, spouse, or team leader—resonates deeply
How to embrace daily reflection and carve out non-negotiable pauses

Connect with Kyle DeFur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyledefur/

More on the National Christian Foundation of Indiana: https://www.ncfgiving.com/

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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into Servant Leadership.

Jump into the conversation:

[00:00] Introduction by Made for Impact with host Gretchen Schott

[04:30] Utilizing Kyle’s gifts to make an impact on the community

[06:16] On discovering and understanding his unique gifts

[08:22] Parallels and connections between the professional and personal lives

[10:19] Defining what servant leadership means and entails

[13:52] Helping businesses realize the path toward servant leadership

[14:54] The three questions everybody asks subconsciously

[18:21] Obstacles and challenges on the path of servant leadership

[19:39] Importance of resting and taking a few days for reflection

[26:52] The National Christian Foundation

[29:41] Gretchen Schott thanks Kyle for his insights