Have you ever had a wake-up call that changed the trajectory of your entire life?

Matt Gray did…and it reshaped everything: his health, his family, and how he leads at work.

In this episode of The Purpose Matrix, Phil sits down with Matt, Vice President at Level MB Construction, for an inspiring conversation about faith, burnout, identity, and leadership.

Matt shares the early hustle that led to burnout, the health scare that forced a reckoning, and how he rebuilt his leadership by anchoring in people, culture, and purpose. Today, he spends up to 90% of his time on culture–and the impact goes far beyond the bottom line.

Big takeaways from this conversation:

• What “protecting the culture at all costs” actually looks like

• How to have hard conversations with empathy and clarity

• Why faith can inform leadership (without being forced)

• Letting go of ego and stepping fully into the mentor role

• Creating a safe environment for growth, not just results

• How a seizure became the catalyst for deep change

Whether you're burned out, leading a team, or trying to realign your life and leadership, this episode is a masterclass in humility, clarity, and building something that truly matters.

0:00 Intro

1:17 Meet Matt Gray

5:35 Taking a Risk in 2016 & Why He Said Yes

10:16 Courage Is Just the Next Step

13:12 Protecting Culture at All Costs

17:30 Why 90% of His Time Is on Culture

21:41 Blending Work Life and Home Life

24:06 Burnout and the Moment That Changed It All

30:20 Letting Go of Ego & Rebuilding Identity

36:51 Faith, Leadership, and the Power of Network

42:25 Mentorship as the Mission

45:20 The Feeling of Fullness

Resources Mentioned:

C12 Group: https://www.joinc12.com

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