In this episode of the Live Lead Last podcast, James welcomes longtime friend and leadership coach Dave Kush, founder of Framework Planning. Dave’s journey from Fortune 500 success to ministry leadership—and now to equipping leaders through coaching and team development—offers a clear reminder: effectiveness without health is a recipe for failure.
Together, James and Dave explore the power of relational intelligence, the hidden cost of stress on leadership, and what it takes to build teams people actually want to follow. If you’ve ever felt the tension between high capacity and personal health, this conversation will give you practical tools and honest encouragement to lead with clarity, presence, and intention.
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What if your greatest leadership limitation isn’t mindset—it’s your metabolism?
In this episode, James sits down with Dr. Paul Kolodzik, a dual board-certified emergency and preventive medicine physician, to explore why metabolic health is the often-overlooked foundation of sustainable leadership. With over 30% of Americans now pre-diabetic, this is more than a personal health crisis—it’s a leadership one.
Dr. Paul shares how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), GLP-1 medications, and simple lifestyle shifts are helping leaders reverse chronic conditions, regain energy, and stay sharp for the long haul. Whether you’re a high performer managing stress or an entrepreneur trying to outwork exhaustion, this conversation reframes health as a strategic advantage.
If you’ve ever wondered how your nutrition, sleep, and schedule are silently shaping your influence—this episode is for you.
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What if leader performance, focus, and resilience could be trained—physiologically? In this episode, aerospace engineer–turned–inventor Mark Fox (former Space Shuttle chief engineer) unpacks the science and application of PEMF therapy and vagus nerve stimulation—including real-world outcomes on anxiety, PTSD, sleep, HRV, and focus for both people and pets. We explore why heart rate variability (HRV) is a key resilience metric and how portable tools like Vibe and VegaVibe help leaders regulate on the go—no shocking, buzzing, or freezing required.
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Whether you're leading a team through a tense meeting or walking into the office on a quiet Monday, you're always showing up as a leader. In this episode, James Duvall explores how your presence—especially when no one’s applauding—teaches people what kind of leader you are. He unpacks the patterns that shape your leadership reality, shares a framework to break out of default mode, and challenges you to lead with greater intention. Because your team isn’t following your intentions… they’re responding to your presence.
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In this mind-expanding conversation, I’m joined by Phillip Jackson—entrepreneur, futurist, and co-founder of Future Commerce—for a deep dive into how culture and commerce are colliding in ways that redefine leadership.
We talk about everything from AI-driven consumer habits to the new psychology of identity-based shopping, and what it means for you as a leader in business, ministry, or the nonprofit world. Phillip also shares why leaders must embrace creativity, foresight, and humility to stay grounded and relevant.
If you're ready to future-proof your leadership and build something that lasts, this episode is your next step.
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When life brings you to a full stop, it can also be the moment that launches your most meaningful work. In this episode, James Duvall sits down with tech entrepreneur, music innovator, and family man Robert Wells to unpack a journey woven with resilience, creativity, and faith.
From a rare illness at 16 that led him to music, to coding through the dot-com boom, to launching the music business OS ARELIA, Rob shares how aligning your work with purpose—not just profit—creates impact that lasts. You’ll also hear the origin story of Hope Lane, the family band that’s inspiring lives worldwide, and Rob’s hard-earned lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, and staying grounded while building big.
Whether you’re leading a team, launching a company, or creating art, this conversation will fuel your courage to take risks, embrace failure, and stay anchored in your “why.”
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In this episode of Live Lead Last, James sits down with neuroscience coach and former entrepreneur George Haymaker II to unpack the deep connection between the brain, identity, and lasting personal transformation. George shares his powerful journey from decades of addiction to a life of purpose, and how the science of neuroplasticity can help anyone—leader or not—rewire destructive patterns, overcome limitations, and build a new future.
Whether you’re battling burnout, stuck in unhelpful habits, or simply ready to grow, George’s story and practical insights will help you see change through a different lens: it’s not about willpower—it’s about becoming the person you were created to be.
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What if the biggest ceiling on your life isn’t your circumstances—but your story?
In this episode, James Duvall breaks down why the beliefs we carry—many we never consciously chose—determine how we live, lead, and show up every day. You’ll learn how to spot the false narratives that hold you back and replace them with powerful, truth-rooted declarations that reshape your future from the inside out.
This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s soul-aligned leadership strategy.
James shares a practical five-step framework for building personal declarations that rewire your thinking, retrain your focus, and reinforce the leader you're becoming. Whether you feel stuck, scattered, or just ready for more alignment, this episode offers a mindset reset that could shift everything.
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Leadership today is loud, fast, and often soul-draining. But what if your greatest impact doesn’t come from doing more—but from living more rooted?
In this episode, James Duvall sits down with author, coach, and Replenish founder Lance Witt for a conversation every leader needs. With over four decades of experience in ministry and leadership development, Lance shares why health isn’t a side topic—it’s the foundation. Together, they explore what it looks like to lead from a healthy soul, not hustle.
You’ll learn how to build sustainable rhythms, spot red flags of burnout, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship. Plus, Lance unpacks his 5-part Sabbath framework, his thoughts on terminal niceness in leadership, and how the One Life Process helps leaders find clarity in every season.
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In this episode of Live Lead Last, James sits down with coach and culture-builder Masi Willis to unpack what it means to truly transform as a leader. From her nonlinear career journey—spanning ministry, movie production, and major live events—to launching The Mason Effect, Masi shares how knowing yourself deeply is the foundation for building thriving cultures at work and beyond.
They explore the metaphor of the greenhouse, the crucial difference between default and designed culture, and the vital role of self-leadership. Masi shares vulnerable stories from her own journey, insights into her MILE framework, and powerful moments of transformation she’s witnessed in organizations.
Whether you’re leading a team of hundreds or just starting your own entrepreneurial path, this conversation will challenge you to cultivate environments where people—and you—can truly flourish.
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In this raw and redemptive episode, Chandler Rogers, Co-Founder and CEO of Relay, opens up about the hidden battles many leaders face—particularly around pornography and compulsive sexual behavior. Drawing from his own journey of recovery and the thousands he’s helped through his app Relay, Chandler challenges the stigma and offers a path to healing. This conversation is a lifeline for leaders who feel stuck behind the scenes and want to reclaim their integrity, energy, and leadership impact.
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In this powerful episode of Live Lead Last, James sits down with leadership consultant, author, and longtime friend Kadi Cole to explore what it means to lead through seasons of pain, change, and unexpected turns. From personal loss to professional breakthroughs, Kadi unpacks the tension between calling and challenge—and why our deepest impact often comes on the other side of surrender. Whether you're navigating disappointment or championing the next generation of leaders, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a compelling vision for resilient leadership.
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In this solo episode, James unpacks one of the toughest realities of leadership—navigating change. Drawing from personal stories, historical examples, and proven leadership tools, he explains why resistance to change is often more internal than external. You'll learn how to spot the signs that change is needed, what’s really behind resistance (in yourself and others), and how to lead with clarity and compassion through any transition. If you're feeling stuck, stagnant, or stretched, this episode will challenge and equip you to lead from a place of self-awareness and strength.
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In this episode of the Live Lead Last podcast, James sits down with Dr. Jessica Rimmer—CEO of Solomon Strategic Advisors, GIANT Partner, and author of The Purpose Formula: Learn to Be Fully Alive. Together, they unpack what it really means to live and lead with purpose. Jessica shares a powerful framework—Desires, Design, and Disappointments—that helps leaders uncover their unique calling and stay connected to what matters most. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, launching something new, or just feeling stuck, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your purpose as a fuel source—not a finish line.
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What if burnout wasn’t inevitable—and flourishing was possible, even in high-pressure leadership? In this powerful conversation, James Duvall welcomes back mental performance coach and author Justin Brown to unpack the mindsets, practices, and inner work that help leaders thrive. From the five modes of leadership to the neuroscience behind stress and recovery, Justin brings practical, research-backed insight for anyone who wants to lead with purpose, clarity, and longevity. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, or simply trying to stay grounded in a chaotic season, this episode is full of tools that will serve your journey.
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What would you think about if you knew your time was almost up?
In this powerful conversation, I connect with global leadership expert and GiANT co-founder Jeremie Kubicek to talk about legacy, parenting, the Five Voices framework, and the near-death experience that radically redefined his leadership journey.
Jeremie shares practical tools and deeply personal insights—from building Six Summers with his son to shaping leadership cultures across the globe. If you’re a growth-minded leader, parent, or visionary, this episode is for you.
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The 5 Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead
The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following
The 5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough
Leadership is Dead: How Influence is Reviving It
The Peace Index: A Five-Part Framework to Conquer Chaos and Find Fulfillment
The Communication Code: Unlock Every Relationship, One Conversation at a Time
The Voice-Driven Leader: How to Hear, Value, and Maximize Every Voice on Your Team (Pre-Order)
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What happens when a leader looks successful on the outside but feels like they’re unraveling on the inside? In this opening episode of the Live Lead Last podcast, James Duvall shares his personal journey through burnout, transformation, and the wake-up call that led to the creation of this podcast and its powerful framework: Live. Lead. Last.
You’ll learn why leadership must start beneath the surface, how to recognize the seasons you’re in, and how to cultivate the kind of depth that leads to lasting impact. This isn’t just about results—it’s about becoming the kind of leader worth following.
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Discover your natural leadership voice and learn how to better communicate, collaborate, and lead—whether at work or at home. It’s quick, insightful, and a great starting point.
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And for those ready to coach or consult with the 5 Voices framework, the 5 Voices Certification will give you the confidence and tools to lead transformation at a professional level.
And if you're passionate about building a thriving marriage while navigating leadership and life, check out the podcast my wife Lisa and I co-host—The Art of Spousing. We talk all things marriage, communication, connection, and how to grow together for the long haul.
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Important update from James and Lisa about the Live Lead Last Podcast and their new project, Art of Spousing
James talks with Tyler Reagin, the founder and CEO of Life Giving Company and the author of
The Life Giving Leader and his latest book; Leading Things You Didn’t Start: Winning Big When You Inherit People,
Places and Possibilities Tyler is also the co-founder of 10TEN Project, a non-profit ministry dedicated to serving pastors, and is the
former president of Catalyst, a leadership development organization.
Topics of conversation include Tyler's new book, how to transition into new areas of leadership effectively, how to increase personal influence, as well as Tyler's podcast and what he is doing with the 10Ten Project.
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