In this episode, Don reflects on the quiet strength it takes to lead without rushing to fill the space. Drawing from Meditation #10: The Discipline of Holding Back, he explores the power of restraint—how silence, patience, and presence can become acts of courage in leadership. Joining him is Krystal Williams, attorney, social entrepreneur, and founder of the Providentia Group and the Alpha Legal Foundation. Krystal shares how she’s learned to balance conviction with curiosity, structure with...
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In this episode, Don reflects on the quiet strength it takes to lead without rushing to fill the space. Drawing from Meditation #10: The Discipline of Holding Back, he explores the power of restraint—how silence, patience, and presence can become acts of courage in leadership. Joining him is Krystal Williams, attorney, social entrepreneur, and founder of the Providentia Group and the Alpha Legal Foundation. Krystal shares how she’s learned to balance conviction with curiosity, structure with...
Episode #2 – Let Them See You In this episode, Don reflects on the courage it takes to let others truly see us, not just as leaders who have answers, but as people still learning, growing, and wrestling with our own doubts. He shares how authenticity deepens trust and creates space for real connection. Joining Don for this conversation is Professor Dean Borgman - mentor, theologian, and longtime leader in youth work. Together, they explore how transparency shapes leadership, teaching, a...
Meditations on Leadership with Don Carpenter
In this episode, Don reflects on the quiet strength it takes to lead without rushing to fill the space. Drawing from Meditation #10: The Discipline of Holding Back, he explores the power of restraint—how silence, patience, and presence can become acts of courage in leadership. Joining him is Krystal Williams, attorney, social entrepreneur, and founder of the Providentia Group and the Alpha Legal Foundation. Krystal shares how she’s learned to balance conviction with curiosity, structure with...
