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Ep.339 | Todd Gongwer | Unlock Leadership That Lasts

Unforgiveness doesn’t just sit quietly in the corner while you go about your business. It hijacks your focus. It strangles your leadership. It kills your performance.

That’s why I had to get Todd Gongwer on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show this week. Todd’s the author of the bestselling leadership book, “Lead… for God’s Sake!” and has been a go-to coach to some of the top coaches and athletes in the world. Todd’s work has been endorsed by Dabo Swinney, Lou Holtz, and John Smoltz, just to name a few.

But more importantly – Todd knows what it’s like to lead under pressure while carrying baggage that slows you down. And he’s learned that one of the keys to unlocking peak performance and lasting leadership is forgiveness.

So if you want to unlock leadership that lasts, as well as live and perform free of the weights that hold even the greats down, then lock into this episode!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why chasing titles, money, or results is dangerous – and what to pursue instead.
  • How humility unlocks true self-awareness and helps you spot blind spots before they derail you.
  • The powerful link between forgiveness and peak performance
  • Why self-forgiveness is critical for confidence, influence, and lasting leadership impact.
  • How digital distractions are rewiring our brains – and simple steps to protect your focus and relationships.

KEY QUOTES

  • “Leadership begins with influence that flows from our character.” – Todd Gongwer
  • “You’re gonna perform at your best when you’re free. And the bottom line is, when you’re walking in unforgiveness, you’re not free.” – Todd Gongwer
  • “Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking of yourself less.” – Todd Gongwer (quoting C.S. Lewis)

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