The Servant Leader's Mindset Podcast
The Servant Leader’s Mindset is a leadership podcast focused on helping leaders grow in character, wisdom, purpose, self-awareness, calling, and service. Hosted by Dr. Lena Holmes—a leadership expert, business owner, and minister—the podcast features thoughtful conversations and reflections on servant leadership, faith, culture, politics, and public life. In addition to 25 years of executive experience, Dr. Lena holds a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership and master’s degrees in public administration and theology.
Each episode explores practical and reflective topics such as:
- Servant leadership in business, ministry, and nonprofit work
- Faith-based leadership and Christian worldview
- Leadership development, purpose, and calling
- Mental health, resilience, and emotional intelligence
- Navigating culture and politics with wisdom and humility
Designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, ministry professionals, and values-driven listeners, this podcast offers insight and encouragement for those who desire to lead with integrity, compassion, and conviction.
🎧 New audio episodes released regularly.
📖 Learn, reflect, and grow as we seek to use our gifts and talents to serve others well.
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Episodes
69 episodes
What are Iranians saying about the conflict?: Dr. Lena is in conversation with Zolal Habibi
Most people don’t realize the true complexity behind Iran’s ongoing conflict—until now. Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with Iranian human rights activist Zolal Habibi to uncover the hidden truths behind Iran’s regime, its history of resistance, and ...
Religious Nationalism: A Family's Journey Through Persecution
In this episode, Dr. Lena Holmes is in conversation with Dr. Liz Matney. Dr. Matney shares her experiences of growing up in India, her family's Christian faith, and the challenges they faced under the current political climate. Dr. Matney discu...
Unlocking Self-Awareness: The Power of Somatic Intelligence
In this conversation, Dr. Lena Holmes and Jennifer Zach explore the concept of self-awareness through somatic intelligence. They discuss how understanding body awareness can enhance emotional regulation, improve leadership skills, and foster be...
Part II with Dr. Paul White: How to Survive a Toxic Workplace
In this episode, Drs. Lena and Paul White discuss the signs and impacts of toxic work environments, focusing on the characteristics of toxic leaders, particularly those with narcissistic traits. They emphasize the importance of recognizing thes...
Part I with Dr. Paul White: The Five Languages of Appreciation at Work
Explore the transformative power of appreciation in the workplace, as Dr. Paul White and Dr. Lena Holmes discuss practical strategies for leaders and employees to express genuine appreciation. This conversation highlights the importance of unde...
Reverse Burnout and Reignite Passion: A Conversation with Drs. Lena and David Shar
Join Dr. Lena Holmes and David Shar, PhD, SHRM-SCP, as they explore the causes of burnout and offer actionable solutions to reignite your passion. Discover how faith and understanding can provide grounding in challenging times.Takeawa...
Unlocking the Power of Values-Driven Leadership
In this episode of the Servant Leaders Mindset podcast, Dr. Lena Holmes explores the concept of values-driven leadership, emphasizing the importance of integrity and altruistic values in fostering trust and success within organizations. She ...
Rethinking Leadership: Moving Beyond Authoritarian Models
In this episode, Dr. Lena Holmes discusses the limitations of traditional leadership models, highlighting their authoritarian nature and the reliance on coercion and rewards for cooperation among followers. She critiques the top-down decision-m...
Discovering Purpose and Authenticity
What does it really mean to live with purpose, and how do we stay true to ourselves while doing it?In Discovering Purpose and Authenticity, Dr. Lena is in conversation with purpose coach Tanya Prince. Tanya shares her jou...
Faith & Leadership Resilience: Peggy Bodde's Remarkable Story
In this episode of the Servant Leaders Mindset podcast, Dr. Lena Holmes interviews Peggy Bodde, an author and founder of Sacred Work. Peggy shares her unique adoption story, the challenges she faced growing up, and how these experiences shaped ...
Finding Purpose After Adversity: Nicole Gibson's Story of Faith
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with Nicole Gibson, a remarkable young woman whose life was forever changed after a devastating car accident left her with a traumatic brain injury. Despite overwhelming challenges, Nicole fo...
Boost Productivity, Strengthen Relationships & Master Problem-Solving | Leadership Insights with Dr. Lena Holmes & John Knowlton
Discover how to elevate your productivity, build stronger relationships, and sharpen your problem-solving skills in both business and ministry. In this episode of The Servant Leader’s Mindset, host Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with serial...
The Divide: Race, Gender, Identity, and Narrative with Drs. Lena Holmes and Thomas Becker
In this episode of The Servant Leader's Mindset Dr. Lena in conversation with Thomas Becker, Ph.D., discussing the current division over race, gender, and identity in America and around the world. Dr. Becker is an organizational psychologist, a...
What It Really Means to Find Your Purpose with Dr. Lena And Scott Maderer
In this episode of TSLM Scott Maderer offers practical advice drawn from his coaching work to help you take the first steps toward living a purpose-driven life. Together, Dr. Lena and Scott explore common myths about purpose, how to recognize t...
Art Journaling for Transformation & Emotional Healing
In this inspiring episode, transformational coach, speaker, and author Susan Hensley joins Dr. Lena Holmes to explore the powerful world of art journaling—a creative, non-verbal practice that uses color, collage, and imagery to help individuals...
Conflict Resolution: A Conversation With Alex Yaro & Dr. Lena Holmes
Join Dr. Lena Holmes and Alex Yaroslavsky as they discuss conflict resolution strategies. Alex is an executive coach, mediator, and college professor who teaches conflict resolution at Baruch and John Jay Colleges. Whether you are confron...
Fearless Leadership with Emmy Award-winner Rhonda Britten
In this inspiring episode, we welcome Emmy Award-winner and Master Life Coach, Rhonda Britten. As a repeat guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and the visionary behind 600 episodes of reality television, Rhonda has dedicated her career to helping p...
Servant Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. McConkey
In this insightful episode, Dr. Lena Holmes sits down with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey—an award-winning author, esteemed Emergency Physician, and decorated military leader. Drawing on 22 years of military service and over two decades of clinica...