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What He Taught Leaders Changed Everything: Joel Worthington

25 December 2025 32:49 StoryTrust Media

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In this episode, Jake welcomes Joel Worthington, founder and leadership coach on a mission to save the world from bad leaders. 

Joel shares his journey from pastor to corporate operations executive to solo entrepreneur, revealing how leadership is fundamentally about influence and connection.

Joel explains that while leaders may have different >
He emphasizes the critical importance of transparency and creating safe, trustworthy environments where people feel heard and valued.

The conversation dives into the power of asking “Tell me more”... a simple yet profound technique to build trust and uncover what people truly want.

Joel discusses how truly listening and showing empathy helps leaders foster engagement, connect minds and hearts, and build stronger teams.

Joel also outlines his leadership system, describes the mindset needed to grow a successful business, and offers practical advice for solopreneurs on defining clear goals tied to their purpose and motivations. He encourages finding accountability partners, concentrating on incremental progress, and using data to guide decisions... all crucial steps to owning your leadership journey.

Listeners will gain actionable insights and inspiration for becoming influential leaders who connect deeply and lead effectively... inside the workplace and beyond.


Connect With Joel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelworthington/

Learn more about Joel Worthington Leadership: https://www.joelworthington.com/


Follow Jake:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahl/

TikTok: @JakeTheMindMechanic

Podcast: https://thejakestahl.com/podcast/

Book: Own the Room: https://thejakestahl.com/books/

This episode is brought to you by Orchestraight. You can get a free trial of Orchestraight, an NLP based Lead Gen tool, for 7 days, up at orchestraight.com.

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