The Servant Leader's Mindset Podcast
The Servant Leader’s Mindset is a leadership podcast focused on helping leaders grow in character, self-awareness, purpose, 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.
Want to be a guest on The Servant Leader's Mindset Podcast? Send Dr. Lena Holmes a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drlena
Episodes
62 episodes
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...
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17:39
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...
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29:24
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 ...
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32:28
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...
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28:04
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...
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36:34
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...
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40:39
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...
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48:33
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...
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36:43
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...
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33:35
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...
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47:55
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...
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35:32
Leadership: The Art of Public Speaking
Whether you’re leading a team, inspiring a movement, or sharing your vision, public speaking is an essential tool for any leader. Join Dr. Lena and Danny Brassell as they unpack key techniques to improve your public speaking skills, overc...
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46:18
Leadership begins with Accountability
Join Dr. Lena and Robert J. Hunt as they discuss leadership accountability. Robert is a author and executive coach who recently wrote a book titled, "Nobody Cares: Until You Do." The conversation covers leadership accountability in both persona...
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29:43
Unmasking Addiction
Is addiction affecting you or someone you love? Whether it's sugar, shopping, selfies, porn, drugs, or alcohol, addiction comes in many forms. Join Dr. Lena Holmes and renowned addiction expert Dr. Cali Estes as they delve into the roots of add...
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23:21
Breaking the Echo Chamber: Confronting Political Division in America
Join Dr. Lena and Julie Rose as they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on news media consumption and political polarization. Rose is a 20-year news radio journalist and podcast host. She has recently revamped her radio show to tackle the...
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40:34
Social Media Planning in 2024
Need a new social media strategy for 2024? Join me and my guest Katie Brinkley as we discuss her new book, The Social Shift. Brinkley is a 19-year veteran of helping businesses to generate new leads using social media marketing. In addition to ...
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28:14
Discover Your Brand Essence
Uncover your brand's core and reveal what makes you unique in the marketplace. During this episode, Dr. Lena and experienced brand strategist Barry LaBov will share practical strategies for setting your organization apart. Watch this insightful...
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31:25
Healing Ministry Unveiled: Part II of Dr. Lena's Conversation with Dr. David Chotka
You don't want to miss Part II of Dr. Lena's conversation with Dr. David Chotka, the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries. In this episode, Dr. Chotka discusses in more detail how you and your congregation can flow ...
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34:34
Miraculous Healing Unveiled: Leadership in the Ministry of Divine Restoration Part I
Explore the realm of divine healing with the latest episode of the Servant Leader’s Mindset Podcast. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Lena engages with Dr. David Chotka, the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries—an inclusive equip...
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