In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder and CEO of Leadwell, Jon Kidwell. Leadwell specializes in training, coaching, and content tailored to mission-driven organizations. These are the companies that look beyond profit margins and strive to make a positive impact on the world. Jon Kidwell's passion for aligning teams, developing leaders, and building winning cultures is inspiring—it's a call to action for all of us in leadership roles. Jon didn't mince words about the consequences of overlooking leadership development. He pointed out the stark reality we've witnessed in recent years: high turnover rates and widespread employee disengagement. Jon stressed the critical need for clarity in an organization's mission, vision, values, and strategy. It's about ensuring that every leader, at every level, knows the key results and priorities that will drive the organization forward. Jon shared a compelling success story from a not-for-profit that saw remarkable growth and retention after partnering with Leadwell. It's a testament to the power of focused training, group coaching, and executive team alignment. The results speak volumes: increased retention, productivity, and financial growth.

Key Points from the Episode:

Introduction of Jon Kidwell and Lead Well
Focus of Lead Well on leadership development for mission-driven organizations
Importance of investing in leadership development and its impact on organizations
Operational concerns and leadership issues related to delegation and expectations
Importance of aligning organizational priorities, mission, vision, values, and strategy
Discussion on John Kidwell's book, "Redefine Your Servant Leadership"

About Jon Kidwell:

Jon Kidwell is a leadership coach with a robust background in guiding mission-driven leaders and organizations. As the founder of Leadwell, he emphasizes aligning teams, developing leadership skills, and fostering winning cultures through executive coaching and custom development programs. His experience includes teaching at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute and over two decades of service in various leadership roles. Jon is also a family man, married with three children, and has made Houston his home for fourteen years. His practical approach to leadership development has impacted over 1,500 leaders directly through his coaching and training events.

About Leadwell:

Leadwell is dedicated to enhancing the efficacy of mission-driven leaders and their organizations. They...

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1844 – The Mission-Driven Approach to Leadership with Jon Kidwell