<![CDATA[Unfinished Leadership]]>Leadership is never finished. It’s a lifelong journey of learning, adapting, and persevering. Unfinished Leadership invites leaders to stay ready for what’s next and embrace the process of growth.

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 18:25:15 GMTWed, 28 Jan 2026 20:24:05 GMT60Unfinished Leadership<p>Leadership is never finished. It’s a lifelong journey of learning, adapting, and persevering. <em>Unfinished Leadership</em> invites leaders to stay ready for what’s next and embrace the process of growth.</p>episodicUnfinished Leadershipjon@wearemission.comno<![CDATA[ The REAL Currency of Leadership: ENERGY, not Time]]>The conversation explores the shift from time management to energy investment in leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding and leveraging individual working geniuses. It delves into the concept of ROE (Return on Energy) and the need to operate on an energy-based system. The coaching session provides insights into identifying energy leaks and optimizing energy flow. The episode concludes with a discussion on Ephesians 2:10 and the conviction that everyone is a genius.

Takeaways

  • Energy over time
  • Working Genius tool
  • ROE of opportunities
  • Operating system of energy

Chapters List

00:00 Introduction to Energy in Leadership

02:56 Understanding the Burnout Epidemic

06:07 The Shift from Time Management to Energy Investment

08:48 Exploring the Working Genius Tool

12:07 Identifying Energy Drains and Competencies

15:03 Live Coaching Session on Energy Management

18:04 The Importance of Energy in Leadership

20:49 Ephesians 2:10 and Personal Purpose

24:14 Mistakes Leaders Make with Energy

27:10 Conclusion and Call to Action

]]>a844b66c-2fd9-47d3-b11f-e8bb528bce15Wed, 13 May 2026 13:44:28 GMT<p>The conversation explores the shift from time management to energy investment in leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding and leveraging individual working geniuses. It delves into the concept of ROE (Return on Energy) and the need to operate on an energy-based system. The coaching session provides insights into identifying energy leaks and optimizing energy flow. The episode concludes with a discussion on Ephesians 2:10 and the conviction that everyone is a genius.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Energy over time</li><li>Working Genius tool</li><li>ROE of opportunities</li><li>Operating system of energy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters List</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Energy in Leadership</p><p>02:56 Understanding the Burnout Epidemic</p><p>06:07 The Shift from Time Management to Energy Investment</p><p>08:48 Exploring the Working Genius Tool</p><p>12:07 Identifying Energy Drains and Competencies</p><p>15:03 Live Coaching Session on Energy Management</p><p>18:04 The Importance of Energy in Leadership</p><p>20:49 Ephesians 2:10 and Personal Purpose</p><p>24:14 Mistakes Leaders Make with Energy</p><p>27:10 Conclusion and Call to Action</p><p></p><p></p>no00:32:3714 The REAL Currency of Leadership: ENERGY, not Timefull<![CDATA[Balance is a Lie (Here's What Actually Works)]]>Balance is a lie.

If you’ve been chasing balance as a leader, you’ve probably felt it—frustration, guilt, and eventually burnout. That’s because balance was never the goal.

In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, we explore a better way: rhythm.

Instead of trying to divide your life into perfectly equal parts, what if you learned to live fully present—moving in a sustainable, life-giving rhythm?

You’ll learn:

  • Why balance often leads to burnout (not freedom)
  • The difference between a divided life and an integrated one
  • A simple framework for sustainable leadership:
    Divert Daily. Withdraw Weekly. Abandon Annually.
  • How to evaluate your rhythm across your relational, physical, mental, and spiritual life
  • Why most leaders burn out after the big push—not during it

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always behind or in the wrong place, this conversation will help you rethink how leadership—and life—is meant to be lived.

]]>fc943f92-4d7f-420b-9108-522ada60069aTue, 31 Mar 2026 02:36:51 GMT<p>Balance is a lie.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve been chasing balance as a leader, you’ve probably felt it—frustration, guilt, and eventually burnout. That’s because balance was never the goal.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, we explore a better way: rhythm.</p><p></p><p>Instead of trying to divide your life into perfectly equal parts, what if you learned to live fully present—moving in a sustainable, life-giving rhythm?</p><p></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p></p><ul><li>Why balance often leads to burnout (not freedom)</li><li>The difference between a divided life and an integrated one</li><li>A simple framework for sustainable leadership:<br />Divert Daily. Withdraw Weekly. Abandon Annually.</li><li>How to evaluate your rhythm across your relational, physical, mental, and spiritual life</li><li>Why most leaders burn out after the big push—not during it</li></ul><p></p><p>If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always behind or in the wrong place, this conversation will help you rethink how leadership—and life—is meant to be lived.</p>no00:17:4112Balance is a Lie (Here's What Actually Works)full<![CDATA[Why Leaders Lose Their Way (Before Their Organization Does)]]>Most organizations don’t collapse overnight. They drift.

And before an organization experiences mission drift… the leader has already drifted.

In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, we break down the four hidden forces that cause leader drift — the subtle shifts that slowly pull leaders off mission, off values, and off course.

If you lead a business, church, nonprofit, or team, this conversation is essential.

We cover:

• Unprocessed pain in leadership

• The undisciplined pursuit of more

• Hubris born of success

• Isolation at the top

Leadership failure rarely happens in a single decision. It happens gradually — through drift.

You’ll learn how to recognize the early warning signs, how to protect your mission, and how to stay aligned as a leader even in seasons of growth and success.

If you're serious about leadership growth, resilience, and long-term impact — this episode is for you.

]]>273c3975-c955-4a25-8676-2889a5e6b928Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>Most organizations don’t collapse overnight. They drift.</p><p>And before an organization experiences mission drift… the leader has already drifted.</p><p>In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, we break down the four hidden forces that cause leader drift — the subtle shifts that slowly pull leaders off mission, off values, and off course.</p><p>If you lead a business, church, nonprofit, or team, this conversation is essential.</p><p>We cover:</p><p>• Unprocessed pain in leadership</p><p>• The undisciplined pursuit of more</p><p>• Hubris born of success</p><p>• Isolation at the top</p><p>Leadership failure rarely happens in a single decision. It happens gradually — through drift.</p><p>You’ll learn how to recognize the early warning signs, how to protect your mission, and how to stay aligned as a leader even in seasons of growth and success.</p><p>If you're serious about leadership growth, resilience, and long-term impact — this episode is for you.</p>no00:15:4911Why Leaders Lose Their Way (Before Their Organization Does)full<![CDATA[Three Things Great Leaders Are Grateful For]]>In a culture obsessed with more - more results, more goals, more achievement - great leaders practice something countercultural: gratitude. In this episode, Jon unpacks three things the best leaders are thankful for and why gratitude isn’t just a nice personal habit… it’s a leadership multiplier.

00:00 — Why Gratitude Is a Leadership Multiplier

04:23 — Great Leaders Are Grateful for Their Mentors

08:34 — Leaders Must Be Grateful for Their Followers

11:05 — Embrace Challenges as Opportunities for Leadership Growth

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/three-things-great-leaders-are-grateful-for644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:69253f6d275b25011d164402Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:08:03 GMT<p>In a culture obsessed with more - more results, more goals, more achievement - great leaders practice something countercultural: gratitude. In this episode, Jon unpacks three things the best leaders are thankful for and why gratitude isn’t just a nice personal habit… it’s a leadership multiplier.</p><p>00:00 — Why Gratitude Is a Leadership Multiplier</p><p>04:23 — Great Leaders Are Grateful for Their Mentors</p><p>08:34 — Leaders Must Be Grateful for Their Followers</p><p>11:05 — Embrace Challenges as Opportunities for Leadership Growth</p>no00:18:0018Three Things Great Leaders Are Grateful Forfull<![CDATA[6 Keys To Crush 2026 - Extended Episode]]>In this extended episode, we wrap up season one of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast. Jon welcomes two great friends to discuss six keys to crush 2026. Each key is explored in depth and provides actionable insights to help you grow and achieve your goals in the coming year.

00:00 — Introductions

08:47 — Key 1 - Win the Identity Game

18:16 — Key 2 - Build Tiny Wins

24:24 — Key 3 - Guard Your Environment Like It’s Your Destiny

32:58 — Key 4 - Leverage the Power of Community & Accountability

43:14 — Key 5 - Plan for the Dip

52:23 — Key 6 - Measure What Matters

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/6-keys-to-crush-2026644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:69529a1685a3ba42d01b9e7fTue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT<p>In this extended episode, we wrap up season one of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast. Jon welcomes two great friends to discuss six keys to crush 2026. Each key is explored in depth and provides actionable insights to help you grow and achieve your goals in the coming year.</p><p>00:00 — Introductions</p><p>08:47 — Key 1 - Win the Identity Game</p><p>18:16 — Key 2 - Build Tiny Wins</p><p>24:24 — Key 3 - Guard Your Environment Like It’s Your Destiny</p><p>32:58 — Key 4 - Leverage the Power of Community &amp; Accountability</p><p>43:14 — Key 5 - Plan for the Dip</p><p>52:23 — Key 6 - Measure What Matters</p>no01:02:00196 Keys To Crush 2026 - Extended Episodefull<![CDATA[How Resilience Shapes Legacy (featuring Chris DeLeenheer)]]>In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock sits down with longtime friend and leader Chris DeLeenheer for a honest and inspiring conversation on resilience. Chris shares the behind-the-scenes story that shaped his leadership philosophy. You’ll hear how pain of adversity forged a new mindset and led to building a legacy. This episode will challenge and encourage any leader who feels like they’re on the sidelines or starting over.

00:00 – Welcome

01:12 – Introduction to Chris DeLeenheer

02:01 – Chris's Athletic Journey

14:53 – Life Doesn't Happen To You, It Happens For You

20:41 – Leadership Traps

25:14 – Final Encouragement to Leaders

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/how-resilience-shapes-legacy644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:69004fa58c6f623ff11fc82eTue, 28 Oct 2025 05:41:29 GMT<p>In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock sits down with longtime friend and leader Chris DeLeenheer for a honest and inspiring conversation on resilience. Chris shares the behind-the-scenes story that shaped his leadership philosophy. You’ll hear how pain of adversity forged a new mindset and led to building a legacy. This episode will challenge and encourage any leader who feels like they’re on the sidelines or starting over. </p><p></p><p>00:00 – Welcome </p><p>01:12 – Introduction to Chris DeLeenheer </p><p>02:01 – Chris's Athletic Journey </p><p>14:53 – Life Doesn't Happen To You, It Happens For You </p><p>20:41 – Leadership Traps </p><p>25:14 – Final Encouragement to Leaders</p>no00:31:0017How Resilience Shapes Legacy (featuring Chris DeLeenheer)full<![CDATA[Why Great Leaders Lose]]>In this debut episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, host Jon Peacock explores the hidden ways ego undermines effective leadership. Rather than being a source of strength, ego often becomes a silent killer—eroding trust, distorting accountability, and stalling personal growth. Jon offers a fresh, honest take on how humility can shift a leader’s posture from self-preserving to self-aware. He outlines three key stages of leadership—Beginning, Building, and Decline—and unpacks how ego and humility uniquely show up in each. It’s a conversation for anyone who wants to grow, lead with authenticity, and leave behind the myth of the finished leader.

00:00 — The Ego: Your Greatest Leadership Threat

03:07 — Understanding Ego and Humility

06:00 — Compete vs. Celebrate: Leadership and Comparison

08:54 — Blame vs. Own: The Power of Responsibility

11:47 — Their Growth vs. Your Growth

15:07 — Leadership Stages: Beginning, Building, and Decline

17:59 — Final Reflection & Call to Action

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/why-great-leaders-lose644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:680e99584d67d70ed082b3dfMon, 28 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT<p>In this debut episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, host Jon Peacock explores the hidden ways ego undermines effective leadership. Rather than being a source of strength, ego often becomes a silent killer—eroding trust, distorting accountability, and stalling personal growth. Jon offers a fresh, honest take on how humility can shift a leader’s posture from self-preserving to self-aware. He outlines three key stages of leadership—Beginning, Building, and Decline—and unpacks how ego and humility uniquely show up in each. It’s a conversation for anyone who wants to grow, lead with authenticity, and leave behind the myth of the finished leader.</p><p>00:00 — The Ego: Your Greatest Leadership Threat</p><p>03:07 — Understanding Ego and Humility</p><p>06:00 — Compete vs. Celebrate: Leadership and Comparison</p><p>08:54 — Blame vs. Own: The Power of Responsibility</p><p>11:47 — Their Growth vs. Your Growth</p><p>15:07 — Leadership Stages: Beginning, Building, and Decline</p><p>17:59 — Final Reflection &amp; Call to Action</p>no00:19:1011Why Great Leaders Losefull<![CDATA[Lead Through The Pain]]>In this episode of Unfinished Leadership, Jon Peacock gets real about the pain that comes with leadership. Whether it’s emotional, relational, or physical, pain is inevitable. How we respond to it determines the kind of leader we become. Jon walks through three essential steps to turning pain into growth: recognize it, release it, and reframe it.

Chapters

00:00 - Understanding Leadership Pain

06:11 -  Recognizing the Pain

07:32 - Release the Pain

12:50 - Reframe the Pain

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/lead-through-the-pain644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:685a1a0f91cf6e00f3336439Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:24:56 GMT<p>In this episode of Unfinished Leadership, Jon Peacock gets real about the pain that comes with leadership. Whether it’s emotional, relational, or physical, pain is inevitable. How we respond to it determines the kind of leader we become. Jon walks through three essential steps to turning pain into growth: recognize it, release it, and reframe it.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 - Understanding Leadership Pain</p><p>06:11 -  Recognizing the Pain</p><p>07:32 - Release the Pain</p><p>12:50 - Reframe the Pain</p>no00:15:3613Lead Through The Painfull<![CDATA[Teamwork That Actually Works]]>In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock explores the evolving nature of teams. Using the analogy of varying sports teams, Jon helps leaders assess if their current team structure matches the demands of their growth season. He also unpacks three key tensions that every healthy team must learn to navigate. Whether you’re leading a small startup or a growing organization, this episode will challenge you to rethink how your team is built and what it needs to thrive.

00:00 – The Importance of Teamwork

01:03 – Identifying the Right Team for the Season

08:55 – Understanding Team Dynamics and Growth

10:13 – Navigating Tensions in Teams

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/teamwork-that-actually-works644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:68352f5241b99b14d5a3b5d7Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock explores the evolving nature of teams. Using the analogy of varying sports teams, Jon helps leaders assess if their current team structure matches the demands of their growth season. He also unpacks three key tensions that every healthy team must learn to navigate. Whether you’re leading a small startup or a growing organization, this episode will challenge you to rethink how your team is built and what it needs to thrive.</p><p>00:00 – The Importance of Teamwork</p><p>01:03 – Identifying the Right Team for the Season</p><p>08:55 – Understanding Team Dynamics and Growth</p><p>10:13 – Navigating Tensions in Teams</p>no00:17:2512Teamwork That Actually Worksfull<![CDATA[Why Your Habits Don’t Stick]]>This episode continues our deep dive into the role of habits in leadership and life. Building on the foundation from the last conversation, Jon introduces three more powerful mind shifts that reshape how we think about growth. Instead of trying to fight bad habits head-on, Jon shows why it’s more effective to avoid them altogether. He unpacks the surprising power of simply showing up daily, and he explores what it means to rely on God’s strength rather than our own limited willpower.

Together, these shifts create a framework for lasting transformation helping leaders close the gap between who they are today and who they are becoming tomorrow.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Habits

02:24 Recap of Episode 4 Mindshifts

08:27 The Power of Avoidance Over Resistance

09:05 The Importance of Showing Up

15:00 Tapping into God's Power for Habits

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/why-your-habits-dont-stick644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:68ad23df99cad457d13a8069Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT<p>This episode continues our deep dive into the role of habits in leadership and life. Building on the foundation from the last conversation, Jon introduces three more powerful mind shifts that reshape how we think about growth. Instead of trying to fight bad habits head-on, Jon shows why it’s more effective to avoid them altogether. He unpacks the surprising power of simply showing up daily, and he explores what it means to rely on God’s strength rather than our own limited willpower.</p><p>Together, these shifts create a framework for lasting transformation helping leaders close the gap between who they are today and who they are becoming tomorrow.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Habits</p><p>02:24 Recap of Episode 4 Mindshifts</p><p>08:27 The Power of Avoidance Over Resistance</p><p>09:05 The Importance of Showing Up</p><p>15:00 Tapping into God's Power for Habits</p>no00:19:5015Why Your Habits Don’t Stickfull<![CDATA[Rebuilding When The Vision Is Shattered (featuring Shawn Williams)]]>On this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock sits down with Shawn Williams, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, to talk about the realities of leading through a rebuilding season. From stepping into a post-crisis environment to making painful but necessary changes, Shawn shares what he’s learned about putting values in the driver’s seat, rebuilding culture, and restoring trust. He opens up about the endurance required to keep showing up, the role of feedback in shaping healthier teams, and why leaders must hold onto vision even when it feels dormant.

If you’ve ever found yourself leading in the aftermath of disruption - whether in business, ministry, or community - this conversation will encourage you to stay committed, lead with integrity, and hold out hope for the “fun stuff” ahead.

00:00 – Introduction

05:57 – From building to rebuilding at Willow Creek

09:14 – Post-crisis realities and shattered vision

11:48 – Making painful but necessary staff and structure changes

14:58 – Culture on life support: addressing trust and morale

17:51 – Staff surveys, feedback, and rebuilding culture

20:54 – Personal endurance, calling, and convictions

23:51 – Values in the driver’s seat vs. vision in the driver’s seat

26:47 – Looking ahead: the future of leadership at Willow Creek

Together, these shifts create a framework for lasting transformation helping leaders close the gap between who they are today and who they are becoming tomorrow.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Habits

02:24 Recap of Episode 4 Mindshifts

08:27 The Power of Avoidance Over Resistance

09:05 The Importance of Showing Up

15:00 Tapping into God's Power for Habits

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/rebuilding-when-the-vision-is-shattered644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:68db42d5b98d810bec836df6Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT<p>On this episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock sits down with Shawn Williams, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, to talk about the realities of leading through a rebuilding season. From stepping into a post-crisis environment to making painful but necessary changes, Shawn shares what he’s learned about putting values in the driver’s seat, rebuilding culture, and restoring trust. He opens up about the endurance required to keep showing up, the role of feedback in shaping healthier teams, and why leaders must hold onto vision even when it feels dormant.</p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself leading in the aftermath of disruption - whether in business, ministry, or community - this conversation will encourage you to stay committed, lead with integrity, and hold out hope for the “fun stuff” ahead.</p><p>00:00 – Introduction</p><p>05:57 – From building to rebuilding at Willow Creek</p><p>09:14 – Post-crisis realities and shattered vision</p><p>11:48 – Making painful but necessary staff and structure changes</p><p>14:58 – Culture on life support: addressing trust and morale</p><p>17:51 – Staff surveys, feedback, and rebuilding culture</p><p>20:54 – Personal endurance, calling, and convictions</p><p>23:51 – Values in the driver’s seat vs. vision in the driver’s seat</p><p>26:47 – Looking ahead: the future of leadership at Willow Creek</p><p>Together, these shifts create a framework for lasting transformation helping leaders close the gap between who they are today and who they are becoming tomorrow.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Habits</p><p>02:24 Recap of Episode 4 Mindshifts</p><p>08:27 The Power of Avoidance Over Resistance</p><p>09:05 The Importance of Showing Up</p><p>15:00 Tapping into God's Power for Habits</p>no00:31:0016Rebuilding When The Vision Is Shattered (featuring Shawn Williams)full<![CDATA[Why Your Habits Are Holding You Back]]>In this episode, Jon Peacock challenges leaders to confront the gap between where they are and where they want to be and to close that gap with consistent, intentional habits. But more than just building habits, Jon explores how we think about habits and why that mindset shift is essential to sustained growth. Jon introduces three powerful mind shifts that can help leaders stay in the game, even when progress feels slow.

Chapters:

00:00 — Closing the Leadership Gap

02:47 — The Power of Habits

05:57 — Mind Shifts for Habit Formation

11:53 — Transforming Your Thinking About Habits

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/why-your-habits-are-holding-you-back644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:68886843397fdf15c3ef41e7Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:26:12 GMT<p>In this episode, Jon Peacock challenges leaders to confront the gap between where they are and where they want to be and to close that gap with consistent, intentional habits. But more than just building habits, Jon explores how we think about habits and why that mindset shift is essential to sustained growth. Jon introduces three powerful mind shifts that can help leaders stay in the game, even when progress feels slow.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 — Closing the Leadership Gap</p><p>02:47 — The Power of Habits</p><p>05:57 — Mind Shifts for Habit Formation</p><p>11:53 — Transforming Your Thinking About Habits</p>no00:16:2614Why Your Habits Are Holding You Backfull<![CDATA[Ben Zobrist On What Happens After The Win - Bonus Episode]]>In this bonus episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock sits down with Ben Zobrist, 2016 World Series MVP of the Chicago Cubs, for a raw and honest conversation about leadership, pressure, and identity. Ben reflects on his journey from small-town Eureka, Illinois, to a last-minute scout day that changed his future, the leaders who offered borrowed belief along the way, and the defining moments of the Cubs’ historic 2016 championship run—including the iconic Game 7 rain-delay meeting. The heart of this episode comes after the win, as Ben opens up about the panic attacks, anxiety, and mental health struggles that followed his greatest professional success, forcing him to confront a question every leader eventually faces: Am I enough if I can’t perform? He closes by sharing his passion for developing emotional intelligence in youth sports through Champion Forward, and why learning to sit with pain—rather than run from it—has become a defining leadership habit in his life.

00:00 – Introducing Ben Zobrist & the unfinished leader

06:05 – The scout day that changed everything (borrowed belief)

14:00 – MLB leadership lessons & belief

17:10 – The 2016 World Series & the Game 7 rain-delay moment

25:15 – When success breaks you: panic, anxiety, and burnout

30:30 – “You are enough”: redefining strength, faith, and leadership

]]>https://www.unfinishedleadership.com/unfinished-leadership-podcast/ben-zobrist644aba13bcb2fd68ce706399:680b9b4b02342a38ad7368e6:697831ba9d08802ed7bf619eTue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:10 GMT<p>In this bonus episode of the Unfinished Leadership Podcast, Jon Peacock sits down with Ben Zobrist, 2016 World Series MVP of the Chicago Cubs, for a raw and honest conversation about leadership, pressure, and identity. Ben reflects on his journey from small-town Eureka, Illinois, to a last-minute scout day that changed his future, the leaders who offered borrowed belief along the way, and the defining moments of the Cubs’ historic 2016 championship run—including the iconic Game 7 rain-delay meeting. The heart of this episode comes after the win, as Ben opens up about the panic attacks, anxiety, and mental health struggles that followed his greatest professional success, forcing him to confront a question every leader eventually faces: Am I enough if I can’t perform? He closes by sharing his passion for developing emotional intelligence in youth sports through Champion Forward, and why learning to sit with pain—rather than run from it—has become a defining leadership habit in his life.</p><p>00:00 – Introducing Ben Zobrist &amp; the unfinished leader</p><p>06:05 – The scout day that changed everything (borrowed belief)</p><p>14:00 – MLB leadership lessons &amp; belief</p><p>17:10 – The 2016 World Series &amp; the Game 7 rain-delay moment</p><p>25:15 – When success breaks you: panic, anxiety, and burnout</p><p>30:30 – “You are enough”: redefining strength, faith, and leadership</p>no00:40:00110Ben Zobrist On What Happens After The Win - Bonus Episodefull