Ep 195 - "The Leadership Equation: Focus, Faith, Effort"

Jan 20, 2026

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In this episode of Head, Heart, and Boots, Brandon and I dig into a simple but surprisingly powerful framework that has been shaping how we think about performance, leadership, and execution. We unpack the equation of focus, faith, and effort, and why missing any one of those variables quietly sabotages outcomes in business, leadership, and personal growth.

We explore how leaders often overestimate readiness, underestimate cost, or lose confidence midstream, and how each of those breakdowns shows up differently inside teams. From imposter syndrome and emotional decision-making to role misalignment and unrealistic expectations, this conversation offers a practical lens for diagnosing why plans stall and people struggle.

This episode is less about motivation and more about clarity. It is a tool for slowing down, asking better questions, and helping yourself and your team understand what is truly required to win before committing to the outcome.

Hope you enjoy.

Chris

Why You Should Listen

[00:01:24] A simple three-part equation that explains why capable people still fail to execute

[00:04:33] How confidence, focus, and effort must work together and why overestimating any one of them breaks the outcome

[00:08:07] Why leaders often fail to count the true cost of success and how that creates burnout, frustration, and stalled growth

[00:11:01] How misalignment shows up in hiring, promotions, and role expectations when effort does not match responsibility

[00:14:33] A practical coaching framework leaders can use to diagnose performance issues without defaulting to emotion or blame

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