Leadership today is loud, fast, and often soul-draining. But what if your greatest impact doesn’t come from doing more—but from living more rooted?

In this episode, James Duvall sits down with author, coach, and Replenish founder Lance Witt for a conversation every leader needs. With over four decades of experience in ministry and leadership development, Lance shares why health isn’t a side topic—it’s the foundation. Together, they explore what it looks like to lead from a healthy soul, not hustle.

You’ll learn how to build sustainable rhythms, spot red flags of burnout, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship. Plus, Lance unpacks his 5-part Sabbath framework, his thoughts on terminal niceness in leadership, and how the One Life Process helps leaders find clarity in every season.

What You'll Learn

Why hustle culture is quietly eroding leadership from the inside out
How to recognize red flags of emotional depletion and burnout
What “terminal niceness” is—and why it sabotages your culture
Why your calendar reveals more than your intentions
How to establish a life-giving, restorative Sabbath rhythm
The power of differentiation: leading without needing validation
The core questions behind Lance’s One Life Process
How to rediscover joy, clarity, and margin in the season you're in

Links & Resources

Lance Witt’s Work

James Duvall Resources

Books Mentioned

Leading on Empty – Wayne Cordeiro
Fierce Conversations – Susan Scott
Crucial Conversations – Patterson, Grenny, McMillan
Sacred Rest – Saundra Dalton-Smith
All My Knotted-Up Life – Beth Moore
Steps – John Ortberg
Into Thin Air – Jon Krakauer
The Hero Code – William H. McRaven

Connect with Me

LinkedIn: @thejamesduvall
Instagram: @thejamesduvall
Website: www.liveleadlast.com
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Stop the Hustle: Reclaiming Margin, Sabbath, and Soul in Leadership

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