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Faith, Purpose & Leadership: Navigating Life’s Most Important Decisions | Fortified Life Podcast EP 249That's where I come in. For more than 30 years, I've had the privilege of leading people in two very different worlds: the church and the marketplace. I've served as a pastor, church planter, teacher, mentor, and ministry leader, while also leading teams and organizations in industries ranging from FinTech and Human Capital Management to customer success and executive leadership. Those experiences have taught me something important: people everywhere are asking many of the same questions. How do I discover my purpose? How do I know God's direction for my life? How do I succeed professionally without losing what matters most? How do I handle setbacks, uncertainty, and change? How do I build a life that makes a difference? Through my teaching, videos, devotionals, speaking, and books, my goal is simple: to help you navigate life's most important decisions with practical wisdom, biblical truth, and real-world experience. I'm not here to pretend I have all the answers. I'm here to share what I've learned through decades of leadership, faith, successes, failures, and lessons along the way. So whether you're exploring faith, building a career, searching for purpose, or simply trying to take the next step forward — welcome. I'm glad you're here.

What does it take to become a leader worth following and create an environment where people can truly flourish?On Episode 248 of the Fortified Life Podcast, Jason Davis welcomes Dr. Randy Ross—bestselling author, keynote speaker, craftsman of culture, and CEO of Remarkable.Dr. Ross helps organizations develop stronger leaders, healthier workplace relationships, and purpose-driven cultures. Through practical wisdom, contagious humor, and decades of leadership experience, he encourages people to discover greater meaning in their work while creating lasting value for others.Dr. Ross has worked with globally recognized organizations, including Delta Air Lines, Darden Restaurants, GE Appliances, McDonald’s, Panasonic, Cox Communications, Compass Group, Chick-fil-A, Berkshire Hathaway, and InterContinental Hotels Group.His leadership philosophy is built around a powerful truth: when people enjoy what they do, they do it better. When they value the people around them, they work better together. When they recognize the positive impact they are making, they experience greater meaning, fulfillment, and purpose.This episode highlights principles connected to Dr. Ross’s most influential teachings, including Make Life Good, Choose to Be Remarkable, Fireproof Happiness, and Relationomics. Listeners will be encouraged to move beyond ordinary leadership, strengthen their relationships, navigate adversity with hope, and create a legacy that benefits others.About Dr. Randy RossDr. Randy Ross is a compelling communicator, bestselling author, and respected authority on organizational culture and leadership. As CEO of Remarkable and a former Chief People Officer, he equips leaders and teams to address some of the greatest challenges facing today’s businesses, tomorrow’s workforce, and the future marketplace.He is the author of multiple books, including Make Life Good, and is passionate about raising leaders worth following who create relationally rich environments where people can flourish. Dr. Ross lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, LuAnne, and their four children.Topics Highlighted• Becoming a leader worth following• Creating relationally rich workplace cultures• Finding passion and purpose in your work• Building healthier professional relationships• Moving beyond conventional or “usual” leadership• Creating value for others through generosity and service• Applying hope during challenges and setbacks• Developing happiness that can withstand adversity• Connecting personal values with organizational success• Building a meaningful and lasting legacyKey Takeaways• Remarkable leadership begins with creating value for others.• Healthy relationships are essential to successful teams and organizations.• Purpose and fulfillment grow when people understand the positive impact of their work.• Hope is practical—it helps people confront difficulties, improve relationships, and lead effectively.• Extraordinary organizations move beyond maintaining the status quo.• Strong leaders build environments where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to flourish.Listen to Episode 248 of the Fortified Life Podcast and discover how to make life good, choose to be remarkable, and lead with greater purpose, hope, and influence.Learn more about Dr. Randy Ross at DrRandyRoss.com.

EP 247: Second Chances, Better Chances—Reentry, Purpose & Empowermentwith Lee RobbinsOn this episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, Jason Davis welcomes pastor, certified life coach, motivational speaker, and reentry advocate Lee Robbins for a conversation about rebuilding lives, restoring purpose, and creating meaningful opportunities for returning citizens.Lee shares how his calling to help others grew from pastoral ministry into life coaching, community service, workforce development, and reentry support. Through Life Empowerment Enterprises, Vital Signs Reentry Ministry, and Safe Staffing, he helps individuals overcome barriers involving employment, housing, transportation, education, spiritual development, and reintegration into society.Jason and Lee discuss why returning citizens need more than a second chance—they need practical resources, accountability, encouragement, and people who believe in their ability to succeed.In This Episode:• Discovering purpose after difficult life experiences• The importance of faith, coaching, and personal accountability• Challenges returning citizens face after incarceration• Reducing recidivism through employment and community support• Providing housing, transportation, education, and job training• Creating certification and apprenticeship opportunities• Helping returning citizens pursue entrepreneurship• Building partnerships between churches, businesses, and community organizations• Transforming second chances into sustainable successAbout Lee RobbinsLee Robbins is the founder and CEO of Life Empowerment Enterprises, Inc. and Safe Staffing, a reentry-focused employment agency. He has more than 20 years of pastoral leadership and experience as a life coach, motivational speaker, community coordinator, and advocate for returning citizens.Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston and a Master of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University. His mission is to help individuals reshape their lives and build a successful future.Listen to Episode 247 of The Fortified Life Podcast on iHeartRadio, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, and other major digital streaming platforms, and tune in today to hear the full conversation.Listen, subscribe, and share this empowering conversation with someone who needs to hear that their past does not have to determine their future.

Winning Strategies: Sales, Leadership, and the Power of Coaching.On this inspiring episode of Fortified Life with Jason Davis, Jason welcomes accomplished Sales and Leadership Coach Laure for a powerful conversation about strategic leadership, business growth, and maximizing your potential.Laure shares lessons from her remarkable career, including more than doubling sales during a family-business turnaround, leading successful sales and fundraising teams, and directing a $100 million university capital campaign.Today, as a coach with Southwestern Consulting, she helps sales professionals, business owners, and executives strengthen their leadership, increase revenue, and develop winning strategies.Tune in for practical wisdom on building strong relationships, leading with purpose, overcoming challenges, and using professional coaching to achieve greater success in business and life.In This Episode:Developing an effective leadership strategyIncreasing sales through stronger customer relationshipsLeading successful business turnaroundsTurning experience into purpose and impactHow professional coaching helps unlock potentialAligning your mission and vision with your goalsAbout LaureLaure is an accomplished Sales and Leadership Coach with extensive experience in sales, business development, fundraising, and organizational leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.Listen, share, and subscribe to Fortified Life with Jason Davis for more empowering conversations designed to strengthen your purpose, leadership, and life.

From Burnout to Protection with Glennae Davis | Fortified Life Ep. 245Show notes:On Episode 245 of The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis, special guest Glennae Davis, BSN, RN, joins the conversation to examine how workplace discrimination can become a root cause of chronic stress, declining health, burnout, and workforce loss.Glennae is the founder of Glennae’s RX for Life™ and creator of the Workforce Care Model™, a nurse-led framework designed to address the serious effects of workplace discrimination.Drawing from more than 20 years of nursing experience, she equips Black career women and professionals with practical tools to navigate workplace systems, protect their health, preserve their employability, and maintain their dignity and faith.Her work bridges healthcare, labor rights, and spiritual accountability to offer real-world solutions that help individuals and institutions move from burnout to protection.In this powerful episode, listeners will learn about:• The connection between workplace discrimination and chronic stress• How unhealthy workplace systems can affect physical and emotional well-being• Practical ways professionals can protect their health and careers• The importance of dignity, faith, and spiritual accountability• How the Workforce Care Model™ helps move people and organizations from burnout to protectionTune in for an important conversation about workplace wellness, professional survival, faith, advocacy, and creating safer systems for working professionals.Hosted by Jason DavisSpecial Guest: Glennae Davis, BSN, RNThe Fortified Life Podcast — Episode 245Jerry Royce Live WorldwidePositive Power XXI Studios