03/09/2026
I often ask leaders a simple—but deeply revealing—question:
“How do you want people to experience you?”
Not What do you want to accomplish?
Not What’s your strategy?
But What is it like to be on the other side of you?
This question sits at the heart of servant leadership.
Our presence, our character, and the climate we create often shape people far more than our decisions do.
In my latest podcast episode, I explore why this question matters, how it connects to Greenleaf’s Best Test, Justin Irving’s leadership effectiveness work, and the character habits that influence how others experience us every day.
If you’re looking for a reflective prompt that can reshape your leadership identity, this one is worth sitting with.
🎙️ Listen here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jweber4/episodes/Introducing-Serve--Lead--Inspire-The-Podcast-e3g51hv
I’d love to hear your thoughts or how you’ve used this question with your own teams.
Serve well. Lead well. Inspire always.