This Is Why Most Leaders Fail | Chris Widener

What makes a truly great leader? Why are so many influencers just echoes of others? In this powerful conversation, Chris Widener—one of the most respected speakers in the world—joins Josh Kosnick to discuss mentorship, integrity, revival, and the crisis of masculinity in modern leadership.

Chris was personally mentored by Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar, has spoken over 2,500 times, and now leads a movement for spiritual revival across America. If you want truth over trend, and purpose over platform—this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Welcome to Spartan Leadership
01:18 - Guest Introduction: Chris Widener
02:07 - Chris Widener’s Story
02:21 - The Power of Mentorship
08:07 - How to Find the Right Mentor
10:27 - Why Influence Is Misunderstood
14:13 - Lessons from Rohn and Ziglar
16:03 - The Danger of Imitation in Leadership
17:12 - Sahil Bloom’s Five Types of Wealth
18:04 - Plagiarism in the Speaking Industry
21:13 - Chris’s Book Writing Process
27:58 - The Core of Integrity
29:43 - Boldness in Leadership
30:37 - Self-Worth and Confidence
31:21 - Intentions vs. Actions
32:44 - Chris’s Revival Ministry
34:09 - College Campus Revivals
39:06 - Searching for Meaning
41:32 - Tithing and Trust
45:49 - Silence, Solitude, and Speaking
48:34 - Clarity Breaks and Lectio Divina
50:59 - A Vision for a Revived America
55:05 - The Emasculation of Men
57:37 - Teaching Masculine and Feminine Roles
01:00:53 - Feminism and the Perception of Men
01:01:46 - How to Connect with Chris
01:03:04 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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