Take Care & Live!

Are you a young leader facing barriers to respect and opportunity? Do you feel like your age keeps you from the influence you're been looking to have or grow in your work, life and relationships? In this episode, I’ll uncover the three essential leadership traits that override age when it comes to leadership and influence people will trust. Through the biblical story of a young leader named S...

In this episode of Take Care & Live!, Dr. Stephen V. Peters unpacks a powerful truth: momentum isn’t convenient—it’s messy. You will never get anything done if you’re waiting for perfect conditions. Drawing from real-life insights and the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes 11:4, Dr. Peters reveals why clarity—not convenience—is the true driver of progress. Whether you’re navigating a life transit...

No one likes it when their plans get grounded—when things don’t happen how or when we want. But those barriers can actually be the blessings your plans didn’t know they needed. Sometimes, disruption isn’t the enemy of momentum—it’s the reset that fuels it. #grounded #grind #failed #plans #fuel #momentum Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed. D. –https://www.linkedin.co...

Dr. Stephen unpacks the 'fear of plugging in'—how outdated fears can quietly sabotage progress. Through a relatable story, he explores how past experiences can keep us from using what we already have to move forward, and why it’s time to test whether your fear still holds power. Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters Instagram: dr.stephenvpeters Threads: dr.stephenvpeters Website: https://ww...

Sure, the resistance is coming for you… but so is God’s goodness. Anxiety is the enemy of momentum. Though anxiety can try to bully us, its bite has a shelf life as long as God has anything to say about it.  “Yes, goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the LORD’s house as long as I live.” — Psalms 23:6 (CEB) "Surely goodness and mercy and unfaili...

We all face transitions during life some we welcome and expect others we don’t anticipate, but we don’t have to lose our sense of self or hope in the process. In this episode I talk about some key things we should make a priority to do when we face an unexpected transition. #change #transitions #conflict Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed. D. –https://www.linkedin.c...

In this episode, we break down the myth that being fast is the only way to succeed. In a world that’s constantly rushing, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind if you’re not moving at top speed. But what if your pace is actually tied to your purpose? We use the example of a snail’s steady pace to show how each of us has a unique rhythm that works for us. Discover why slowing down at times c...

In this episode, we dive into how life’s setbacks can often be disguised opportunities for growth and success. I share personal stories of how unexpected challenges — like losing a job or facing financial struggles — led to greater, more fulfilling opportunities. Learn how embracing resistance and staying open to new paths can turn roadblocks into an acceleration toward something greater.  #fail #...

Are you struggling to invest the time you need in the areas where you’re gifted and have the potential to excel? If so, this episode is for you! Dr. Stephen shares how creating a ‘playpen’ for your purpose can help you focus, eliminate distractions, and set yourself up for growth and success. Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed. D. –https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephe...

Children can be disruptive, but that’s part of their job. Through their disruption, they introduce new patterns, strategies, and approaches that help us respond effectively, all while preserving the key elements of healthy relationships we need to nurture—not just with children, but in all our relationships with others. Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed. D. –https:...

Are you asking the right questions to make the most of your relationships and get the best from people in the areas where they have influence? In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. Peters explores three essential questions you should always ask those you value. These questions will empower them to grow their mindset, deepen their influence, and positively impact the people they connect with every day. C...

No matter what others may expect from you—or even what you tell yourself—understand that, as a leader, you can’t fix everything on your own. Whatever "it" is for you, there are limits to what you can handle alone. In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. Peters challenges this common misconception and offers valuable insights on how to set boundaries that protect your energy, ensuring you can foc...

Though repetition may build habits, true consistency involves being attuned to the nuances of your environment, ensuring your efforts remain aligned with your objectives and continue to serve their intended purpose. It’s not just about doing something over and over again but being mindful of the need for adaptability in the process.  In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. shares his insights on how we ca...

Depending on the year and the country you are in, this could very well be your election season. While each of our votes matters, who we are as we vote matters more.  In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. explains why the right to vote is more than an act of civic engagement but an opportunity to demonstrate civility, kindness and care for the humanity of others – especially those who may have very diffe...

When feedback is accurate, it provides valuable insights that help us grow. But even when feedback is off-base or incorrect, it can still serve a purpose—confirming the path we're on and the decisions we’re making. The key is being willing to engage in two essential actions that many of us overlook. In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. shows us how to leverage feedback to our advantage—whether we...

There is nothing like the early morning self-talk many of us experience at the start of the day. It can set us up for success or it can sabotage our best efforts. In this episode, Dr. Stephen V.  reminds us how important it is for us to tell our thoughts what to do and how to behave rather than the other way around.   Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed. D. –https://...

In this episode, Dr. Stephen V.  explains why we shouldn't  allow our agitation with our current location to lead us to make assumptions about our future trajectory.  Your foiled plans to exit may be an indication of why we need to stay.  However if the need to leave is just too inescapable, Dr. Stephen offers to some guidance on what to listen and look for before you do.    Connect with Dr....

Do you know how to determine when it's time to leverage your voice in a conversation and when it's best to simply listen and observe the environment?  In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. reminds us how important it is to mind the emotional attachment we have to your opinion and point of view for the benefit of everyone involved. Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters,...

Investing in new relationships doesn't have to be as difficult as we sometimes make it.  In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. gives us four easy steps for building new friendships and the language for setting boundaries when you tend to be the one who typically ends up taking the lead in initiating them. Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed. D. –https://www.linkedin.c...

Patience can be a virtue or an agent of self-sabotage. Some things require standing in long lines while others don't. The key is to be able to discern between the two.  In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. equips us with insight on how to tell the difference as well as why it's good to be willing to embrace the pleasure and the pain of opportunities that accelerate us out of our comfort zones...

Leading like a benefactor means you are committed to being someone who is in the position of doing good for and toward others with your mind, time, talents and expertise, without the expectation of getting something in return as your primary driver in the relationship.    In this episode, Dr. Stephen V.  explores five takeaways that you and I as leaders can put into practice that help us have infl...

God cares about leaders! And if you’re leading anything, that means He cares about you.  These words, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” which put another way is, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” come from 1 Peter 5:7 . In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. reminds us that these words point to one essential reality — that God cares about yo...

Dr. Stephen V. clarifies how overcoming the fear of commitment is a sign of personal and professional maturity.  Committing protects us from being bossed around by the plethora of opinions and approaches so many of us blindly adopt without being disciplined to intentionally stick with one targeted direction. You'll learn that pushing in one targeted direction to the limit and looking for resu...

In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. reminds us that being acknowledged for our contributions takes time but that applause and praise is far less significant than delivering on what we have to offer and honing it to make it better for the people who experience it.  Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters  LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed. D. –https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenvpeters/ Instagram: dr.stephenv...

 Yes, you have peripheral influence,  but for it to be impactful, there must be a specific level of personal readiness for the encounter to have any value to people on the periphery–on the margins who "catch" what is seen, modeled,  read, or heard.  In this episode, Dr. Stephen V.   walks us through the requirements and conditions that must be met for peripheral influence to have a signi...