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Are you waiting for the perfect moment before taking your next step? What if that moment never comes? In Episode 5 of Rise to Lead , Doran Anderson shares one of the most important leadership lessons you'll ever learn: you cannot move into God's future while holding on to yesterday. Whether you've been trapped by regret, fear, past failures, or even past success, this episode will encourage you to...

What if the season you're trying to escape is actually preparing you for the leader God is calling you to become? In Episode 4 of Rise to Lead , Doran Anderson explores why brokenness, setbacks, and disappointment are often part of God's preparation process. Through the stories of Joseph, Paul, and personal leadership lessons, discover how pain can deepen your faith, strengthen your character, and...

What if the season you're trying to escape is the very one God is using to prepare you? In Episode 4 of Rise to Lead , Doran Anderson shares how brokenness, disappointment, and setbacks often become the foundation of authentic leadership. Many of us pray for success, influence, and opportunity—but overlook the process God uses to build character. Through the story of Joseph and lessons from his ow...

Have you ever wanted to quit? Every leader has. In Episode 3 of Rise to Lead, Doran Anderson explores the discouragement, loneliness, setbacks, and uncertainty that every leader experiences—but few talk about. Leadership becomes most difficult when you've done everything right and things still don't go according to plan. It's in those moments that leaders discover what they're truly made of. In th...

Thinking about quitting? Before you do, hear this. Every leader, entrepreneur, parent, and person pursuing a dream will face moments of discouragement. Moments when the setbacks feel bigger than the progress. Moments when walking away seems easier than taking another step. But what if your breakthrough is closer than you think? In this powerful clip from Rise to Lead Episode 3 , Doran Anderson sha...

Everybody wants the title. Everybody wants the promotion. Everybody wants the influence. But very few people stop to ask what leadership will cost them. In Episode 2 of Rise to Lead, Doran Anderson shares the sacrifices behind more than 20 years of leadership. From relocating across the country and spending time away from family to carrying the emotional weight of leading people through life's tou...

What if your greatest leadership lessons are being learned right now—before anyone notices? In the very first episode of Rise to Lead , Doran Anderson shares his personal journey from working as an hourly employee in a textile mill during a recession to becoming an executive leader, HR executive, and leadership development strategist. This episode explores: Why leadership starts long before the ti...