In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, we are joined by Alex Havard, founder of the Virtuous Leadership System and one of the world’s leading voices on virtue-based leadership and human greatness.

Alex explains why true greatness is not rooted in personality, power, or productivity, but in character and virtue. Drawing on psychology, he unpacks how understanding your temperament is not an end in itself, but a practical tool for identifying which virtues you are personally called to develop.

We explore the difference between management and real leadership, why leadership without virtue falls short, and how growth happens when we focus on the key virtue we are challenged in rather than every virtue we are lacking. This conversation is a powerful framework for anyone seeking personal growth, stronger leadership, and a more ordered life at work, at home, and in their interior life.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why leadership without virtue is just management

How temperament reveals your greatest growth opportunities

The role of character in achieving authentic greatness

Why virtue, not personality tests, is the path to lasting growth

How self-mastery enables service and leadership

Whether you are a leader, parent, professional, or someone striving to live with greater purpose, this episode offers a clear and practical vision: personal greatness is achieved by bringing out the greatness in others.

Disclaimer: Sean Gregory is a Portfolio Manager and AJ Sanson and Anthony De Lazzari are Investment Advisors with iA Private Wealth Inc., member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates.

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