CEO Kingdom Seekers

What if the reason you're striving, grinding, and never feeling like enough has nothing to do with your strategy, and everything to do with your identity?

In this episode of CEO Kingdom Seekers, Dr. Lee sits down with Donna Tashjian, an international life mastery coach, minister, and visionary behind Vibrant Living International. 

She delivers one of the most honest and transformative messages we've ever had on this podcast: stopping what she calls identity theft - the slow, subtle process by which our wounds, our failures, and other people's opinions begin to define who we believe we are.

And the antidote, she says, is deceptively simple: remember who you are and whose you are.

Dr. Lee and Donna explore what it truly means to lead from identity rather than striving, why you literally cannot disappoint God (and what happens to your business when you really believe that), and how Donna's business doubled the year she stopped doing more and started being still.

This one is for every faith-led founder who has been striving to prove something (to their audience, to their industry, or to God) and is exhausted from the effort.

In this episode, they cover:

• What "identity theft" actually is and how it quietly shapes the way you lead and build
• Why you cannot disappoint God — and the theological reason that is not just a feel-good statement
• The difference between abiding and striving, and how to know which one you're operating from right now
• How Donna's business doubled the year she committed to 10–15 minutes of stillness with God daily
• What "spiritual intelligence" is and why it is the most underutilized asset in your business
• The role of imagination, meditation, and co-creation with the Holy Spirit in building a Kingdom business
• Why your nervous system is a spiritual indicator — and what Dr. Lee's right shoulder has to do with surrender
• How to use "thinking questions" that invite the Holy Spirit into your problem-solving
• The two kingdoms at play in every business decision — and why pretending otherwise is dangerous

Connect with Donna Tashjian:

• Website: ivibrantliving.com
• LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram: @DonnaTashjian

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

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If you are a high-responsibility human (a founder, a CEO, a parent, a caregiver) sleep is probably one of the first things that gets sacrificed on the altar of productivity. And most of us wear that sacrifice like a badge of honor.

But what if your sleeplessness is not just a health issue, but a spiritual one?

In this episode of CEO Kingdom Seekers, Dr. Lee sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long, a sleep physician, active duty military officer, seminary student, and author, to explore the deeply biblical case for rest. 

Dr. Ben has spent years studying the intersection of sleep science and Christian theology, and what he has found is that the way our culture talks about sleep is fundamentally at odds with how God designed it.

From Psalm 127 ("He gives sleep to His beloved") to the Garden of Gethsemane, Dr. Ben and Dr. Lee unpack what the Bible actually says about rest, why the enemy uses our productivity obsession against us, and how learning to receive sleep as a gift from God can transform not just your health — but your business, your family, and your walk with Him.

Dr. Lee also shares her own raw story of working 20-hour night shifts for nearly a decade, wearing her exhaustion as a trophy, and what happened one Sunday morning when she woke up and realized that for the first time in years,  she wasn't tired.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the modern "biohacking" approach to sleep is fundamentally at odds with a biblical worldview
• What Psalm 127:2 ("He gives sleep to His beloved") actually means for how we build our businesses
• How Dr. Ben's God-led pivot from pediatrics to sleep medicine taught him about trusting God's timeline
• The spiritual significance of nighttime awakenings and what the early church knew about night watches that we have largely forgotten
• Why true rest requires margin as a foundation of both profit and peace
• Dr. Ben's practical first step for anyone who struggles to prioritize sleep

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Ben's book: Sleep Habits: Journal Practices, Prayers and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights — sleephabitsjournal.com

Dr. Ben's Substack: sleephabitsjournal.com

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

In this episode, Dr. Lee drives deep into an unexpected dive into the Book of Joel — a short, four-chapter prophetic book that packs an absolutely powerful punch. 

Dr. Lee walks us through a common yet infrequently addressed entrepreneurial pattern: 

The exhausting cycle of struggle → repentance → repair → abundance → rupture → struggle.

If you have ever had a season of incredible business growth, only to find yourself slowly drifting away from God and watching the fruit start to dry up... this episode was meant just for you (side note: be sure to let God's grace into your heart as you listen to it. 🤍)

Here's what she covered:

• The historical context of the Prophet Joel and why his message to ancient Judah sounds exactly like what many of us are walking through right now
• The four waves of the "locust plague" — and how to recognize them when they show up in your business
• How the enemy uses distraction and abundance to numb us out and cut off our first fruits
• The difference between a performative business pivot and the deep, heart-level surrender God is actually asking for
• How to position yourself and your business for God's promised double reward
• Three practical ways to break the cycle for good — and stay awake in seasons of abundance

If this resonates with you, feel free to connect with Dr. Lee via socials or email and share your reflections — and if you know someone who needs to hear this right now, please share it with them, because we're all journeying with Christ together.

Lastly, we invite you to join our May Make MOVES challenge, starting May 11th in our FREE Skool community, Regulated Roots Academy. 

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

In this episode, Dr. Lee Cordell shares a profound personal revelation about preparing for the "weight" of God's blessing in business. 

Many entrepreneurs strive for abundance, but few consider the responsibility and capacity required to truly hold it. Dr. Lee dives into the critical importance of aligning your values and understanding your God-given spiritual gifts to build a business that can not only achieve success but sustain it with peace and joy. 

She challenges the conventional wisdom of business building, urging listeners to co-create with God and design their ventures in alignment with their divine purpose, avoiding the pitfalls of worldly strategies that lead to burnout and misalignment. 

This episode is an essential guide for any C-Suite Kingdom Seeker ready to embrace true, God-centered growth.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The "Weight" of Abundance: Understand that increased revenue, clients, and impact come with greater responsibility and require expanded capacity.
• Values Alignment as Foundation: Discover how clearly defined, biblically-backed values are crucial for building a business that can withstand the "weight" without feeling overwhelming or misaligned.
• Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts for Entrepreneurship: Explore the seven spiritual gifts from Romans 12:6-8 and how understanding and developing them in a divinely directed way is key to sustainable, joyful business building.
• Avoiding Worldly Pitfalls: Learn why blindly following conventional business frameworks can lead to burnout and misalignment if not submitted to God's direction.
• God-Led Business Building: Embrace the concept of co-creating with God, listening for His nudges, and building your offers, marketing, selling, and delivery processes in alignment with your unique gifting.
• Supernatural Abilities & Divine Nudges: Recognize that God may call you to develop skills outside your natural comfort zone for His kingdom purposes, just as He did with Moses.

Ready to dive into better discerning your Spiritual Gifts as a CEO/Entrepreneur? 

Join us inside Grow In Your Gifts 10 day program, beginning March 23rd inside our Skool Community. 

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lee sits down with Kurt Uhlir, known as "the king of scaling companies," to explore his unique approach to leadership rooted in biblical principles. 

Kurt, who has led teams through massive exits and over 60 acquisitions, shares his personal journey of faith, detailing a week where his life dramatically shifted after facing marital infidelity, a lost business deal, and his father's cancer diagnosis. This pivotal moment led him to Christ and a profound re-evaluation of his leadership style.

This episode is an invitation to leaders to redefine success, embrace vulnerability, and multiply their impact by serving others first.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The Transformative Power of Crisis: How personal breaking points can lead to profound spiritual and professional shifts.
• Servant Leadership as a Business Imperative: Why leading with a servant's heart is not just ethical, but also a highly effective strategy for scaling companies and fostering high-performing teams.
• The Role of Curiosity and Healthy Conflict: Understanding why empathy alone can be toxic and how genuine curiosity about team members' lives can lead to better support and outcomes.
• Stewarding Your Whole Life: The critical importance of proactively planning and protecting family time and personal well-being, even amidst hypergrowth and demanding careers.
• Multiplying Your Impact: How to extend your influence and leadership principles through discipleship and intentional mentorship.

Resources Mentioned:

Moody Church

CEO NetWeavers

Connect with Kurt Uhlir:

LinkedIn: Kurt Uhlir 

Website: KurtUhlir.com

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

Have you ever felt a deep, spiritual discontent with your business, even when things look good on paper? 

Do you desire to stop building a business and asking God to bless it, and instead, start co-creating a business with God? 

In this powerful episode, Dr. Lee unveils the 5-step process God takes every faith-led entrepreneur through when they decide to surrender their business to Him.

From the initial Appointing to the often-painful Disappointing, through the heat of Refinement and the silence of Testing, all the way to the final Anointing, this episode provides a roadmap for your journey. 

You'll learn why losing clients and facing financial hardship can actually be a sign of God's favor, how to endure the "valley of the shadow of death," and what it truly means to be prepared for the feast God has for you.

This is a must-listen for any leader who is ready to move from worldly success to kingdom significance.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The 5 essential steps of co-creating a business with God: Appointing, Disappointing, Refinement, Testing, and Anointing.
• Why spiritual restlessness is often the first sign of a divine invitation.
• How to reframe disappointment and hardship as a necessary part of God's plan.
• What to do when God is quiet during the "testing" phase.
• How to steward the anointing and avoid the pitfalls of complacency that even King Solomon faced.

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

In this short but powerful episode, Dr. Lee shares a practical, 4-step framework for discerning God's will in your business and life. Pulled from a viral TikTok video, this episode addresses one of the most common questions high-achieving Christian entrepreneurs face: 

"How do I know if this is what God wants me to do?"

Dr. Lee breaks down the difference between moving in your own strength and moving in obedience to God. You'll learn why urgency is often a red flag, why doing "good things" outside of God's will is still sin, and how to use your community and the Word to confirm your calling. This is a must-listen for any leader who wants to trade worldly hustle for divine direction.

In this "under 10 minutes" episode, you will learn:

• The critical first step to take when you feel an "inspiration from God."
• Why a dysregulated nervous system can block divine discernment.
• The importance of ensuring your plans align with the teachings of Jesus, not just isolated Bible verses.
• How to leverage your Christian community for confirmation and clarity.
• The ultimate litmus test: considering the eternal impact of your decisions.

Mentioned in this episode:

Join our new, FREE Regulated Roots Academy! 

Our Skool community is officially LIVE! Access free business courses, bi-weekly Q&A sessions, and connect with other faith-led entrepreneurs. 

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

What happens when the "Captain America" facade crumbles? 

For Ryan Reichert, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Fortune 500 leader, the answer was a radical encounter with the living God. 

After a 23-year military career and a high-stakes transition into corporate America, Ryan found himself at a breaking point that cost him nearly everything: his marriage, his career, and his sense of self.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Ryan shares his journey through addiction, recovery, and the ultimate surrender of his "steering wheel" to Jesus Christ. 

We dive deep into the difference between building for the world and building for the Kingdom, the spiritual necessity of "putting on the armor of God" daily, and how God uses our lowest moments as the foundation for our greatest assignments.

Whether you are navigating a career transition, battling a "burning village" on the inside, or struggling to let go of control, this episode will challenge you to stop pedaling for your own glory and start trusting the One who is truly driving.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The "Captain America" Trap: Why external success often masks internal destruction and how to recognize the signs of a "burning village" within.
• Surrendering the Steering Wheel: The practical shift from "I can do it all" to "God, You handle it," and the rapid movement that follows true surrender.
• The F.O.C.U.S. Framework: Ryan’s leadership model of Faith, Opportunity, Consistency, Unconditional Kindness, and the Standard.
• The Armor of God in the C-Suite: Why spiritual protection is just as vital in the boardroom as it is on the battlefield.
• Financial Security as the Last Stronghold: Facing the fear of "zero" and learning to trust God for your daily bread.
• Turning Breaking Points into Building Points: How God redeems our failures to create a "Good Orderly Direction" for our lives.

Notable Quotes from Ryan:

"If you say 'think outside the box,' you've already built a box around yourself. In God, there is no box."

•"God will take you down to zero just so you can see it was never you—it was always Him."

Resources Mentioned:

• Ryan’s Books: Built to Break, The War of Purpose
• Grow in Your Gifts Program: Join Dr. Lee’s 13-week journey starting March 2nd. 

Connect with Ryan Reichert:

• Website: ourprotectordevelopment.com
• LinkedIn: Ryan Reichert

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." — Psalm 51:10

In this raw and honest episode, Dr. Lee validates the immense weight of leadership, while confronting the spiritual danger of the Complacency of Power. 

Using the story of King David's sin with Bathsheba and Uriah to illustrate how idleness leads to sin, and how the sin is often compounded by the cover-up, Dr. Lee invites you to stop running from who you've been, face the mirror, and realize that true surrender is the most powerful move a leader can make.

In This Episode, She Explores:

• The spiritual danger of the Complacency of Power (The "David on the rooftop" moment for modern leaders).
• The four things every leader must surrender to God: the need for Control, Credit, Cover up, and to be Correct.
• The Forge of the LORD metaphor: How God uses heat (trials) to remove impurities (pride, idleness, idolatry) and make you stronger.
• The C-O-O-L acronym: How to remain Committed, Obedient, Open, and Lead from a place of Holy Spirit regulation.
• Why true surrender makes you more DENSE and able to withstand the world's pressure.
• The necessity of having Nathans (trusted advisors) in your life to call you in and hold you accountable.

Key Quote from This Episode:

"Surrender is not a weakness. Surrender is the ultimate act of strength for a kingdom leader because it is the moment you stop trying to be your own God."

Call to Action & Resources:

Grow in Your Gifts Program: If you are feeling called to better understand your gift of leadership and the other six gifts God has given you, and you want to refine yourself in God's forge, join our 13-week Grow in Your Gifts program starting March 2nd.

Share: If this episode supported you, please share it with a leader who needs to break the broken record in their life.

Other Bible Verses Mentioned:

• 2 Samuel 11-12
• James 4:7
• James 1: 2-5

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell

As the new year begins, the world screams at us to set bigger goals, hustle harder, and chase a vision of success defined by worldly standards. 

But what if God is inviting us to a different path? What if He's asking us to trade our self-reliant ambition for Spirit-led assignments?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Lee contrasts the world's way of goal setting (like SMART goals) with a biblical framework that prioritizes surrender, trust, and obedience. This isn't just another episode about New Year's resolutions; it's a guide for faith-led leaders on how to truly commit their work to the Lord and allow Him to establish their plans.

If you're tired of the endless cycle of hustle and burnout and want to approach your goals with peace, clarity, and true kingdom impact, this episode will provide the permission and the practical steps you need.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The spiritual dangers of relying solely on worldly goal-setting frameworks like SMART goals.
• How to shift your focus from "What do I want to achieve?" to "Who does God want me to become?"
• A practical, 3-step biblical framework for goal setting: Surrender through Prayer, Commit Your Work, and Walk in Obedience.
• Why you should hold your plans with an open hand, ready for God's divine detours.
• The crucial difference between asking God to bless your plans and asking Him to let you in on His.

"Our job is not to force the original plan, but to stay in step with the Planner."

Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Proverbs 16:3
• James 4:13-15
• Matthew 6:33
• Philippians 4:6-7
• Proverbs 19:21
• Jeremiah 29:11

Connect with Dr. Lee, TLC, & the High Responsibility Humans™ Community:

• Discover your Primary Motivational Gift: www.growinyourgifts.com
• Join Our High Responsibility Humans Community: https://regulatedroots.com/hrh
• Explore our Agency services: regulatedroots.com/agency

Follow on TikTok: @leechelseacordell

Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Lee Cordell