In this episode of The Steward Chair, Jared Meyers, Founder & CEO of andCo, shares his journey of aligning personal values with professional leadership, exploring how authenticity in business drives meaningful, long-term success.

We discuss the often-overlooked emotional costs of inauthentic leadership, why financial outcomes alone are an incomplete measure of success, and how balancing personal identity with professional responsibility leads to healthier leaders and more resilient organizations.

Key Takeaways

• When leaders act differently in business than they do in life, there is an emotional cost that impacts well-being and fulfillment.
• Authenticity at work restores energy, clarity, and purpose, leading to stronger leadership and healthier cultures.
• True stewardship requires balancing personal identity with professional responsibility, not separating the two.

Resources Mentioned

• Follow Jared Meyers on social media at
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-meyers/
• Follow andCo 
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/andcohospitality/

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