It’s been one hell of a year.

This episode is the best of the best.  The moments, lessons, and conversations that didn’t just inspire me… they changed me.

In this special Best of 2025 episode, Kelly Siegel looks back on the most impactful clips from conversations with Garrett J. White, Jordan Montgomery, Jon Acuff, Brian Covey, Larry Hagner, and Klaus Kleinfeld.

These aren’t highlight reels for ego. They’re lessons forged in adversity on leadership, fatherhood, identity, discipline, emotional intelligence, truth, and purpose.

This episode is about reflection and recalibration. Celebrating how far we’ve come… and gearing up to make 2026 our strongest year yet.

Because life will always be hard, but you can always be harder

Key Takeaways:

🟥 Leadership starts with truth and self-awareness

🟥 Success without integrity leads to emptiness

🟥 Emotional intelligence is a competitive advantage

🟥 Fatherhood, family, and presence define legacy

🟥 Consistency, discipline, and purpose compound over time

(01:50) The Secret Weapon of Dads

(02:27) The Importance of Presence

(03:01) Creating Memories and Regret

(03:42) The Good Dad Project

(03:56) Learning and Breaking Patterns

(04:43) Family Team Dynamics

(05:27) Engaging Conversations with Kids

(08:56) Prioritizing Marriage and Family

(12:34) The Impact of Failure and Resilience

(14:34) Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

(23:15) Visualization and Legacy

(26:45) Embracing Authenticity and Self-Realization

(27:56) Building a Personal Brand

(29:56) Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

(33:20) The Power of Purpose and Energy

(37:49) Facing Rock Bottom and Finding Truth

(40:51) The Warrior Way and High Value Kings

(47:09) Overcoming Negative Soundtracks

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