In this powerful episode of the Driven Leaders Podcast, John Patterson sits down with Chad Williams—best-selling author of SEAL of God, former Navy SEAL, and current Huntington Beach City Councilman—to discuss how purpose, faith, and perseverance can redefine what leadership truly looks like.

🔑 Key Topics in This Episode:

The mindset shift that transformed Chad from a failing college student to a Navy SEAL

What “Aim Small, Miss Small” means in leadership and life

Overcoming public adversity with conviction and faith

The role of servant leadership in local government

Balancing family, faith, and public service

Why SEAL of God has impacted thousands of lives

Using influence to protect and preserve community values

Chad shares his raw, real story of growth, discipline, faith, and calling—and how he's using every platform, from military service to city council, to live out his mission.

📚 Grab Chad’s book SEAL of God: https://a.co/d/dJbFcut
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In this episode of the Driven Leaders Podcast, host John Patterson sits down with Janine McClintock—leadership coach, CEO of J9 Leading Solutions, and author of Stir It Up! Stay Relevant. Together, they explore what it truly means to be a leader in today’s ever-changing world.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership

The power of servant leadership and how real leaders lift others

How to lead with curiosity and resilience through disruption and change

The impact of giving back and building community-minded organizations

The importance of continuous improvement (Kaizen) in leadership growth

📘 Learn more about Janine and her work:

Visit the Stir It Up! Stay Relevant website: https://www.stiritupbook.com/

Explore J9 Leading Solutions: https://www.j9leadingsolutions.com/

Buy the book on your favorite platform:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/STIR-UP-Relevant-Self-Coaching-Parable/dp/B0D31NXBBS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bQ8_rJECkbUOMnkqEM_S2A.2YYRyj5ZofQv8xNL2vPSxz2lzkFmu27bFL1r-qK_m8g&qid=1715631016&sr=8-1

Barnes & Noble: https://tr.ee/6-ADit6Kum

Balboa Press (Publisher): https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/856253-stir-it-up

Whether you're a business owner, manager, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow as a person of influence—both in your workplace and in your community.

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Welcome to the Driven Leaders Podcast, hosted by John Patterson! In this episode, we sit down with two incredible leaders who are making a real difference in the fight against homelessness: Gina Cunningham, Executive Director of HomeAid Orange County, and Sonia Lister, President of Jackson Tidus and a HomeAid board member. Discover how HomeAid, a national non-profit, partners with the building industry to develop affordable housing for families, seniors, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Learn how you can get involved, whether you're a professional offering your skills, a company looking to give back, or an individual wanting to volunteer or donate.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the power of community and the fight to end homelessness.