The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.

What if your purpose isn't something you find... but something you give away? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Darlene Kelly, leadership coach, speaker, and self-described imperfect leader, for a meaningful conversation about purpose, fulfillment, and the impact of using your gifts to serve others. Centered around this week’s quote, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso, they talk about it and explore why so many people spend their lives searching for purpose while overlooking the opportunities right in front of them. Darlene shares insights from her work helping leaders discover their strengths, values, and purpose, while challenging the idea that success and fulfillment are always the same thing. Together, they discuss why authenticity matters, how feedback helps us grow, and what often keeps people from fully stepping into the gifts they've been given. They also tackle a question many leaders wrestle with... how can someone look successful on paper and still feel unfulfilled? The answer may have less to do with achievement and more to do with alignment. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly operating in your purpose... or how to create more meaning in your work and life... this episode will leave you with plenty to think about. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com [http://www.mpactfulmessages.com/] LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-kelly18/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-kelly18/]) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

The message spoken is not always the message received...

Why can two people hear the exact same message… and walk away with completely different interpretations? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Kelly Lippenholz, speaker, trainer, coach, and expert in communication and multi-generational workplaces, for a conversation that every leader needs to hear. Centered around this week’s quote, “Each person tends to bring their personal mindset with them to work, which is why an employer can say one thing, and a teammate from a different generation can hear something else entirely.” - Tim Elmore, they talk about it and unpack why communication breakdowns are often about much more than words. Kelly shares practical insights into what shapes each generation’s perspective, why assumptions create unnecessary friction, and how leaders can better connect with team members whose experiences, values, and expectations may look very different from their own. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of leading a multi-generational workforce, the importance of curiosity over judgment, and why understanding people as individuals is more powerful than labeling them by generation. If you've ever wondered why your message isn't landing the way you intended... or how to create stronger communication across your team... this episode will give you practical insights you can apply immediately. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com [http://www.mpactfulmessages.com/] LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: connect@mpactfulmessages.com Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Kelly Lippenholz (kellylippenholz.com; LinkedIn) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

Capacity isn't how much work a leader can take on. It's how much responsibility they can carry while still leading well.

How much responsibility can you carry and still lead well? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Brent Running for a practical conversation about leadership capacity, responsibility, and what happens when good leaders carry more than they were prepared to carry. Centered around this week’s quote, “Capacity isn't how much work a leader can take on. It's how much responsibility they can carry while still leading well.” — Brent Running, they talk about it and unpack the difference between doing more and leading better. Brent brings real-world insight from more than 20 years leading in distribution operations and production… sharing how leaders can recognize when they are nearing capacity and why over-functioning can quietly pull them away from the work only they can do. They also talk about how leadership capacity can be developed, why delegation matters, and how leaders can protect their energy while still growing their influence and developing others. If you’ve ever felt like you were carrying too much, this episode will help you think differently about responsibility, capacity, and what it means to lead well for the long haul. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com [http://www.mpactfulmessages.com/] LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: connect@mpactfulmessages.com Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Brent Running (LinkedIn; BRunning@RunningToLead.com; 5CsdevelopmentFlywheel.runningtolead.com; Running to Lead app) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested...

What drives your team to give their best… a paycheck or a purpose? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Jeff Beardsley, Head of Operations, for a real and practical conversation about what truly creates buy-in, commitment, and ownership on a team. Centered around this week’s quote, “When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” — Simon Sinek, they talk about it and unpack the difference between compliance and true commitment. Jeff brings a grounded, real-world perspective from years of leadership experience… sharing what it looks like when people are simply doing a job versus when they’re connected to something bigger. From understanding your people beyond the surface, to the role of transparency and trust, to the impact of emotional investment on culture and performance… this conversation hits where leadership actually lives… in the day-to-day interactions. They also explore the tension many leaders face… wanting results while missing the deeper connection that actually drives them. Because at the end of the day, people don’t just want to work… they want to matter. If you’ve ever wondered how to move your team from checking boxes to taking ownership… this episode will challenge how you lead and how you connect. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com [http://www.mpactfulmessages.com/] LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-beardsley-jr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-beardsley-jr/]) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.

Are you leading your people based on what they cost… or what they’re truly worth? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Seung Paik, author of Leadernomics, for a powerful conversation that challenges how leaders think about value, people, and performance. Centered around this week’s quote, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” — Warren Buffett, they talk about it and unpack the critical difference between what can be measured… and what actually matters. Seung brings a unique perspective shaped by 25 years in the Air Force and his work in leadership and economics… challenging leaders to move beyond transactional thinking and into something far more impactful. This conversation will have you rethinking how you view your team… not as line items or outputs, but as individuals with limitless potential. They also explore what happens when leaders get this wrong… how focusing only on metrics, salary, and short-term results can quietly shift culture, reduce engagement, and limit growth. And on the flip side… what becomes possible when leaders choose to invest, connect, and truly see the people they lead. If you’ve ever wrestled with balancing results and relationships… or wondered how to bring out more in your team… this episode will challenge the way you lead and the way you think. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com [http://www.mpactfulmessages.com/] LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: connect@mpactfulmessages.com Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Seung Paik (leadernomics.org) Edited by Brandon Manzano.