Finding Purpose in Leadership with Kevin Howard - 127

About this episode

Kevin Howard discusses his journey from military service and banking to redefining success and leadership.

What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted and it still feels empty? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Kevin Howard, U.S. Army veteran, former FEMA Lead Disaster Assistance Loan Officer, who had a successful 25-year career in commercial banking before transitioning to climate risk & sustainability advisory services. Kevin Howard shares his journey from military service and a successful 25-year banking career to a deeply personal turning point that changed everything. This episode serves as a masterclass in leadership, identity, and the courage it takes to redefine success on your own terms. What You Will Learn True leadership often begins as a reluctant journey rooted in service rather than ambition. Success without alignment to personal values can lead to feelings of emptiness and lack of purpose. Clarity comes from looking inward and redefining your life based on your own values, not societal expectations. Discipline and attention to detail learned in high-stakes environments can translate into long-term professional excellence. Starting a business requires strategic financial planning, especially…

People in this episode

Host: Anjel B. Hartwell

Guest: Kevin Howard

Topics covered

• leadership
• personal values
• success
• entrepreneurship
• climate risk
• sustainability
• identity

Keywords

• leadership
• purpose
• success
• entrepreneurship
• climate risk
• sustainability
• personal values
• identity
• financial planning
• business success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Army, FEMA

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