Take Control of Your Health: A Leader's Guide to Finishing Strong

About this episode

Doug Smith discusses the importance of health for leaders and shares his personal journey towards fitness.

Send us Fan Mail Only 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line with their families, faith, and calling intact — and Doug Smith believes your health is one of the biggest reasons why. In this powerful talk, Doug shares his personal journey from "Fat Dougie" to fit at 40, the wake-up call he got from his dad's triple bypass surgery, and the practical steps every leader can take to extend their life, energy, and impact. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why only 2% of Christian...

People in this episode

Host: Doug Smith

Topics covered

• health
• leadership
• personal development
• Christianity
• fitness
• family

Keywords

• health
• leadership
• Christian leaders
• fitness journey
• personal growth
• family
• impact

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Organizations: Christian

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