About this episode

Jake Holmes discusses the true nature of leadership as responsibility rather than power, emphasizing community and service.

What does real leadership look like? In a culture obsessed with influence, titles, and recognition, Jake Holmes offers a different perspective: leadership is less about power and more about responsibility. In this episode of The Pulpit & Porch, Tony Marr and Robert Kell sit down with Jake Holmes, Mayor of Bristol, Virginia and External Affairs Manager for Appalachian Power, to explore leadership, community, service, and the future of Appalachia. Together they discuss what people misunderstand about leadership, why strong communities matter, the unique strengths of Appalachia, and what it means to invest your life in a place and its people. Whether you’re leading a business, a church, a family, or simply trying to make a difference where you live, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about influence and purpose. Topics Include: • Leadership and responsibility • Building strong communities • The future of Appalachia • Public service and civic engagement • Faith, values, and character • Purpose-driven leadership Subscribe to The Pulpit & Porch for weekly conversations about faith, leadership, purpose, storytelling, and personal growth. #ThePulpitAndPorch…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tony Marr, Robert Kell

Guest: Jake Holmes

Topics covered

• Leadership and responsibility
• Building strong communities
• Future of Appalachia
• Public service and civic engagement
• Faith, values, and character
• Purpose-driven leadership

Keywords

• leadership
• community
• Appalachia
• public service
• faith
• values
• purpose
• influence
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Appalachian Power

Places: Bristol, Virginia, Appalachia

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