Jared Meyers

Jared Meyers

From The Steward Chair by Chat With Leaders Media

January 21, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 198

About this episode

Jared Meyers discusses the importance of aligning personal values with professional leadership for long-term success.

In this episode of The Steward Chair, Jared Meyers, Founder & CEO of andCo, shares his journey of aligning personal values with professional leadership, exploring how authenticity in business drives meaningful, long-term success. We discuss the often-overlooked emotional costs of inauthentic leadership, why financial outcomes alone are an incomplete measure of success, and how balancing personal identity with professional responsibility leads to healthier leaders and more resilient organizations. Key Takeaways When leaders act differently in business than they do in life, there is an emotional cost that impacts well-being and fulfillment. Authenticity at work restores energy, clarity, and purpose, leading to stronger leadership and healthier cultures. True stewardship requires balancing personal identity with professional responsibility, not separating the two. Resources Mentioned Follow Jared Meyers on social media at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-meyers/ Follow andCo  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/andcohospitality/ Join the Conversation The Steward Chair is about equipping and inspiring business leaders to build organizations that stand the…

People in this episode

Host: Chat With Leaders Media

Guest: Jared Meyers

Topics covered

  • authentic leadership
  • personal values
  • professional responsibility
  • emotional costs
  • organizational resilience
  • long-term success

Keywords

  • leadership
  • authenticity
  • business success
  • emotional well-being
  • stewardship
  • organizational culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: andCo, LinkedIn

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