Lion-Hearted Leadership: Embracing the Authentic Grind with Calvin "Go Hard" Richard

Grace In The Grind

This episode of "Grace in the Grind" features an insightful conversation with Calvin "Go Hard" Richard, a fitness coach, leadership mentor, and the founder of Lionheart. Calvin shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges, discovering his purpose, and how he helps men find their inner strength and compassion.

Calvin Richard

Calvin “Go Hard” Richard (re’shard) *Calvin is a Christ-follower, husband, and father of 3 amazing kids. *Community Leader, Peak Performance Coach & Mindset Mentor, Pastor *Founder and CEO of LIONHEART Peak Performance Coaching for Kingdom Businessmen and Leaders *Founder and CEO of Verus Fit Transformation Lab Team Personal Training Studio. *Over 2 decades of experience in ministry, Kingdom leadership, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, and fitness coaching. *He enjoys traveling and loves team competition including participating in Tough Mudders, other OCR races, basketball, football, and strength training. *He's a Hope Dealer, Excuse Killer, Intrumural Legend and 3rd Funniest guy at his church.

[Timestamps]

(00:00) - Introduction and Birth of Lionheart

(02:02) - The Impact of Mentorship and Tragedy

(05:31) - Discovering Calvin's calling and purpose

(06:22) - Discovering Your Natural Gifts

(13:02) - From Weakness to Strength

(17:00) - Transform Ego into Servant Leadership

(17:56) - Leading with a Crazy Style

(18:40) - The Power of Community

(20:37) - The Pit Of Despair and Climbing out Together

(21:34) - The Rabbit, Lone Wolf, and Lion Metaphor

(23:28) - The impact of mentorship

(24:39) - Addressing suicide and mental health

(30:55) - Staying sharp and accountable as a coach

(32:35) - Current Projects and How to Contact Coach Calvin

(34:39) - Final Thoughts and Farewell

[Key Takeaways]

• You discover your true calling and purpose through self-reflection and the guidance of others.
• There is transformative power in vulnerability and servant leadership when helping others overcome their struggles.
• The critical role of mentorship, community, and accountability in personal growth and development is rarely discussed.
• Strategies for addressing mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation, among men need to be the center of attention.

[Relevant Links]

• "The Obstacle Is the Way" by Ryan Holiday -https://amzn.to/3B68SPS (affiliate)
• "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl -https://amzn.to/3TpuRHF (affiliate)

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