Leading Together: Marriage, Governance, and Divine Design for Sustainable Success with Benita and A.M. Williams

What does it truly mean to surrender in leadership, marriage, and personal growth? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Benita Williams, author of "The Sustainable CEO," joins hosts Tim Winders and A.M. Williams for a vulnerable conversation about moving from burnout to overflow, the power of aligning with your divine design, and how couples can thrive together in life and business. Discover practical habits for sustainable growth, hear honest stories about overcoming adversity, and learn why surrender might be the key you're missing. If you want to lead with purpose and partnership, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

"Surrender is the starting point for change." - Benita Williams

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About Our Guest:

Benita Williams is the author of "The Sustainable CEO: Equipping Leaders to Move from Burnout to Overflow through Rest, Clarity and Stewardship." She specializes in helping leaders achieve sustainable growth by aligning leadership with stewardship principles, and is recognized for her expertise in strategy, consulting, and leadership development.

A.M. Williams is a renowned coach for founders and executives, known for his Leverage Leader approach, which focuses on identity architecture, governance, and expansion. Despite overcoming the challenges of paraplegia, he has built his coaching and training business from a bedbound condition and has inspired leaders globally to grow in governance and fulfill their divine design. Together, Benita and A.M. provide a powerful and complementary perspective on leadership, marriage, and legacy.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Discover how Benita Williams and A.M. Williams have built a thriving marriage while navigating leadership challenges together, even in the face of disability and life-changing adversity.
2. Uncover powerful insights on shifting from ambition-driven leadership to alignment and stewardship—learn what it really means to operate from your "divine design" for lasting success.
3. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the unique ways these leaders collaborate, resolve conflict, and blend complementary strengths in business and life—with practical takeaways you won't find in traditional leadership books.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1. The Sustainable CEO: Unlocking the Divine Overflow Sequence for Leadership, Alignment and Legacy: Book by Benita Williams that outlines a faith-driven, sustainable approach to leadership and stewardship. (Referenced throughout, especially around [00:48:28], and recommended by A.M. Williams at [00:50:55].)
2. Coach A.M. Williams Website: Website for A.M. Williams containing resources on leadership, governance, and coaching (shared by Tim Winders at [00:30:17]).
3. (Bonus) Seek Go Create Podcast – Benita Williams Episode: Previous episode featuring Benita Williams, referenced by Tim Winders at [00:01:51]. Listeners are encouraged to check out that episode for deeper insight into her journey.

Action Steps for Listeners:

1. Practice Surrender and Stewardship: As Benita Williams emphasized ([00:00:00], [00:53:54]), start by surrendering old patterns, identities, and ways of operating. Open yourself up to what God is calling you to next, and focus on...