Welcome to the Arable Leader podcast. In this episode, Karl Martin uses a humorous personal story about dressing "cowboy chic" to explore the deeper meaning of investments in our lives—far beyond financial ones. He unpacks the concept of the Five Capitals: financial, intellectual, physical, relational, and spiritual, urging us to invest not just for ourselves but for the benefit of others and future generations.

Karl challenges us to think long-term, act with intention, and lead generously. Through thought-provoking questions and insightful examples, he encourages leaders to reflect on their true purpose, relationships, and the broader impact of their choices. This episode is a call to mindful, soulful leadership and intentional living, inviting listeners to evaluate what’s in their hands and invest it wisely for enduring returns.

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This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qp3dAylcyek

The Arable Leader Podcast features conversations with incredible leaders. We discuss what it really takes to lead from your soul...to be True, Brave, Kind, and Curious. In a world where leadership is, at best, untrusted, and, at worst, in abject crisis, we're working to equip people with the greatest of human skills: leadership. This is leadership of a different kind.

Host Karl Martin is the Founder and CEO of Arable, a Leadership house that coaches top-tier leaders, specializing in cultural health. He has 25 years of experience leading teams to new levels of growth and coaching individuals to break through personal obstacles, enabling them to lead in a healthy way. Blending ancient wisdom and cutting-edge behavioral science in coaching and leadership development, Arable is changing the way global businesses and individuals develop through their True, Brave, Kind, and Curious model of healthy growth.

In this episode of the Arable Leader podcast, host Karl Martin and JP dive into the nature of spiritual capital—how it shapes both our inner lives and leadership in the modern world. Karl challenges the idea that spirituality is confined to religion, advocating for curiosity, wonder, and connection as inherent in human nature and vital to human flourishing.

The conversation explores how tapping into this “something more” grounds leaders, deepens resilience, and brings wisdom to the pressures of business and life. With reflections on ancient wisdom, the dangers of comfort, and the transformative power of embracing mystery and suffering, the episode offers practical insights for cultivating spiritual richness—personally and organizationally—amid the noise and chaos of our times.

Learn more: www.arableco.com

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lXmdKP9iN4o

The Arable Leader Podcast features conversations with incredible leaders. We discuss what it really takes to lead from your soul...to be True, Brave, Kind, and Curious. In a world where leadership is, at best, untrusted, and, at worst, in abject crisis, we're working to equip people with the greatest of human skills: leadership. This is leadership of a different kind.

Host Karl Martin is the Founder and CEO of Arable, a Leadership house that coaches top-tier leaders, specializing in cultural health. He has 25 years of experience leading teams to new levels of growth and coaching individuals to break through personal obstacles, enabling them to lead in a healthy way. Blending ancient wisdom and cutting-edge behavioral science in coaching and leadership development, Arable is changing the way global businesses and individuals develop through their True, Brave, Kind, and Curious model of healthy growth.

In this episode, host Karl Martin delves into the challenging and deeply personal conversation about spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our spiritual nature, asserting that neglecting spiritual capital can undermine other aspects of life. While he is a man of faith, this conversation is not about pushing his beliefs. He instead invites listeners to consider their own perspectives on the divine and how that impacts their lives and leadership.

He shares his belief in a "prime mover," a creative and just God. Through the metaphor of the biblical story of the prodigal son, Karl illustrates the journey of returning home to one's true identity, purpose, and connection with God. The episode encourages investing in spiritual capital as essential for personal growth and finding one's way home.

Learn more: www.arableco.com

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QPdNn8Wihx8

The Arable Leader Podcast features conversations with incredible leaders. We discuss what it really takes to lead from your soul...to be True, Brave, Kind, and Curious. In a world where leadership is, at best, untrusted, and, at worst, in abject crisis, we're working to equip people with the greatest of human skills: leadership. This is leadership of a different kind.

Host Karl Martin is the Founder and CEO of Arable, a Leadership house that coaches top-tier leaders, specializing in cultural health. He has 25 years of experience leading teams to new levels of growth and coaching individuals to break through personal obstacles, enabling them to lead in a healthy way. Blending ancient wisdom and cutting-edge behavioral science in coaching and leadership development, Arable is changing the way global businesses and individuals develop through their True, Brave, Kind, and Curious model of healthy growth.