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Wholehearted Leadership by Lantz Howard

Each week, I share coaching insights and practical wisdom to help Christian CEOs build thriving marriages, strengthen their identity in Christ, lead with greater influence, and create a lasting legacy at home and in their business. Get started with the FREE Unlock Intimacy by Friday Challenge

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The One Question Men Are Tired of Avoiding

Seven men stepped into a curated space together this past week. The goal was simple but powerful: create an environment where high-achieving men could be truly known and seen. One single question shaped our entire time: “What do you need most during our time together?” Men have grown weary of experts on stages, talking heads, and leadership content that sounds good but leaves the soul empty. They’re craving real conversations with real men in real places—embodied experiences that touch their...

Do you ever feel exhausted, bored, or unsure about your next step? I’ve been hearing this a lot lately: “I’m burnt out and don’t know what to do.” A man running a $12 million business came to me feeling this way. Like many early entrepreneurs, he was stuck reacting to whatever was most urgent. If it wasn’t on fire, it didn’t get his attention — including the important things like his marriage and his own well-being. Burnout often happens when you’re living in that “in-between” space — not...

Recently, I met an older gentleman who surprised me. He asked simple and normal questions, but the way he asked them felt completely different — full of real warmth and genuine curiosity. It made me want to get to know him. I want to become that kind of man. Someone who listens more than he speaks. Someone who slows down, pays attention, and truly cares about other people’s stories and hearts. You may recall the scripture that says, "be quick to listen and slow to speak..." Even though I do...

The Arena

One of the biggest struggles I hear from men is the desire to truly be present when they walk through the door at home. We get our identity from what we do. So when we’re invited into a place that requires our heart—our wife, our kids, our relationship with God—we often feel disconnected and unsure how to show up. Some people talk about a runner’s high. Others describe getting in the zone. Or maybe you remember a moment when “time stood still.” One of the greatest quarter backs of all time...

How to increase intimacy with your wife this week. Seven short ideas below. Every entrepreneur, owner, and man I know is moving with intensity and focus on their most pressing business goals. This is a noble endeavor to provide for the lifestyle that you desire. In the pursuit, your wife still desires your presence, connection, and attention. Here are the seven short ways to win. 1) When you arrive home from work, take the five-minute presence challenge. Put your phone down, stand in her...

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Gluttony: Training Your Body for Eternity I never won a fight in the ring; I always won in preparation. —MUHAMMAD ALI Scripture: Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. Philippians 3:19 Calibrate: I want to both encourage and challenge how you view your physical body. Yes, Scripture is clear that you will be renewed one day in Eternity. Then why would I not choose to live like my future self in Eternity...

Lessons from our dance coach that will transform your life, marriage, and business. We were learning about the four points of connection in dancing. Then she made this statement. “Your confidence to lead will give her the trust to follow.”Brother, Your wife desires safety, security, and strength from the inside out.

Last week in Costa Rica, I was having deep conversations with men about testosterone, performance, and marital intimacy. I asked inside my private community about others' experiences and how it affects: Drive.Desire.Mental health.Intimacy in marriage. I could not figure out why I was 80lbs overweight, doing all the right things, and not losing weight. “I thought I had weight and marital problems… turns out I had a testosterone problem.” I met recently with high high-achieving business owner,...

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A CEO once told Mike Sharrow something that stopped him in his tracks. “I give more money to my church than anyone else… but no one’s ever asked about my marriage.” That line says everything about the quiet crisis among high-capacity leaders. We’re winning in business, giving generously, and leading others—but often neglecting the first ministry God gave us: our marriage. In my latest conversation with Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12, we unpacked why so many Christian CEOs experience what he calls...

1. Surrender to the Lordship of Christ Daily Every marriage begins with how a man orders his own heart. Surrender isn’t a one-time prayer; it’s a daily act of humility where you lay down pride, selfish ambition, and control. When a husband wakes up and says, “Jesus, today I give You my thoughts, my actions, and my love,” he becomes anchored. A man surrendered to Christ will never lead his marriage from ego, but from the overflow of God’s love. 2. Tell the Truth About Your Fears and Feelings...