Ep. 85 The Leadership Trap: What’s Distracting You from Real Impact? with Ron Tite

Titles. Egos. Positions. We can do with a few less of those and far more actual leaders.

In this episode of The Joyosity Podcast, Ron Tite, speaker, author, and founder of Church & State, returns for a deeper conversation on leadership, purpose, and impact. Jenn Whitmer and Ron break down how leaders at any level—not just CEOs—can bring purpose to life in their organizations. From real-world examples to practical strategies, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

What You’ll Hear:

3:22 How to lead with purpose when you’re not the CEO

4:59 The necessity of personal growth in driving organizational change (and a bit about Steve Martin!)

7:28 How to align your role, work, and leadership to a bigger mission

12:58 The biggest leadership distraction today (and how to avoid it)

15:45 Why purpose isn’t simply an ideal. How to use purpose as a powerful decision-making tool

Be sure to listen for Ron’s clear purpose framework.

About Ron Tite:

Ron Tite is a renowned speaker, author, and the Chief Innovation Officer at Church & State, an award-winning advertising agency. His insights on creativity, business strategy, and leadership have made him one of the most engaging thought leaders on LinkedIn and beyond. His latest book, The Purpose of Purpose, challenges leaders to rethink how they define and activate purpose in their organizations.

About Jenn Whitmer: Jenn Whitmer is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose.

Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.

Resources & Links:

Ron’s Book: Preorder The Purpose of Purpose (Coming May 6!)

Follow Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rontite/

Church & State Agency: https://churchstate.co/

Jump into Your Purpose: Joyosity™Leadership Intensive

Work on your leadership stories, mindset, values, and alignment to purpose one on one with Jenn. Five spots available in April and May 2025.

Jenn’s Book: Preorder Joyosity (Coming Oct. 21!)