#110 - Tyler Kamerman - The Intentional Pursuer: Leading with Passion, Purpose and a Prayer

In this high-energy kickoff episode, Tyler Kamerman stands before the Clive Emerging Leaders to lay down a foundational blueprint for what it truly means to be an "Intentional Pursuer." Drawing from his own hilarious fifth-grade confessions of "diarrhea of the mouth" to a mid-life career crisis at age 43, Tyler shatters the corporate obsession with the badge of "busyness." He challenges listeners to stop hiding behind overscheduled calendars and instead look backward to their childhood playgrounds to excavate the authentic raw sparks that God uniquely hardwired into their DNA. The episode delivers a massive reality check on what pursuing your calling actually looks like, debunking the myth of the flawless career path through concepts like the 20% "Suck Factor" and the Iceberg of Success. By blending tactical strategies like the 24-Hour Pause with deep theological insights on identity, Tyler reframes passion not as a luxury item for a side hustle, but as the essential, sustainable fuel required for kingdom significance. This is a fierce, witty, and grace-filled charge to stop playing a character, build a trusted community, and confidently step into your own "Send Me" moment. Key Takeaways - Embrace the 20% Suck Factor: Even in your absolute dream job, a portion of the work will simply drain you (like Tyler's spreadsheets!). True passion doesn't eliminate the grind; it gives you the extra willpower and resilience to push through it. - Practice Playground Archaeology: To discover what makes you come alive today, use the 7/10 Rule. Look back at what you naturally loved doing between the ages of 7 and 10 before the world told you your dreams were unrealistic. - Deploy the 24-Hour Pause: Banish the "automatic yes" from your vocabulary to protect your time. Use a script to give yourself a day to evaluate whether an opportunity is a "Heck Yeah" or a "No, Thank You." - Become a "Relevant Surprise": Avoid becoming a replaceable corporate commodity by pairing your professional relevance (your career skills) with a beautiful surprise (your unique, God-given passions).   To connect with Tyler: https://www.tylerkamerman.com/