#457: The Storm is Coming: Tony Miltenberger on Building a Better Foundation

In this solo episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger walks through a powerful leadership diagnostic rooted in Matthew 7—reminding leaders that the difference between those who stand and those who fall in hard seasons isn’t talent, intelligence, or even faith… it’s preparation. Tony challenges leaders to stop waiting for the storm to figure out who they are and instead begin building a strong foundation now—before uncertainty hits. He unpacks three critical practices every leader needs to develop in seasons of clarity so they can lead with confidence when things get difficult: defining affirmation statements, clarifying core values, and creating measurable actions that align with both. This episode is a direct and practical call to leaders who want to stay grounded, decisive, and steady when everything around them feels uncertain. If you want to lead well in the storm, you have to build before it arrives. Coaching Question: What do you want to be true about you before the next hard season arrives? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices