#48: Exploring Character & Integrity with Jonathan Cotten

What if business could become a vehicle for purpose, service, and personal transformation?In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Cotten to explore the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, and character. From navigating his daughter's health journey to questioning long-held beliefs and stepping away from a controlling religious environment, Jonathan shares how adversity reshaped his understanding of leadership, purpose, and what it truly means to serve others.Together, we dive into the idea of business as a mission field, the role character plays in leadership, and why integrity, empathy, and community matter more than ever. This isn't just a conversation about entrepreneurship, it's about discovering how our struggles, beliefs, and experiences can shape a life of greater meaning and impact.Topics We Explore:The meaning behind The Business of CharacterNavigating faith, doubt, and personal transformationLeaving a controlling religious environmentHow adversity can deepen purpose and empathyBusiness as a vehicle for service and communityBuilding cultures rooted in integrity and characterMission, vision, values, and leading with intentionConnect with Jonathan Cotten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cotten-a1511a1/ Check Out The Good Feet Store: https://www.goodfeet.com/ Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com