Leadership is Learning with: Dusty Holcomb

As of 2025, approximately 83% of American employees believethey would trust their company more if their direct supervisor included them inimportant decisions. Furthermore, employees who feel their voices are heard are4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to deliver their best work. Despitethis, overall employee engagement remains low, highlighting a disconnectbetween what employers claim to value and employees' perceptions, according toPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). "You can't scale chaos; start with clarity." Thisstatement by Dusty Holcomb, CEO and founder of Arcqus Group, emphasizes theneed for organizational clarity. If your team isn’t executing as required, theproblem likely lies not in effort but in friction. Dusty Holcomb is a former CEO, a five-time Ironman, and anentrepreneur dedicated to helping leaders exchange burnout for clarity andchaos for alignment. However, his identity is not defined by titles alone;rather, it is shaped by a 28-year daily practice of sharing leadership quotes,a firm belief in the importance of self-leadership, and a mission to helpleaders create lives that embody their values, not just build companies. As the founder of The Arcqus Group and host of the"Leadership Unlocked" podcast, Dusty explores the critical momentsthat influence how we lead and live. His approach is personal rather thanperformative. He emphasizes the need to distill leadership down to its essenceby asking: Who are you becoming? Why does your work matter? And how do you leadin a way that multiplies rather than depletes your impact? Through "Leadership Unlocked," his podcast, andevery conversation he engages in, Dusty brings this perspective. He offers notjust theories but practical frameworks developed through real leadershipexperiences, along with tools and stories that help leaders reconnect withtheir purpose, lead with intentionality, and identify the pivotal moments thatcan transform their impact. For more information, visit: [ArcqusGroup](https://arcqusgroup.com/) LinkedIn:[@DustyHolcomb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustyholcomb) Get the Guide: [Lead withClarity](https://connect.arcqusgroup.com/lead-with-clarity-weekly-insights-and-tools-for-senior-executives) Find out More:[Podcast](https://arcqusgroup.com/podcast/)