Leadership Lessons from Nepal: What Orphans Taught Me About Presence

What happens when you travel halfway across the world expecting to give… and instead you’re the one who gets transformed?In this episode, Steve returns from Kathmandu, Nepal, where he spent time serving at a mountain orphanage — and the leadership lessons he brought home are raw, surprising, and deeply human. These children, living with almost nothing, modeled presence, generosity, connection, and joy in ways that challenge everything we think leadership is supposed to look like.Chris and Steve unpack:🔥 The moment in Nepal that broke Steve open emotionally 👁️ The “soul goggles” experience and what it taught him about presence ❤️ Why these children gave more than they received — and what that reveals about true generosity 🌱 How play, curiosity, and childlikeness shape effective leadership 🤝 Why giving attention is one of the most powerful gifts a leader can offer 🌏 The difference between leading from scarcity vs. leading from abundance 🧘 Practices you can adopt today to become more grounded, present, and connectedThis is not a typical business episode. It’s an invitation — to slow down, to see people more deeply, and to reconnect with the heart of why leadership matters.Whether you lead a team, a business, a family, or a community, these lessons from a small orphanage in the mountains of Kathmandu will stay with you.📩 We’d love to hear from you.What stood out to you? What practice of presence or generosity are you going to try this week? Email us or message us to continue the conversation.