Michael Leach — Faith Over Fear: Harnessing Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty - with Marcus Goodwin

EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 59 MIN

Michael Leach — Faith Over Fear: Harnessing Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty - with Marcus Goodwin

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"A powerful story of faith, perseverance, and resilience." — Anthony Fauci, M.D., #1 New York Times bestselling author and former Director of the NIAIDFaith Over Fear isn’t just Michael Leach’s story; it’s yours too. Each decision leads to victory or regret. What will you choose?Michael Leach—the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of the White House, former League Office official at NFL headquarters, and former Assistant to Head Coach for the Chicago Bears—unpacks the defining choice of our time: to shrink in fear or rise in faith.Faith Over Fear is more than one man’s story. It’s a wake-up call, a roadmap, and a rally cry for a generation seeking clarity, courage, and conviction in a world full of uncertainty. With sharp insight and spiritual depth, Leach illuminates the gap between what we aspire to and what we often settle for—as individuals, institutions, and a nation. He sheds light on the hidden dynamics of power, purpose, and privilege, and reimagines leadership as an act rooted not in ego, but in empathy and integrity.Whether you're navigating life’s uncertainties or leading others through them, this book will meet you where you are—equipping you with the clarity, strength, and hope to move forward—more resilient than ever before, and ready for whatever comes next.Michael Leach is a seasoned leader with a unique background in both the NFL and the White House. With a decade of NFL experience, he served as Assistant to the Head Coach for the Chicago Bears and managed Labor Operations at NFL Headquarters. His journey took a bold turn into the world of politics, where he shaped historic initiatives as the Chief People Officer and Head of DEI for a successful Presidential Campaign in 2020, later making history as the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the White House. Now, as the founder and CEO of BridgeTrust Partners, a pioneering consulting firm specializing in tailored advisory services, strategic relationship development, and public speaking, Michael is also entering the media and entertainment industry as a creator and the literary world as an author, aiming to impact, empower, and inspire people through speaking, content creation, and storytelling.Leach is in conversation with Marcus Goodwin, a Senior Vice President at Walton Global, where he leads real estate acquisitions and development across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a background spanning real estate investment, development, and advisory roles at firms including Cushman & Wakefield, Redbrick, JBG, and Morgan Stanley, Marcus brings a deep understanding of leadership, strategy, and execution across complex public- and private-sector environments. Based in Washington, DC, he is actively involved in civic and nonprofit work and is a trusted voice among the city’s business, creative, and policy-adjacent communities. Marcus holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University.PURCHASE: https://politics-prose.com/book/9780063442962?ic_referral=GW-z_FkDWsSWlcEkBIuwW8OeNXfxuDcIkOR3HXetYYQwM1hCF2Ml_EaK-KW55il-_xLEmsU7v7YF41IHWjasZAXNIEZkvumiIhTN-YnyS9eV6-hfxeBudT5hvxUzIRCZImyBBtw

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