People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

What makes people truly follow you — your knowledge or your care? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Coach Jeimy Arias, bestselling author of Purpose-Driven Leader, to unpack one of the most quoted truths in leadership: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” — Theodore Roosevelt Jeimy shares how purpose and compassion create lasting influence, why caring leadership isn’t weakness but strength, and how to turn fear and limiting beliefs into fuel for growth. Together, they explore what it really means to lead forpeople, not just over them — and how purpose-driven leaders build trust that transforms teams from compliant to committed. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance empathy with accountability, or how to reignite your passion for leading people well, this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that knowledge may open doors — but care keeps people in the room. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.com Subscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and PurposeAND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders Manager’s Reset Guide: www.manager-reset.com Want to grow as a confident, connected leader? Join the waitlist for our 12-week group coaching program, The Leadership Collective, and be the first to know when enrollment opens at www.mmleadershipcollective.com. Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Coach Jeimy Arias Edited by: Brandon Manzano.