The Zen of Leadership: David Hopper on Love, Peace, and the Long Game

In this heartfelt and transparent conversation, Tammy Ebright sits down with David Hopper, Chairman of the Board at LeaderOne Financial, to explore what it really means to lead with belief, love, and peace in an unpredictable world.From navigating decades in the mortgage industry to guiding an employee-owned company through market storms, David shares how faith, transparency, and emotional intelligence have become his core leadership tools. He reminds us that hope isn’t naïve — it’s a strategy, when backed by action.Together, Tammy and David unpack how radical transparency, self-awareness, and vulnerability can transform not just business results, but human connection. They discuss everything from ego and empathy to the quiet strength found in humility, reminding leaders everywhere that the long game is love in action.💡 In This Episode:The power of radical transparency and ownership in businessWhy feedback — even uncomfortable feedback — is a giftHow to stay grounded through chaos and changeThe difference between codependency and interdependency at workHow removing fear and ego unleashes your most authentic leadership✨ “At the end of the day, nothing else really matters besides spreading love in the world.” — David Hopper