What If Leading Yourself Is the Real Secret? — Life Lesson Quotes — Darren Ault | Ep 92

In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Darren Ault, a passionate author, former coach, and regional vice president, who shared the powerful quote that’s guided his life: “Go therefore and make disciples of all men.” For Darren, this mantra—rooted in the well-known Bible verse Matthew 28:18-20—wasn’t just about faith, but about leadership, mentorship, and positively influencing those around us. Darren drew from his diverse experiences, spanning military service, coaching youth basketball, and corporate leadership, to show how true leadership begins with leading oneself and then radiates out to impact teams and communities. We explored how grace, humility, and self-awareness are essential to being a role model, and why real leaders empower others to shine in their own right. Whether you’re a coach, parent, manager, or simply striving to be a better person, Darren’s insight will inspire you to lead by example and make a difference wherever you are.Connect With Darren AultWebsite: https://darrenault.my.canva.site/authorTwitter:https://x.com/CoachAult88/status/If Relatable Wisdom speaks to you—if a quote shared makes you pause, smile, or see things differently—consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a minute, leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday voices and the wisdom they carry. Your support means the world.Every episode has more to it than what you hear. Join the Relatable Wisdom newsletter to get thoughtful reflections, behind-the-scenes extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a calm space to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://relatablewisdom.com/joinIf the quotes and stories you hear here offer you comfort, clarity, or connection, you can help support the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every small contribution helps keep these everyday voices and shared wisdom going strong.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on Relatable Wisdom? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/relatablewisdomChapters00:00 Emerging Leaders And Self-Leadership00:41 Welcome And Introduction01:13 Darren Shares His Favorite Quote01:53 The Meaning Behind The Quote03:02 Darren’s Current Role And Values03:53 Decisions Guided By Faith And Grace05:22 Full Version Of The Quote06:20 Coaching And Leading By Example07:16 Mentorship And Discipleship08:01 Creating A Culture Of Mentorship08:51 Learning To Be Led Before Leading10:04 The Importance Of Being A Good Follower10:25 Leading Yourself Before Leading Others11:38 Emotional Intelligence In Leadership12:20 Power Of Shining Your Light13:05 Walking The Talk As A Leader14:12 Communication And Trust In Teams15:09 Empowering Teams And Ownership16:14 Leadership As Identity, Not Position17:23 Leadership By Example, Not Just Title18:00 Raising Leaders From Within19:04 Making Disciples And Future Leaders19:53 Connect With Darren And Closing Remarks