Ep. 044 Jon Lokhorst, Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Author
/🎙️ Transitions, Leadership & Core Foundations with Jon Lokhorst
In this values-rich conversation, I talk with Jon Lokhorst, CPA turned leadership coach, speaker, and author of Mission-Critical Leadership. Together, we explore what it means to lead with intention, build a strong personal foundation, and honor the values that shape who we are — and who we’re becoming.
Jon shares his personal journey, from becoming a managing partner in public accounting to working in the nonprofit space, before launching his own leadership development practice. Throughout it all, his core values — especially growth mindset — have been a quiet compass, guiding him through transitions, both personal and professional.
This conversation explores:
🧭 How Jon’s “non-linear path” still lined up with his values
📈 Why growth mindset and lifelong learning shaped his identity
🧱 The importance of building a strong personal foundation — vision, mission, purpose, and values
🪞 Why core values aren’t one-and-done, but a reflection tool for life and leadership
📚 The story behind his book Mission-Critical Leadership and the power of leading in all directions
🔄 How transitions — big and small — reveal our deepest values
💬 Why self-awareness is the gateway to better leadership, deeper relationships, and long-term impact
From boardrooms to stages, Jon brings clarity and care to the practice of leadership — reminding us that values are not plaques on a wall, but daily decisions that build trust and character.
📍 Learn more: https://yourbestleadership.com