Forged in the Dark: Why Real Leaders Run Toward Problems

Forged in the Dark: Why Real Leaders Run Toward Problems

About the Guest:
John Venhuizen leads Ace Hardware, a company with a proud 101-year history, built on the trust and hard work of thousands of local owners. With over 6,000 stores worldwide — nearly all independently owned — John believes that this combination of local entrepreneurship and global support is the secret sauce that keeps Ace strong and relevant.

He’s a leader who values character, humility, and grit — the kind of qualities that get tested daily when you’re trying to solve problems and move a big organization forward. John’s perspective is both inspiring and grounded, reminding us that leadership is about service and connection as much as strategy and results.

What You Will Learn:

  • Why real leadership is about rolling up your sleeves and tackling problems
  • How local ownership creates a powerful bond with communities and customers
  • The importance of putting faith, family, and character before work — and why that matters for long-term success
  • How AI is a tool to empower people, not replace them
  • Why a servant heart and human connection will always be a business’s greatest advantage

Join us for this heartfelt conversation with John Venhuizen and discover what it really takes to lead with purpose in a complex, fast-moving world. If you want to lead better and build something that lasts, this episode will give you plenty to think about — and put into action.

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