My book Leadership from Within is for Christian leaders who desire to live and lead intentionally while flourishing personally and professionally.

A thoughtful and refreshing take on leadership, built on four essential life patterns. This book is a wake-up call for anyone tempted to lead others before first leading themselves. Practiced consistently, these patterns can safeguard against moral and ethical failure while nurturing both personal and professional well-being.

RADM Brent W. Scott, CHC, USN (Ret.) , Chief of Navy Chaplains 2019-2022

Coming December 2025

What It’s About

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    The Vision

    The genesis of this book was a Navy deployment aboard a Navy ship along with 800 Navy and Marine Corps personnel. This floating village became a crucible, revealing the critical importance of four key rhythms (relational, spiritual, emotional, and physical) determining whether I merely survived or truly flourished.

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    Life Rhythms

    Effective leadership begins with self-care. Holistic soul care encompasses four life rhythms: Relational (meaningful connections), Spiritual (listening to God's voice), Emotional (engaging feelings with discernment), and Physical (wellness as your foundation).

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    The Impact

    By the end of Leadership from Within, you will have the information and tools to develop a holistic, sustainable life rhythm that will help you live and lead intentionally.

  • "A thoughtful and refreshing take on leadership, built on four essential life patterns. This book is a wake-up call for anyone tempted to lead others before first leading themselves. Practiced consistently, these patterns can safeguard against moral and ethical failure while nurturing both personal and professional well-being."

    RADM Brent W. Scott, CHC, USN (Ret.), Chief of Navy Chaplains 2019-2022

  • "In my research of 'finishing well' for Christian leaders since the late 1980’s I have never found a more thorough approach than Dr. Woodard’s engaging read on leadership. His authentic stories of developing the right rhythms in our unique circumstances is compelling and relevant to both existing and emerging leaders today. I would require this in every leadership curriculum that wants to build leaders that last."

    Joseph Umidi, DMin, EVP, Regent University