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Finishing Well Begins With How You Live Today.

Finishing well doesn’t happen by accident. It’s shaped over a lifetime—through the choices we make, the challenges we face, and the way we allow those experiences to form us. Every leader, regardless of age, can grow toward a life marked by depth and meaningful influence. If you feel a pull toward living with greater purpose, you’re in the right place.

LIVING & LEADING WELL

What Does it Mean to Finish Well?

In this video, Dr. Paul Leavenworth shares the long-view of the leadership journey—how God shapes us through both victories and valleys and how leaders can respond in ways that build focus. You’ll learn why finishing well is possible for any leader who stays willing to grow.

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"Thanks to Paul's influence, I’m on course to “finish well” in both my personal and professional life. I’m deeply grateful for Paul’s friendship and inspired by the legacy he has developed with the Center as well as the many programs, books, and workshops he continues to create—touching countless lives in meaningful ways.”


- Kimberly Stamatelos

Attorney and Mediator

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“Working with Paul Leavenworth and the Center for Mentor, Coaching and Leadership Development has truly been life changing. For the past thirty plus years, I have seen the work Paul has done building leaders and this program is the pinnacle of his achievements.”


– Chad Davidson

Adjunct Instructor of Religion, Des Moines Area Community College and William Penn University

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"The depth of self-awareness I have gained profoundly enhanced my mental balance and clarity. This program truly offers life-changing insights and growth opportunities for everyone!" 


- Nate Adams

Managing Director, Principal Financial Group
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A well-lived life becomes a gift to others. Your influence continues long after your roles in life have changed.

a Practical Look at Finishing Well

Finishing well is the cumulative impact of who you’ve become.

A Clear Sense of Purpose


When leaders understand their values and long-term direction, it becomes easier to make decisions that align with what matters most and avoid distractions that pull them off course.

Consistent Character


Courage, humility, integrity, and faithfulness are not developed overnight. They’re formed gradually as leaders process challenges and choose growth.

Healthy Influence

Leaders who finish well handle authority wisely, build healthy relationships, and use their influence to equip and guide emerging leaders.

A Lasting Legacy

Legacy isn’t measured by accomplishments alone. It’s the impact you leave in people—their growth, their transformation, and the ways they lead because you invested in them.

GO DEEPER: ARTICLES, TOOLS & RESOURCES

Books for Finishing Well

Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats on Amazon.


These resources guide you through the stages of leadership development, long-term focus, and building a meaningful legacy.

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Blog Posts About Finishing Well

Reflective and practical articles that help you think about purpose, character, growth, and the long view of the leadership journey.

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How God Uses Life Experiences to Shape Christlike Leaders

December 3, 2025
Discover how God uses life transitions, conflict, crisis, and deep processing to form Christlike character and develop leaders for lifelong impact.
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Trainings & Courses

Impactful workshops designed to help leaders gain clarity, deepen self-awareness, and develop long-term patterns that support a life of purpose.

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Free Downloads

Worksheets, reflection tools, and discovery-learning resources to help you evaluate where you are in your journey and identify your next steps toward finishing well.

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