How Servant Leadership, Faith, and Relentless Standards Built a Movement That Saves Lives Daily ✝️ Interview with Place of Hope CEO Charles Bender III

04/09/2025 28 min

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Episode Synopsis

Level 🆙 Take-Aways True leadership isn’t about control—it’s about trust. Charles built a thriving movement by empowering the right people, not micromanaging them. 🤝He runs a nonprofit like a business—and it works. By applying business principles to social impact, Charles scaled Place of Hope into Florida’s gold standard for faith-based care. 📊Legacy is built through intentional action. Charles plants seeds he’ll never sit in the shade of, focusing on generational impact—not just immediate wins. 🌳He shows what it means to serve with fire. Servant leadership, in Charles’ world, isn’t passive—it’s purpose-driven, courageous, and deeply committed to others. 🔥He’s built a culture that outlives charisma. Place of Hope doesn’t depend on one personality—it thrives because of a unified team bought into the mission. 🧱 📣QUOTE: “If we can help a child avoid the system, avoid abuse, avoid trafficking—we’ve done our job before the crisis ever starts.” 🛡️ – Charles Bender III🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹🕕 [00:06:00] – Aligning mission with consistent excellence🕖 [00:07:00] – Why people recommend Place of Hope🕗 [00:08:00] – The power of surrounding kids with belief🕘 [00:09:00] – Reflecting on the biggest leadership lesson🕙 [00:10:00] – How purpose beats passion every time  You Can Contact Place of Hope Here:Phone: (561) 775-7195 Email: [email protected]     🌐 Place of Hope Website🔗 Charle’s LinkedIn▶ Place of Hope YouTube🔵Place of Hope  Facebook📷 Place of Hope Instagram

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