What does it take to lead with integrity and still thrive in a high-stakes industry? In this episode, Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips chat with John DeAngelis, President and Co-Founder of DeAngelis Diamond, to explore a leadership model rooted in character, clarity, and generosity.

John shares his journey of building one of the country’s premier construction firms while holding fast to faith and family. He unpacks the challenge of balancing high support and high challenge in leadership, hiring for character over skill, overcoming fear with intentionality, and defining “enough” in a world that always demands more. With personal reflections on fatherhood, self-awareness, and legacy, this conversation is both deeply practical and profoundly inspiring.

02:09 — Navigating Unique Challenges in Construction

04:27 — Developing Leaders with Lives Worth Following

11:18 — Hiring for Character Over Skills

13:40 — Establishing Core Values in Leadership

18:20 — Overcoming Fear in Leadership

28:51 — Defining ‘Enough’ in Success and Generosity

33:50 — The Challenge of Generosity

35:25 — The Role of Fatherhood

41:28 — Navigating Work and Family Life

45:34 — Self-Awareness in Leadership

49:27 — Understanding God’s Sovereignty

52:57 — Defining True Success and Legacy