What truly makes a visionary tick — and what secretly breaks them? In this powerful new episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, bestselling author and EOS® expert Mark Winters (co-author of Rocket Fuel and author of the brand-new book Visionary) sits down with Benny Fisher for an unfiltered look at the hidden strengths, struggles, shadows, and superpowers of visionary leaders. Experience the full depth of Mark’s insights in his new book Visionary - Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Visionary-Driven-Entrepreneurs-Without-Themselves/dp/1636805779 Visionaries are known for living in the future — dreaming big, seeing farther, and spotting opportunities others miss. But what happens when that gift comes with a dark side? What happens when constant ideation turns into chaos? When half-built bridges pile up? When the very wiring that helps visionaries succeed becomes the reason they get stuck? Mark exposes the misunderstood truth about what it really means to be a visionary! Key Moments: 01:07 Defining the Visionary Role 03:56 Why Write Visionary? From Rocket Fuel to Today 07:01 The Word Visionary—Origins & Identity 10:49 The Visionary's Unique Strengths & Kryptonite 12:56 The Cost of Living in the Future 17:16 Surrounding Yourself for Success 20:19 Early Awareness and Struggles of Visionaries 24:18 Corporate Career vs. Visionary Calling 27:07 The Healthy vs. Hurting Visionary 31:54 The Shadow Side: Loneliness & Dark Tendencies 35:40 Seven Posts: Building Your Support Wall 37:53 What Breaks a Visionary's Heart? 40:52 10 Pillars: What Visionaries Avoid Most 45:12 Staying in Your Lane & Supporting Your Integrator 48:38 The Power of Structure—Freedom for Visionaries 50:43 Family, Faith, and Focus: The Son's Recovery Story 59:44 Lessons from Adversity: Faith, Family, Focus 01:03:05 Healthy Visionary-Integrator Relationships 01:07:13 Why Do Visionary-Integrator Duos Fail? 01:10:58 The Future of Visionaries—AI and Multiple Businesses 01:16:48 Clarity, Focus, and Freedom: A Visionary's Path 01:21:36 Visionaries as Catalysts: Final Reflections & Hope Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone wired for big ideas, this episode helps you finally understand why you operate the way you do, and how to harness your abilities without letting them destroy you! 🚀 If you’re a visionary leader, this is required reading. Get Mark’s new book Visionary today: https://www.amazon.com/Visionary-Driven-Entrepreneurs-Without-Themselves/dp/1636805779 Connect with Mark Winters: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.markcwinters.com/ 📸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markcwinters/ 🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcwinters 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markcwinters 🎙️ Connect with Host Benny Fisher: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.bennyfisher.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfish.benny 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fisherbenny 🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fisherbenny If you’ve ever wondered why you think differently — and how to make that difference your greatest advantage — this is your episode! #MarkWinters #Visionary #RocketFuel #EOS #EOSImplementer #EntrepreneurMindset #VisionaryLeader #VisionaryLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessLeadership #EntrepreneurLife #FounderLife #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #VisionaryVsIntegrator #VisionaryTraits #PersonalGrowthJourney #SelfAwarenessMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessMindset #HighPerformanceLeadership #EntrepreneurshipPodcast #MindsetShift #ClarityAndFocus #BigFishCaresPodcast #BennyFisher #PurposeDrivenLeadership #EntrepreneurInspiration #BusinessSuccessMindset #FutureFocused

CEO Greg Furer shares the prophetic encounter that transformed his life, faith, and purpose. A powerful Big Fish Cares episode on calling, identity, and leadership.

What truly makes a visionary tick — and what secretly breaks them? In this powerful new episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, bestselling author and EOS® expert Mark Winters (co-author of Rocket Fuel and author of the brand-new book Visionary) sits down with Benny Fisher for an unfiltered look at the hidden strengths, struggles, shadows, and superpowers of visionary leaders. Experience the full depth of Mark’s insights in his new book Visionary - Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Visionary-Driven-Entrepreneurs-Without-Themselves/dp/1636805779 Visionaries are known for living in the future — dreaming big, seeing farther, and spotting opportunities others miss. But what happens when that gift comes with a dark side? What happens when constant ideation turns into chaos? When half-built bridges pile up? When the very wiring that helps visionaries succeed becomes the reason they get stuck? Mark exposes the misunderstood truth about what it really means to be a visionary! Key Moments: 01:07 Defining the Visionary Role 03:56 Why Write Visionary? From Rocket Fuel to Today 07:01 The Word Visionary—Origins & Identity 10:49 The Visionary's Unique Strengths & Kryptonite 12:56 The Cost of Living in the Future 17:16 Surrounding Yourself for Success 20:19 Early Awareness and Struggles of Visionaries 24:18 Corporate Career vs. Visionary Calling 27:07 The Healthy vs. Hurting Visionary 31:54 The Shadow Side: Loneliness & Dark Tendencies 35:40 Seven Posts: Building Your Support Wall 37:53 What Breaks a Visionary's Heart? 40:52 10 Pillars: What Visionaries Avoid Most 45:12 Staying in Your Lane & Supporting Your Integrator 48:38 The Power of Structure—Freedom for Visionaries 50:43 Family, Faith, and Focus: The Son's Recovery Story 59:44 Lessons from Adversity: Faith, Family, Focus 01:03:05 Healthy Visionary-Integrator Relationships 01:07:13 Why Do Visionary-Integrator Duos Fail? 01:10:58 The Future of Visionaries—AI and Multiple Businesses 01:16:48 Clarity, Focus, and Freedom: A Visionary's Path 01:21:36 Visionaries as Catalysts: Final Reflections & Hope Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone wired for big ideas, this episode helps you finally understand why you operate the way you do, and how to harness your abilities without letting them destroy you! 🚀 If you’re a visionary leader, this is required reading. Get Mark’s new book Visionary today: https://www.amazon.com/Visionary-Driven-Entrepreneurs-Without-Themselves/dp/1636805779 Connect with Mark Winters: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.markcwinters.com/ 📸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markcwinters/ 🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcwinters 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markcwinters 🎙️ Connect with Host Benny Fisher: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.bennyfisher.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfish.benny 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fisherbenny 🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fisherbenny If you’ve ever wondered why you think differently — and how to make that difference your greatest advantage — this is your episode! #MarkWinters #Visionary #RocketFuel #EOS #EOSImplementer #EntrepreneurMindset #VisionaryLeader #VisionaryLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessLeadership #EntrepreneurLife #FounderLife #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #VisionaryVsIntegrator #VisionaryTraits #PersonalGrowthJourney #SelfAwarenessMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessMindset #HighPerformanceLeadership #EntrepreneurshipPodcast #MindsetShift #ClarityAndFocus #BigFishCaresPodcast #BennyFisher #PurposeDrivenLeadership #EntrepreneurInspiration #BusinessSuccessMindset #FutureFocused

CEO Greg Furer shares the prophetic encounter that transformed his life, faith, and purpose. A powerful Big Fish Cares episode on calling, identity, and leadership.

Boost Pricing founder Casey Brown shares a powerful lesson for roofing contractors: why discounting erodes long-term value and how confident pricing builds stronger client relationships.

Benny Fisher shares how pain becomes preparation, why presence is the real bigger game, and how to build a life of purpose, peace, and impact.

Charlie Kirk — a young man who built one of the most powerful youth movements in America — was assassinated in front of thousands at a rally. A sniper, 200 yards away, silenced a voice mid-sentence. And in an instant, we were reminded of the fragility of life, the cost of vision, and the high price of freedom.

Matt Brasic opens up about divorce, faith, and finding purpose after misalignment. A raw story of letting go, clarity, and personal awakening.

Discover why facts alone don’t sell. Learn how storytelling builds trust, inspires action, and helps entrepreneurs and salespeople stand out.

I used to think winning was about stacking more wins. Build it. Grow it. Repeat. Lately, I’m a lot more interested in how we build without breaking the people we love — including ourselves. This week on Big Fish Cares , I sat down with Jonathan D. Reynolds (CEO, Titus Talent Strategies ) to talk about purpose, fatherhood, faith, and the simple truth he keeps coming back to:“Most company problems are people problems.” The 15-year-old question At 15, Jonathan asked his parents what he was “created to do.” Their answer: live in the service of others . He didn’t love that answer then. He lives it now — helping leaders find the right people, and helping people find the work they’re built for. That turned into a business and a calling. My advice would be: if you’re still waiting for a lightning-bolt purpose, serve where you stand. Purpose shows up when your service gets specific. For-profit, for good Titus calls itself for-profit for good: build a healthy company and use the profits to help those who need it most. They set a goal to give $30M by 2030 and are already about 70% of the way there . That’s not performative — that’s operationalized generosity. What I would recommend: design comp plans and culture like a family you’d be proud of. Jonathan’s team incentive started as his kids’ allowance…and it works. Leading at work vs. leading at home We talked about the gap a lot of us feel: Compassionate at work, impatient at home. Driver in the office, bulldozer in the living room. Jonathan built a transition ritual before walking through the door — slow down, ask better questions at dinner (“What was the hardest part of your day?” “What brought you joy?”), and be there. That’s leadership too. When you can’t fix it Jonathan’s parents have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan . No charges. No clear path. He stood outside the White House with his daughter asking for help. Impossible to carry — and yet this line anchored him: “I can’t control that. I can control my trust. I can control my love. I can control whether I get bitter.” Stay low. Stay humble. Control what you can control. That isn’t a slogan. It’s survival for leaders getting hit by real life. Try this week One conversation: name a “people problem” you’re avoiding and address it directly. One boundary: pick a start/stop for work and keep it. One practice: give something away (time, cash, credit). Open hands move resources faster. If you’re carrying a lot right now, you’re not alone. The goal isn’t a perfect life. The goal is a grounded one. Listen to the episode: Apple Podcasts If this resonated, come do the work with us inside The Pond — founders who want growth and peace in the same breath

Benny Fisher talks with Jonathan D. Reynolds about purpose, fatherhood, faith, and why most company problems are people problems. Listen on Apple or any podcast app.