What does leaving a legacy really look like when your work feels ordinary? It starts with stewarding what God has already put in your hands.
Workmatters founder David Roth joins CEO Brandon Swoboda to talk about legacy, leadership transition, and finding purpose at work. After 20 years leading Workmatters, David explains how a moment of journaling while recovering from surgery told him it was time for new leadership. He also shares how the two of them built a healthy handoff, and what God formed in him along the way.
Whether you’re leading a company or building spreadsheets, this conversation shows that your work matters to God, and that your legacy is being built right where you are.
⏱️ Chapters
01:01 What kind of legacy will you leave?
01:57 Welcome, David Roth
02:43 What does it mean to leave a legacy?
04:55 How do you know it’s time to step down?
06:11 “Seven epiphanies from God”
07:19 Handing your life’s work to a stranger
09:29 The pressure of following a founder
11:11 Monthly lunches and a healthy leadership transition
13:21 Watching someone else lead your vision
15:45 The leaders who shaped David’s faith at work
18:42 What others say about David’s legacy
21:04 Obedience, impact, and the team
23:22 What God formed in David over 20 years
26:06 Legacy is about people, not money
26:46 What’s next: helping individuals flourish
28:55 How to start leaving a legacy today
30:33 Take the next step: Workmatters Institute
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