In this episode of Born to Lead, hosts Connie Sokol and Madison Lattin sit down with Eva Witesman, Director of the Ballard Center for Social Impact at Brigham Young University, to discuss how leadership can find you and to explore what it truly means to recognize yourself as a leader and lead in Christ’s way. Eva shares the pivotal moment when she first identified as a leader — and how that realization transformed the way she approached her work, stewardship, and purpose.

Eva offers thoughtful insights on young adults and leadership, spiritual gifts, and the principle of “lift where you stand.” Through personal stories, including her viral BYU devotional and her work mentoring students, she reminds us that leadership is not about titles or hierarchy, but about stewardship, collaboration, and being led by Jesus Christ in everyday decisions.

Together, we talk about:

• What it means to become a leader once you recognize yourself as one
• Why leadership begins with stewardship, not position
• How the principle “lift where you stand” changes the way we lead together
• The difference between being Christ-like, Christ-centered, and Christ-led
• How identifying and developing your spiritual gifts strengthens your leadership
• Why women are called to lead in families, communities, church, and beyond

This conversation is filled with wisdom, faith, and practical insight for anyone seeking to lead with purpose, humility, and courage — whether in professional roles, service, or quiet moments of influence.

You were born to lead. The question is, how will you live as a leader for Him?

@EvaWitesman

00:00 Eva Witesman Bio

01:20 How Eva developed as a leader at Brigham Young University

04:12 The miraculous backstory to Eva’s viral BYU devotional

07:25 How Eva would build on her original devotional

08:48 Lift where you stand

11:05 Where the “lift where you stand” motto showed up in Eva’s life

12:52 What students are doing at the Ballard Center for Social Impact

16:05 What does it mean to be Christ-led?

19:32 Personal Christ-led leadership skills

23:35 What Born to Lead means to Eva Witesman

In this powerful episode of Born to Lead, we sit down with Michelle Craig, former First Counselor in the General Young Women Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to explore what Christ-centered leadership really looks like in everyday life.

Michelle shares tender insights on identity, purpose, and taking the next right step, especially for young adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where they are headed. Through personal stories, including the experience behind the beloved Eyes to See message, she reminds us that leadership is not about titles or positions but about seeing others, acting with faith, and living who you truly are.

Together, we talk about:

• Why your purpose does not have to be fully figured out to move forward
• How God finds us as we faithfully do our duty, right where we are
• What Christlike leadership looks like in small, ordinary moments
• Lessons learned from working closely with youth, young adults, and Church leaders
• How knowing your divine identity changes the way you lead and serve

This conversation is filled with hope, clarity, and encouragement for anyone striving to lead with courage, compassion, and conviction, whether in classrooms, homes, communities, or quiet moments that matter most.

You were born to lead. The question is, how will you live it?

@michelledcraig