Process is King: Why Leaders Fail Without It with Dr. Arthur Satterwhite

In this episode of The WiLD Conversation Podcast, Dr. Rob McKenna sits down with Dr. Arthur Satterwhite III to discuss why process is everything—whether you’re leading a team, launching a product, or rebuilding trust. Dr. Satterwhite shares his research from The Relate Project, unpacking what leaders must understand about relational trust, adolescent culture, and the phases we often overlook when trying to create lasting impact.

Drawing from his own leadership journey, he challenges us to consider:

• Are we intentional about every phase of the leadership process?
• Are we bringing the right people in at the right time?
• Are we building trust strategically instead of assuming it will happen?

From business strategy to leadership development, this episode is a wake-up call for leaders who want to stop short-changing their impact and start leading with intentionality.

Key Leadership Takeaways:
🚀 Process isn’t a barrier—it’s the path to sustainable success.
🤝 Trust isn’t automatic—there’s a process to rebuilding and maintaining it.
💡 Overlooking key phases in leadership or strategy can undermine everything.