The Four Pillars of Sustainable Leadership with Michael Price
September 19, 2025
In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta welcomes Michael Price, VP of Business Development at Orion Groups, to share his powerful story of resilience and leadership. From overcoming depression and health struggles to building a thriving career in healthcare, Michael discusses the importance of self-care, vulnerability, and intentional living. He reveals how prioritising well-being allows leaders to serve others more effectively and why accountability, discomfort, and resilience are essential for sustainable success.
In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta welcomes Michael Price, VP of Business Development at Orion Groups, to share his powerful story of resilience and leadership. From overcoming depression and health struggles to building a thriving career in healthcare, Michael discusses the importance of self-care, vulnerability, and intentional living. He reveals how prioritising well-being allows leaders to serve others more effectively and why accountability, discomfort, and resilience are essential for sustainable success.
Michael Price is Vice President of Business Development at Orion Groups and Market President for C-Suite for Christ in Charlotte, where he helps leaders integrate faith into the marketplace. With over 20 years of healthcare IT and executive leadership experience, Michael has managed $200M+ in capital initiatives and guided 400+ projects. As CEO of Michael J Price Ventures, he leverages his expertise and personal journey of resilience to champion holistic well-being, servant leadership, and meaningful organizational impact.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
👉 The Selfish-to-Selfless Leadership Principle: Michael explains why leaders must first prioritise their own well-being to effectively serve others. Through intentional routines like morning reflection before technology, leaders can protect energy, avoid burnout, and show up fully present for their teams. An empty cup cannot pour into others; self-care is the foundation of sustainable leadership.
👉 Building Resilience Through Daily Rituals: Michael shares how protecting the first hour of each day from digital distractions builds calm and clarity. Starting with meditation, exercise, or reading helps leaders maintain perspective, reduce decision fatigue, and handle challenges with greater focus. Intentional routines cultivate resilience that supports both professional performance and personal balance.
👉 Accountability as Servant Leadership: Redefining servant leadership, Michael highlights the importance of empowering teams through accountability, not micromanagement. By focusing on the “why” behind initiatives and training others to make sound decisions, leaders prevent burnout and build stronger organisations. This shift creates more capable teams while ensuring leaders reserve energy for strategic contributions and growth.
👉 The Power of Intentional Leadership Focus: Michael emphasises his “Project Self” philosophy, only saying yes where he can add genuine value. Leaders often dilute their impact by overcommitting; instead, conducting needs assessments and aligning with unique strengths drives meaningful outcomes. Intentional focus ensures energy is reserved for high-value activities while empowering others to step into leadership.
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Michael Price on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-price-2841b1b7/
Orion Groups Website - https://oriongrps.com/
Michael Price is Vice President of Business Development at Orion Groups and Market President for C-Suite for Christ in Charlotte, where he helps leaders integrate faith into the marketplace. With over 20 years of healthcare IT and executive leadership experience, Michael has managed $200M+ in capital initiatives and guided 400+ projects. As CEO of Michael J Price Ventures, he leverages his expertise and personal journey of resilience to champion holistic well-being, servant leadership, and meaningful organizational impact.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
👉 The Selfish-to-Selfless Leadership Principle: Michael explains why leaders must first prioritise their own well-being to effectively serve others. Through intentional routines like morning reflection before technology, leaders can protect energy, avoid burnout, and show up fully present for their teams. An empty cup cannot pour into others; self-care is the foundation of sustainable leadership.
👉 Building Resilience Through Daily Rituals: Michael shares how protecting the first hour of each day from digital distractions builds calm and clarity. Starting with meditation, exercise, or reading helps leaders maintain perspective, reduce decision fatigue, and handle challenges with greater focus. Intentional routines cultivate resilience that supports both professional performance and personal balance.
👉 Accountability as Servant Leadership: Redefining servant leadership, Michael highlights the importance of empowering teams through accountability, not micromanagement. By focusing on the “why” behind initiatives and training others to make sound decisions, leaders prevent burnout and build stronger organisations. This shift creates more capable teams while ensuring leaders reserve energy for strategic contributions and growth.
👉 The Power of Intentional Leadership Focus: Michael emphasises his “Project Self” philosophy, only saying yes where he can add genuine value. Leaders often dilute their impact by overcommitting; instead, conducting needs assessments and aligning with unique strengths drives meaningful outcomes. Intentional focus ensures energy is reserved for high-value activities while empowering others to step into leadership.
Listen Now!
Fame Host - https://bit.ly/3ACsRBz
Apple - https://apple.co/3gsuA31
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/48t2yi5
YouTube - https://bit.ly/3KYAHtd
RSS - https://bit.ly/3AFrUs6
And connect with the host and guests here:
Darshan Mehta on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan--mehta
iResearch website - https://iresearch.com
Michael Price on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-price-2841b1b7/
Orion Groups Website - https://oriongrps.com/
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