Stewardship isn't just a leadership buzzword; it’s an active discipline that starts with the work we do on ourselves. In a world where speed, certainty, and output are overvalued, and reflection, patience, and care are undervalued, true leadership loses its breadth and impact unless it is grounded in self-mastery.

Being the founder of a social enterprise is never easy. If it were, everyone would do it. The reality is, this path is filled with...