Loud Leadership

Successful leaders are merely an expression of a solid effective team. However, sometimes getting a bunch of different people, with different personalities, and different opinions can be difficult to keep on the same page.  Here's some thoughts on how we can make and keep teams effective. 

Reports helps us keep a pulse on what's running. With tons of technologies and tools out there, reports should be a daily part of your leadership duties. 

Cody and Andrew take time to summarize the past 50 episodes and talk about the leadership lessons through out the past few years.  Where Loud Leadership will come to a close with this episode, our hope is that it remains a resource for young leaders for generations to come.  Andrew would like to thank Cody Graves for hosting this podcast faithfully and for his commitment to excellence and leadership. He embodies what it means to be a "loud leader". You can keep up with his journey at codygraves.org. Show Mentions:  - Loom.com

Leadership is all about developing others, not keeping people at bay to our needs. In this episode we talk about developing others around us and keeping our priorities in check.  As you build the vision, the vision builds you. Topics Covered Profile vs. Personality  Voices vs. Echos  Shutting down the minion machine   

In this episode Cody and Andrew catch up on what it means to trust the teams, and allow your leadership to grow past yourself. Delegation is a great word that we get to all dive into together.  Links Mentioned:  CincoDeBurchfield.com

You’ve heard it as much as we have…”Leaders are readers!” Here’s a list and links of books every leader should dive into: “If you don’t know who you are as a person, you will never know who you are as a leader.”   New Creation Realities - E.W. Kenyon   Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul - Bill Hybels   The Power of Character in Leadership: How Values, Morals, Ethics, and Principles Affect Leaders - Dr. Myles Munroe   The Making of A Leader - Frank Damazio   Be Our Guest - (Anything by Doug Lipp) The Power of Habit Smarter Faster Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity   In Search Of Excellence Leadership Awakening: Foundational Principles for Lasting Success List Of Authors: Seth Godin Dave Ramsey Dr. Henry Cloud Jim Collins Dr. Samuel Chand Dr. John Maxwell Stephen Covey Carson Tate Dr. Caroline Leaf Rachel Burchfield  

Cody Graves has been the host of Loud Leadership since it's starting days in 2015. Now we flip the script on him and take a peak behind the curtain of what makes him tick.    This conversation covers:  Technology  What the church can learn form Amazon?  Honoring your spiritual heritage  Going to the nations  Enjoying the process You will really enjoy this episode as it's packed with purpose.  You can find Cody on twitter @Codyman.     

    "It's not what you say, it's how you say it. " Marketing is all around us every single day. With all of the messages coming our direction, how do we know when we are saying the right thing, in the right way.  While we aren't claiming to be the marketing experts here (plenty other great podcasts for that). We wanted to provide a 101 guide to those who may be knew to to the topic.  Episode Mentions Justin Keller - Brilliant Brands Show Phil Cooke - Branding Faith NGEN Radio Discovery Camp

      "The only constant in the world, is change. "- Heraclitus If you aren't changing things, are you really leading? In this episode we talk about how culture, trends, and systems must change in order for people to reach their potential. We get practical and plunge deep all in one episode.     

We all have them and we all need it! What is it? UNITY Unity is the glue that keeps the team moving in the same direction.  In this episode, we talk about why it's important, how to get it, and how to keep it.  This is an episode anyone who leads a team, or is on a team, needs to hear.    Episode Mentions: Slack - www.slackhq.com      

  You will never lead until you can first be lead.  Where do leaders miss it? How do we grow as leaders when we are leading ourselves. In this episode we talk about the difference between a living anointing and a ministry anointing. Listen to some examples and find the path that best works for you. We are all leaders when we choose to be leaders. Links:Employee Scheduling Softwarewheniwork.com

  Character is who you are when no one is looking.  You build character choice by choice. Character is the cornerstone of you leadership. Charisma is what you have on the stage. Character is what you need off the stage.    Just a few of the takeaways you will get from this episode. As a guy raised in ministry, Andrew gives examples and observations about why it's so important for leaders to build their character. Keep this episode on the go to list, it's important.   Episode Mentions: "Billy Graham Rule"

Our entire region was affected by the impact of Hurricane Harvey. During these tough times it's important to stay focused on people just much as you are on the vision. While we are not experts on this in anyway, here's our view of a time where true leadership is needed and appreciated. If you'd like to help, or a church in need of help, please go to burchfield.org/harvey for more info. 

  Trips are all about going places you love with the people who love you. Read the full blog post here:  http://andrewburchfield.com/my-jesus-trips-the-last-frontier/

    The future can be a frustrating place! As leaders, we build a picture of the future and then motivate people to build it! However, sometimes we find ourselves constantly leaving in one place with our heart, and seeing a different place with our eyes. Listen to this episode and see how the frustration you're feeling is actually fuel for the future!  

Communication is a calling, but it's also a craft. Leaders should be able to easily communicate the vision to the people, but that's easier said than done. In this episode, we talk out some areas you can use to make your stage presentations stronger.  Read the entire article here:  http://andrewburchfield.com/4-areas-to-improve-your-stage-communication/      

An internationally known writer and speaker, Phil Cooke has actually produced media programming in more than 50 countries around the world.  In the process, has been shot at, survived two military coups, fallen out of a helicopter, and in Africa, been threatened with prison. And during that time – through his company Cooke Pictures in Burbank, California – he’s helped some of the largest nonprofit organizations and leaders in the world use the media to tell their story in a changing, disrupted culture. in this episode, we talk about everything from telling your story, to the current state of "Christian Media". Whatever your role is, if you're telling stories, this episode is for you.  Phil Cooke's Info - @philcooke Cooke PicturesInfluence Lab Phil's BlogHillsong: Let Hope Rise Andrew Burchfield's Info - @a_burchfield Andrew's Blog Young Believer's Broadcast - YBBtv BMI  Like what you are hearing? Rate and review on iTunes and share with the hashtag #LoudLeadership.

Whether we like it or not, leaders of routines in our lives by default. It's our job to maximize those routines to keep ourselves solid and productive. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to recognize and keep great routines in our lives. 

Your personal leadership brand doesn't mean you're going to grow up to 10,000 followers on Twitter or have a marketing campaign that changes the world.  It means the people who know you the most and interact with you occassionaly, love and trust you as a leader. It's a key facet of leadership, and today we are going to build it.  Websites Mentioned:  about.me  Vista Print Andrew's About.me Page

Finishing is the easy part, it's the starting something that takes work. Even for leaders who get inspired with new ideas, and make personal promises "for a better year", life can still get in the way. In this episode, we talk about some things and tactics you can use to help you setup for your greatest year ever. 

Few things in life are more awkward than leading someone who doesn't see "eye to eye" with you. Maybe they are a few years (or generations) older and haven't caught on to the new tech thing. Possibly they are years younger and have zero work ethic and the ability to motivate themseleves. Regardless of where you stand, this episode helps us understand what it's like to lead in both directions.     

Leadership is about influence, but it's our influence that should leave an impact.  How do we gauge that impact? In this episode, we talk about it and give stories, and case studies that help us all become better leaders.  For more articles and podcasts, check it out at andrewburcfield.com. 

Consistency is a character element of great leadership. Sometimes you have to zoom out so you can zoom back into the day to day things of life.  In this episode, we talk about consistency and why it's important for leaders of all types. 

It's amazing how we can talk and see the same people every day and still not have time to be honest. We started "Truth Thursday" in our team and it's helped drastically in keeping our relationships honest and deep.  

A few weeks ago, Andrew enjoyed his golden birthday celebrating his turn into his thirties. We thought it would be a great idea to talk about some of the greatest leadership lessons he's taken away from the first 30 years of leadership. While we don't cover all of them in this episode, we have linked to the blog post that lists all of them.    Blog Post:  http://andrewburchfield.com/30-leadership-lessons-from-30-years/    

Taylor Gentry hosts the Millennial Broadcast on BPN Radio. BPN Radio is an internet radio station that can be found online at www.bpnradio.com. Andrew recently had the opportunity to be a guest on the show. We wanted to share this interview with you as we talk about finding your purpose.     

Take a deep dive into leadership. If your leadership doesn't go high, it's because your leadership doesn't go deep. Leaders lead from 3 places.  Spirit  Heart Head Devotion is what fuels discipleship.   

It's a special episode on a special day. Listen to this episode as Andrew takes us through the story of Country Camp and how his parents said that famous, "Yes"! We then talk about how to keep the team on the same page, and the same purpose.  Links:  Miracle Moments by Rachel Burchfield     

Fashion vs. Function    Fashion is a language and it speaks about your leadership. Dress for the proper table.  Your attire reflects your attitude of life.  As a leader if you don't feel confident in your clothes, don't wear it.      How To Create A Wardrobe Capsule  

Technology is a toy or a tool, it's all how you use it. In this episode, Andrew gives us some popular tech tips that help his teams get more done in less time.   Daniel 12:    Slack - Team Communication Vision Cameras - Ubiquti Unifi Video  Google Apps - Chromeboxes Crexendo - Phone Systems     "It's not about the latest toy, it's about the tools you need at that time."

Power is the driving force in any movement. Today we talk about the power pendulum and the perspective we need as leaders to keep in balance the purpose of the power of God.    Smith Wigglesworth - The Anointing of His Spirit Bill Johnson - "Jesus Christ is perfect theology."    

"The reason we don't keep the right goals is because we don't create the right goals." - Andrew Burchfield GOALS GROWTH  OBSTACLES  ADDRESSLENGTH - How long do you have? - How long do you need?  Systems- Episode #012: People's Profiles   People Talking About Goals Michael Hyatt - MichaelHyatt.com "The Power of Habit" - Charles Duhigg  

"Moment to Movements - Creating Momentum in Ministry & Management" is a book written by Andrew that was released in December of 2015. In this episode, Cody and Andrew dive into the purpose and the profit of the book and who it's designed to help.Episode Mentions prayerculture.tv Ustream.tv  "When we need to create more momentum, it's time to make more moments." - @a_burchfield Jolt Your Routine Check Your Atmosphere   Link to download the book free:  www.andrewburchfield.com/book

As a producer, Andrew goes behind the scenes and helps us discover why we do what we do. This conversation talks about the difference between decision making for destiny versus details, and how to pull potential out of people close by. This kick off to to season two is sure to get things moving in the right direction.     

Life is made up of seasons. Navigating through these seasons can be very challenging. In a recent interview, Andrew talks with friend and minister Dusting Martin. After 7 years on staff with churches, Dustin and Mandy Martin stepped out in faith to begin Martin Ministries International. After much counsel with his Pastor, Dustin launched out by faith. In this episode, you will get to hear a first-hand experience of what it's like to step out and follow God's plan for your life.    For more information about MMI. Go to martinministries.tv

Social media is either a toy or a tool; it's all how you use it. In today's episode, we are going to give you some simple things to do that will take your social media to the next level. 1. Know Your Audience 2. Write For Others3. Reset Regularly Episode Mentions: Buffer AppCo-ScheduleHoot SuiteSprout SocialFeedly 

Procedure and process are the gears that make any great organizational engine run. Leaders have the responsibility to ensure their teams know WHAT and HOW to accomplish the daily tasks that keep ministry in motion. In this episode Andrew and Cody talk about the how to build and prove great processes.  1. Start With The End Of Every Procedure 2. Tear The Engine Apart 3. Document The Details  4. Break It 5. Monitor Your Movements         "Documentation is the simplest way for leaders to express their definition of excellence."         

Mentors are the super trendy right now in the corporate world. Before they hit it big in the business world they started in the Bible. Mentorship reaches back to the New Testament where the Apostle Paul taught us to be accountable for the ability that had been given to us. This episode is full of things to that will help you find a mentor, where ever you are. 

Communication is the life blood of culture. In this episode we discuss the 3 things leaders can accidently do to crumble their communication. Listen to the tips and the stories that make our communication crumble at times.   

Abby Burchfield (my sister) has proven her passion for children and their families with both personal enthusiasm and a professional education. She’s always ready to explain what children really need, and how to develop them holistically by faith. In this episode of Loud Leadership, Abby spoke to a group of children’s leaders and volunteers at Discovery Camp. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I know that it will help you today. LEADERS’ LEMONADE Innovative Ideas For When Ministry Gives You Lemons@abbyburchfield When ministry gives you lemons remember…“You build a children’s ministry by loving one child at a time.”- Pastor Tommy Burchfield “Jesus trusts us with His sons and daughters. That is the biggest honor and largest responsibility”- Pastor Rachel Burchfield Behind every child is a family. You are not just in children’s ministry, but in family ministry.You can only give what you have. Stay full privately and you’ll flow publicly.There is no such thing as a “Jr. Jesus.” Abby’s sugar stash to help sweeten things up…-Children’s Ministry .com [Website Reference]-The Action Bible [Comic Bible]-Talk Starters by Group [iTunes App]-Google Voice [Email, direct cell]-“Too Small to Ignore” by Dr. Wess Stafford. [Book]-Science Experiments: Steve Spangler [Object Lessons]-Oops paint section [Home Depot// Lowes]   Innovative Ideas for that moment when…“There’s a kid in front of me, what do I do?!”-Connect before communicating [Connect with eyes; Connect with topic]-Add rhythms to reinforce [Rules, Instructions, Verses]-Invisible Bubbles [Ageless trick of the trade]-High Fives and Hugs [Even if they don’t like it, they need it]-Explain what they can do, not just what they can’t. [Choices build confidence]

Driving is a true hobby of mine. I love the idea of going 70mph down the road and looking out to feel like nothing is moving at all. Doesn’t leadership feel the same way sometimes? You feel that the day to day to is going so fast and when you slow down you realize you haven’t gone that far at all.  This summer I had the honor of speaking to over 800 leaders stretched across 16 camps of our Discovery Camp program. Every leader is driving the vision. Your responsible for the passengers riding with you, and  the engine of the vision you're leading. We took time to talk out the 6 areas I believe every leader needs to pay attention to in order to be a great driver. Dashboard of Destiny 1. Battery Gauge – How much energy do you have before you start the next movement? 2. Speedometer – Schedule – The faster you go the more strain takes place on the engine causing a rougher rider for all involved. 3. Temperature Gauge – Team Culture- Teams are a tension that must be managed. Leaders have to keep the balance to ensure that teams don’t run too hot or cool off. 4. RPM Gauge- Recognizing what gear the engine is in helps keeping the journey from jolting all over the place. Leaders must have the “gears” or modes of life in a sequential shifting pattern to keep things smooth. 5. Fuel Gauge – Financial Resources – We don’t see “full” and “empty” true leaders see “FAITH” and “EXCELLENCE.” 6. Oil Gauge – Without oil the engine doesn’t run as it was designed to. Oil keeps the moving parts moving. When we see OIL in the old testament it was a symbolic expression of the anointing. Leaders must have the anointing in their lives as they lead to ensure things move the way they are suppose to. Vision Vehicle Trunk: (Resources): Todoist (Project Management App) Evernote (Note Taking & Digital Brain) Beyond The TodoList - Erik Fisher  Episode 108: April Perry  

It's true... E-mail is a nessecary evil in this world, but just because your e-mail is out of control doesn't mean we have to be. In this episode we will talk about this tips and tricks out there to manage e-mail efficiently. E-Mail Cycles 1. Process First2. Respond Second  Tools Google/G-mail ToDoist (Project Managment Application) Right Inbox http://www.rightinbox.com/ Bommerang http://www.boomeranggmail.com/ IFTTT.com http://www.ifttt.com  E-Mail Etiquette SLACK (Team Communication Tool) http://www.slack.com What is e-mail good for?  E-Mail Healthhttp://www.a-healthy-lifestyle.com/email-addiction.html                               E-mail is a tool. Communication must be the core. 

We live in a world of change. It's the only gaurentee that we have, something will change, including people. Sometimes we have a difficulty of finding the next runner for the race. Listen to how we use simple profiles to help us get a pulse on the people joining our team.     

Homosexuality is the hot topic in the nation today, but it's been on a Biblical radar for much longer. In this special seminar with out Texas Bible Institute students Pastor Rachel explains how to respond to this taboo topic and give the biblical answers to cultures greatest questions.   Loves Response to Culture What is culture? Culture is the characteristics, beliefs, customs, and attitudes of a particular group of people which distinguishes them from someone else Culture is not right or wrong good or bad, it is just the way we are We Have to decide our personal convictions If you truly believe the Word of God is without error then you are a bold bible believer and will base all your decisions off of the written word of God Dealing with Homosexuality There is an intentional homosexual agenda Recognition Acceptance Aproval When a face is put with the sin it is harder to stand on your ground Jesus perfectly balanced grace and mercy with confrontation and correction If we respond in hate then we have completely missed the Father’s Love Christian websites with info on homosexuality carm.org probe.org frc.org Do not be afraid of attitudes and ideas that are contrary to the word of God What does the Bible say about homosexuality? 7 references to homosexuality 250 references to how we use our money 300 references about caring for the poor According to the Word of God it is a sin...all sin separates us from experiencing the Word of God The father's love is always there we just can't experience it Eph 4:15 Speak the truth in love Major on the majors and not on the minors when you are working with people The seven references to homosexuality: Gen 19:7-11, Judges 19:16-30, Lev. 18:22, Lev. 20:13, Matt 19:4, Mark 10:6 (Jesus defines marriage), Romans 1:26, 1 Cor 1:9-11, 1 Tim. 1:9-11 Like frogs boiling in a pot, the temp of culture is shifting and we don't even know it Leviticus is divided into three kinds of laws Civil Ceremonial Moral Moral law is still in effect the others are not (All sexual sin including homosexual sin is located here) Seven Questions If christians use Leviticus 18:22 to condemn homosexuality aren't they hypocrites if they go eat fried shrimp and wear jeans? Are people born gay? According to science: There is no conclusive evidence. There has been studies of Identical twins that do not have uniformity in sexual orientation and yet they have the exact same gene sequence Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:1 states that we are born in sin: Meaning different people may be inclined to a certain kind of sin since they were born Example: Generational curses such as alcoholism According to the word of God: We If I have a same sex attraction am I homosexual? No, We all have sinful thoughts of different types that we should not dwell on. Whatever you think on too much you will become The Train Analogy : What ever leads the rest will follow Thoughts: the Engine Feelings/Emotions: The next car Physical Body: the caboose How should I respond to same sex urges? The same thing you do when any other temptation comes your way. Doesn't homosexuality exist in the animal world? It does but, animals also eat their babies, eat their own feces, etc.. Homosexuality is now normal so whats wrong with it? Isn't this God’s answer for many of the orphans in the world? There are wonderful loving good people ready to adopt these babies but they can’t just love who they want to love. Normal means a conforming to the standard of the common type Homosexuality is not statistically normal, biologically, physiological, evolutionarily It may be socially accepted but it is not biblically accepted We can not bend the principals of God word to suit the vocal minority groups How do I respond to someone that is gay? We must be accepting, loving, and not look at them as a person who is doing evil but a person who is in a trap We must be compassionate to a friend who has fallen into this trap We must step into some new areas and speak the truth in love Galatians 6:1 Luke 15 Ephesians 4:15 1 Cor 16:13 What relation do I have with this person? Depending on the relationship you should respond differently Peer or Friend: talk, listen, spend time with them Relative: different boundaries Leadership: be even more clear with your boundaries When is the right time for excommunicating/avoiding someone? Romans 16:17 and 1 Cor. 5:9- These scriptures should only be used for when you are in leadership Only when you are in Leadership and you see that it is having a negative effect on the rest of the group When confronting someone who believes they are homosexual use the sandwich method: confront, Lots of love, confront Romans 12:31 do not be overcome by evil Evil is the judgemental arrogance of christians who do not know how to respond 1 Cor. 16:13-14 “Watch, stand fast in the faith be brave, be strong. let all that you do be done with love”  

Summer can be the best of times and the worst of times for youth pastors in student ministry. Peter Burchfield, student pastor at Believers World Outrech Church, leads Embassy Student Ministries and has some thoughts about what you need to do with your summer. If you're tired of searching the internet tiredlessly looking for then next game to play, this podcast is for you. 

Music is the muscle to a movement. It keeps the movement in motion and the atmosphere in a position for massive productivity. SHOW NOTESScriptureRomans 14: 1- 4     Loops & Tracks Websites multitracks.com loopcommunity.com     Spotify Playlist  Late Night Focus Afternoon GroovesWonderful Writing Music Worship List (Abby Burchfield adds to this frequently)    Bands Dirty LoopsSnarky Puppy

Travis Simons was kind enough to sit down with Andrew after speaking at the weekend retreat at Country Camp. He's a speaker and leader at a great church in the Dallas, Texas area. In this podcast we talk about building a bridge with the following..  Senior Leadership  Your Community  Your Own Leadership  The Vision You Are Called To For more information about Travis Simons you can find him at TravisSimons.com Twitter: @travis_simonsInstagram: @travis_simons        

We all want the "dream team" to support what we are doing. In this episode we talk about how to build the team, provide a "grace space" for mistakes, and encourage the team when we get off course. Doesn't matter the size, it's all how you thrive.     

Most teams never reach their potientiol merely because the leader will not give them the oppurtunity. In this podcast we are talking about what we need to do as leaders to ensure our team has what they need to truly takeover the tasks of everyday life.     

Leaders expect excellence, but leaders rarely provide what their description of excellence really is. Want to see more growth and a clearer picture of your vision? Defining the expectations of your excellence is one step closer to that reality. 

There's a science and understanding to developing a great team. In this episode, we begin the conversation of what it takes to select, train, and develop the people that help us every day stay on mission for our visions.