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Ambition should be a catalyst for good, yet too many of us set our ambition and goals on things that don't last. Join Brantley and Howard in this podcast to learn how to best inform ambition, how ambitions change as our hearts change, and what to do with ambition. You will also hear practical ways on putting your transformed ambition to work. Informing Ambition Changing Ambition Acts of Ambition

You can't cancel culture. You can't change culture. You can only make new culture. As Andy Crouch says, “The only way to change culture is to create more of it.” Join Brantley, Dan, and Howard as they share how people in business are making culture new. You will hear practical ways you can do the same. Links: Making Culture Link to Culture Making Link to The Advantage

Sometimes the best thing we can do is bust the business model in order to better fulfill the mission of an organization. Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss principles that drive innovation and business model transformation. They include real examples of how and when to make changes to business models in order to do more good in the world. For more see: Business Model Busting For Good ‍ ( https://www.thecentermemphis.org/blog/business-model-busting-for-good )

We accomplish nothing alone. Partnerships are part of being human. Yes, we are designed for partnership, but how do we know when we should partner with others and what factors make for a good partnership? Brantley and Howard discuss what organizations and individuals should consider when they evaluate partnership opportunities. Resource Links The Center - Designed For Partnerships Link - https://www.thecentermemphis.org/blog/designed-for-partnership Praxis on Redemptive Partnerships Link - https://redemptivebusiness.com/partnerships/ McKinsey - Checking the health of your business partnerships Link - https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/checking-the-health-of-your-business-partnerships

Everyone wants a good job. Today, people are considering changing jobs at record rates. Why is this, and what makes a job “good”? Brantley, Dan and Howard discuss what individuals should consider when they evaluate an opportunity. They also cover how it's critical for leaders of organizations to align the gifts of each coworker to better serve the needs of the world.

Your true purpose must be put to work. In this episode, Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss how those who follow Jesus have a distinct advantage in making their purpose practical for everyday life and work.

Everybody is talking about purpose. Harvard Business Review says we must have a purpose behind our purpose. In this week's podcast, Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss where true purpose comes from, and how our purpose is designed to be life-giving fuel for all of our life and work.

In this week's podcast, Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss how God shapes our hearts to desire exactly what He wants for us. The discussion is practical and revealing about how we may not want what we currently desire, and how God uses our imperfect desires to shape us so that we may know His love and mercy in new ways. Verses covered Psalm 37:4 Joshua 1:7-9 Romans 8:14-16 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians 1:3-6 Links Desires of the Heart - https://www.thecentermemphis.org/blog/desires-of-the-heart Renovation of the Heart — https://www.amazon.com/Renovation-Heart-Putting-Character-Christ/dp/1615216324

In this week's podcast, Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss how we can know God's will for our work. They have an in-depth discussion about how God's will applies to both big and small decisions in life and at work. They also share examples of good work, broken work, and finally how God calls us to be redemptive agents in everyday life and work. Links: The Center Memphis - thecentermemphis.org Work Is Very Good - https://www.thecentermemphis.org/blog/work-is-very-good Every Good Endeavor - https://www.amazon.com/Every-Good-Endeavor-Connecting-Your/dp/1594632820

In this week's podcast, Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss how every moment is spiritual and an opportunity to worship God. Many of us will spend 90,000 hours of our lives at work. Knowing how to glorify God at work is essential to being who God made us to be. thecentermemphis.org

In this week's podcast, Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss how love, forgiveness, and gratefulness fuel healthy lives, relationships, and organizations. You will hear real examples of how to best use these life giving powers at work. The Center Memphis: thecentermemphis.org

In this week's podcast, Dan and Howard discuss how too often we as leaders can treat people like objects — or means to end — as we try to achieve personal and corporate goals. At the same time, we can be tempted to treat money as a personal god as we desire independence and control. You will hear examples about how to detox from shellfish ambition (Philippians 2:3-4), while caring for our coworkers, friends, and family in a way that gives life and honors them as image bearers of God. Andy Crouch - Money Has Power - From Faith Driven Investor Conference https://youtu.be/RETf-je6lKY ‘Great Attrition' or ‘Great Attraction'? The choice is yours —McKinsey Quarterly https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/great-attrition-or-great-attraction-the-choice-is-yours Love At Work — The Center-Memphis https://www.thecentermemphis.org/blog/love-at-work Getting Right with God and Each Other, sermon by John Piper

In this week's podcast, Dan and Howard discuss how we are made to bear fruit in business. You will hear how God cares about maximum fruit production and gives us everything we need to be fruitful. You will also learn about a new book from Praxis, Redemptive Business, that is a an excellent guide on how to bear fruit at work.

In this week's podcast, Dan and Howard discuss how everyone is a witness to something. We are all made to be witnesses. You will hear real life examples of the struggles of being a witness and truth from God's word about how to be a faithful witness. You will most importantly hear what it means to live as a child of God and to be a witness to the King in all of your work.

In this week's podcast, Dan and Howard discuss how it takes discipline and dependence to achieve any prize worth having. You will discover life examples and solutions as we look to God's word to define winning, discipline, and dependence. 

In this week's podcast, Dan and Howard discuss why our culture is obsessed with winning and how that impacts us as leaders in the work place. You will discover life examples and solutions as we look to God's word to define true victory.

In this week's podcast, Dan, and Howard discuss the double meaning of our title “Freedom At Work.” They cover how we are free from what holds us prisoner at work and how we are free to use our freedom at work. You will hear real life lessons from multiple industries.

In this week's podcast, Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss what it means to work redemptively and how that leads to more joy even in the the most challenging circumstances. You will hear real life lessons from multiple industries.

In this week's podcast, we discuss how important it is to want something and know what you want. We also discuss how God takes our best and worst desires and uses them to shape us toward knowing His will for our lives.

Brantley and Howard turn the podcast over to Ronnie Stevens in this week's episode. In this episode, Ronnie tells us what Jesus says about our work as he explains why, how, when, and where to work. He also explains why money makes a useful servant, but a terrible master.

Listen as Harry Jones, Dan Butler, and Brantley Davidson discuss overcoming the fears they have faced and how God has helped them exchange their fears for something better.

Brantley, Dan, and Howard discuss the source, meaning, and purpose of conflict — clarifying how leaders are called to actively make peace by resolving conflict with and for others.

Brantley, Dan, and Howard share principles of healthy conflict, key things to consider in order to create a healthy team environment, and examples of how to lead though conflict.

This week Howard and Brantley discuss Emotional Intelligence (EQ), the 5 traits of EQ, and how spiritual maturity is the truest form of EQ.

One positive thing many of us have learned from the pandemic is the joy and peace of a less hectic schedule. Listen as Howard and our guest executive coach, Rob Thompson, discuss using the calendar as a tool to make sure you spend time where it matters most.

In this week's podcast, Dan Butler and Howard explain how God uses everything (including selfish acts and bold naivety) to transform individuals into better leaders who are more like Him.

On this episode of The Center Memphis, Howard and Brantley discuss the seven essentials of leadership and how God's word provides a foundation for each to help guide us daily.

On this episode Howard and Brantley discuss communication and the importance of articulating our mission, vision, and strategies to help those we love serve.

On this episode of The Center - Memphis, Brantley and Howard discuss strategic plans. Specifically, how all good strategies are rooted in purpose and should align with God's values.

This week, Brantley and Howard are joined by Larry Jensen to discuss leadership and faith. Larry is Chairman and Principal of Cushman & Wakefield-Commercial Advisors. Mr. Jensen has been active in community and leadership roles with current involvement as Chairman of Methodist Foundation, the executive committee at Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited Board of Directors, and the Committee for Economic Development Policy & Impact Committee.

Learn what it means to have dreams and visions and be confident they are aligned with God's vision for you life.

On this episode of The Center - Memphis, Brantley and Howard discuss core values and the importance of ensuring those values are lasting to help leaders accomplish their day-to-day.

The inaugural podcast episode of The Center Memphis. Brantley and Howard discuss the purpose of The Center, what we'll be learning at The Center through the Spring, and dig into Knowing Your Why and how that leads to life's purpose for leaders. thecentermemphis.org IG: @thecentermemphis