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First off, thank you so much for your patience with us through this tumultuous 2022. We haven't talked to you in a while so we've jam-packed this episode. At the top Justin, Colin, and Danny recount their adventure to Alaska with Zac Anderson, the time spent in the backcountry, and the lessons learned from isolation and peace. Then, Colin is joined by Chris Goble and Matt Winter to talk about the future of Men's Ministry here at Mission Hills Church along with what makes a healthy Men's Ministry at any church in today's age. And we cap off 2022 with an Adventure Movie draft! Stick around for all of this excellent content, and as always, thanks for listening. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Uncharted Channel Credits

Sometimes ministry can be hard, people can be hard, and where God is leading us can be confusing. Today we have hosts Justin and Colin kicking off the episode by giving you a behind-the-scenes peek into what ministry looks like on the M-F grind. Stay tuned as Justin calls one of his best friends in the world (all the way from South Africa), Jason Zeeman. Jason and Justin talk about everything from trusting God in hard times, to dealing with tough people when ministry seems bleak, burnout, and a whole lot more. And don't miss a return to our Rushmore Segment as Zac Anderson jumps on to break down from Thriller movies. A great summertime listen! LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Uncharted Channel Credits

Colin, Danny, and Justin are joined by Craig as they go through a deep dive on what goes into sermon series planning, how the Bible is still relevant today, the different types of preaching styles and topics and so much more. We really wanted to focus on bridging that gap between non-Christians' arguments on how "The Bible is old and doesn't have anything to say about today's problems or what I'm going through in this modern age." Stay tuned for the end of the episode as we do a fun movie draft focused on Shakespeare adaptations and what that means to modern movie watchers. You're not going to want to miss this episode, as always, thanks for tuning in. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Uncharted Channel Credits

Welcome back to our March episode of Uncharted we continue to pursue the theme of STORY. Today join Colin, Danny, and Justin while they talk about the importance of story in their lives, how it applies to the Biblical life focus, and why we're so drawn to it. We want this to be a place where you can share your stories and relate to the everyday lives of those that you're listening to. Stick around for the end of the episode as well where we invite Zac, Chris, and Tyler on to the podcast to do a Movie Festival Draft. We love stories here and movies are an incredible medium for them. This is a long one, but fun one. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Uncharted Channel Credits

Welcome back to Uncharted as we begin our few episode push into STORIES. We are driven by them, moved by them, and drawn to them more than we know! Entire organizations and workshops and seminars are designed around teaching us how to produce them well. Industries are built around them and almost every art piece can be reduced to one. This Men's Channel is designed to help us navigate the unforeseen territories in life, and what is more relatable than a good story. With that in mind, today, we have something fun for you: a bunch of stories from the road from musicians. Tune in today as we invite Tyler Wells in to share some heartfelt, bizarre, and funny stories from his previous life in a band, and Danny and Justin jump in with some fun stories about gigs in the past as well! And stick around for the second half of the episode as we have Danny's good friend Dave Beegle join us to really kick things into gear! LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Uncharted Channel Credits

We are so pumped to kick off our newly formatted Uncharted with you guys here in 2022! We are passionate about making that first step into the unknown of manhood less daunting. And today, we're answering your questions. We asked you to write in [uncharted@missionhills.org] and let us know what's on your hearts and what's going on in your lives: big and small. The guys talk about what they're listening to, how to share The Gospel with friends who aren't Christians (and may not want to hear about it from you at this point), what's the tough points in marriage, and so much more. This podcast is meant to be an open conversation and look into the lives of the hosts, who are in three different stages of life. Tune in and let us know what questions you have! Stick around for the end of the episodes as well as Tyler Wells and Chris Goble join Colin to do a social and pop-cultural peek into 2007 with their returning segment: The Draft. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Uncharted Channel Credits

Welcome to our last episode of 2021! Can you believe it? This year had had its ups and downs, its laughter and joy, alongside its tears and mourning. Join Colin, Justin, and Danny as they look back at the year and how far we've come. They talk about things they accomplish, things they wanted to get done, along with what's next for the podcast in 2022! Stick around for the end of the episode and listen in to some inspiration for next year. They focus on what it looks like to make small changes now so you can see big growth next year. They also cast vision for what the podcast is going to look like moving forward! We have some big plans, a few small changes [that we think will improve your experience and our community], and we're so excited you're coming on this journey with us. Thank you. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Uncharted Channel Credits

Welcome back to Uncharted, have we got a fun episode for you today. If you haven't listened to our past episode (check back to Ep.117 from 7.22.21), go back and check that out because today's we're doing part 2! That's right, we're diving back into the complex topic of modern masculinity, how it relates to our identity in Christ, and what that topic looks like in the modern church. It is an important continuation on a very intensive topic and we want to continue to lead this conversation on the church's traditional views of manhood. Listen in as Colin and Micah are joined by Chris Goble and Matt Winter today to discuss what should be at the center of our identities. And stick around for the second half of Today's episode as Colin, Tyler, and Chris take on 1996 in our latest THE DRAFT segment. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE Uncharted Channel Credits

Welcome back to Uncharted, the podcast that provides guidance in the unforeseen territories of men's lives. Today we have a fun episode for you all, in honor of football season and fall being back and underway. Back, for the very third time, although we can't say by popular demand, is Chris Goble (our Group's Director here at Mission Hills). Chris and Colin sit down and go through their favorite football movies today and pull out some of the life lessons that you can learn from them and apply to your own lives. Join us for this great episode on team building, growth, and trust. And stay tuned for our Man of the Moment Segment at the end of the episode, our last one with our friend Neil Eukel here in studio. SHOW NOTES

Thanks for tuning into Uncharted, the podcast that provides guidance in the unforeseen territories of men's lives. Today, we are honored to welcome back Nicholas Runyan to the podcast today for a very important episode. Nicholas has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also has experience working with co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders and is a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Listen in as Nicholas and Colin dive into a little bit of an unpleasant, but important, topic: Suicide. Did you know that Colorado ranks 5th in the US in suicide mortality (in 2019 from CDC)? Nicholas talks through a couple of ways to recognize early signs, what those signs mean, and what we can do to intervene.  Also, stick around for our newest segment we're introducing to the podcast called; The Draft. In this segment Tyler, Danny, and Colin will be giving you pop-cultural insight into 1984. SHOW NOTES

Thanks for tuning into Uncharted, the podcast that provides guidance in the unforeseen territories of men's lives. Today we have a great guest with us as we kick off August, Nicholas Runyan. Nicholas has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also has experience working with co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders and is a Licensed Addiction Counselor. In today's episode, we're going to talk about this epidemic that is happening with adolescent boys and young men who do not have role models/leaders. They have been raised by their moms (it's always moms that bring their kids in for counseling). Listen in as the guys break down investment in the next generation and how to push into hard truths. Also, stick around for our newest Rushmore segment as Tyler, Danny, and Colin talk about their favorite comedies and the foundation this genre is in their lives. SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to Uncharted. On the podcast today we've invited back Micah Harrison, the Director of the Life Center. Micah and his team over in North Littleton are doing amazing work for the community through their clients. Today, we want to address modern masculinity and how that relates to most church's traditional views of manhood. Listen in as Colin and Micah discuss what should be at the center of our identities. Lastly, stick around because we have Tyler, Colin, and Chris on to reveal their Rushmore of Cop Movies. SHOW NOTES

Today, we have something special for you. Colin and Chris had such a good time with the pre-season baseball podcast we recorded before opening day, they're back with some more movies for you. Listen in today as they talk about the summer blockbusters that shaped them as kids and young men and what impact that had on their lives. They discuss some absolute classics and then deep dive into the life lessons we can learn from these over-the-top, larger-than-life, cinematic experiences. If you didn't think you could learn lasting lessons from Terminator 2: Judgement Day, well, they'd argue you'd be wrong. Lastly, stick around for our last Man of the Moment Segment with Neil as a staff member here at Mission Hills Church, as he and Colin talk about who has been inspiring them lately. SHOW NOTES

What an awesome episode we have for all of you dads out there today. And if you're not a dad (yet?) stick around because you're going to love today's guest, and our segment at the end.  We have Mike Ruman back on Uncharted today to talk about what a day of fun with your kids does for your soul. Listen in as Mike talks about how to plan your day with your kids, what to think about, and how it can be refreshing for your soul as well.  Stick around for our Man of the Moment Segment as we invite Neil Eukel back on the show to see who he and Colin have been inspired by lately. This is a great one for all you dads out there! SHOW NOTES

Welcome to June guys, we made it! In honor of Father's Day coming up next week we have Super Dad himself, Mike Ruman on with Colin to talk about what being a Healthy Dad looks like! Today Mike is going to set us up with some quick tools and the right mindset so you can get unstuck and get off that couch and run that 5k (or whatever your exercise goal is). Tune in and listen up as we go through some great takeaways for all dads, whether you've been one for 3 months, 30 years, or you're planning your family now. Lastly, after an awesome interview with Mike, stay tuned for Man of the Moment as we invite Neil Eukel back on the show to see how he and Colin have been inspired by lately. This one is awesome. SHOW NOTES HEALTHY DADS

Today's episode of Uncharted reminds us of one of the joys in life. We know life has looked a little different for over a year, and we wanted to get excited about one of the wonders of the human experience. Today, Colin has two of the Executive Pastors from the MHC staff on the show, Keith Carson and Jon Roberts, to talk about the pure elation that can come from travel. They share some awesome stories from places they've been, crazy food they've eaten, stories from the four corners of the world where our Global Partners are serving and sharing the message of the gospel, and so much more. Stay tuned at the end for this week's Rushmore as Zac, Colin, and Tyler tackle their lists of directors with under 5 films to their credit. This is a great episode, buckle up. SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to another awesome episode of Uncharted, our podcast for men. Today we have Justin and Danny swapping stories with Chris Moody. Chris has been living in Estes Park since the mid-'80s and was one of the founding members of Colin's home church, Rocky Mountain Church, in Estes Park, CO. Tune in today for a wealth of stories from a bunch of lead worshippers. And at the end, we have a special Rushmore segment that you're not going to want to miss.  SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to Uncharted, we have an awesome episode for you today! Don't let the term, "Young Adults" scare you off, we have something for everyone here. Listen in as Colin has on some great guests, AJ Dudek + JG Mottice, to talk about what intergenerational ministry can look like, the future of what evangelism and discipleship could look like with shifting generational and cultural views, as well as some great leadership and mentor advice. Stick around at the end of the episode as well as Danny, Tyler, and Justin take you through Pt.2 of our Albums Rushmore from 2001 - Present Day. SHOW NOTES

Today on the podcast Colin, Micah, and Will discuss what service is and how it can look vastly different depending on your talents. Then stay tuned for the newest Rushmore segment where Justin, Danny, and Tyler pick their top albums from 1080 through 2000.   SHOW NOTES

In this episode, Matt and Neil dive into chapter 3 of Ezra. The Temple foundation is finally laid, but the older generation starts weeping while the younger generation cheers. What is happening? Has God’s promise failed? Or is this merely a step toward something greater? Find out in this episode of the Mission Hills Men’s Bible Study Podcast. SHOW NOTES

It is almost that most magical day of the year. Yes, we mean Opening Day. Please explain to me again why Opening Day isn't a national holiday? Anyways, join us today as Colin hosts and he has on our Local Outreach Director from Mission Hills Church, Chris Goble. Someone who is also as insanely passionate about baseball as he is. Listen is as the guys talk about everything from their first to a favorite memory of Americans past time then cap the episode off with something fun. Stick around through the chaos of their passions to pluck some wisdom from some lesser-seen places. You're not going to want to miss this one. SHOW NOTES

In this episode, Matt and Neil discuss the first return to the land led by Zerubbabel in Ezra chapter 2. Neil struggles to pronounce some Hebrew names. But really…we talk about why the list of names is important and what we can take away from it. We talk about taking a “step of faith”…well the Israelites walked 900 miles on faith. And we explain the mysterious role of the Urim and Thummim. The story of the Bible can be summarized as God’s pursuit of us. From the Garden to the end of time, God pursues being with his people. SHOW NOTES

This is a good one. Today on the podcast, Colin, Danny, and Justin get you excited for what's coming in 2021. We really want this year to be a year of hope, optimist, and opportunity, and what better way to capture that, than through three of our favorite mediums: movies, sports, and music! Join us as the guys discuss what they're really looking forward to this year and take some notes so you don't miss out on anything.  And to close out the episode today we're hitting the most fast-paced Rushmore segment to date on Action Movies. Tune in, there's something for everyone today. SHOW NOTES

After years of living in exile in Babylon, a prophecy from decades before is finally coming to pass. God has begun to fulfill his promise to restore the nation, land, and temple to Israel. Matt and Neil dive into the first chapter of Ezra. It’s nations conquering nations, and God is working behind it all. Did you know God used Cyrus the Great and the Medo-Persian empire to work out his own purposes in the world? Why is Israel living in exile? Who is Cyrus King of Persia and why is he important? Can we trust God’s promises? SHOW NOTES

After a 2020 of a year, we all feel disoriented, displaced, and dejected. That’s exactly how the Israelites felt after their nation was destroyed, their temple ransacked, and their people exiled. Watch how—after years of waiting—God finally fulfills his promise to restore their nation, temple, and land. Learn how God is in control even amid physical opposition, political manipulation, and years of waiting…so…much…waiting. Listen in as Matt Winter and Neil Eukel dive into the book of Ezra and some of the last recorded events in the Old Testament in this first season of the Men’s Bible Study Podcast. SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to Uncharted, and, "wow" do we have a great one for you today. It's a little longer, so buckle up. Today, The guys get together to discuss the importance of staying in God's Word, and kicking off the new year with some sort of a devotional or reading plan! They will go over some techniques, things that have worked for them, and some great resources for you to check out. After that, Colin has Neil Eukel and Matt Winter on to discuss something fun that is coming up here in a few months with the Mission Hills Podcast Network. And to cap things off we're bringing back Zak Flowers and Matt Winter for the nerdiest Rushmore segment to date on Sci-Fi novels. Tune in, there's something for everyone here. SHOW NOTES

Hey, it's us, Uncharted, and we're back this week with Part 2 of our series on the Wild Frontier of Alaska. So often, us guys can get beaten down by life. We sometimes lose our sense of adventure and put our noses down, just to get through the day. But today, and the next episode, are not those days. Tune in as Danny Oertli gives us another peek into this wild state. Today, we're on the line with Jeremy Davis. Jeremy and Danny go way back and have some cool stories for you today. Tune in to have your wild side fed and your spiritual side satisfied as well. We're going to Alaska and you're coming with us. Stick around for the end of the episode as Neil joins Colin for another, "Man of the Moment" segment***! ***Since the recording of this episode, SpaceX has successfully sent astronauts into space. SHOW NOTES

Uncharted is back this week with a cool, 2 Part Series on something we think you're going to love. So often, us guys can get beaten down by life. We sometimes lose our sense of adventure and put our noses down, just to get through the day. But today, and the next episode, are not those days. Tune in as Danny Oertli gives us a peek into the wild Alaskan Frontier. Today, we're on the line with Jon Burrows. Jon and Danny have had countless adventures together and Jon is one cool dude. He's a 5-star chef, incredibly handy, and loves the outdoors. Join us to have your wild side fed and your spiritual side satisfied as well. We're going to Alaska and you're coming with us. Stick around for the end of the episode as Neil Eukel joins Colin for our, "Man of the Moment" segment! SHOW NOTES

Hey fellas, welcome back to an amazing episode of Uncharted. So amazing, we saved it for Christmas Eve 2020 for you, as a little present. Today, in the studio, we have the one and only Jerry Schemmel with us and we couldn't be more excited. Jerry is an incredible talent who, if you're from Colorado and love sports, could be the voice of your favorite teams; he's done play-by-play work for both the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets! But more importantly, Jerry is an incredible human being with a heart for the lord. Listen in today as Justin and Danny talk to Jerry about stories of encouragement, triumph, and what it looks like to lead with a Christ-centered heart. And stick around for the end of the episode as we tackle another fun Rushmore segment with special guest Steve McFarland (Colin's dad) as he, Colin, and Danny go through their top 4 Drama Sports Movies. A really unbelievable episode you're not going to want to miss. SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to Uncharted, thank you for sticking with us through this crazy 2020. Today, we're going to talk about what it's like to develop a new relationship with your wife and what it means to young men to pursue mentorship. Admit it guys, sometimes we're in a tough spot with the world where we're expected to know everything and do things on our own. But that's not how we were created, and that's not what we were meant for. We're meant to have guidance, brothers along this journey with us to show us the way and to provide support where and when we need it. Don't miss today's episode as Colin McFarland solo's this episode with a couple of his buddies, Aaron Harder and Lucas Avery. SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to Uncharted. Today you've got Danny, Justin, and Colin in the studio to talk yo you about a few key moments in their lives. So often, we go through life unaware of the little moments that are happening to us, all the time, that shape who we become. Listen in today as the guys reflect on key events in their lives that had major impacts on who they became. We also introduce a new segment today, "Man of the Moment." Stick around after the guys finish as Colin and Neil sit down to talk about a man that is playing a key role in their lives today (whether directly or indirectly). SHOW NOTES

We have an awesome episode for you today. In this episode, host Colin McFarland brings on Micah Harrison, who is the Direct of the Community Outreach Center here at Mission Hills Church. It's called the Life Center and they are all about Transforming Communities. Period. Tune in today as Colin and Micah discuss growing up overseas, weaning people off of dependency through service, and what it means to be a "man" in today's culture. Also in this episode, we introduce you to one of our new favorite segments, "Rushmore" all about our favorite things, and guys' tendencies to think in lists. You won't want to miss this one! SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to our Uncharted podcast. Today marks the start of our newly remodeled channel! Come listen in as we give you vision for what we're hoping Uncharted will look like moving forward. We're staying true to our nature, we will continue to equip you with the tools you need to conquer the unexplored. We will also continue to look to those who have been there before to provide guidance to help us along the way. Tune in for our new structure, our new release schedule, our new hosts (you'll dig these dudes), some incredible guests, some fun segments, and so much more! Listen in as we lay the groundwork for something that we think is going to be incredible. SHOW NOTES

Welcome back to another, awesome episode in our Quarantine Chronicles series here in the bizarre 2020. In this episode, the guys talk about this Spiritual growth and what they're learning over this quarantine. It's important to connect, to be honest with each other and we hope that you treat this episode as a check-in of sorts. Listen in today as the guys discuss what God is teaching them along with the lessons they've learned in these uncertain times, and what they're carrying through in the future.

Welcome back to Uncharted as we continue our Quarantine Chronicles series here in a very weird 2020. Today, the guys get together to talk about books. Something that all three of the guys agreed to do at the beginning of this quarantine was to read more and binge Netflix (or whatever your streaming service of choice is) less. Listen in today for some recommendations on what the guys just read, what they're reading currently, and what is in store for the future. Hunker down and crack a book open with us.

Welcome back to, what could be, our favorite episode of the Quarantine Chronicles so far. The guys here on Uncharted were bored so they've come up with, what they think, is a great idea; A Fantasy Music Festival Draft. It's combining sports, something they miss dearly, and music, something that everyone can weigh in on. Tune in to see what bands and artists make the cut as they guys draft epic music festival lineups and check out the show notes for a full listing for each guy! This is a fun, quick listen that we hope you enjoy.

We're glad to have you back for another episode in our Quarantine Chronicles here on Uncharted. Today is a fun episode as we shot it through Zoom in our Mission Hills Church Shop with special guests Mike Gerrells and Tyler Wells. Tune in as Colin, Mike, and Tyler discuss creativity as it relates to worship and how that is near and dear to our Father's heart. Also, at the end of the episode, Mike takes young men and new homeowners through the in's and out's of basic tool ownership and what everyone should have in their homes for basic home repair. This one is fun!

Welcome back to another fun episode in the Quarantine Chronicles here on Uncharted. We're going to level with you guys... we really miss sports. It's not fair that they were so abruptly taken from us (joking here, we're glad the players and team employees are all safe at home!), so we have a fun episode for you today. Justin, Danny, and Colin break down their top 5 places on the planet to watch a sporting match (of any kind). Take a listen and send us your top 5!

Today is a fun, vulnerable episode for the guys here on Uncharted! We created Uncharted to equip you with the tools you need to conquer the unexplored. We look to those who have been there before to provide guidance to help us along the way. And today, we're the ones that have been there before. Tune in today to hear some of the guys' most embarrassing moments to bring a little levity to these trying times.

Welcome back to our second Quarantine Chronicles Episode as we navigate this weird time in 2020. Today, we have a really fun episode! We just wanted to give you guys some suggestions on what to listen to today. Justin and Danny are worship leaders and have been for a long time and Colin just really enjoys music. Listen in today as Danny, Justin, and Colin breakdown their top five favorite Christian Albums of all time. Give us a listen, then give those albums a listen!

We're officially back in 2020! We have a plan for a bunch of new episodes, a new format, with lots of new guests that we will get to later in the year. But in the meantime, we missed you! Over the next few weeks here, we will be launching two episodes per week we're recording over zoom! Danny, Justin, and Colin are your hosts for 2020 and we're going to tackle all sorts of topics throughout this quarantine, from a safe, socially distanced location(s). Tune into our Quarantine Chronicles, you won't want to miss these!

We're proud to give you our last episode in our series, "Trees in the Forest of Leadership." Today we have Joe Redman, an oil and gas executive. Listen in as he and Neil unpack how we can lead through self-improvement. We really hope that these "trees" we've picked out for you are helpful in your everyday life, enjoy!

Welcome back to our ninth episode in our series, ‘Trees in the Forest of Leadership’. Today, we have Tim Moehlenpah. Tim, who is a father and grandfather, shares how we can lead our kids well. Listen in as he and Neil discuss consistency with your family, the power of an apology, the challenges that arise from raising teens, and so much more!

Welcome back to another episode in our series, ‘Trees in the Forest of Leadership.' Today we have Travis Ewert, high-tech executive, husband, and father of four. Listen in as he and Neil dive into what it looks like to serve your bride and your family.

Welcome back to the Uncharted podcast here at Mission Hills Church. Today we're joined by Mark Gouin, Wells Fargo executive, and 30-year Mission Hills member. Listen in as Neil and Mark explore how to lead without a title as we continue in our series, ‘Trees in the Forest of Leadership.’

Welcome back to our sixth episode in our series, "Trees in the Forest of Leadership". Today, we have Jeff Oraker. Jeff is a lawyer and Mission Hills Church elder. Listen in as he and Neil share ideas on leading in your neighborhood and what that can look like in everyday practice. 

Welcome back to Uncharted for our fifth episode in our series, “Trees in the Forest of Leadership” with Neil Eukel. Today we have John Bastian, CFO of Youth for Christ International and Mission Hills elder. Listen in as John and Neil explore best practices for leading on a team and what it looks like to lead from within. 6.2.5

Dave Hunt, Mission Hills counselor, and elder, shares about the importance of self-care and soul-care in the next episode in our series, “Trees in the Forest of Leadership” with Pastor Neil Eukel. To be effective leaders, we need to refuel ourselves and find rest for our souls. Listen in today as Dave and Neil reflect on techniques we can all use to care for our souls, and those of our loved ones surrounding us. 

Today on Uncharted we have an incredible guest. McCory James, the owner of Elevate Photography and Mission Hills elder, talks about the importance of team building as we continue our series of Uncharted called “Trees in the Forest of Leadership” with our own Neil Eukel. 6.2.5

Welcome to our second episode in our new series, "Trees in the Forest of Leadership." Today we have Mike Reagor, a Mission Hills Church elder, avid fly fisherman and mountain biker extraordinaire. Listen in as he dives into the power of rest, recreation and exercise with Neil. 

Welcome to the first episode in our new series, Trees in the Forest of Leadership. Today we have Andy Limes, CEO of SDR Ventures, an elder here at Mission Hills Church. Listen in today as he dives into “How to Lead When You Have a Title”. You don't want to miss Neil and Andy unpack how servant leadership while focusing on how connecting and collaboration are keys to developing into a great leader.