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stern-Reporter Matthias Bolsinger rekonstruiert das Verschwinden von Alexander Luchterhandt: Er findet einen Mann, der mit Luchterhandt noch an dem Abend verabredet war, an dem er getötet worden sein soll.Anfangs glauben Freunde und Bekannte noch, dass Luchterhandt nur deswegen nicht mehr auftaucht, weil er sich ein paar Tage Auszeit genommen hat. Aber dann mehren sich die Hinweise darauf, dass etwas passiert sein könnte. Luchterhandts Freunde sind alarmiert, trauen sich aber nicht, die Polizei zu informieren, weil sie fürchten, dass dann Luchterhandts geheimes Geschäft, das Funkabhören, auffliegen könnte. Sie suchen ihn auf eigene Faust, steigen sogar in seine Wohnung ein – und finden Spuren, die ihnen noch mehr Sorgen machen.Matthias gelingt es schließlich, Einsicht in die wichtigsten Teile der Ermittlungsakten zu nehmen. Darin macht er eine verblüffende Entdeckung.HINWEIS: „Luchterhandt“ erscheint ab dem 23. Mai überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Jede Woche erscheint eine neue Folge. Die letzten vier gibt es aber nur bei stern+ und RTL+. Dort ist ab dem 23. Mai schon die komplette Serie verfügbar.Hier die Links:Stern+: www.stern.de/luchterhandt (Das Probeabo kostet aktuell nur einen Euro)RTL+: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/luchterhandt-51hypuwzaau7oFeedback und Hinweise zum Fall bitte an: luchterhandt@stern.destern Crime und Luchterhandt auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sterncrimeNoch mehr True Crime unter: www.stern.de/crimeCrime-Newsletter-Registrierung unter: https://www.stern.de/service/crime-newsletter/Noch mehr gute Podcasts gibt es kostenfrei bei RTL+. Zum Beispiel das Psychologieformat "So bin ich eben": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/so-bin-ich-eben-stefanie-stahls-psychologie-podcast-fuer-alle-normalgestoerten-shkh905mmgb9j mit Stefanie Stahl. Oder "exclusiv und ungeschminkt": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/frau-keludowig-und-tine-exclusiv-und-ungeschminkt-qi2rn6fowtcxm mit Frauke Ludowig und Tine. Oder "Wieder was gelernt" von ntv: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/wieder-was-gelernt-der-ntv-podcast-d0uld2aqwi6dt. Hört einfach mal rein.+++ Credits Luchterhandt +++Host und Autor: Matthias Bolsinger.Redaktion und Schnitt: Dominik StawskiPostproduktion und Sounddesign: Andolin SonnenMusikproduktion: Paul EisenachSocial Media: Karina Geburzky, Carly LaurenceVideo: Laura Schlüter Rodrigues, Marco Klehn, Emma Wiepking, Tim Kickbusch, Alexander RömerDatenrecherche: Moritz Dickentmann, Sergej MaierCover Art: Frank Dietz, Michel LengenfelderFotografie: Patrick SlesionaRedaktion und Projektmanagement stern: Giuseppe Di Grazia, Isa von Heyl, Nicola Wagner, Kristine Wagner, Jonas Fedders, Ralf SanderProjektmanagement RTL+: Patricia Wyrwich, Luisa HannkeAssociate Producer RTL+: Laura Mangold, Freya PreussExecutive Producer RTL+: Christian SchaltBesonderer Dank gilt: Arne Daniels+++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html +++Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html+++ https://www.rtl.de/cms/service/footer-navigation/impressum.html +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Ein Mann meldet sich bei stern-Reporter Matthias Bolsinger. Er sagt ihm, er könne helfen, einen ungeklärten Mordfall aufzuklären. Und zwar nicht irgendeinen, sondern einen der rätselhaftesten Cold Cases Berlins – den Mord an Alexander Luchterhandt. Der Informant sagt, er kenne nicht nur den Mörder, den die Kripo bis heute sucht – sondern auch den Ort, an dem die Leiche liege. Der Informant heißt Klaus Witt und saß selbst 30 Jahre lang im Gefängnis. Er führt den stern-Reporter zu einem Grundstück in Berlin. Er behauptet, dass hier, unter einem Schuppen, Alexander Luchterhandt begraben sei. Luchterhandt war eine schillernde Figur in der Berliner Medienwelt. Er lebte in einem der höchsten Häuser der Hauptstadt und hatte auf seinem Dach eine Antennenanlage installiert, mit der er illegal den Polizei- und Feuerwehrfunk abhörte. Die Informationen verkaufte er an zahlreiche Redaktionen, so wurde er zur wichtigsten Quelle für viele Berliner Polizeireporter. Bis er im Mai 2005 plötzlich verschwunden ist.Und nun, 20 Jahre später, behauptet der Informant, er kenne die Hintergründe. Kann das sein? Kann dieser neue Zeuge dem Fall wirklich eine Wendung geben?HINWEIS: „Luchterhandt“ erscheint ab dem 23. Mai überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Jede Woche erscheint eine neue Folge. Die letzten vier gibt es aber nur bei stern+ und RTL+. Dort ist ab dem 23. Mai schon die komplette Serie verfügbar.Hier die Links:Stern+: www.stern.de/luchterhandt (Das Probeabo kostet aktuell nur einen Euro)RTL+: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/luchterhandt-51hypuwzaau7oFeedback und Hinweise zum Fall bitte an: luchterhandt@stern.destern Crime und Luchterhandt auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sterncrimeNoch mehr True Crime unter: www.stern.de/crimeCrime-Newsletter-Registrierung unter: https://www.stern.de/service/crime-newsletter/Noch mehr gute Podcasts gibt es kostenfrei bei RTL+. Zum Beispiel das Psychologieformat "So bin ich eben": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/so-bin-ich-eben-stefanie-stahls-psychologie-podcast-fuer-alle-normalgestoerten-shkh905mmgb9j mit Stefanie Stahl. Oder "exclusiv und ungeschminkt": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/frau-keludowig-und-tine-exclusiv-und-ungeschminkt-qi2rn6fowtcxm mit Frauke Ludowig und Tine. Oder "Wieder was gelernt" von ntv: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/wieder-was-gelernt-der-ntv-podcast-d0uld2aqwi6dt. Hört einfach mal rein.+++ Credits Luchterhandt +++Host und Autor: Matthias Bolsinger.Redaktion und Schnitt: Dominik StawskiPostproduktion und Sounddesign: Andolin SonnenMusikproduktion: Paul EisenachSocial Media: Karina Geburzky, Carly LaurenceVideo: Laura Schlüter Rodrigues, Marco Klehn, Emma Wiepking, Tim Kickbusch, Alexander RömerDatenrecherche: Moritz Dickentmann, Sergej MaierCover Art: Frank Dietz, Michel LengenfelderFotografie: Patrick SlesionaRedaktion und Projektmanagement stern: Giuseppe Di Grazia, Isa von Heyl, Nicola Wagner, Kristine Wagner, Jonas Fedders, Ralf SanderProjektmanagement RTL+: Patricia Wyrwich, Luisa HannkeAssociate Producer RTL+: Laura Mangold, Freya PreussExecutive Producer RTL+: Christian SchaltBesonderer Dank gilt: Arne Daniels+++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html +++Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html+++ https://www.rtl.de/cms/service/footer-navigation/impressum.html +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Können wir unserem Informanten Klaus Witt trauen? Sagt er wirklich die Wahrheit, wenn er behauptet, dass er den Mörder von Alexander Luchterhandt kenne? Es gibt da ein paar Dinge, die uns an ihm zweifeln lassen. Klaus war kriminell. Er scheint nicht alles zu sagen, was er weiß. Und er wollte eigentlich viel Geld für die Story haben. Sucht er mit seiner ganzen Geschichte vielleicht nur Aufmerksamkeit? In dieser Folge gehen wir diesen Zweifeln nach.Klaus ist bereit, sich zu öffnen. Er zeigt stern-Reporter Matthias Bolsinger den Ort, an dem seine kriminelle Karriere angefangen hat. Und an dem er den Mann kennenlernte, der später im Fall Luchterhandt in den Fokus der Mordermittler geraten ist.HINWEIS: „Luchterhandt“ erscheint ab dem 23. Mai überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Jede Woche erscheint eine neue Folge. Die letzten vier gibt es aber nur bei stern+ und RTL+. Dort ist ab dem 23. Mai schon die komplette Serie verfügbar.Hier die Links:Stern+: www.stern.de/luchterhandt (Das Probeabo kostet aktuell nur einen Euro)RTL+: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/luchterhandt-51hypuwzaau7oFeedback und Hinweise zum Fall bitte an: luchterhandt@stern.destern Crime und Luchterhandt auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sterncrimeNoch mehr True Crime unter: www.stern.de/crimeCrime-Newsletter-Registrierung unter: https://www.stern.de/service/crime-newsletter/Noch mehr gute Podcasts gibt es kostenfrei bei RTL+. Zum Beispiel das Psychologieformat "So bin ich eben": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/so-bin-ich-eben-stefanie-stahls-psychologie-podcast-fuer-alle-normalgestoerten-shkh905mmgb9j mit Stefanie Stahl. Oder "exclusiv und ungeschminkt": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/frau-keludowig-und-tine-exclusiv-und-ungeschminkt-qi2rn6fowtcxm mit Frauke Ludowig und Tine. Oder "Wieder was gelernt" von ntv: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/wieder-was-gelernt-der-ntv-podcast-d0uld2aqwi6dt. Hört einfach mal rein.+++ Credits Luchterhandt +++Host und Autor: Matthias Bolsinger.Redaktion und Schnitt: Dominik StawskiPostproduktion und Sounddesign: Andolin SonnenMusikproduktion: Paul EisenachSocial Media: Karina Geburzky, Carly LaurenceVideo: Laura Schlüter Rodrigues, Marco Klehn, Emma Wiepking, Tim Kickbusch, Alexander RömerDatenrecherche: Moritz Dickentmann, Sergej MaierCover Art: Frank Dietz, Michel LengenfelderFotografie: Patrick SlesionaRedaktion und Projektmanagement stern: Giuseppe Di Grazia, Isa von Heyl, Nicola Wagner, Kristine Wagner, Jonas Fedders, Ralf SanderProjektmanagement RTL+: Patricia Wyrwich, Luisa HannkeAssociate Producer RTL+: Laura Mangold, Freya PreussExecutive Producer RTL+: Christian SchaltBesonderer Dank gilt: Arne Daniels+++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html +++Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html+++ https://www.rtl.de/cms/service/footer-navigation/impressum.html +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Dieser ganze mysteriöse Fall kreist um einen Mann: Alexander Luchterhandt. In dieser Folge stellen wir ihn vor. Und es ist keine Übertreibung, ihn als eine der schillerndsten Figuren der Berliner Medienwelt zu bezeichnen. Luchterhandt lebte in der obersten Etage eines Berliner Hochhauses. Auf dem Dach hatte er eine riesige Antennenanlage montiert, mit der er Tag und Nacht heimlich den Polizei- und Feuerwehrfunk abhörte. Die Informationen verkaufte an Medien – was ihn schnell reich machte.Sein damals engster Geschäftspartner Andreas Markus erzählt stern-Reporter Matthias Bolsinger, wie alles begonnen hat. Berliner Polizeireporter berichten in dieser Folge, wie Luchterhandt ihre Arbeit revolutionierte – aber sie erzählen auch von seiner düsteren Seite. Und dann erinnern sie sich, wie Luchterhandt eines Tages plötzlich verschwunden ist.HINWEIS: „Luchterhandt“ erscheint ab dem 23. Mai überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Jede Woche erscheint eine neue Folge. Die letzten vier gibt es aber nur bei stern+ und RTL+. Dort ist ab dem 23. Mai schon die komplette Serie verfügbar.Hier die Links:Stern+: www.stern.de/luchterhandt (Das Probeabo kostet aktuell nur einen Euro)RTL+: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/luchterhandt-51hypuwzaau7oFeedback und Hinweise zum Fall bitte an: luchterhandt@stern.destern Crime und Luchterhandt auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sterncrimeNoch mehr True Crime unter: www.stern.de/crimeCrime-Newsletter-Registrierung unter: https://www.stern.de/service/crime-newsletter/Noch mehr gute Podcasts gibt es kostenfrei bei RTL+. Zum Beispiel das Psychologieformat "So bin ich eben": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/so-bin-ich-eben-stefanie-stahls-psychologie-podcast-fuer-alle-normalgestoerten-shkh905mmgb9j mit Stefanie Stahl. Oder "exclusiv und ungeschminkt": https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/frau-keludowig-und-tine-exclusiv-und-ungeschminkt-qi2rn6fowtcxm mit Frauke Ludowig und Tine. Oder "Wieder was gelernt" von ntv: https://plus.rtl.de/podcast/wieder-was-gelernt-der-ntv-podcast-d0uld2aqwi6dt. Hört einfach mal rein.+++ Credits Luchterhandt +++Host und Autor: Matthias Bolsinger.Redaktion und Schnitt: Dominik StawskiPostproduktion und Sounddesign: Andolin SonnenMusikproduktion: Paul EisenachSocial Media: Karina Geburzky, Carly LaurenceVideo: Laura Schlüter Rodrigues, Marco Klehn, Emma Wiepking, Tim Kickbusch, Alexander RömerDatenrecherche: Moritz Dickentmann, Sergej MaierCover Art: Frank Dietz, Michel LengenfelderFotografie: Patrick SlesionaRedaktion und Projektmanagement stern: Giuseppe Di Grazia, Isa von Heyl, Nicola Wagner, Kristine Wagner, Jonas Fedders, Ralf SanderProjektmanagement RTL+: Patricia Wyrwich, Luisa HannkeAssociate Producer RTL+: Laura Mangold, Freya PreussExecutive Producer RTL+: Christian SchaltBesonderer Dank gilt: Arne Daniels+++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html +++Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html+++ https://www.rtl.de/cms/service/footer-navigation/impressum.html +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

We wouldn't even have this case to present if Utah's justice system hadn't victim-blamed and fucked up so badly - twice.  Rest in peace Gladys Hensley, Janice Dickinson, Geraldine Toohey, and Caysie Sorensen.   Sources https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/crime/2022/02/03/eugene-oregon-police-solve-cold-case-murders-identify-serial-killer-1980/6639734001/ https://www.eugene-or.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5475&ARC=12963 https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/dna-helps-solve-cold-case-and-identify-1980s-serial-killer-in-eugene-02-02-2022 https://www.fox23.com/news/trending/long-dead-former-convict-identified-through-genetic-genealogy-as-1980s-oregon-serial-killer/article_de500c90-9604-5647-8bd8-e5573c00bfa0.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/613163968/?clipping_id=94123686&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjYxMzE2Mzk2OCwiaWF0IjoxNzM0OTgxODk0LCJleHAiOjE3MzUwNjgyOTR9.hsJnoX3sazwLZFDgjNManxEpgj51GKbNjsoEC4YY_p0 https://www.newspapers.com/image/612902881/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjYxMjkwMjg4MSwiaWF0IjoxNzM0OTgyMTIxLCJleHAiOjE3MzUwNjg1MjF9.iyti386e4TbU0rUbNqQnHyheXHKp8pkmKp6dWmizzYU https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-john-charles-bolsi/94123433/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/613692535/?clipping_id=49688452&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjYxMzY5MjUzNSwiaWF0IjoxNzM0OTgyODk4LCJleHAiOjE3MzUwNjkyOTh9.0XpYMPBwN2vLNGEzwuXWXI94WT97fy-n_TNGpG8wfTI https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-john-charles-bolsi/94125070/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/1086693091/?match=1&terms=%22Janice%20Dickinson%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1086462573/?match=1&terms=%22Janice%20Dickinson%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1086456915/?match=1&terms=%22Janice%20Dickinson%22  

Our guest today is Dr. Diana Bolsinger. Dr. Bolsinger currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Bolsinger's career includes experience with the US Department of State, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.  Listen as Dr. Bolsinger conveys the nuances associated with US-foreign intelligence sharing, the importance of open international security dialogue, and the challenges of maintaining intelligence relationships with non-democratic nations.  What determines the success or failure of global intelligence sharing? How does the US intelligence partnership with Pakistan affect the global power dynamic? How do emerging technologies and threats affect the way the US conducts its intelligence partnerships?  Learn all this, and more, in this episode of In the Interest of National Security. 

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from Mike Bonem, which underscores the importance of empowering team members to fulfill their roles. They explore the necessity of recruiting the right people and then giving them the freedom to execute their tasks effectively. Tod emphasizes the value of clarity in mission and supportive leadership, allowing team members to excel in their areas of expertise without micromanagement. He also introduces the concept of "the commander's intent" to highlight the balance between freedom and direction in team management.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Mike Bonem in Ep 218, Trust, Teams, and Transformational Leadership:“If you're gonna recruit the right people to be on the team, then you need to release them to do the work that God has called them to do.”THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Mike Bonem's quote emphasizes the importance of recruiting the right people and then empowering them to fulfill their roles. Tod Bolsinger advises that effective leaders clearly communicate their mission to their team members.A good leader recruits talented individuals and grants them autonomy.Leaders should provide clarity and support to their team members.Leaders should hire people who are experts in their roles and trust them to perform their tasks independently.Did you know Spiritual Life and Leadership has been named the #1 Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Feedspot Podcasters Database? Check it out HERE!

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the importance of transitions in both individual and organizational life, as highlighted by a quote from Terry Walling. They explore the concept of the "in between," likening it to the liminal space where significant transformation occurs. Bolsinger emphasizes that these periods of uncertainty are essential for faith and growth, encouraging leaders to embrace learning and personal journey as they guide their communities through times of change. The episode explores the challenges of these transitions and provides insights on how leaders can navigate them effectively.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Terry Walling in Ep 212, Unlearning Old Paradigms for Kingdom Leadership:“Transitions are the most important moments in an individual's life and in an organization's life because God does some of his greatest work in the in-between.”THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Leaders must embrace the journey of learning to move forward effectively.Churches need to let go of immediate stability to experience transformational growth.Leaders should engage in their own continuous spiritual journey to inspire others.Congregations often resist the discomfort of transitional periods but must persevere.Effective interim leadership requires guiding churches through the unknown with faith.Did you know Spiritual Life and Leadership has been named the #1 Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Feedspot Podcasters Database? Check it out HERE!

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Tod Bolsinger brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this conversation, challenging us to resist nostalgia and the allure of a past era—like the 1960s, when the church thrived in a very different context. Reflecting on a quote from Miroslav Volf, Bolsinger, together with Markus Watson, contemplates the dangers of yearning for what no longer exists and the pressing need to adapt to a future we can't fully see yet.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from MIroslav Volf in Episode 169, TThe Materiality of God's Mission:“We can't orient ourselves around the old world; it would be dumb for us to do that.  And we don't know how to orient ourselves with a world that hasn't yet been born.” THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Many of our churches represent an "old world" paradigm, one led by experienced elders rather reminiscent of past church glories.Clinging to past success impedes churches from effectively engaging with and inhabiting the emerging world.Tod Bolsinger underscores the futility of solving new challenges with outdated solutions, advocating for a learning-oriented approach to leadership.Markus Watson acknowledges that navigating without a clear map of the future requires faith and adaptability.Bolsinger insists that the mission isn't to preserve the church but to pass the faith forward, adapting to the world's evolving needs.Did you know Spiritual Life and Leadership has been named the #1 Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Feedspot Podcasters Database? Check it out HERE!

In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the concept of disequilibrium and its impact on systems, leadership, and organizational health. They discuss how prolonged equilibrium can be detrimental to a system's ability to adapt and innovate, and how crises and moments of disequilibrium can actually reveal underlying problems and present opportunities for growth and change. Drawing from experiences and examples, they highlight the potential for systems and individuals to become stronger, more resilient, and healthier due to the experience of disequilibrium.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Markus Watson in Episode 139: Disequilibrium and the Mission of God :"When a system experiences disequilibrium, the system has the opportunity to become stronger, to become more resilient, and even to become healthier." THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Experiencing disequilibrium allows a system to become stronger, more resilient, and healthier.Prolonged equilibrium can lead to a loss of ability to adapt.Crises reveal opportunities to hit the organizational reset button and address underlying issues.Disequilibrium can lead to increased capacity and clarity in dealing with crisis and making hard decisions.Disequilibrium or crisis provides opportunities to make a system stronger.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the technological challenges faced by congregations during the pandemic. They discuss a quote from Scott Thumma about the hybrid and customizable nature of the world and its implications for congregations. Tod shares insights on the importance of aligning values with technological adaptations, the decreasing willingness to change post-pandemic, and the need for enduring long-term adaptation. Together, they discuss practical strategies for pastors to navigate these challenges and ensure congregations reflect the ever-changing world.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Scott Thumma in Episode 198: Clergy, Congregations, and Hope After the Pandemic:“Our world is customizable. It is on demand.  It is hybrid.  It's virtual as much as it is in person. In the rest of our lives we've come to understand that's how the rest of the world works. So, we really have to think about how do we make our congregations reflect that.” THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Scott Thumma suggests that our world has become customizable, on-demand, and virtual, and calls for congregations to reflect the changes in the wider world.Tod Bolsinger emphasizes that adaptive leadership is not just about technical solutions, but about values, behaviors, and attitudes.The decrease in people's willingness to adapt beyond the crisis is observed, signifying the tendency to revert to the familiar when the crisis has passed.Wise and enduring change requires self-reflection and a shift from short-term crisis adaptations to long-term adaptation in a changing environment.Tod Bolsinger recommends that congregations start by identifying their deepest values and then being willing to change everything else to align with those values.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

Tod Bolsinger discusses why leadership is like canoeing the mountains these days, how to disappoint people at a rate they can absorb, and how to handle the sabotage and anxiety that come from leading a church. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   This episode is sponsored by:   THE ART OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Every single month in The Art of Leadership Academy, I host a Live Coaching Call, where we tackle the most pressing topics in ministry. This month, Jeff Henderson is joining me to share actionable steps you can use in your church and to answer your questions. If you want in on this month's Live Coaching Call, be sure to join BEFORE February 13th at TheArtOfLeadershipAcademy.com   BELAY Start delegating today with Belay's free Ebook, Delegate to Elevate. In this eBook, you'll learn practical tools to help you free up your time by leaning into the strengths of those around you     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

What is adaptive leadership? Tod Bolsinger, an author and leader in the fields of church and nonprofit leadership, sits down with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, to discuss the need for adaptive leadership in a changing world. He also shares the inspiration behind his book 'Canoeing the Mountains' and highlights the need for trust, alignment with God's purposes, and building remarkable and healthy church teams.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the distinction between change and transition. Quoting D. Michael Lindsay, they discuss how change happens in an instant, whereas transition unfolds over weeks, months, and sometimes years. Bolstering this idea with personal anecdotes, they delve into the importance of giving oneself the time and space to adapt to change, acknowledging the losses involved, and ultimately finding comfort and growth in the new realities.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Sarah Bereza in Episode 142: Navigating the 7 Stages of Transition:"Change happens to us in an instant.  Transition happens over weeks, months, sometimes even years." THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Understanding the difference between change and transition is crucial for adapting to life's challenges.Acknowledging the loss and grief that come with change can help build resilience and lead to a quicker processing of the transition.Developing patience and perseverance involves recognizing the importance of giving oneself the space to adapt and acknowledging the honesty of what has been lost.Allowing the necessary time to adapt to change and transition is vital in order to be intentional and patient in dealing with life's challenges.Embracing the reality that transition takes time, and staying committed to the process can lead to a place of comfort and contentment in the new circumstances.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

This podcast features Brian Miller, the executive director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), engaging in a conversation with Tod Bolsinger, an MDiv PhD and co-founder of A. E. Sloan Leadership, an executive coaching and consulting firm. Todd is recognized for his books "Canoeing the Mountains" and "Resilient Leadership." The discussion revolves around the concept of adaptive capacity in leadership, particularly in the context of churches, nonprofits, universities, and marketplace leaders navigating change. They explore the challenges of leading in a rapidly disrupted world, emphasizing the need for leaders to adapt wisely and guide their teams through uncertain terrain. Todd highlights the importance of understanding core values, recognizing real-world problems, and leading through loss to foster adaptive leadership. The conversation delves into the changing nature of success, the role of humility and curiosity, and the need for leaders to navigate the tension between their current values and evolving mission. The podcast serves as a valuable resource for leaders seeking insights on adaptive capacity in the 21st century. jbolsinger@fuller.edu   FOLLOW US: LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Website: www.coachapproachministries.org

In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the challenge of being fully authentic as a ministry leader. The conversation centers around a quote from Sara Bereza, highlighting the difficulty people in professional ministry face when trying to be their true selves. Through an exploration of the biblical story of Moses, Paul's writings in 2nd Corinthians, and personal anecdotes, Markus and Tod discuss the weight of wearing a facade and the importance of cultivating vulnerability, authenticity, and resilience in the ministry space. They emphasize the need for secure relationships and intentional efforts to be one's genuine self amidst the pressures and expectations of the ministry environment.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Sarah Bereza in Episode 141: Being Fully Yourself in Leadership:“It can be really hard for people in the professional ministry space to be fully themselves.”THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:In professional ministry, being fully oneself can be challenging.Moses, a leader from the Bible, struggled with authenticity and wore a veil to hide his radiance.Trying to emulate other influential figures in ministry can be exhausting.Finding freedom and wholeness in leadership comes from embracing one's true self.Building secure relationships with partners, mentors, and friends is crucial for vulnerable leadership.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson unpack a quote by Andy Crouch emphasizes the importance of finding the right meaningful risk in unlocking flourishing for both oneself and those entrusted to their care. Tod and Markus discuss the concept of meaningful risk as distinct from mere risk-taking, emphasizing the role of discernment in pursuing risks that are truly worth taking. They delve into the idea that meaningful vulnerability, willingly embraced for the sake of others' flourishing, is an essential aspect of leadership. Drawing on theological insights, they reflect on the example of God's meaningful risk in incarnating into the world, offering valuable perspectives on how to navigate fear and resistance to vulnerability in leadership.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Andy Crouch in Episode 113: Flourishing Leadership:“Finding the right meaningful risk will unlock flourishing for you and the people you're entrusted with.” THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Finding the right meaningful risk unlocks flourishing for individuals and the people they're entrusted with.Leadership involves discerning what risks are meaningful and worth taking.Meaningful vulnerability is willingly allowing oneself to be vulnerable for the greater good and flourishing of others.Taking meaningful risks and embracing vulnerability reflects the wisdom and love of God.Resistance to vulnerability is common, but embracing meaningful risks can lead to unlocking new possibilities and flourishing in organizations and communities.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

In this quick conversation Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore a thought-provoking quote from Alexia Salvatierra, a professor at Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary. The quote, "If you don't listen, you can't see what God is doing," sparks a deep discussion on the importance of listening and discerning God's work in the world. Tod shares insights on the implications of this quote for leadership, the significance of listening to others, and the challenges of opening ourselves up to different perspectives.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Alexia Salvatierra in Episode 101: Gratitude, Grief, and Guilt--the Church After Covid:"If you don't listen, you can't see what God is doing."THIS EPISODE"S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE"Listening is crucial for discerning and seeing what God is doing.Rather than being vision casters, leaders should focus on hearing the voice of God and sensing His direction.Listening to others, including neighbors and different perspectives, helps in recognizing God's work, especially in our blind spots.It's important to force ourselves to open up to other voices and perspectives to better hear and see what God is doing.To better discern God's leading, it's essential to stop and listen, particularly to those who have been ignored.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the role of anger in leadership. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing anger in a healthy way, shifting the focus from retaliation to addressing the systems that need to be changed. They highlight the significance of understanding and navigating the anger of others, especially in the context of leading change in churches and organizations. Through their conversation, they underscore the value of naming anger as a legitimate feeling and taking responsibility for creating healthier systems that promote flourishing and minimize harm.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Chuck Whitley in Episode 81: Anger and Spiritual Leadership:“We need to shift our anger from responding with retaliation to addressing systems that need to be changed.” THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Tod Bolsinger emphasizes the discomfort often associated with acknowledging anger in a ministry or leadership context.The conversation delves into the relationship between fear, hurt, and the unconscious tendency to retaliate when triggered by anger.Reflecting on the civil rights movement, the episode illustrates the power of addressing broken systems in a transformative manner without resorting to retaliation.The discussion highlights regional variations in passive-aggressive behavior, emphasizing the importance of owning and addressing the impact of every action within a ministry setting.Tod Bolsinger provides practical insights on navigating and addressing the anger of others within a ministry context, emphasizing the value of addressing the deeper emotions behind the anger.The episode emphasizes the legitimacy of healthy anger in leadership and the acknowledgment that change within ministries can elicit fear and anger, often expressed as anger.Listeners gain valuable insights into understanding and responding to anger within ministry, acknowledging that change and faithful leadership can provoke anger, and providing guidance on managing this during significant transitions.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

On this episode: Nate expresses gratitude and shares the role his wife played in starting the Samson Society. Aaron reflects on the Samson Summit and requests listeners to send in questions, experiences, and thoughts. Our Guest: Tod Bolsinger: former pastor, associate professor of leadership at De Pree Center, and author. Tod discusses what happens when old best practices no longer work, adaptive leadership. The differences between adaptive and technical leadership, learning in real time. The three hardest words in the English language: I don't know. The fallacy of “fake it till you make it.” Encouraging people to be themselves and bring their strengths into leadership. Links:   AE Sloan Leadership Book: Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change Sponsor: Life Works Counseling   If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.   The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com. For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.  Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com. The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger discuss a quote from Jeff Crosby. The quote, "The absence of conflict is not always possible nor always good," sparks a conversation about the importance of healthy conflict in leadership and personal growth. They share their experiences as an Enneagram 9 and an Enneagram 8, respectively, and offer insights on staying engaged, asking questions, and navigating conflict in a way that fosters understanding and moves organizations forward. They give an example of a church grappling with change and the tension between staying true to their existing community and reaching out to their changing neighborhood. Overall, the episode highlights the value of addressing conflict as an opportunity for growth and progress.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Jeff Crosby in Episode 96: Crossing Leadership Thresholds:"The absence of conflict is not always possible nor always good."Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from Scot McKnight. The quote challenges the notion that leaders ought to control and asserts, instead, that leaders, particularly pastors, are actually followers of Jesus. Bolsinger emphasizes the importance of biblical leadership, rooted in self-sacrifice, care, and a focus on mission. He highlights the need to move away from dysfunctional patterns of leadership and instead raise up models of leadership that honor Jesus and reflect God's desire for the world. Ultimately, leadership is seen as a function, not a title, with leaders taking personal responsibility and inviting others to join in following Jesus and fulfilling His mission on Earth.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Scot McKnight in Episode 92: Against a Culture of Abuse."We are not leaders of others; we are followers of Jesus. 'Join us in following Jesus,' is the pastor's call."Ep. 92 is a conversation inspired by Scot Mcknight's and Laura Barringer's book, A Church Called Tov.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson talk about the importance of relationship in ministry leadership. They discuss how leaders can fall into the trap of narcissism when they lack deep relationships, leading to a sense of loneliness that they try to fill with success or power. They also explore how relationship is at the heart of adaptive leadership, as leaders must accompany people through change and transformation. The conversation emphasizes the need for healthy relationships both on an individual level and within larger systems, as they are crucial for healing brokenness and nourishing community.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Chuck DeGroat in Episode 82: Narcissism and Spiritual Leadership."“The story of God is the story of relationship. From the very beginning, God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit create human beings in and for relationship. And I think our brokenness is brokenness in and around relationship."Ep. 82 is a conversation inspired by Chuck DeGroat's book, When Narcissism Comes to Church.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

1In this episode Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger discuss the challenges faced by ministry leaders in times of change. They discuss a quote from Kurt Fredrickson that highlights how churches were previously overprogrammed and under-discipled. Tod Bolsinger emphasizes the need for adaptive thinking and creative approaches to discipleship, moving away from traditional programming and towards a mission-focused, community-centered approach. They explore the purpose of discipleship as formation for the sake of mission and the need to reframe our understanding of discipleship in light of these changing times.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Kurt Fredrickson in Episode 103: Willingness to Adapt: The Church After Covid."Churches pre-Covid were over-programmed and under-discipled."Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the influence of the Enlightenment and individualism on middle-class white individuals, and how this impacts their understanding of faith and community. They emphasize the importance of engaging with different perspectives and reading the Bible in community with people who are not like us in order to break free from these cultural norms and develop a more holistic understanding of spirituality and leadership.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Tom Sine in Episode 118: Forecasting and Innovation.“I think a lot of us in Western culture have allowed the Enlightenment and a very individualistic way of life to become normative, particularly for middle-class white folks.” Ep. 118 is a conversation inspired by Tom Sine and Dwight Friesen's book, 2020s Foresight.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

In this episode of the Unseen Leadership Podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Dan Iten are joined by Tod Bolsinger, who is a speaker, executive coach, former pastor, and author who serves as associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. In this episode, Bolsinger discusses his background in leadership roles, including his experience in pastoral ministry and the pivotal moment that changed his approach to leadership. They also discuss the importance of adaptive leadership and building trust with followers, while also prioritizing the mission of organizations over personal recognition and success. This episode provides insights into Bolsinger's leadership journey and his approach to leading in a rapidly changing world. QUOTES FROM EPISODE 78 “You need trust for transformation, but trust is not true transformation. You being a highly trusted leader doesn't mean anybody's being changed. As a matter of fact, sometimes it means they will let you be the proxy for their formation and what you must learn is how to figure out how to invest that trust in calling people toward genuine transformation. That's what adaptive leadership is.” – Tod Bolsinger “The most important thing about our fruitfulness is that we are faithful to our mission. So obviously, the mission always wins. It's the mission, not the pastor, not the congregants, not the people the path the voices of the past, not the people. It's the mission.” – Tod Bolsinger “The hardest thing for me today is owning that the group is smarter than I am. But I'm not here to impress anybody. I'm here to express what God wants to do.” – Tod Bolsinger When you're experiencing conflict, what so many try to do is stop the conflict when what we need to do is learn from the conflict.” – Tod Bolsinger “The most soul-sucking thing for most leaders is not the challenges of the world, it's the resistance of your own people in your own congregation. It's your own team.” – Tod Bolsinger “Leaders are formed in the leading. So, if you're having a challenge right now, it's not that you messed up, missed a class, or didn't read a book. This is normal. It's normal for you because you became a leader right after you were good at something that was not leading.” – Tod Bolsinger “You become a leader in the crisis of leadership and the crucible of leadership. You must develop honest, vulnerable self-reflection. If you are only defending yourself, you will never be able to be open enough to the shaping that God wants to do in your life.” – Tod Bolsinger “A leader asking for loyalty is a sign of dysfunction almost every time.” – Tod Bolsinger RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change by Tod Bolsinger Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger Thriving through Ministry Conflict: A Parable on How Resistance Can Be Your Ally by James P. Osterhaus, Joseph M. Jurkowski, and Todd A. Hahn

In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the vital role of relationships in ministry leadership. Tod emphasizes the importance of cultivating partnerships, friendships, and mentorships as essential sources of support and vulnerability. They explore the connection between relationships and self-reflection, particularly in navigating challenging leadership situations. With practical insights and personal anecdotes, this episode offers guidance on building a strong support network for leaders seeking to grow both their outer ministry and inner discipleship. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the transformative power of relationships in leadership.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Tod Bolsinger in Episode 120: Forming Leadership Resilience."We need more relationships. If you do nothing else this year, ask yourself, 'Do I have the kinds of relationships that allow me to do vulnerable self-reflection?'" Ep. 120 is a conversation inspired by Tod Bolsinger's book, Tempered Resilience.Download the FREE course, Becoming Leaders of Shalom.

In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote by Nicholas Pierce that highlights the challenge of letting go of the past to embrace the future. They explore the work of the Church Leadership Institute in helping leaders navigate the changing world while remaining faithful to their core values. They delve into the concept of adaptive leadership, the difficulty of embracing the unfamiliar, and the importance of relying on God while having hope for the future. They also emphasize the significance of the Lord's Supper as a reminder of Jesus' sacrifice and a foretaste of the future kingdom of God. Overall, this episode offers insights and strategies for church leaders to navigate the tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar as they strive to join God in His current work.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Nicholas Pearce in Episode 130: Pursuing Your Purpose."Many people don't let go of their now to be able to embrace their next, and they find themselves out of sync with the times and seasons of God." Ep. 130 is a conversation about Nicholas Pearce's book, The Purpose Path.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson delve into the importance of understanding and empathizing with others' beliefs, especially in times of political and cultural polarization. They discuss the role of churches in bridging divisions and striving for unity, highlighting the need to move away from comfortable spaces and embrace discomfort as an opportunity for growth. With insights from leaders such as Jim Harrington and Allen Hilton, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating a sense of shalom across diverse backgrounds.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Allen Hilton in Episode 135: Leading Your Church Through Political Division.“Our shalom job right now—in this place and time—is to get good at being together across difference.” Ep. 135 is a conversation about Allen Hilton's book, A House United: How the Church Can Save the World.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the transformative power of acknowledging and addressing our own pain as leaders. If our pain isn't transformed, it will be transmitted to others, potentially leading to harmful behaviors and dynamics within our ministries and organizations. By developing self-awareness, emotional health, and adaptive capacity, leaders can prioritize their mission over personal needs and avoid unconsciously inflicting pain on those they serve. This insightful conversation offers valuable insights and practical guidance for cultivating a healthy inner life of faithful discipleship and a healthy outer life of ministry leadership.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Tod Hall in Episode 136: Healthy Attachment and Spiritual Leadership.“If our pain isn't transformed, it's going to be transmitted.” Ep. 136 is a conversation about Todd Hall's book, The Connected Life.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson reflect on a quote from Rich Stearns focusing on courageious leadership, which often means disappointing your own people at a rate they can absorb. The conversation highlights the importance of leaders calling people to their better selves and standing up for what is right, even if it means facing challenges from within their own tribe. Tod Bolsinger also shares his insights on how to develop courage through healthy relationships with partners, friends, and mentors.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Rich Stearns in Episode 105: Courageous Leadership."Leaders have to make difficult decisions and difficult decisions require courage."Ep. 105 is a conversation about Rich Stearns' book, Lead Like it Matters to God.TIMESTAMPS:[00:01:12] Leadership requires the courage to disappoint your own people in order to fulfill the mission and make necessary changes.[00:03:28] Leaders must lead people through a process of transformation; without change, they are not needed. To reach the promised land, transformation took 40 years for Moses's people, but he had to be faithful and pass it down to the next generations. Leadership today requires courage to call on the better nature of people and lead them through transformation.Q&A:1. What challenges can people-pleasers face when they need to disappoint others, particularly their friends?Answer: People-pleasers can struggle with the fear of hurting their friends, and may feel an extra sense of obligation to keep them happy.2. How can people develop courage?Answer: Surrounding oneself with supportive and encouraging individuals who prioritize the mission over the individual can help develop courage.3. What is the role of disappointing people in adaptive leadership?Answer: Adaptive leadership involves making tough decisions that may disappoint one's own people for the sake of achieving a larger goal or mission.4. How can courage help in leadership?Answer: Courage is essential in leadership, as it allows leaders to call people to their better selves and stand up for what is right, even if it means facing challenges from their own community.5. What can "partners" and "friends" offer leaders in challenging situations?Answer: Partners should be more committed to the mission than to the individual, while friends should care about the person but be willing to provide honest feedback.6. What is the role of mentors in leadership?Answer: Mentors play a vital role in helping leaders be the best they can be in service of the larger mission.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the idea that listening is often overlooked in leadership, and provide insights on how genuine, deep listening can help leaders become more effective. It's important to listen to different groups of people, including those being served and those within the congregation, and to listen to God through prayer, worship, and scripture. This form of listening allows leaders to discern the needs of people and, in turn, respond to genuine needs in the world.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson focus on this quote from Jeff Crosby in Episode 96: Crossing Leadership Thresholds."It is in the listening--genuine, deep listening--that we can offer our best selves to our organizations."TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW:[00:01:27] Listening leads to powerful organizational leadership that responds to genuine needs.[00:03:04] Listening is key to effective leadership, as it allows for deeper understanding of needs and discernment of how best to serve.Q&A:1. Why is deep listening important in leadership?- Jeff Crosby's quote suggests that listening is often overlooked in favor of speaking and providing answers as a leader. Learning how to listen well allows leaders to go deeper into the pain and needs of others.2. Who should leaders listen to?- It is important to listen to different groups of people, including those being served and those within the congregation. He also suggests listening to God through prayer, worship, and scripture.3. Why do many leaders struggle with listening?- Many leaders struggle with too many voices and opinions when making decisions. Leaders tend to stop listening and start talking too much, which can be disruptive.4. What can leaders do to become better listeners?- Leaders can become better listeners by learning how to listen well, going deeper into the pain and needs of others, and attuning to those around them. This includes listening to the pain and needs of their own people, the needs of the world, and God to discern what they should do.5. What are some characteristics of the healthiest organizations?- The healthiest organizations are those that respond to genuine needs in the world, which can only be understood by genuinely listening to people, often including those who feel they do not have a right to articulate their needs.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

This episode revolves around Ken Blanchard's words from ep. 86, which states that "Great leaders are great because people trust and respect them, not because they have power."Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the idea that true greatness is achieved through earning trust and respect, rather than relying on authority or position of power. They also discuss the importance of adaptive leadership, the need for transformation, and the role of trust in leadership.Overall, the conversation reflects on the idea of servant leadership modeled by Jesus, where true greatness is measured by the impact one has on others.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Ken Blanchard in Episode 86: Leading Like Jesus."Great leaders are great because people trust and respect them, not because they have power.” Ep. 86 is a conversation about Ken Blanchard's book, Lead Like Jesus.TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW: [00:02:46] Trust is essential in adaptive leadership to lead people through transformation, but it's not enough. Leaders need to empower and enable their followers to reach their full potential.  [00:05:02] Leadership is about gathering people together and collaborating on what needs to be learned and where to go. The leader's role is to name the transformation process that everyone, especially the leader, will go through. Q&A:1. Can anyone be a "great" leader?Answer: Yes, almost anyone can be a great leader in the sense of earning trust and respect from those being led.2. What is the importance of trust in leadership?Answer: Trust is built on technical competence and relational congruence, and is key to effective leadership and taking people through the transformation process.3. What is necessary for transformation besides trust?Answer: People must be empowered, cared for, and enabled to become all that God wants them to be.4. What is true greatness according to this episode?Answer: True greatness is measured by the impact one has on others, their respect and trust, not by power, acclaim, platforms, clicks, or likes.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Today we sit down with the esteemed author, speaker, and leadership expert, Tod Bolsinger, to explore the art of meaningful conversations. Tod is a frequent guest and friend of the podcast. Join us as we delve into the transformative potential of dialogue and discover practical strategies for engaging in fruitful discussions in our increasingly polarized world. Tod Bolsinger has spent years studying and teaching the dynamics of effective communication. Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor, professor, and consultant, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, offering invaluable insights into the complex world of conversation. In this enlightening conversation, Tod unpacks the essential components of fruitful dialogue, emphasizing the importance of active listening, empathy, and vulnerability. He explores the ways in which we can overcome barriers to communication, including personal biases, emotional triggers, and differing perspectives, fostering an environment of understanding and respect. Tod's Website

On this episode of Spiritual Life and Leadership, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the issue of power and the church's love affair with it, which is exceedingly harmful, especially considering our faith's cornerstone, the Suffering Servant. Tod and Markus emphasize the importance of adopting a leadership model that is reflective of Jesus and prioritizes shared leadership. They also highlight the struggle for power and control that often comes with leadership, but Jesus's life and teachings resist the idea of lording over others in a leadership position.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Chuck DeGroat in Episode 82: Narcissism and Spiritual Leadership."There's been this strange collusion and love affair with power that the church has had in general—which is interesting given that our faith is centered on the Crucified One, the Suffering Servant."Ep. 82 is a conversation about Chuck DeGroat's book, When Narcissism Comes to Church.TIMESTAMPS:[00:01:31] Leadership is not about lording over others; even Jesus' closest disciples struggled with this temptation.[00:03:12] Leadership should reflect Jesus and not be built on desires for power and control. Bad leaders are the problem and good shepherds are needed.[00:06:27] Text summary: Chuck de Grote comments on the church's love affair with power despite being centered on the suffering servant.Q&A:1. What is the "Suffering Servant" leadership style and what does it require?Answer: The "Suffering Servant" leadership style requires sharing and adaptivity.2. What is the importance of the concept of power in ministry leadership?Answer: The topic of power is one of the most deeply rooted challenges of being human, particularly for those in positions of authority, and it is essential for leaders to take it seriously and see it as a lifelong area for personal growth and development. 3. How does the idea of being like God relate to the desire for power?Answer: The idea of being like God was the first temptation, according to the Genesis story, and the desire for power is rooted in a deep human awareness of vulnerability.4. What is Chuck DeGroat's quote about the church's relationship with power?Answer: Chuck DeGroat notes that the church has a "love affair" with power, which is interesting given that faith is centered on the Suffering Servant.5. What is Jesus' view on lording over others in leadership roles?Answer: Jesus spoke out against the idea of lording over others in leadership roles and emphasized the importance of servant leadership.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Michael MacKenzie in Episode 122: Burned Out and Broken.“Success is more dangerous for the human soul than failure.”Ep. 122 is a conversation about Michael MacKenzie's book, Don't Blow Up Your Ministry.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

How do you help an established Church change? How do you help "church people" think of themselves like missionaries? In season three, we're opening up our archive of a decade of useful training materials and sharing some of the talks and workshops that have inspired us over the years. This episode features a fascinating discussion featuring two very different leaders approaching similar issues. Tod Bolsinger, whose experience includes being a large church pastor and seminary Vice President, is an expert in institutional change. David Fitch, who has participated in multiple church plants, has a passion for working on a small and intentional level. This discussion will help you imagine new ways to tackle the complexities of your ministry world.Fresh Expressions is a worldwide movement of everyday missionaries who want to see churches thrive in the places we live, eat, work and play by leveraging the creativity and endurance of the inherited church. To learn a simple five-phase process for starting a new expression of church go to freshexpressions.com/howtostart.Season three is brought to you by FX Connect, an online community full of other church leaders passionate about reaching new people in new places. Access our entire library of practical and inspiring training materials and connect with other church leaders at fxconnectus.org.

The Fresh Expressions Podcast Season Three is Here! For over two decades, the worldwide Fresh Expressions movement has helped inspire and equip leaders to start thousands of new faith communities in homes, community centers, dog parks, tattoo parlors, cafes and other unexpected places. In Season Three, brought to you by FX Connect, you will hear practical advice for starting something new from leaders like Jo Saxton, Tod Bolsinger, Deb Hirsch, David Fitch and more. Visit freshexpressions.com/podcasts to listen back to previous podcasts and subscribe to receive every new episode when it drops. And visit fxconnectus.org to join an online community of church leaders reaching new people in new places and to access our entire library of practical and inspiring training materials.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Ian Morgan Cron in Episode 121: The Story of You."All transformation begins with story transformation."Ep. 121 is a conversation about Ian Morgan Cron's book, The Story of You.To register for the webinar with Tom Sine and Tod Bolsinger, click here:https://www.markuswatson.com/sinewebinarLearn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Scot Mcknight in Episode 92: Against a Culture of Abuse."A tov pastor, tov leaders, a tov church does not abuse power, does not sexually abuse women, does not sexually abuse children....  Tov people don't do these things."Ep. 92 is a conversation with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer about their book, A Church Called Tov.Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Tom Sine in Episode 118: Forecasting and Innovation.“I ache because churches rarely even look over the fence in their own communities to the new innovation going on.”Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Make Work Matter, by Michaela O'Donnell."I am not on a solo mission from God.  I am part of a larger collective of people who get to join in on God's big mission of redemption creatively working in anticipation of all that God is doing to make us new."Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Strong and Weak, by Andy Crouch.“Flourishing requires us to embrace both authority and vulnerability, both capacity and frailty--even, at least in this broken world, both life and death.”Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Hey, there fellow true crime enthusiasts! In this episode, we delve into the disturbing case of John Bolsinger, a serial killer who wreaked havoc in Eugene, Oregon. Despite being arrested for murder in Utah, Bolsinger served only five years before being released. Shockingly, he went on to kill two more women and attack another before being arrested again, this time serving only one year. But that's not where the story ends. After his second release, Bolsinger went on to commit his final, gruesome murder. It wasn't until 2022 that law enforcement finally connected him to the unsolved murders in Eugene.  Also, you will want to grab a beverage because we will be trying some delicious beer from Falling Sky Brewing in Eugene, Oregon. Tune in for an unforgettable episode you don't want to miss!Follow Us On All The ThingsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodandbarrelsTwitter - https://twitter.com/bloodbarrelspodSupport Us – Rate & ReviewIf you enjoy the show, one of the best ways you can show your support, which is completely free, is to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-barrels/id1574380306Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/57j8QbqAz8mdzjqaYXK2I1?si=f51295c1576d4bcbSee More About Us & Find Blood & Barrels MerchWebsite - https://bloodandbarrels.comMerch - https://bloodandbarrels.com/merch/#!/allJoin The Family!Join the Blood & Barrels Patreon family for exclusive content and perks starting at $1/month.Support the show

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from A Failure of Nerve, by Edwin Friedman.“In any type of institution whatsoever, when a self-directed, imaginative, energetic, or creative member is being consistently frustrated and sabotaged rather than encouraged and supported, what will turn out to be true one hundred percent of the time, regardless of whether the disrupters are supervisors, subordinates, or peers, is that the person at the very top of that institution is a peace-monger.”Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.

Leadership of the past meant coming up with answers. Today, leadership means asking questions.Tod Bolsinger, the author of Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory joins host Jon Eckert to discuss what questions Christian leaders can start asking to become stronger leaders. One of the main questions he advises leaders to ask themselves is what can be eliminated from our life in order to focus on our priorities.  To learn more, order Jon's book, Just teaching: Feedback, engagement, and well-being for each student.The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work.Be encouraged.Timestamps:[1:40] - Tod is introduced.[2:40] - Every Christian leader is committed to show up as the same person in every setting.[4:30] - Tod defines leadership.[6:15] - Adaptive leadership is when you don't have an existing best practice.[9:25] - Having to identify and name competing values is a challenge.[10:41] - The pandemic has shifted how we see a college education.[11:50] - What questions can leaders be asking?[14:45] - Every school sits down and finds out what their hedgehog is, but don't always make decisions based on it.[17:45] - Leaders never get praised for telling people "no".[18:52] - Experimental innovations are the key to surviving in a changing world.[24:10] - Take one small step to create big change.[27:43] - How can looking at our mortality help us reframe how we see our time?[30:50] - Jon puts Tod through a lightning round of questions.Links:The 'No' in 'Innovate' by Jon EckertBooks:Just teaching: Feedback, engagement, and well-being for each student by Jon EckertCanoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod BolsingerThink Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam GrantWhy We're Polarized by Ezra KleinConnect on Social Media:Baylor MA in School LeadershipBaylor Doctorate in EducationJon Eckert: @eckertjonCenter for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl

How does your church attendance compare?  Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss an article by Thom Rainer titled "The New Very Large Church."Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out the online course, Engaging God's Mission.

We're hosting an event with Tod, see episode notes to register! What do you do when plan A fails? In a fascinating comparison to Lewis and Clark's expedition, Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and vice president and chief of leadership formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, depicts leadership as an unpredictable journey that takes you off the map into uncharted territories.

This week, Chris and Eddie have an important conversation about leadership with Tod Bolsinger, senior congregational strategist and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Canoeing the Mountains, a book about adaptive leadership. Tod wants to help leaders--church leaders, community leaders, business leaders--understand how to lead in a world that is constantly changing. For a long time, leadership has been seen as solving technical problems with technical solutions. And while that aspect of leadership is incredibly important, especially in building trust, today's world is vastly different from the world of 20 years ago. Today, the answer to the question, “Now what do we do?” is often, “I don't know.” Today, leadership looks more like learning and less like exerting authority because of technical expertise.So how do we lead change in the changing world? There is no simple answer to this complex question, but Tod has a few ideas and a lot of hope for current and future leaders, where we embrace what we don't know and learn to lead the learning.Resources: Find books by Tod, including Canoeing the Mountains, on IVPressLearn more about AE Sloan Leadership

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Essentialism, by Greg McKeown:“Many capable people are kept from getting to the next level of contribution because they can't let go of the belief that everything is important. An Essentialist has learned to tell the difference between what is truly important and everything else.”Learn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out the online course, Engaging God's Mission.