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This podcast is a group discussion about the Heart of a Woman retreat, a 3-day intensive experience for women of faith. The retreat provides a space for women to connect with God, other women, and themselves. It includes presentations, time for reflection, and opportunities for prayer and worship. The guests discuss their own experiences with the retreat and how it has impacted their lives. They also share insights on the importance of women's leadership and the power of prayer. Melanie Meszaros is a wife, mother, grandmother, certified professional coach, business manager, and avid music lover. With a master's in Education, Melanie has spent her adult life providing women and couples with opportunities to learn and develop skills to improve their lives, their relationships, and their families. As co-founder of Heart of a Woman, Melanie is passionate about helping women develop a profound connection with God, restore their feminine heart, and rediscover who God created them to be. In the Church she has enjoyed serving in music callings, as a teacher, as a counselor in each of the women's organizations, and as a ward and stake Relief Society president. Kristy Willhite was baptized as a child and chose the gospel of Jesus Christ as an adult. She served for 17 years in the Primary organization in every calling except chorister. Kristy has served in Relief Society presidencies, as a Young Women president, and currently serves in her stake Young Women presidency. She loves reading, knitting, and holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho in Advanced Family History Professional Studies. Kristy and her husband James have been married 26 years and have four great kids. Jolene Duckworth attended the October 2024 Heart of a Woman retreat and found herself forever changed by the experience. She is the mother of six and serves as the chair of the hospitality committee for BYU's Women's Conference, and in the Church as a Relief Society service coordinator and a temple worker. Jolene has a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from BYU and is the experience design director for Idylli, a leadership development company she runs with her husband, Dan Duckworth. Links TheHeartofaWoman.net (Use the code LEADMAY25 for a Leading Saints discount) 5 Easy Questions to Invite Anyone to Learn About the Gospel | An Interview with Murray Meszaros The Subtle Attack of Shame on Spirituality | An Interview with James Willhite Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan Duckworth Warrior Heart Boot Camp Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Melanie, Christy, and Jolene, delve into the Heart of a Woman retreat, an interdenominational experience designed to foster deeper connections with God among women of faith. Melanie explains that the retreat offers a three-day immersive experience where women can unplug from the world, engage with the Word of God, and pray together in a supportive environment. The guests discuss the transformative power of the retreat, highlighting how it provides women with the opportunity to connect with God on a personal level. Jolene shares her own experience of attending the retreat, describing how it helped her recognize her worth and empowered her to pray with others, ultimately leading to meaningful connections and support for those in need. Throughout the episode, the group emphasizes the significance of identity in faith, particularly for women, and how the retreat helps participants understand their intrinsic worth as children of God. They discuss the challenges women face in leadership roles within the Church and how the retreat equips them with the confidence to embrace their unique gifts. The conversation also touches on the importance of interfaith experiences, the role of worship music, and the need for rest and renewal in spiritual practices.

Watch Part 1: Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan Duckworth. Dan Duckworth is the founder and host of LeaderQuest, an elite leadership program that transforms managers and executives into dynamic changemakers. He speaks, teaches, and writes on leadership and leadership development, and provides one-on-one coaching to leaders aiming to drive transformational change. Dan has served as a board member for Leading Saints since 2019. To learn more, visit idylli.co or find Dan on LinkedIn. Links Part 1: Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan Duckworth The True Purpose of Sunday School Why Testimony is Not the Only Goal for Latter-day Youth—Part 1 | A Presentation by Dan Duckworth Sunday School Session Template From Aspirational Principles to Practical Principles Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights This is the second of a two-part podcast. The conversation continues, focusing on the transformative role of mentorship in youth leadership and the dynamics of effective Sunday school teaching. Dan shares insights on the nature of transformation in leadership. He stresses that effective teaching is not merely about mastering tactics but involves a fundamental shift in belief systems. This transformation requires educators to engage in a cycle of experimentation and reflection, challenging their preconceived notions of what it means to teach and learn. Dan illustrates this with examples from his own experiences, emphasizing the need for teachers to create an environment where students can co-create their learning experiences rather than passively consume information. The episode delves into the concept of culture within church settings, with Dan advocating for a proactive approach to challenging and reshaping cultural norms. He encourages leaders to embrace discomfort and uncertainty as they experiment with new teaching methods, using the metaphor of pushing against the walls of culture to gather valuable insights. The discussion also touches on the importance of fostering authentic community within Sunday school classes, where trust and openness can lead to deeper engagement and meaningful dialogue. Dan outlines practical principles for effective teaching, including the necessity of a single driving question to guide discussions and the importance of creating a safe space for students to share their thoughts and experiences. He shares a structured approach to lesson planning that prioritizes engagement and interaction, allowing for a more dynamic and impactful learning environment. Throughout the episode, Dan emphasizes the value of personal experiences and the need for teachers to be vulnerable and authentic in their interactions, ultimately aiming to facilitate a transformative experience for both educators and students alike. 02:09 - Discussion on Culture and Sunday School 03:39 - The Importance of Transformation in Leadership 04:55 - The Cycle of Experimentation and Reflection 05:43 - Challenging Belief Systems in Teaching 06:25 - The Nature of Culture and Disruption 07:28 - Building Confidence in Change 08:13 - The Role of Disruption in Teaching 09:17 - Avoiding the "Ex-Girlfriend Syndrome" in Change 10:20 - Learning from Failed Experiments 11:25 - The Role of Discernment in Leadership 12:29 - God's Omniscience and Leadership 13:03 - Teaching as Experience Design 14:07 - The Journey of Becoming a Transformational Teacher 15:20 - The Challenge of Teaching Transformational Principles 16:25 - The Importance of Actionable Principles 17:41 - Empowering Co-Creation in the Classroom 19:04 - The Pareto Principle in Teaching 20:22 - Structuring Class Time for Engagement 21:58 - Creating Positive Tensions in Lessons 23:00 - Building Authentic Community in Class 24:36 - The Role of Icebreakers in Fostering Connection

Dan Duckworth is the founder and host of LeaderQuest, an elite leadership program that transforms managers and executives into dynamic changemakers. He speaks, teaches, and writes on leadership and leadership development, and provides one-on-one coaching to leaders aiming to drive transformational change. Dan has served as a board member for Leading Saints since 2019. To learn more, visit idylli.co or find Dan on LinkedIn. Links Sunday School Session Template From Aspirational Principles to Practical Principles Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights In this podcast conversation, Kurt and Dan explore the challenges faced by local leaders in adapting to changes in church programs, particularly in Sunday School and ministering. They critique the tendency to revert to traditional methods rather than embracing innovative approaches that align with The Church's evolving directives. Drawing on scriptural examples, they illustrate the need for leaders to actively engage in creating a culture that supports spiritual growth and community building. Dan emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique characteristics of Sunday School, including the nature of its membership, the role of teachers, and the communal aspect of spiritual development. Throughout the episode, they advocate for a shift from knowledge transfer to transformational teaching, encouraging leaders to experiment with new methods that foster engagement and personal growth. By redefining the purpose of Sunday School and embracing a more dynamic, interactive approach, local leaders can create an environment where individuals feel empowered to share their spiritual journeys and support one another. The discussion ultimately serves as a call to action for leaders to embrace their roles in cultivating a vibrant, Christ-centered community that reflects the principles of the gospel. 04:45 - The Connection Between Leadership and Zion 06:15 - The Role of Culture in Leadership 07:50 - The Importance of Transformational Leadership 09:30 - The Need for Change in Church Programs 10:50 - The Allegory of the Olive Tree and Leadership 12:30 - The Natural Order of Church Gatherings 14:00 - The Role of Local Leaders in Cultural Change 15:30 - The Power of Experimentation in Teaching 17:00 - The Purpose of Sunday School 19:00 - Understanding the Unique Characteristics of Sunday School 20:30 - The Role of Membership in Sunday School 22:00 - The Teacher's Role in Sunday School 23:30 - The Nature of Gathering in Sunday School 25:00 - The Shift from Knowledge Transfer to Transformation 27:00 - Engaging Students in a Dynamic Learning Environment 29:00 - The Importance of Energy Management in Teaching 30:30 - The Need for a Clear Purpose in Sunday School 32:00 - The Three Primary Characteristics of Sunday School 34:00 - The Individual Journey in Sunday School 36:00 - The Collective Engagement in Spiritual Development 38:00 - The Shift from Sage on the Stage to Guide on the Side 40:00 - Observations on Youth and Adult Sunday School Dynamics The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich,

When faced with a circumstance or situation that you find undesirable my leadership coach Dan Duckworth says that you have three choices: 1. Leave it, 2. Engage in the struggle and try to change it, or 3. Accept it and bear it.  But the real question is, "Will you do it poorly or well?"

On this episode I take a deep dive into the voiceover industry and the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on our industry, with VO veteran Tom Dheere.  As a New York-based voice actor with over 20 years of experience, Tom Dheere has narrated thousands of projects for hundreds of clients in over a dozen countries. Tom's experience as a corporate trainer as well as a voice talent makes him uniquely qualified to help both aspiring and veteran voice talents navigate the voiceover industry. He specializes in marketing and business consultations as well as diagnostics, strategy sessions, and mentorships. As a classically trained theater actor, Tom received his Bachelor of Fine arts in Acting/Directing from Montclair State University. His training continued at the National Shakespeare Conservatory where I studied Shakespeare, Chekov, ballet, and more. ​After NSC Tom was trained as a voice actor by Hope Noah, Dan Duckworth of Voiceovers Unlimited, and has taken numerous voiceover classes at many conferences. ​Tom started coaching in 2011 with Edge Studio as the Business and Money 201 and Marketing 201 instructor. In 2012 he began private coaching as The VO Strategist. Since then Tom has worked with hundreds of students in both one-on-one sessions and public speaking engagements.   Voice 123 15% Discount Code link:  https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw LinkedIn Edge Discount Code link (discount is built in): https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/?wpam_id=6      

Whitney Johnson is coming to the retreat!! Leading Saints founder Kurt Francom and Dan Duckworth from the Board of Directors have gathered a phenomenal group of women to speak and lead discussions at the retreat.  I have a few stories of singing in Primary, talking to my bishop and sorting out how to find a way out of mom guilt.  Listen in...

Karri Stoker discusses with Kurt Francom and Dan Duckworth what will go on at this Gathering Saints Women's retreat and how to determine if you should be there. For all the details related to the Fall 2022 Women's Retreat visit leadingsaints.org/gathering Listen to all of this 3-part series of short podcasts about the women's retreat starting HERE.

Karri Stoker discusses with Kurt Francom and Dan Duckworth what will go on at this Gathering Saints Women's retreat and how to determine if you should be there. For all the details related to the Fall 2022 Women's Retreat visit leadingsaints.org/gathering

Karri Stoker, the director of the 2022 Gathering Saints Women's retreat, discusses with Kurt Francom and Dan Duckworth the purposes of a women's retreat like this. For all the details related to the Fall 2022 Women's Retreat visit leadingsaints.org/gathering Continue listening to this short series of podcasts about the women's retreat HERE.

Karri Stoker, the director of the 2022 Gathering Saints Women's retreat, discusses with Kurt Francom and Dan Duckworth the purposes of a women's retreat like this. For all the details related to the Fall 2022 Women's Retreat visit leadingsaints.org/gathering

Karri Stoker, the director of the 2022 Gathering Saints Women's retreat, discusses with Kurt Francom and Dan Duckworth the purposes of a women's retreat like this. For all the details related to the Fall 2022 Women's Retreat visit leadingsaints.org/gathering Continue listening to the short series of podcasts about the women's retreat HERE.

Karri Stoker, the director of the 2022 Gathering Saints Women's retreat, discusses with Kurt Francom and Dan Duckworth the purposes of a women's retreat like this. For all the details related to the Fall 2022 Women's Retreat visit leadingsaints.org/gathering

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in May 2020. Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, and president of the Leading Saints Board of Directors. Highlights 05:39: Dan discusses the life cycle of a crisis and creating a “new normal” for Home Church 11:51: Statistics of geographic areas and types of leaders that responded to survey 15:20: Bishops in a transactional mindset 18:13: All about hypothetical worries 21:14: Feeling like you need to be doing something 23:32: The Youth Program and God's plans for 2020 27:33: Taking a break from worrying to ponder 30:40: Comparing yourself and your ward to others' 35:18: D&C 1, Hyrum Smith, and disciplined reflection 42:28: Creating connections in ministering and knowing what God wants us to do as leaders 51:02: Knowing the why behind actions you take and transactional mindset vs transformation mindset 55:45: Reintegrating into regular church life 58:32: The number one leadership tool Links DanDuckworth.net Subscribe to the Leading Saints Newsletter The One Thing Bishops Worry Most About During Church-at-Home, and Why They Should Stop Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast gets over 300,000 listens each month and has nearly 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help latter-day saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, J. Devn Cornish, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, DeAnna Murphy, Michael Goodman, Richard Ostler and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in May 2020.  Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, and president of the Leading Saints Board of Directors. Highlights 05:39: Dan discusses the life cycle of a crisis and creating a “new normal” for Home Church 11:51: Statistics of geographic areas and types of leaders that responded to survey 15:20: Bishops in a transactional mindset 18:13: All about hypothetical worries 21:14: Feeling like you need to be doing something 23:32: The Youth Program and God's plans for 2020 27:33: Taking a break from worrying to ponder 30:40: Comparing yourself and your ward to others' 35:18: D&C 1, Hyrum Smith, and disciplined reflection 42:28: Creating connections in ministering and knowing what God wants us to do as leaders 51:02: Knowing the why behind actions you take and transactional mindset vs transformation mindset 55:45: Reintegrating into regular church life 58:32: The number one leadership tool Links DanDuckworth.net Subscribe to the Leading Saints Newsletter The One Thing Bishops Worry Most About During Church-at-Home, and Why They Should Stop Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library

Register for FREE to watch the Young Saints Virtual Conference Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, and president of the Leading Saints Board of Directors. This podcast is the second of a 2-part presentation for the Young Saints Virtual Conference. Listen to PART 1: Why Testimony is Not the Only Goal for Latter-day Youth—Part 1 Highlights 00:40 In general, our goal for the youth is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ. We want people who show up for Christ and contribute to the kingdom. We are looking for leaders and contributors that can be productive and effective leaders, missionaries, parents, and spouses. 04:20 Kurt and Dan talk about character building and why it's important to leadership. Youth development could also be considered character development. 06:25 Youth development isn't about knowledge or skills. Character is the most important thing. 07:20 Dan explains what character is and how it affects youth development and leadership. 09:20 Contrary to popular belief, character isn't good or bad. It's either effective or ineffective relative to your goals. 10:55 It's not just about staying on the covenant path. Christ is looking for builders of the kingdom. He wants people to work alongside him. That is why character is so important. Character is about how consistently you show up. 11:40 Becoming a disciple of Christ is equally about developing character and testimony. Character is how you show up. Testimony is why you show up for Christ. 13:40 It's easy to get hyper focused on testimony development and completely overlook character development. Both are equally important. 15:40 Examples in the scriptures of testimony and character. Great examples are Jonah and Peter. They had great testimonies but weak characters. Jonah tried to run away. Peter denied Christ three times. 16:40 How do you gain a testimony? Testimony is built through direct experiences with God. You are a witness of something. You could be a first hand witness or you have an experience with the holy spirit. 19:40 We need to understand character and testimony to be effective youth leaders. 20:30 Between 20 to 30 percent of missionaries go home early. Most have the testimony but lack the character. The emotional and mental maturity isn't there to help them deal with the demands of a mission. 23:40 More scriptural examples of testimony and character. 25:55 How does character develop in the real world? 30:35 Leadership development with adults vs. youth development. Adults are much more stuck in their ways and harder to change their thinking. They aren't malleable like the youth. 33:05 The single most impactful factor on youth development is if mentors are involved and if that mentor was not just assigned but if they emerged. They became that youth's mentor because they were a teacher or coach and they also wanted to mentor them. 33:55 Dan shares a real life example of how a teacher became a mentor to a young man who was struggling on his sports team and also Dan's son, who was training to run a half marathon. This man wasn't assigned. He wanted to mentor these kids. 36:00 Most of us block people off who try to mentor or influence us. It's only occasionally that there is a special connection made and we then open ourselves up to be mentored. 38:25 Our behavior and the narrative that we have for ourselves is based on the experiences that we have. We have to be open up to rewriting that narrative and accepting mentorship or therapy. 40:00 A huge part of mentorship is just helping that person understand the experiences that they have had or are currently having and what those experiences mean to them or about them. 41:00 How to get in a state of mentorship #1 Deeply care about the growth of that youth or person.

Register for FREE to watch the Young Saints Virtual Conference Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, and president of the Leading Saints Board of Directors. This podcast is the second of a 2-part presentation for the Young Saints Virtual Conference. Listen to PART 1: Why Testimony is Not the Only Goal for Latter-day Youth—Part 1 Highlights 00:40 In general, our goal for the youth is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ. We want people who show up for Christ and contribute to the kingdom. We are looking for leaders and contributors that can be productive and effective leaders, missionaries, parents, and spouses. 04:20 Kurt and Dan talk about character building and why it's important to leadership. Youth development could also be considered character development. 06:25 Youth development isn't about knowledge or skills. Character is the most important thing. 07:20 Dan explains what character is and how it affects youth development and leadership. 09:20 Contrary to popular belief, character isn't good or bad. It's either effective or ineffective relative to your goals. 10:55 It's not just about staying on the covenant path. Christ is looking for builders of the kingdom. He wants people to work alongside him. That is why character is so important. Character is about how consistently you show up. 11:40 Becoming a disciple of Christ is equally about developing character and testimony. Character is how you show up. Testimony is why you show up for Christ. 13:40 It's easy to get hyper focused on testimony development and completely overlook character development. Both are equally important. 15:40 Examples in the scriptures of testimony and character. Great examples are Jonah and Peter. They had great testimonies but weak characters. Jonah tried to run away. Peter denied Christ three times. 16:40 How do you gain a testimony? Testimony is built through direct experiences with God. You are a witness of something. You could be a first hand witness or you have an experience with the holy spirit. 19:40 We need to understand character and testimony to be effective youth leaders. 20:30 Between 20 to 30 percent of missionaries go home early. Most have the testimony but lack the character. The emotional and mental maturity isn't there to help them deal with the demands of a mission. 23:40 More scriptural examples of testimony and character. 25:55 How does character develop in the real world? 30:35 Leadership development with adults vs. youth development. Adults are much more stuck in their ways and harder to change their thinking. They aren't malleable like the youth. 33:05 The single most impactful factor on youth development is if mentors are involved and if that mentor was not just assigned but if they emerged. They became that youth's mentor because they were a teacher or coach and they also wanted to mentor them. 33:55 Dan shares a real life example of how a teacher became a mentor to a young man who was struggling on his sports team and also Dan's son, who was training to run a half marathon. This man wasn't assigned. He wanted to mentor these kids. 36:00 Most of us block people off who try to mentor or influence us. It's only occasionally that there is a special connection made and we then open ourselves up to be mentored. 38:25 Our behavior and the narrative that we have for ourselves is based on the experiences that we have. We have to be open up to rewriting that narrative and accepting mentorship or therapy. 40:00 A huge part of mentorship is just helping that person understand the experiences that they have had or are currently having and what those experiences mean to them or about them. 41:00 How to get in a state of mentorship #1 Deeply care about the growth of that youth or person.

Register for FREE to watch the Young Saints Virtual Conference Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, and president of the Leading Saints Board of Directors. This podcast is the first of a 2-part presentation for the Young Saints Virtual Conference. Highlights 6:10 What's the difference between being a youth worker vs a youth mentor? Mentorship is a state. You are only a leader if someone is following. Leadership and mentorship are synonymous. 9:45 Too often in youth programs there is a lot of teen check out and adult burnout. The overall goals are not being accomplished despite all the hard work that is getting put into it. Dan's goal in this session is to help leaders be effective mentors and not just youth workers. 13:30 One thing that is fundamental to youth development is letting go of control and letting the natural processes take place. A leader should learn to nurture these processes instead of trying to control them. 16:30 Dan explains positive youth development or positive leadership. 24:30 Many difficulties come to youth leaders in the church because they didn't sign up for it. They weren't trained in youth development. It's a calling and they were asked to be there. Links PART 2: Why Testimony is Not the Only Goal for Latter-day Youth—Part 2 Register for FREE to watch the Young Saints Virtual Conference Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast

Register for FREE to watch the Young Saints Virtual Conference Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, and president of the Leading Saints Board of Directors. This podcast is the first of a 2-part presentation for the Young Saints Virtual Conference. Highlights 6:10 What's the difference between being a youth worker vs a youth mentor? Mentorship is a state. You are only a leader if someone is following. Leadership and mentorship are synonymous. 9:45 Too often in youth programs there is a lot of teen check out and adult burnout. The overall goals are not being accomplished despite all the hard work that is getting put into it. Dan's goal in this session is to help leaders be effective mentors and not just youth workers. 13:30 One thing that is fundamental to youth development is letting go of control and letting the natural processes take place. A leader should learn to nurture these processes instead of trying to control them. 16:30 Dan explains positive youth development or positive leadership. 24:30 Many difficulties come to youth leaders in the church because they didn't sign up for it. They weren't trained in youth development. It's a calling and they were asked to be there. Links Register for FREE to watch the Young Saints Virtual Conference

Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, a frequent contributor to Leading Saints, and a member of its Board of Directors. Kurt Francom is the Executive Director of Leading Saints. In this podcast, Kurt and Dan open up the conversation to address leadership issues stemming from political and social tensions in the world. Highlights 6:30 Scenario: A Relief Society President is worried about the political dynamic and divide in her ward due to COVID-19. 11:15 Politics are beginning to affect our church experience. There is starting to be a division in many wards. Leaders should bring up the problems and open up discussion instead of being passive. 19:45 Political issues are not only creating problems in our wards but also in families. 21:30 Leaders try to avoid having conflict and keep the peace. As leaders we want to be peacemakers but we need to be changemakers. Many times making trouble and change can bring about peace. 26:30 How do we go about addressing these political issues? Open up discussion with the whole group despite the discomfort. It's so important to listen to each other. Be authentic. Talk about feelings opposed to "I'm right and you're wrong". There may be a need to talk to specific people privately about political comments. 29:50 Start having consistent, open conversations. Don't wait for a huge issue to have the conversations. Our classes at church should be a place to connect and be open. 31:00 There will be situations that you need to address with the community but there might also be situations where it might be more appropriate to address an individual one-on-one. 32:30 How to set boundaries with members who create tension and make politically motivated comments at church. 37:50 Our goal is not just to censor or shut someone down to avoid conflict but it's to help them grow and create unity in the ward. 40:45 When bringing up issues in class, the goal of the leader is not to talk at people but to invite others to join the conversation. 44:20 Conclusion: There is no right answer to dealing with these leadership challenges. Keep praying and learning. Links Clarifying Values PDF, from The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris Sheri Dew - “Will You Engage in the Wrestle?” Connect with Dan at https://danduckworth.net Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library

Dan Duckworth is a disciple, family man, and changemaker. As a teacher and coach, he guides elite leaders to the top of their game. He's the author of Stop Asking Why: Your Purpose is Self-Evident, a frequent contributor to Leading Saints, and a member of its Board of Directors. Kurt Francom is the Executive Director of Leading Saints. In this podcast, Kurt and Dan open up the conversation to address leadership issues stemming from political and social tensions in the world. Highlights 6:30 Scenario: A Relief Society President is worried about the political dynamic and divide in her ward due to COVID-19. 11:15 Politics are beginning to affect our church experience. There is starting to be a division in many wards. Leaders should bring up the problems and open up discussion instead of being passive. 19:45 Political issues are not only creating problems in our wards but also in families. 21:30 Leaders try to avoid having conflict and keep the peace. As leaders we want to be peacemakers but we need to be changemakers. Many times making trouble and change can bring about peace. 26:30 How do we go about addressing these political issues? Open up discussion with the whole group despite the discomfort. It's so important to listen to each other. Be authentic. Talk about feelings opposed to "I'm right and you're wrong". There may be a need to talk to specific people privately about political comments. 29:50 Start having consistent, open conversations. Don't wait for a huge issue to have the conversations. Our classes at church should be a place to connect and be open. 31:00 There will be situations that you need to address with the community but there might also be situations where it might be more appropriate to address an individual one-on-one. 32:30 How to set boundaries with members who create tension and make politically motivated comments at church. 37:50 Our goal is not just to censor or shut someone down to avoid conflict but it's to help them grow and create unity in the ward. 40:45 When bringing up issues in class, the goal of the leader is not to talk at people but to invite others to join the conversation. 44:20 Conclusion: There is no right answer to dealing with these leadership challenges. Keep praying and learning. Links Clarifying Values PDF, from The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris Sheri Dew - “Will You Engage in the Wrestle?” Connect with Dan at https://danduckworth.net

Conversations are an excellent approach to learning about individuals and are a necessary communication skill. In the workplace, they are even more crucial. As a manager or leader, you must be prepared to have open and honest conversations with your employees. Those conversations must be addressed frequently and with caution, whether it's about a performance issue, a salary cut, a denied promotion, or a breach of a company policy. Here's where the idea of having a difficult or embarrassing talk with your employees comes in. In this episode of PCTY Talks, Dan Duckworth and host Shari Simpson discuss: Why employee conversations are hard Tactics to help your mangers Mistakes to avoid Guest: Dan Duckworth, HR Director, KnowBe4 Dan is a highly motivated and solutions-oriented senior leader with more than 20-years of honorable military service and in-depth knowledge of People Operations. In addition, he offers a diverse professional background in personnel management, employee relations, DEI, victim advocacy, conflict resolution, employment planning, and training. He has spent a great deal of his military career developing skills as an expert communicator. He demonstrates a natural gift for establishing rapport with all individuals throughout an organization by merging diverse personalities/talents with organization objectives/goals. His passion has/will always be people! He has made a professional career inspiring people to reach their full potential and love what they do. His mantra: People make the business!   Mentioned in this episode: Dan Duckworth LinkedIn

Dan Duckworth is the founder of Changemakers Live. He's a disciple of Jesus Christ and a devoted husband and father of six.  After decades of leading crazy-intense change initiatives as an insider, Dan founded Changemakers Live. It is a movement that aims to gather, unify, and empower changemakers the world over. Hear his fascinating interview with Dr. Joey!

Welcome to Episode 166 of Building My Legacy.In this podcast we talk with Dan Duckworth, the founder of The Crucible Life, an online leadership community of changemakers. His current mission is to find, liberate, unite and inspire changemakers across every industry, regardless of their job function or authority level. Dan explains that a changemaker is someone who feels deep inside that they have a mission or purpose to lead change for the people they love and the communities they care about. These people, Dan tells us, believe “I'm supposed to do more.”The Crucible Life provides a home for people who have the heart of a changemaker. Dan's message is valuable for the many people we hear from who would like to do more. And it's vital for those of you who are building your legacy.So if you want to know:– Why leadership is much more than transferring knowledge or skills– About the link between character and culture transformation– The three conditions that have to be met for somebody to tackle something that's hard to do– How to discover your “trophy goal”– Why leadership is only the means to an end About Dan DuckworthDan Duckworth is a changemaker, teacher and community-builder. He started out, in his words, “as a peon” and ended up leading executive level transformational initiatives that helped leaders implement significant strategic changes for their organizations. Dan founded The Crucible Life, an online leadership community of changemakers, to facilitate his mission to make deep change accessible to the masses — not just executives. He is an expert in transformational leadership, helping leaders in every industry and at every level of authority answer the call of the changemaker and achieve the trophy goals they care about most. You can learn more about The Crucible Life at the organization's website, cruciblelife.com and connect with Dan at danduckworth.net About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned that successful leaders have a passion to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow?Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to helping them build a meaningful legacy. Learn more about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching:https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now. Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-166-dan-duckworth-on-becoming-a-changemaker-building-my-legacy-with-lois-sonstegard-phd

Welcome to Episode 166 of Building My Legacy.In this podcast we talk with Dan Duckworth, the founder of The Crucible Life, an online leadership community of changemakers. His current mission is to find, liberate, unite and inspire changemakers across every industry, regardless of their job function or authority level. Dan explains that a changemaker is someone who feels deep inside that they have a mission or purpose to lead change for the people they love and the communities they care about. These people, Dan tells us, believe “I'm supposed to do more.”The Crucible Life provides a home for people who have the heart of a changemaker. Dan's message is valuable for the many people we hear from who would like to do more. And it's vital for those of you who are building your legacy.So if you want to know:– Why leadership is much more than transferring knowledge or skills– About the link between character and culture transformation– The three conditions that have to be met for somebody to tackle something that's hard to do– How to discover your “trophy goal”– Why leadership is only the means to an end About Dan DuckworthDan Duckworth is a changemaker, teacher and community-builder. He started out, in his words, “as a peon” and ended up leading executive level transformational initiatives that helped leaders implement significant strategic changes for their organizations. Dan founded The Crucible Life, an online leadership community of changemakers, to facilitate his mission to make deep change accessible to the masses — not just executives. He is an expert in transformational leadership, helping leaders in every industry and at every level of authority answer the call of the changemaker and achieve the trophy goals they care about most. You can learn more about The Crucible Life at the organization's website, cruciblelife.com and connect with Dan at danduckworth.net About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned that successful leaders have a passion to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow?Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to helping them build a meaningful legacy. Learn more about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching:https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now. Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-166-dan-duckworth-on-becoming-a-changemaker-building-my-legacy-with-lois-sonstegard-phd

How do you define leadership? Being a leader is more than sitting at the top or commanding a group or organization. It means becoming a change maker. This week we are joined by Dan Duckworth, former CEO and Leadership Development Professional. He provides an alternative perspective to the definition of leadership that we all know: being a change maker. Dan emphasizes the importance of leading change in our communities. We talk about what a change maker is and how you can become one yourself.  We also discuss the importance of struggle in our growth as individuals and how to see discomfort as an opportunity to improve ourselves. You'll learn actionable steps on how to transform yourself into the change maker that the world needs. If you want to spark change within yourself, your community, or the world, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Find inspiration in Dan's journey to becoming the founder of a community of change makers. Discover the three keys of change that you can follow to start your transformation. Be inspired to start your journey in creating change within you and your community. Resources Subscribe to our https://seekgocreate.com/ (website) and other https://seekgocreate.com/platforms/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off (social channels) to get resources from our guests and receive updates on our latest giveaways and episodes. Seek Go Create Podcast: https://seekgocreate.com/be-the-host-of-your-life-and-fulfill-your-purpose-with-andrea-freeman/ (Be the Host of Your Life and Fulfill Your Purpose with Andrea Freeman) Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-duckworth-5064b813/ (LinkedIn) https://cruciblelife.com/ (The Crucible Life), a community of change makers founded by Dan Duckworth Dan's https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-duckworth-5064b813_which-do-you-need-a-coach-or-a-consultant-activity-6785688994572304384-4Dss (LinkedIn Post) about why people need community https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG2c4aUF3EoLwskydOBrrUw (Knorpp and South), the YouTube channel about a family's RV adventures that inspired Dan's family https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195335446.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780195335446-e-4 (Authentic Leadership Development) by Bruce Avolio, Jakari Griffith, Tara Wernsing, and Fred Walumbwa https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-and-psychopathology/201308/the-theory-self-actualization (Maslow's Theory of Self-Actualization) https://seekgocreate.com/becoming-a-change-maker-with-dan-duckworth/ (Episode Details) Enjoy the Podcast? Seek Go Create is for anyone seeking excellence, moving towards success, or creating something new. We share topics, stories, and conversations that allow us to rethink how we live, work, and lead. If you were inspired and educated by this episode, feel free to subscribe to us on https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vc2Vlay1nby1jcmVhdGUv (Google Podcasts), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seek-go-create/id1481874131 (Apple Podcasts), or https://open.spotify.com/show/4pnLpMwK6gGeTJvXvVam5z (Spotify) so that you never miss another episode. Also, share this episode or what you've learned today on your favorite social media platform. Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. By doing this, you can help us reach more people who want to redefine success in their lives. Connect with the SeekGoCreate Network! For updates and more episodes, visit our https://seekgocreate.com/ (website) or follow us on https://www.facebook.com/SeekGoCreate/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/seekgocreate/ (Instagram), https://www.linkedin.com/company/seek-go-create-network/ (LinkedIn), https://twitter.com/SeekGoCreate (Twitter), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4BK0v7R7ZgOuaNRa3MrWA (YouTube). To growing and becoming all we are created to be, Tim

Dan Duckworth is a master changemaker and founder of The Crucible Life, a global community for changemakers who are learning to master the hidden forces that shape leadership, communities, and change. He's the host of The Purpose Workshop and author of Stop Asking Why, a little book that answers life's biggest question in a surprising way. Dan serves on the Leading Saints Board of Directors and is a frequent content contributor. Highlights 2:30 About Dan's Changemakers community 4:15 Going from resisting the topic of purpose to embracing it: everyone is searching for meaning in their life The leadership gurus' search for the holy purpose statement Our true purpose is to wander and learn to make meaning in every situation we find ourselves in your psyche does not hold your purpose; instead you have to get outside of yourself and go create your purpose 11:45 The message we hear at church is "you are special" and it is interpreted as meaning we must each find our own special mission Girls camp experience: these girls live in their psyches, trying to figure out who they are and what everything means The Lego Movie example: all the talented people out there want to be The Special When we tell ourselves it isn't true, then we don't have to feel the pain of not being special 16:15 People in his program have spent their lives searching for their purpose and are now recognizing that instead their purpose is to search for meaning by fulfilling the life they want to live, creating fulfillment 17:20 This is where God/history/fate has placed me and my job is to embrace that and learn how to be who I want to be in this situation 18:35 "Not all who wander are lost."—J.R.R. Tolkien 20:30 Being commanded in all things vs. being instructed in the principles 23:40 Having a vision is different than having vision: "If God reveals the future, it's because it's a future he wants to see changed." 26:10 The first action principle of wandering: Ask the basic question, "How do I live the life I mean to live in every situation?" Leaning into discomfort: Example of talking with his son's basketball coach and the recognition that followed The question is not "What is the meaning of my life?" The Harry Potter Moment: waiting for your assignment from God and failing to live a life of purpose until God gives you your assignment 35:40 Aristotle: If you want to know the purpose of something, you just have to look at the nature of it. You don't have to ask its creator. The one thing that God can't create is what I am here to create Example of his wife's calling as Primary president and the desire to hold a party the first week back to church "It's time for you to start doing your calling because God called you to do it." 39:50 The transformational leadership concept in this: When you are living the meaningful life you mean to live, others are drawn to you and your influence 41:15 If God would just tell us what to do, we would do it, but instead He is asking us to think and act with intention Find something good to do and go do it, and God will assist as you go Example of Nephi going back for the plates Doctrine and Covenants 128:9 The bold doctrine that when we act with agency, we create revelation 45:40 At first Joseph Smith was dictating revelation directly and that was needed at the time, but later the details became less important than the process of living the way the Saints were instructed to live 48:45 Purpose-driven organizations are actually led by purpose-driven leaders How do you invite the community to wander with you? Start living with purpose and the community will come with you 51:25 Why didn't God just dictate everything? Because He is not going to violate the purpose which is for us to figure out the details God's plan is to keep the state of probation open for each of us as long as makes sense so that we can try and fail, and slowly become more like Him in the wandering

Dan Duckworth is a master changemaker and founder of The Crucible Life, a global community for changemakers who are learning to master the hidden forces that shape leadership, communities, and change. He's the host of The Purpose Workshop and author of Stop Asking Why, a little book that answers life's biggest question in a surprising way. Dan is serves on the board of directors and is a frequent content contributor to Leading Saints. Highlights 2:30 About Dan's Changemakers community 4:15 Going from resisting the topic of purpose to embracing it: everyone is searching for meaning in their life The leadership gurus' search for the holy purpose statement Our true purpose is to wander and learn to make meaning in every situation we find ourselves in your psyche does not hold your purpose; instead you have to get outside of yourself and go create your purpose 11:45 The message we hear at church is "you are special" and it is interpreted as meaning we must each find our own special mission Girls camp experience: these girls live in their psyches, trying to figure out who they are and what everything means The Lego Movie example: all the talented people out there want to be The Special When we tell ourselves it isn't true, then we don't have to feel the pain of not being special 16:15 People in his program have spent their lives searching for their purpose and are now recognizing that instead their purpose is to search for meaning by fulfilling the life they want to live, creating fulfillment 17:20 This is where God/history/fate has placed me and my job is to embrace that and learn how to be who I want to be in this situation 18:35 "Not all who wander are lost."—J.R.R. Tolkien 20:30 Being commanded in all things vs. being instructed in the principles 23:40 Having a vision is different than having vision: "If God reveals the future, it's because it's a future he wants to see changed." 26:10 The first action principle of wandering: Ask the basic question, "How do I live the life I mean to live in every situation?" Leaning into discomfort: Example of talking with his son's basketball coach and the recognition that followed The question is not "What is the meaning of my life?" The Harry Potter Moment: waiting for your assignment from God and failing to live a life of purpose until God gives you your assignment 35:40 Aristotle: If you want to know the purpose of something, you just have to look at the nature of it. You don't have to ask its creator. The one thing that God can't create is what I am here to create Example of his wife's calling as Primary president and the desire to hold a party the first week back to church "It's time for you to start doing your calling because God called you to do it." 39:50 The transformational leadership concept in this: When you are living the meaningful life you mean to live, others are drawn to you and your influence 41:15 If God would just tell us what to do, we would do it, but instead He is asking us to think and act with intention Find something good to do and go do it, and God will assist as you go Example of Nephi going back for the plates Doctrine and Covenants 128:9 The bold doctrine that when we act with agency, we create revelation 45:40 At first Joseph Smith was dictating revelation directly and that was needed at the time, but later the details became less important than the process of living the way the Saints were instructed to live 48:45 Purpose-driven organizations are actually led by purpose-driven leaders How do you invite the community to wander with you? Start living with purpose and the community will come with you 51:25 Why didn't God just dictate everything? Because He is not going to violate the purpose which is for us to figure out the details God's plan is to keep the state of probation open for each of us as long as makes sense so that we can try and fail, and slowly become more like Him in the wandering

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Transformational coach, Dan Duckworth teaches you how you can create opportunity in your life by becoming your own changemaker. CrucibleLife.com

Transformational coach, Dan Duckworth teaches you how you can create opportunity in your life by becoming your own changemaker. CrucibleLife.com

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Dan Duckworth, founder of The Crucible Life — an online community for changemakers— and the host of The Changemakers Masterclass. Dan is an expert in transformational leadership, helping leaders in every industry and sector and at every level of authority to answer the call of the changemaker and achieve the trophy goals that they care most about. We discuss: How leadership is transformed How to get you and your organization unstuck How to motivate people to peak performance How to build high-performance teams How to lead culture change Join Dan’s community: The Crucible Life Dan’s Favorite Books for Business- The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell Follow Dan Duckworth:  Linkedin The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn. Learn More About ASMM Digital Marketing Follow ASMM: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Subscribe to our podcast: ASMM Small Business Connections 

Dan Duckworth is a changemaker, teacher, and community-builder. He founded Crux Central to facilitate his mission to make deep change accessible to the masses—not just to executives. He writes and podcasts at danduckworth.net and hosts high-intensity leadership workshops at cruxcentral.com. He's also a member of the Leading Saints Board of Directors. Highlights 7:30 The struggle with virtual church: Dan's experience as a youth Sunday School teacher moving to once-a-month teaching opportunities, then to no church, and then to virtual church 10:00 The realization that came from creating an online transformational learning community: This can actually work 13:10 Switching your mindset into humility, self-awareness, and acknowledgment of your own mediocrity: “Broken but Brimming” 14:30 For an individual to intentionally have a transformational experience, it requires connecting with others 15:25 Current You has to go into the refiner's fire in order to transform into New You. What we want students to do is want to go into the fire, and feel safe enough to do it. 18:00 Do the people need the leaders or do the leaders need the people? 19:10 Dan's experience Learned from his previous teaching experiences that community is key and leads to people wanting to leap into the fire 21:00 His key belief that was wrong: You can't develop authentic community virtually. He enrolled in an online workshop and realized he was connecting with strangers. 26:15 Creating his own workshop and struggling to get past the focus on the content and getting it “right” 27:30 “You're giving me content. What I came for was the conversation. The magic was the community and the conversations that we had. That's what changed my life.” 29:45 The conversation started to change and people started to care about each other 31:30 Of the people who participated, 100% has a transformational experience 32:50 Experiment with his Sunday School class Texted a video inviting them to class, including one principle and a story 34:55 The error was his investment, not the students 35:45 Principle 1: Curate people Let people self-select 37:50 Get the right people into the room in the right mindset: it's your job to protect your guests from the “party spoiler” Your goal is to get people to want to be there Set the expectations of the group: turn your cameras on no matter what you are doing, so we can be ourselves 42:28 People want to be part of something awesome. Focus on creating something magnetic, not on controlling them. 45:08 Principle 2: Connect people What am I doing to connect them to each other? (not to the lesson content) 46:50 Stop the “lesson” and get one person to share their story 49:30 Start with your own authenticity: share your truth without being plastic because everyone recognizes plastic Break the rules and show others that they can, too 53:20 Principle 3: Create arguments An argument is making a claim that can be proven wrong Inspire them to engage in the wrestle: let go of the need to be right and create cognitive dissonance, planting questions (not about the doctrine) about our experience 56:10 It's never appropriate to be a devil's advocate in the church setting; this is an argument for the sake of arguing, which only entrenches beliefs instead of creating transformation People should walk away having shared their truth, heard the truth of others, and looking to change 59:30 Principle 4: Ground it in real life Why Gospel Principles class is better than Gospel Doctrine class 1:01:00 Share a principle, what it means to you, and a story from your own experience 1:03:30 Experience teaching in elders quorum, talking about the Sharon Eubank talk, By Union of Feeling We Obtain Power with God, and creating a powerful discussion Stepping into the fire when you try to do something positively deviant Go find people to listen to this interview and ask their opinions