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Jackie Shay Shares about overcoming imposter syndrome through joyful curiosity on episode 571 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Sometimes I get in my head about imposter syndrome about being joyful. -Jackie Shay Why can't we recognize that these different types of intelligences have just as much value as intellectual intelligence? -Jackie Shay It's about supporting the learning by doing meaningful, challenging work that promotes growth, that allows us to find joy in the discomfort that comes from the vulnerability of pushing your mind to its boundaries and beyond. -Jackie Shay Resources Joy-Centered Pedagogy in Higher Education: Uplifting Teaching & Learning for All, edited by Eileen Camfield Emotional Intelligence Video about neuroplasticity Making Challenging Subjects Fun: Episode 66 with Anissa Ramirez Creating Desirable Difficulties to Enhance Learning, by Elizabeth L. Bjork and Robert Bjork Beyond Dichotomous Thinking: Episode 527 with Alexis Peirce Caudell What Baby George (and Handstands) Taught me About Learning from Mike Wesch Radical hope: A teaching manifesto, by Kevin Gannon Fred Wolf Awe: The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life, by Dacher Keltner Coaching for Leaders Episode 254: Use Power for Good and Not Evil, with Dacher Keltner Tennis ball massage  Relaxed Cozy House Mix in a New York Loft | Tinzo

Josh Eyler shares even more problems with grades on episode 533 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Being a dad who is an educator takes things from the academic and intellectual and brings them immediately to the surface, to the real world and to the real consequences for students and families. -Josh Eyler The conflict between what we think and what we value and what we want for our kids and what the world and our school systems say are important can sometimes be almost irreconcilable. -Josh Eyler We need to create environments that will cultivate intrinsic motivation. -Josh Eyler In situations where grades are given, students tend to be more fearful of making mistakes. They produce more behaviors of trying to get the grade rather than learning. -Josh Eyler Grades are not objective accurate measurements of learning according to this research. -Josh Eyler If grades don't measure what they're supposed to measure, why are we using them, and why are we putting so much pressure on them? -Josh Eyler Resources Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do about It, by Josh Eyler How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching, by Josh Eyler Kariann Fuqua Mind Over Monsters: Supporting Youth Mental Health with Compassionate Challenge, by Sara Rose Cavanaugh Coaching for Leaders Episode 310: How to Reduce Drama With Kids, with Tina Payne Bryson Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (Revised), by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen* The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne* Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A'S, Praise, and Other Bribes, by Alfie Kohn* A meta-analysis on the impact of grades and comments on academic motivation and achievement: A case for written feedback, by Alison Koenka, et al. A Century of Grading Research: Meaning and Value in the Most Common Educational Measure, by Susan M. Brookhart, Thomas R. Guskey, et al. The Math Wars: Timed Tests, Math Anxiety, and the Battle Over How We Teach Our Kids, by Joshua Eyler for The Saturday Evening Post Off the Mark: How Grades, Ratings, and Rankings Undermine Learning (But Don't Have To) , by Jack Schneider & Ethan L. Hutt * The Test , by Anya Kamenetz  Lower Ed, by Tressie McMillan Cottom*

Dave Stachowiak and Bonni reflect on generous lessons from you on episode 500 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I am filled with gratitude today for all of the ways in which people have shared how this community has helped you to laugh boldly, cry openly, show up, think deeply, think again, be humble, connect generously, and amplify voices. -Bonni Stachowiak Let's do 500 more! -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Laugh boldly: Alan Levine discusses his appreciation for satire and celebrated Episode 399, when Bonni read a McSweeney's column (with permission from McSweeney's and the author). Bonni also shares a clip from Episode 138 with Mike Caulfield, in which they both reflected on a This American Life story about the tooth fairy Cry openly: Dave introduced a clip of our daughter years ago on Coaching for Leaders Episode 310 with Tina Payne Bryson about how hard crying is when you're three… Bonni considers how hard crying is when you're much older than three and remembers Episode 165: Teaching Lessons from Course Evaluations. Bonni hopes for yet-another interview with Karen Costa… this time, about a chapter Karen wrote for a book about trauma informed teaching Show Up: Bonni plays a clip from Episode 141 with Clint Smith where he read a poem from Counting Descent. Think deeply: Derek Bruff (host of the Intentionally Teaching Podcast) describes how Episode 89 with Betsy Barre about course evaluations got him thinking Think again: Maha Bali reflects on how Mia Zamora articulated another interpretation of their research collaborations on Episode 475 Be humble: Rob Eaton shares about mistakes and vulnerability regarding Episode 470 and Bonni reminisces about Episode 100 and her first conversation with Ken Bain on Episode 36 Connect generously: James M. Lang (with many times he has been interviewed on Teaching in Higher Ed) reflects on his own learning Amplify voices: Karen Caldwell shares about Episode 432

Have you seen friends and family experiencing division and even ‘unfriending' one another over differences? Why is this happening, and what is the impact on our faith and leadership when we view disagreement as the enemy? Disagreement does not have to be the enemy. Yet, for many in our culture and even in our Christian communities, disagreement is viewed as something to be avoided. And when we view disagreement this way, we react to it in unhealthy ways.  In this episode (part 1 of the conversation), I'm going to share 6 of the unhealthy responses to disagreement that I have seen take place in my own life as well as in the church and culture. I'm also discussing what happens as a result of these responses. In part 2 of this conversation, I'll be sharing about how we can gain a different perspective about disagreement--one that reflects the love and light of Christ more effectively.   For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode176.   Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 145: Learning to See Other Perspectives & Why It Matters as Leaders Episode 59: The Importance of Apologetics in Leadership & Dealing with Doubt with Hillary Morgan Ferrer Episode 164: How to Bring a Concern to Your Leader - A 4-Step Process Episode 168: How to Receive Feedback as a Leader (and Why it Matters) Episode 173: Two Challenges that Can Destroy Our Leadership and How We Can Respond to Them with Shannon Popkin Connect with Esther and Holly: The Christian Woman Business Podcast Esther's Website Holly's Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page Podcast Sponsor: Confident Conversations is a mini-course designed to help you initiate and lead hard conversations as a Christian woman… even if you struggle with confrontation, aren't sure what to say, and want to avoid hurting people in the process.   Find out more and grab this mini-course here: http://confidentconversations.co/

  Okay, so today's title to the show is a little provocative. But it's meant to convey the most important takeaway from the discussion. Although there has been a lot of talk over the last few weeks about the occurrence of lingering myocarditis in patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and in athletes who had an asymptomatic infection, it's important that we cut through the hysteria. Even though inflammation or scarring was seen on extremely sensitive cardiac MRI scans - this does not mean that there will be lasting or debilitating heart disease in these people in the future. To explain the controversy, I brought Dr. Rohin Francis onto the show. He is an interventional cardiologist from London who is getting his PhD in cardiac MRI. He runs the Medlife Crisis YouTube page where he goes in depth in this and other controversies in medicine. It is true that one cannot in medicine say anything is definitively true - it is probably safe to say that the findings here suggest that there is nothing special to worry about with myocarditis and COVID-19. One of the most important details that is lost in all the headline writing about myocarditis is that if you are asymptomatic (from a heart standpoint) you don't have myocarditis. We don't have any idea what the clinical significance of the findings on cardiac MRI suggestive of inflammation or scarring are. In fact, these same findings are sometimes present in elite athletes who are without disease or who have recovered from common viruses like a cold. This is not to say that myocarditis or heart failure isn't a problem in those afflicted with COVID-19. That is a real problem and can cause morbidity and mortality. However, it is important to separate those who have this non-clinical finding on a sensitive cardiac scan versus those who had clinical manifestations of heart disease. And although we can't definitively say that there will be no long term consequences from an asymptomatic COVID-19 infection it is probably safe to say that it is very unlikely. Dr. Rohin Francis is an interventional cardiologist and creator of the YouTube Medlife Crisis channel. show notes Episode 099: Current Episode COVID: Where Science Goes to Die: This is the video on MedLife Crisis where Dr. Francis discusses the lack of good science on COVID-19. Medlife Crisis: Dr. Francis' website. Medlife Crisis YouTube Channel: This is the excellent channel that Dr. Francis runs. @MedCrisis: Dr. Francis' twitter feed. Episode 096: Fron Pandemic to Endemic - How COVID-19 Will Get There Episode 095: Is Herd Immunity Here for COVID? Episode 091: COVID, Immunity, and Back to School Episode 090: The history behind Hydroxychloroquine Episode 087: The Deception on the Coronavirus from our Leaders Episode 086: How the Coronavirus Pandemic Ends Samaritans Health Sharing Ministry: This is the ministry we use. Feel free to mention my name if you sign up - not sure if that helps you or not. Top 20 Physicians Podcasts Made Simply Web Site Creations: This is the great, affordable website service that built my wife's podcast site. I cannot recommend this company more to someone looking for creating a website. Always Andy's Mom: Home of my wife, Marcy's, podcast for parents grieving or those looking to help them. YouTube for Paradocs: Here you can watch the video of my late son singing his solo on the Paradocs YouTube page. Patreon - Become a show supporter today and visit my Patreon page for extra bonus material. Every dollar raised goes towards the production and promotion of the show.    

How does mental health relate to Christian leadership? How can we recognize the signs of burnout or compassion fatigue, and what can we do to avoid these issues? In this episode, Holly and I talk with Laura Howe, social worker and founder of Hope Made Strong, an organization that brings mental health resources to the church. You’ll learn how compassion fatigue is different from burnout and how you can prevent both. Laura also walks us through the common mental health challenges leaders face and what we can do. Support the Podcast Laura’s Leadership Journey  Laura started Hope Made Strong as a way to equip and strengthen Christian leaders toward positive mental health. The organization began as a “download from God.” Laura had been a social worker for 13 years when she started feeling compassion fatigue so she took time off and attended a women’s conference. There, she told God she was willing to do anything. God prompted her to bring her clinical training to the church. “Churches act like first responders.”  Churches don’t have the knowledge, space, or support that mental health professionals do. So she decided to combine the Bible, clinical best practices, and research to help church leaders deal with the mental health challenges many of them face. Laura’s Personal Experience with Compassion Fatigue Laura has first-hand experience with compassion fatigue, and it affected all areas of her life. She was incredibly tired, irritable at home, and isolated herself.  Laura realized that there was a real problem when she realized that she stopped a patient from sharing trauma and silenced her healing. This lead to her work and professional ethics being compromised.  Laura’s boss told her to take time off so that she could recover. She thought she’d be back in two weeks, but it took two months for her to be ready to return to work. How Laura Sees Compassion Fatigue in the Church She notices it a lot in volunteers when they struggle to find people for the programming the church offers.  Within the context of the greater church, many churches are not affiliated with a larger denomination so the church feels the pressure of reaching every lost person.  Church leaders feel the weight of being available 24/7/365. While seminary may train leaders to give sermons and study the Bible, there isn’t training for working with people.  “There is strength and there’s a way out. There’s a second chance at life, ministry, at being a parent and a loving husband or wife. It doesn’t have to be this way.” Why the Church can be Resistant to Mental Health Natural distrust of science and the medical system Misconceptions of how mental health is defined The cultural shift in demanding mental health services “What people don’t know, they fear.”   Ways the Church can Support its Leaders and Congregation Laura doesn’t want to tell pastors exactly what to do and how to provide support to their staff and congregations. However, she does believe that there could be more training provided to individuals in terms of how to deal with the pressures of ministry. She also sees that there is a fear of being vulnerable. However, she notes that it’s important for leaders to be vulnerable and acknowledge their challenges. “You build trust and you build connection when you are vulnerable and share your own experiences.”   Specific ways churches and ministries can focus on mental wellness in their workplaces: Take the Finding Hope in Helping online course offered by Laura about compassion fatigue - Use coupon code CWLP20 to get 20% off the course (available very soon). Use your flex time Actively listen Practice low-impact debriefing Recognize that people are people “Everyone experiences some level of mental health concerns or struggles. Once we realize that there’s no shame in struggling, because we are all human, then we can talk about it.” Mental Health Challenges Christian Leaders Face Addiction - This can be subtle and doesn’t always look obviously like addiction. Think needing sleep medication to come down after a hard day or coffee to stay “up.” Anxiety and Depression - due to the expectations to be “on” and available constantly, and the belief that you are your job.  We need boundaries as Christian leaders in order to safeguard against some of these challenges. (See episode 23 for 3 reasons why we need boundaries). Difference between Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma Burnout - overwhelm due to constant stress; linked to hopelessness and helplessness; situation feels out of your control; may be relieved by a change in workload or position. Compassion Fatigue - eroding of empathy for others because of your role as a caregiver. Vicarious Trauma - a shift in your worldview due to the trauma experienced by others. Laura offers a free assessment to measure your levels of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. How Leaders Can Protect Themselves from Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma Set boundaries Practice self-care Build and maintain relationships Be creative - volunteer with projects rather than people if necessary Evaluate your hobbies Transition on your way home   “Self-care can look very different for each person, and it doesn’t have to be eating kale, doing yoga, and going to the gym.” When you struggle, remember it’s because you’re doing a good job. The devil will try to use your struggle to bring shame and guilt.  Jesus invites us in Matthew 11 to assess if we’re weary or burdened then to come to Him so He can give us rest.  Leaders are Learners Habits to stay healthy: Going out once a week with girlfriends Using the Abide meditation app Taking a walk Playing music Buying a rotisserie chicken so she doesn’t have to cook at least once a week Advice for Younger Leaders Remember that what’s inside of you is for real. Trust your instincts.  Find a mentor.  Invest in yourself.    “The leader sets the tone for the church or the organization as to what is okay to talk about.” - Esther Littlefield   What Laura’s learning Johnson O’Connor Aptitude Test Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 20: Three Reasons Boundaries are Critical for Leaders Episode 36: Ditching Balance for Surrender - How to Reduce Overwhelm as a Leader Episode 68: What You Need to Know About Becoming a Confident Leader   Connect with Laura Howe: Email Facebook Website Course - use coupon code CWLP20 for 20% off I’m Laura Howe; I’m a mompreneur who loves to go hiking and be in my garden, but I'm a bit of a clutz. Not the best combination. I have been working as a registered social worker for 15 years and specialize in mental health, trauma and addictions. Facing difficult stories and a community with never-ending needs and tragedies I personally faced burnout and compassion fatigue. Those were the most difficult 2 years of my life. But what the devil meant to destroy God used for good. God birthed the idea of bringing the message of hope and His strength to the church as faith leaders are in service to their congregations and communities every day facing similar tragic stories and needs.   Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Click here to find all the options where you can find the podcast.   Connect with Esther and Holly: Support the Podcast Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode81.

What do we mean when we say “personal and relational wellness,” and why are they important for you as a leader? And how can you develop habits and routines that will help you stay healthy personally and in your relationships? We continue in our Wellness Series with this conversation about both personal and relational wellness. If you missed part 1, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 48. Staying Healthy as a Leader: Personal Wellness What do we mean by personal wellness? Our minds, our intellect Our emotions Our mental health If I’m feeling overwhelmed, it’s often because I’m not taking good care of my personal wellness. Neglecting our personal wellness can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. It’s important for you to know where your baseline is and be aware of this, especially when it comes to mental health so that you know when you may need additional support. How we can take care of our personal wellness as leaders: Doing things that help you to de-stress on a regular basis. Managing our emotions. Self-awareness--recognizing your own baseline for emotional and mental health. It takes a lot of self-awareness to figure out what things actually rejuvenate you and what things don’t. Regular rhythms of rest; having a Sabbath and times when you do not have work or a to-do list. Episode 260 of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast with Ruth Haley Barton addresses the issue of busyness and the need for rest as leaders. Taking our thoughts captive. Reaching out for additional support from professionals.  Holly and I both share some examples of how we stay healthy personally. Staying Healthy as a Leader: Relational Wellness  Relational wellness means the health of your most important relationships. In Episode 15 - we talked about Healthy Relationships 101, and we really dove deep into our framework for how we see this topic. The health of our leadership is directly impacted by the health of our relationships. How we can take care of our relational wellness as leaders: Invest in your most important relationships; make space for these people. Creating rhythms and routines for your closest people. Develop friendships and mutually support one another. Grow in relational skills and/or address specific concerns (communication/conflict, mentoring, step-parenting). See the list of episodes below for episodes that address these areas. Don’t live in unforgiveness. It is not easy to forgive, but it important to work towards that in all relationships.  We discuss some of the habits and routines we have created to keep our relationships healthy. Conclusion: As a reminder, all 4 areas of wellness are interconnected. We need to be intentional about our personal and relational wellness because things naturally deteriorate rather than improve. And finally, don’t try to focus on changing everything at once. Want some help figuring out how you are doing with your wellness? We have a quiz for you! Go to estherlittlefield.com/wellness to take the quiz! Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 5: Designing a Life You Love with Lilah Higgins Episode 15: Healthy Relationships 101 for Leaders Episode 16: Healthy Communication for Leaders with Carrie Sharpe Episode 19: The Value of Mentoring with Elisa Pulliam Episode 21: How To Develop Healthy Relationships with your Children and Stepchildren with Gayla Grace Episode 22: What To Do When Relationships are Hard Episode 33: My Favorite Tools for Goal Setting, Planning and Creating Habits Key Quotes from the Episode: A routine is really important even if you don’t really love it. Living in unforgiveness in one relationship affects all of the others. For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode50. Episode Sponsor: Confident Leader Club If you are looking for a way to connect with like-minded women who understand how lonely leadership can be, to grow and broaden your skills as a leader, and to have some accountability to take action on your big goals, I want to invite you to join the Confident Leader Club. The doors open a few times per year, and you can get on the waitlist (or join if we are open) at confidentleaderclub.com. You don’t have to lead alone, and the Confident Leader Club will provide you with the community you’ve been looking for. Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode50.

The state of leadership, mastermind groups and leadership v. management with Coaching for Leaders Podcast host Dave Stachowiak. Bio: Dave Stachowiak serves as the Executive Vice President for Talent Development for Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles, and is also the host of the highly rated Coaching for Leaders Podcast. Through his work at Dale Carnegie, Dave has served such clients as Boeing, ExxonMobil, The United States Air Force and American Honda, and was named by his clients as a top 20 Dale Carnegie instructor in the world. Dave launched the Coaching for Leaders Podcast in 2011, filling a void he noticed where most business and leadership podcasts were aimed exclusively at online entrepreneurs and not everyday people looking to grow in their leadership skills. Dave has a PhD in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University. Interview: For those of us who aren't familiar with you or your work, can you fill us in a bit on your journey and how you found yourself drawn to this field of training leaders? Not a confident person through high school, but made a pact to put himself out there when he reached college Nominated for homecoming court at the end of senior year Hired personal coaches; worked on himself You have the rare combination of academic AND experiential credentials on the topic of leadership; how have those two worked together to form how you look at leadership? Leverage the best of both At Dale Carnegie, has the opportunity to hear what leaders are dealing with on day to day basis Always be learning; act as the student along with the rest of us and bring experts to the show What do we know about leadership in 2016 that we didn't know 10, 20 or 50 years ago? Fundamentals haven't changed But, in practice some things are different Command and Control doesn't work Access to information; glassdoor, etc. means people will know how your organization treat others Broader sense of what life is about Less about money and titles More about work/life balance and quality of life (Resource: Daniel Pink – Human Motivation) Starting to move away from traditional ways to do performance reviews, raises (but still a struggle) Important for job candidates to raise work/life balance issues during the hiring process if they are important to them You're not going to change the culture of the employer as a new employee (Resource: Scott Barlow – Happen To Your Career Podcast) Career = Carriage/Journey We have a lot of folks listening who, by title or job description, do not have leadership authority. They are early in their careers or the newest volunteer in a charity, etc. Can we lead and influence people and organizations from those roles, and if so, how? Retired Admiral Verne Clark, U.S. Navy – After a point in time in his leadership, he ceased giving orders – his leadership was via influence True leadership doesn't come from formal authority, but rather whether people are willing to follow you Favorite definition of leadership – people follow you! If they don't have a choice (i.e. in a boss/employee relationship) are they really following you? Political leaders great case study because we don't have to follow them Chris Voss (Resource: Never Split The Difference) If you can lead and influence in a volunteer capacity, imagine what you can do if you actually have some of the position and/or management authority Resource: Eight Ways To Influence Without Authority Resource: Coaching for Leaders Episode with John Kotter – Leadership v. Management Leadership is about direction; management is about execution One is not good and the other bad; they are distinct, complimentary and important skills I mentioned in the intro one reason you started Coaching for Leaders was a lack of content for those of us who weren't online entrepreneurs; why is that distinction important? What do we who aren't online entrepreneurs need to learn about leadership that is different? Leadership usually not top of mind for an online entrepreneur, especially one in startup phase when there may not even be a team yet Nobody really doing this! Senior people in small/medium size organizations are typical listeners, and there isn't much in the way of formal leadership training they offer Leadership can be very lonely; helpful to have resources What is a mastermind group and what does it look like? Peers get together with a facilitator Great relationships not bound by political issues within an organization Twice monthly online meeting where they talk though leadership challenges Used to just be for the wealthy, but now have become more mainstream and accessible with technology Need to be consistent, committed In a more recent episode, you discussed the topic of how to go about managing your former peers after being promoted. I think many in our audience are experience that or will very soon. What can you tell us about that difficult leadership task? First need to acknowledge it is a big transition! Sit down and have a conversation with your former peers who you now lead; ask how they feel about it and then LISTEN! Resource: The Look and Sound of Leadership (podcast; Tom Henschel) 20/60/20: 20% are excited for you; 60% not sure/don't care; 20% frustrated/animus (just assume this will be the case) Airplane analogy for the importance of diversifying your relationships – have a lot of engines on your plane, so when one goes down, the whole plane doesn't go down. If all your relationships are at work, and there is a big transition there, it's a lot to handle because ALL of your relationships were impacted. You are in the process of updating your tagline to Coaching for Leaders; the current one is Leaders Aren't Born, They're Made. Can you expand on that line how you came to believe that? Why did you decide to update the tag line and where is that headed? One of my mastermind members mentioned that the tag line was fine, but didn't connect to what the show delivered. So it will likely be more along the lines of actionable, expertise, access. You have created a wonderful bank of resources at your website coachingforleaders.com, including a list of your Top Ten Leadership books. Can you tell us about that list and maybe one or two specific books that we should start with if we are wanting to build a foundation of leadership knowledge? Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Steven Covey The best way to be a great leader is to start leading yourself well How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie How to have great relationships, which results in leading well Focus on seeing things from the other person's perspective You have studied leadership, talked about it with other experts, trained others in it. If you were to write a book about leadership, what would its title be? The Listener's Guide to Coaching For Leaders – so people could go right to a particular episode/guest to learn about the topic or issue they are interested in or going through. Where can people go to learn more about you and how can they discover Coaching for Leaders? Coachingforleaders.com Thank Yous/Acknowledgements: Antioch Live/Clear Day Media Group – music More here. Jonathan Davis – production Clint Musslewhite – voice over

It’s amazing how seemingly insignificant events can have a disproportionate impact on the outcomes of a leader’s life. They’re going full speed in one direction when God brings them to a crossroad. That’s at the heart of the story you’re about to hear from my interview with Greg Nettle, President of Stadia: New Church Strategies. Episode Highlights: The inherent value of children in the Kingdom. Greg’s Story – How God prepared Greg for the transition from Senior Minister at Rivertree Christian Church to President of Stadia: New Church Strategies. Ways in which churches today can focus on this younger age group to elevate the value of children. How are children in the U.S. at risk? How do we rescue them from prosperity? Specific methods to intentionally disciple your own children. Resources in this Episode: Stadia Church Planting Compassion International Church Development Fund Lee Strobel’s The Case for Faith and The Case for Christ Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Guest Contact Info: Greg Nettle is the President of Stadia: New Church Strategies. To learn more about their mission, “We Won’t Stop Until Every Child Has a Church” visit the Stadia website at www.stadia.cc. This episode was recorded on February 17, 2016. Follow Greg on Twitter using @gregnettle. You can also subscribe to Greg’s blog at www.gregnettle.com. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 006 (PDF)

It’s amazing how seemingly insignificant events can have a disproportionate impact on the outcomes of a leader’s life. They’re going full speed in one direction when God brings them to a crossroad. That’s at the heart of the story you’re about to hear from my interview with Greg Nettle, President of Stadia: New Church Strategies. Episode Highlights: The inherent value of children in the Kingdom. Greg’s Story – How God prepared Greg for the transition from Senior Minister at Rivertree Christian Church to President of Stadia: New Church Strategies. Ways in which churches today can focus on this younger age group to elevate the value of children. How are children in the U.S. at risk? How do we rescue them from prosperity? Specific methods to intentionally disciple your own children. Resources in this Episode: Stadia Church Planting Compassion International Church Development Fund Lee Strobel’s The Case for Faith and The Case for Christ Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Guest Contact Info: Greg Nettle is the President of Stadia: New Church Strategies. To learn more about their mission, “We Won’t Stop Until Every Child Has a Church” visit the Stadia website at www.stadia.cc. This episode was recorded on February 17, 2016. Follow Greg on Twitter using @gregnettle. You can also subscribe to Greg’s blog at www.gregnettle.com. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 006 (PDF)

Before there’s a church building, there needs to be a sound strategy on what we build, where we build, and ultimately why we’re building in the first place. As a passionate advocate for sustainable impact, John Cissel has walked hundreds of business and ministry leaders through that exact conversation. Episode Highlights: Hear how technology, culture and increased regulations have changed the world of real estate. The new paradigm of church facilities, the three realities of change and why churches often flee from complexity. Real world examples of creating a sustainable model by utilizing your real estate to create alternative revenues within an urban environment. Discover the new model of church facilities as millennials have been handed the reign of leadership for the spaces that they will utilize and design and what it means to be a “well digger” vs. a “temple builder.” Guest Contact Info: John Cissel is the President of Visioneering Real Estate. John has worked for over 30 years in various real estate functions, including management, construction, advisory, facility planning and management, brokerage and development. He has represented and advised well over 100 different public and private companies. Over the past fifteen years, a core focus of his engagements have focused on advisory and counseling work within the real estate industry for non-profits, schools and religious organizations. If you’d like to get in touch with John, he’d love to hear your opportunities and challenges. John can be reached by email at jcissel@vedb.com. This episode was recorded on December 18, 2015. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 005 (PDF)

Before there’s a church building, there needs to be a sound strategy on what we build, where we build, and ultimately why we’re building in the first place. As a passionate advocate for sustainable impact, John Cissel has walked hundreds of business and ministry leaders through that exact conversation. Episode Highlights: Hear how technology, culture and increased regulations have changed the world of real estate. The new paradigm of church facilities, the three realities of change and why churches often flee from complexity. Real world examples of creating a sustainable model by utilizing your real estate to create alternative revenues within an urban environment. Discover the new model of church facilities as millennials have been handed the reign of leadership for the spaces that they will utilize and design and what it means to be a “well digger” vs. a “temple builder.” Guest Contact Info: John Cissel is the President of Visioneering Real Estate. John has worked for over 30 years in various real estate functions, including management, construction, advisory, facility planning and management, brokerage and development. He has represented and advised well over 100 different public and private companies. Over the past fifteen years, a core focus of his engagements have focused on advisory and counseling work within the real estate industry for non-profits, schools and religious organizations. If you’d like to get in touch with John, he’d love to hear your opportunities and challenges. John can be reached by email at jcissel@vedb.com. This episode was recorded on December 18, 2015. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 005 (PDF)

Can five generations really work and worship side-by-side? For the answer to that and other questions we turned to Haydn Shaw, sought-after FranklinCovey speaker, author and expert in how multiple generations think and interact. His first book, “Sticking Points” was aimed at the marketplace. His latest book, “Generational IQ” is focused on the Church and is often surprisingly counter-intuitive, as the subtitle would suggest: “Christianity Isn’t Dying, Millennials Aren’t the Problem, and the Future is Bright.” Episode Highlights: Learn why generational intelligence is more important today than ever before. There’s no denying that social factors are changing. Generational shifts are here. So, what does that mean for us as a church and as a society? Staggering statistics on baby boomers and what your church can do to reach millennials. 5 things the church can do about generational shifts. Resources in this Episode: ChristianityIsNotDying.com MyGenerationalCoach.com Sticking Points Generational IQ Guest Contact Info: Haydn Shaw is a Senior Consultant at FranklinCovey and hailed as a “leadership guru” by the Washington Post. To learn more about the organizational side of generations, visit MyGenerationalCoach.com. This episode was recorded on December 28, 2015. Follow Haydn on Twitter using @theHaydnShaw. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 004 (PDF)

Can five generations really work and worship side-by-side? For the answer to that and other questions we turned to Haydn Shaw, sought-after FranklinCovey speaker, author and expert in how multiple generations think and interact. His first book, “Sticking Points” was aimed at the marketplace. His latest book, “Generational IQ” is focused on the Church and is often surprisingly counter-intuitive, as the subtitle would suggest: “Christianity Isn’t Dying, Millennials Aren’t the Problem, and the Future is Bright.” Episode Highlights: Learn why generational intelligence is more important today than ever before. There’s no denying that social factors are changing. Generational shifts are here. So, what does that mean for us as a church and as a society? Staggering statistics on baby boomers and what your church can do to reach millennials. 5 things the church can do about generational shifts. Resources in this Episode: ChristianityIsNotDying.com MyGenerationalCoach.com Sticking Points Generational IQ Guest Contact Info: Haydn Shaw is a Senior Consultant at FranklinCovey and hailed as a “leadership guru” by the Washington Post. To learn more about the organizational side of generations, visit MyGenerationalCoach.com. This episode was recorded on December 28, 2015. Follow Haydn on Twitter using @theHaydnShaw. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 004 (PDF)

Finding team members with the character, competencies and chemistry to match your vision can be time-consuming – and risky. One wrong call and you pay for it for years. If you’ve ever slogged through stacks of applications to fill a staff position, you’ll appreciate the insights presented by Monty Kelso, President of Slingshot Group. In this episode, Monty unpacks a revolutionary new model that is transforming staff search for hundreds of ministries each year – with remarkable results. Episode Highlights: Acceptance of a search and staffing model in the local church and discussion of the staffing process/timeline. Most frequent pitfalls that a church might encounter if they conduct staff searches on their own. Who you want on the “other side of the table” when making church staffing decisions. Generational differences in tenure and the best ways to minimize church staff turnover. Resources in this Episode: Slingshot Group Guest Contact Info: Monty is the President of Slingshot Group. This episode was recorded on January 11, 2016. Visit www.slingshotgroup.org for more information on staffing, coaching and candidates. You may contact Monty via email at mkelso@slingshotgroup.org or on social media platforms @montykelso. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 003 (PDF)

Finding team members with the character, competencies and chemistry to match your vision can be time-consuming – and risky. One wrong call and you pay for it for years. If you’ve ever slogged through stacks of applications to fill a staff position, you’ll appreciate the insights presented by Monty Kelso, President of Slingshot Group. In this episode, Monty unpacks a revolutionary new model that is transforming staff search for hundreds of ministries each year – with remarkable results. Episode Highlights: Acceptance of a search and staffing model in the local church and discussion of the staffing process/timeline. Most frequent pitfalls that a church might encounter if they conduct staff searches on their own. Who you want on the “other side of the table” when making church staffing decisions. Generational differences in tenure and the best ways to minimize church staff turnover. Resources in this Episode: Slingshot Group Guest Contact Info: Monty is the President of Slingshot Group. This episode was recorded on January 11, 2016. Visit www.slingshotgroup.org for more information on staffing, coaching and candidates. You may contact Monty via email at mkelso@slingshotgroup.org or on social media platforms @montykelso. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 003 (PDF)

In this episode, Chris Davenport from Church Development Fund shares from decades of experience in construction management the right and wrong ways to tackle a building project – especially when volunteers are involved. Episode Highlights: Who should (and should not) be making construction decisions within church staff. The steps every Senior Minister needs to take in order to adequately prepare for a building project. The jobs volunteers can do that will actually save you money and best practices on navigating all of the talents and skillsets available in your church congregation. How to gain that new building without losing your job. The biggest budget busters in church construction and how to avoid them. Resources in this Episode: Autocad – Design Every Detail Church Development Fund Guest Contact Info: Chris is the Construction Cost Management Director for Church Development Fund. This episode was recorded on December 9, 2015. You may contact Chris via email at cdavenport@cdfonline.org. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 002 (PDF)

In this episode, Chris Davenport from Church Development Fund shares from decades of experience in construction management the right and wrong ways to tackle a building project – especially when volunteers are involved. Episode Highlights: Who should (and should not) be making construction decisions within church staff. The steps every Senior Minister needs to take in order to adequately prepare for a building project. The jobs volunteers can do that will actually save you money and best practices on navigating all of the talents and skillsets available in your church congregation. How to gain that new building without losing your job. The biggest budget busters in church construction and how to avoid them. Resources in this Episode: Autocad – Design Every Detail Church Development Fund Guest Contact Info: Chris is the Construction Cost Management Director for Church Development Fund. This episode was recorded on December 9, 2015. You may contact Chris via email at cdavenport@cdfonline.org. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 002 (PDF)

In this episode, Tami Milbrandt walks us through the compelling reasons for having a social media presence as well as the best way to wade into the waters of Facebook and Twitter without drowning. BONUS: The five Inner Circle voices every leader should consult regularly to stay sharp, focused and producing great social media content. Episode Highlights: Why it is important to be involved in social media; no matter the capacity or time commitment you have available. The natural seasons of social media and the role of consistency among the various networks. Do’s and Dont’s of delegating social media responsibilities with your staff. Tips on how to create a conversation and encourage engagement on various social platforms. Developing your Inner Circle – tips on the 5 voices every marketer should keep front and center to remain sharp and inspired in social marketing. Resources in this Episode: Michael Hyatt Facebook Insights Ted Talks Proverbs 31 Ministries Malcolm Gladwell C.S. Lewis Jim Collins – Good to Great, How the Mighty Fall Chip & Dan Heath – Made to Stick Gallup Strengthsfinder Guest Contact Info: Tami is the Marketing Manager for Provision Ministry Group. This episode was recorded on November 30, 2015. You may contact Tami via email at tmilbrandt@provision.org or on social media platforms @TamiMilbrandt. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 001 (PDF)

In this episode, Tami Milbrandt walks us through the compelling reasons for having a social media presence as well as the best way to wade into the waters of Facebook and Twitter without drowning. BONUS: The five Inner Circle voices every leader should consult regularly to stay sharp, focused and producing great social media content. Episode Highlights: Why it is important to be involved in social media; no matter the capacity or time commitment you have available. The natural seasons of social media and the role of consistency among the various networks. Do’s and Dont’s of delegating social media responsibilities with your staff. Tips on how to create a conversation and encourage engagement on various social platforms. Developing your Inner Circle – tips on the 5 voices every marketer should keep front and center to remain sharp and inspired in social marketing. Resources in this Episode: Michael Hyatt Facebook Insights Ted Talks Proverbs 31 Ministries Malcolm Gladwell C.S. Lewis Jim Collins – Good to Great, How the Mighty Fall Chip & Dan Heath – Made to Stick Gallup Strengthsfinder Guest Contact Info: Tami is the Marketing Manager for Provision Ministry Group. This episode was recorded on November 30, 2015. You may contact Tami via email at tmilbrandt@provision.org or on social media platforms @TamiMilbrandt. Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks so much for joining us this week on Provision for Leaders! If you enjoyed this episode, please share our podcast on your social media networks using the buttons provided on this post. If you have feedback on this episode, we welcome your comments in the section below! And most importantly, don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to get our weekly podcast delivered directly to your inbox. While you’re there, please leave us an honest review of our show. Ratings and reviews are extremely valuable to us and we consider each of them as we continue to develop the Provision for Leaders podcast channel. Until next time, remember to walk humbly and lead boldly! Transcript: Click here to download the transcript for Provision for Leaders | Episode 001 (PDF)