Podcasts about leading well

Every family faces conflict—but not every family handles it well. In Ephesians 4, Paul reminds us that the goal isn't avoiding conflict; it's honoring God through it. Healthy homes are built when parents speak truth with love, control their emotions instead of being controlled by them, and lead with grace even when tensions rise. “Fighting fair” means we don't let anger take over or bitterness take root. Instead, we model for our children what forgiveness looks like in real time. The way we handle conflict teaches them more about Jesus than our words ever could. Passage: Ephesians 4:25-28, 31-32; Romans 5:8-11 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

Conflict is inevitable—but it doesn't have to be destructive. In Week 2 of the PG Podcast, Josh and Kristin Jones go deeper into Sunday's message, Fighting Fair, Leading Well, and answer real questions about handling conflict in a way that honors God and strengthens relationships. They talk about cultivating honesty and self-control, modeling repentance and forgiveness, understanding childishness vs. sinfulness, and using conflict as a discipleship moment. If you've ever felt behind or unsure how to reset the tone in your home, this episode offers practical encouragement and simple next steps. The way we handle conflict teaches our kids more about Jesus than our words ever could.

Conflict is inevitable—but it doesn't have to be destructive. In Week 2 of the PG Podcast, Josh and Kristin Jones go deeper into Sunday's message, Fighting Fair, Leading Well, and answer real questions about handling conflict in a way that honors God and strengthens relationships. They talk about cultivating honesty and self-control, modeling repentance and forgiveness, understanding childishness vs. sinfulness, and using conflict as a discipleship moment. If you've ever felt behind or unsure how to reset the tone in your home, this episode offers practical encouragement and simple next steps. The way we handle conflict teaches our kids more about Jesus than our words ever could.

Every family faces conflict—but not every family handles it well. In Ephesians 4, Paul reminds us that the goal isn't avoiding conflict; it's honoring God through it. Healthy homes are built when parents speak truth with love, control their emotions instead of being controlled by them, and lead with grace even when tensions rise. “Fighting fair” means we don't let anger take over or bitterness take root. Instead, we model for our children what forgiveness looks like in real time. The way we handle conflict teaches them more about Jesus than our words ever could. Passage: Ephesians 4:25-28, 31-32; Romans 5:8-11 Speaker: Josh Jones

Conflict is inevitable—but it doesn't have to be destructive. In Week 2 of the PG Podcast, Josh and Kristin Jones go deeper into Sunday's message, Fighting Fair, Leading Well, and answer real questions about handling conflict in a way that honors God and strengthens relationships. They talk about cultivating honesty and self-control, modeling repentance and forgiveness, understanding childishness vs. sinfulness, and using conflict as a discipleship moment. If you've ever felt behind or unsure how to reset the tone in your home, this episode offers practical encouragement and simple next steps. The way we handle conflict teaches our kids more about Jesus than our words ever could.

Every family faces conflict—but not every family handles it well. In Ephesians 4, Paul reminds us that the goal isn't avoiding conflict; it's honoring God through it. Healthy homes are built when parents speak truth with love, control their emotions instead of being controlled by them, and lead with grace even when tensions rise. “Fighting fair” means we don't let anger take over or bitterness take root. Instead, we model for our children what forgiveness looks like in real time. The way we handle conflict teaches them more about Jesus than our words ever could. Passage: Ephesians 4:25-28, 31-32; Romans 5:8-11 Speaker: Kurt Goglin

Peter denied Jesus three times, rebuked the Son of God, and walked away weeping bitterly. Yet God used him to start the New Testament Church and lead 3,000 people to salvation. If you've ever felt disqualified by your failures, shame, or mistakes, this powerful message will transform how you see yourself and your calling as a leader.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why Peter's biggest failures uniquely qualified him to lead the early church with compassion and understanding✅ The common lies Christian moms believe (I'm not doing enough, my kids won't turn out okay, I'm all alone) and the biblical truths that replace them✅ How to identify the enemy's attacks in your own thought life and respond with God's truth instead✅ Why accepting God's forgiveness—and forgiving yourself—is essential to stepping into your leadership calling✅ The surprising truth about rest, busyness, and why filling every moment doesn't make you enough for GodReady to replace lies with truth? Leaders aren't born perfect—they're made through failure, forgiveness, and faith. Discover your calling today.Resources Mentioned:Get your FREE Basic Pass to Life Skills Leadership Summit 2026 to give you confidence that your kids will be ready for adult life Living Fearless by Jamie Winship - Finding your identity and calling in God, identifying lies you believe, and replacing them with truthUnbound - Fighting Human Trafficking - Learn more about this important ministry and how to keep your students safeShow Notes:Hey everyone, Kerry Beck here with Life Skills Leadership Summit. Oh my goodness, it is finally here. It is Sunday night, five o'clock. We are going to have an awesome week.We get such great response from the Life Skills Leadership Summit. And I think one reason we have many homeschoolers here, but this is not just homeschooling, how to homeschool or homeschool curriculum. This has something that has some purpose and intention and that is to raise our kids to be ready for adult life, to raise our kids to walk in Jesus and lead and influence for Jesus.We have some people that homeschool, some people that don't. I would say most people do. But tonight, what I want to do is do a few things.Before I tell you this, I want to introduce my friend Meredith Curtis. She is our prayer coordinator. Let me tell you, we need a lot of prayer for this. I just got home from Dallas. My granddaughter, who's not even two months old, was dedicated. So I drove in and I just bounced right into this.I was praying on the way over here from Dallas. It's a three-hour drive just that y'all would be blessed. I really hope that God speaks through you. It may not be tonight, but I pray that he speaks to you sometime during the week, gives you encouragement, gives you motivation, helps you to finish strong, gives you wisdom in what you're doing, whether you're homeschooling or whether you're just raising your kids to follow God.What Is Leadership?Tonight is our Sunday kickoff. I am going to begin a series on Peter—Peter's leadership journey from failure to faith. And we're going to talk about the failures tonight. And we will expand it through the week.Let me tell you, sometimes I think Peter a leader. And we'll talk about that because you're like he denied Jesus. How could you be a leader? And yet God works so many things through him. So I'm super excited about that series.Before we get started, I would love for you to put something in the chat and tell me what is a leader. Let me just talk to you a little bit about a man named John Maxwell. He is a guru in leadership. And here's what he says: Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.Think about that. Leadership is influence. If you are being salt and light as Jesus commanded, then you have begun to obey God's call to leadership. It is influence.Too often we think my kid's not going to be president of the United States or CEO. But almost all of our kids will lead their families. They will be husbands and wives. They will have sons and daughters that they will need to lead. And so that is what leadership is.Another quote from John Maxwell is this: Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less. How do you gain influence from people? You invest in them. How do you invest in them? It starts with giving them time.Peter: From Bold Declaration to Immediate FailureWe are going to look at Peter today. Yes, we're going to look more at his failures, but then we're going to move forward and look at the way that he influenced people. Again, I said 3,000 people trusted Jesus as their savior when he gave his first sermon.When we look at Peter and we look at Mark 8, Jesus and his disciples left Galilee and went up to the villages near Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked, "Who do people say that I am?" Well, they replied, "Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other prophets."Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" Peter replied, "You are the Messiah. You are the son of God." He gives this great answer. He tells them truth. Peter grasps and he boldly declares exactly who Jesus is. Jesus commends them for that.But then immediately after that, Jesus starts talking. Jesus began to tell them that the son of man must suffer many terrible things and be rejected by the elders, the leading priests and the teachers of religious law, that he would be killed. But three days later he would rise from the dead.As he talked about this openly with his disciples, Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. He just said he's the son of God. And then he's like, "Oh, let me reprimand you. Let me tell God what's going on."Jesus turned around and looked at his disciples and he reprimanded Peter, "Get behind me, Satan. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God's."The Lies We BelieveIn the same conversation, Peter is praising him. And then the enemy is saying, "Oh, go tell Jesus this, that you need to rebuke him." Those are lies from the enemy. Peter makes a serious error in judgment. And Jesus corrects him.Can you relate? I can. I will tell you my personal story. For years, I've been doing this. I will be praying in the morning. I love to prayer walk. And I am praying for our family. And I'm praying to cling to Jesus, to walk in righteousness.And by the afternoon, I'm sinning and doing something that I shouldn't. I pray every morning that we will abide in Christ and cling to the vine and Jesus' fruit will pour out of us. That we will put on the armor of God, that we will love. And I go through all 1 Corinthians 13, and the other one is that we will forgive because God forgave us.And then something happens in the middle of my day and then all of a sudden I'm sinning again and I am not trusting God. And that's sort of what Peter did. God exposes that I have wrong thoughts that need to be replaced with truth.What are some of the lies that you believe? Peter believed a lie. He believed that he needed to tell Jesus that is wrong. Don't say you're going to die and raise up in three days.One of the things I heard several years ago is that I need to yield my right to be right. I need to be humble. I need to yield my right to be right. I have begun praying that for my family mostly and then all of a sudden I was like Kerry, you're not praying this for yourself very much. You are not always the right person.I lead the leaders at our Bible study at church. I had one leader say, "Hey, before you divide into groups, could you just give me a call?" So I did. And she gave me some concerns, but she goes, "But Kerry, if you need to do this the way y'all have it planned, that's fine. Maybe God's teaching me."That was humility. She was admitting that maybe I don't have the right idea about this. I'm just going to share it with you.Some of you might be thinking, I'm not doing enough. And yet, God says, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. And he has made you exactly like you are because you are who you need to be for your kids.I'm not a good mom. Oh, but our identity is in Jesus, not in being a good mom. And again, he has given you everything for life and righteousness.All other moms are homeschooling better than me. That's not true.I don't have time to spend with God. Oh, but if you have time for an hour of social media, maybe you do have time to be with God.I need to fill every moment of my day so I can be enough for God. I want to make sure when I get to heaven, I've done enough. No, that's a works mentality. We need to rely on our faith and grace from Jesus.I don't have what it takes for my kids to grow up and follow God well or to homeschool. Actually, that's not true. God has given you everything you need for your children. He may not have given you everything you need to homeschool the people down the street. But he made you like you are and your kids like you are. And he supplies all your needs in Christ Jesus.God calls us to a time of quiet. He calls us to rest in him. And we don't need to fill every second of the day with activity. I personally believe we need rest. We need sleep, but we need to rest in God to trust, but we also need to rest. We need to be quiet.I'm all alone. That may be the lie that you're listening. You know what? First of all, you're not alone. You can get support. You can get support in our community group.Speaking Truth Over OurselvesSeveral years ago, I was driving home from Dallas and that week I actually sat down and wrote out some truths for me to recite to myself to pour into my soul. So I'm going to read these to you.Like Jesus, I am chosen by God to be holy. I am chosen by God for great honor. I trust in Jesus. Therefore, I am not put to shame. God loves me and always takes care of me.I am precious to God because he bought me with his son's blood. I am a daughter of the king, a princess. I live in the light, shining for Jesus all day long.I control my thoughts, my words, my food, my drink. I receive God's mercy and grace. So I give grace, mercy, and forgiveness to others.I leave my case in the hands of God who always judges fairly. I speak with pure and reverent behavior and a quiet and gentle spirit.I wait quietly on God. I am patient. I am kind. I always forgive. I forget offenses against me.The Holy Spirit renews my mind, my attitudes every day. God never leaves me, abandons me, or fails me. I listen well. I trust in God to fight my battles. He wins my battles.The one about I listen well, I realized I was interrupting my son on a regular basis. I was like, I changed that. That's a lie to interrupt people. And so I added that.Those are just some truths and most of them are very biblically based that I have to say to myself. Peter needed truth to replace the lies that he was believing.Peter's Greatest Failure: Denying JesusLet's talk about the biggest thing, the most obvious thing Peter did. He denied Jesus three times.They arrested him and led him to the high priest's home. And Peter followed from a distance. The guards lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat around it. And Peter joined them there.A servant girl noticed him in the firelight and began staring at him. "This man was one of Jesus's followers." But Peter denied it. "Woman, I don't even know him."After a while, someone else looked at him and said, "He must be one of them." Peter says, "No, man. I'm not."About an hour later, someone else insisted, "This must be one of them because he is a Galilean." But Peter said, "Man, I don't know what you're talking about."And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. At that moment, the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Suddenly, the Lord's words flashed through Peter's mind. "Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny me three times."And Peter left the courtyard weeping bitterly.There was a time he was like, "Deny you? I would never deny you." And yet he didn't think he would, just like we don't think we're going to deny him, but he did. Can you imagine the shame and the guilt that he was walking with? He walks away weeping bitterly.I did not do this in my younger years or when my kids were home, but I actually truly feel badly about my sins. And I have wept over them. Some of the things that I will say, some of the things that I will do, and even some of the things that I think.If I were Peter and I denied Jesus three times, I would feel shame and guilt. Shame is a powerful thing. It can just bury us. And we don't want that to happen. And we need to get over that.God's Bigger Plans for PeterWe do that by accepting God's forgiveness. Most people that live in shame cannot truly believe that God will forgive them. There are times I have walked in shame. And yet if I pray in the morning and I'm sinning in the afternoon, I have to realize God forgives me and I just need to move on and say, "Okay, God, you are faithful. You are forgiving. I'm going to accept that and I'm going to move on because you have greater things for me. You want me to live a life of influence and a life of leadership."God had bigger plans for Peter. He used his sin to actually grow him, eventually to lead the New Testament church.Don't you think that as Peter was leading all these people, he could relate to man's shortcomings? He was dealing with people that were maybe walking in shame themselves. And he could understand that.Just like Paul, Paul persecuted the church. I mean like kill people because they trusted Jesus. And God uses those experiences for us to relate. In second Corinthians 1, God talks about our sufferings and our trials and he takes us through those things so one, we can grow closer to him, but also so we can encourage others that are walking through something similar as well.Leaders will make mistakes. Peter did. I do. You will, and your kids will. And we need to all accept God's forgiveness. We need to forgive ourselves or teach our kids to accept God's forgiveness and forgive ourselves and forgive those around us, but also learn from our mistakes.Finding Your CallingThe biggest thing I really want you to think about is we make mistakes. God forgives. Are we going to learn from that? But God has a calling for Peter. He has a calling for Peter to lead the New Testament church. He has a calling for you and he has a calling for your children.More than likely if you're here, God's calling is to homeschool your kids, to raise them to influence and to follow Jesus. But your children may have a different calling than you.Maybe your child is called to go be a missionary in Africa. We had some friends. I could not imagine now as a parent letting your kids go off to Africa or South America or wherever to be a missionary. And yet God calls us to do things like that.We need to look at our kids as they are growing up and pray for them and help them discern what God's calling for their life is. And we want to raise them to be a leader.What's a leader? It's an influencer. Peter did influence others. He started as a fisherman, but he turned into a fisher of men. 3,000 people were saved on the day of Pentecost.That is a great calling. God took his failures, put them into faith, and then continues to use them.Ready to dive deeper into raising leaders who influence for Jesus? Join us at the Life Skills Leadership Summit where we equip parents to raise kids with purpose, intention, and eternal impact. Visit lifeskillsleadershipsummit.com to learn more!

What if silence in your team meetings isn't just about shyness or lack of ideas, but something everyone's been taught—often unconsciously—to protect themselves or others? In this episode, I sit down with Elaine Lin Hering, a top facilitator, global educator, and author of “Unlearning Silence,” to dig into the roots of silence and how leaders can transform it into true engagement.As the conversation kicks off, we tackle a fundamental leadership dilemma: despite constant encouragement to “speak up,” people often hold back. Why? Elaine reveals it's not just about courage or confidence. Silence is a learned survival strategy, which is often shaped by culture, hierarchy, and even unconscious organizational habits. Her own story, growing up as the youngest daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, shows how silence sneaks in early and sticks.Throughout the episode, we explore questions relating to real-world challenges such as how can you create a safe space for candor when your “resting face” or demeanour sets the wrong tone? Or, why do team members only give feedback after a decision is finalized. Elaine offers evidence-informed and practical answers to these situations.The takeaway is clear: Strong leadership means recognizing that silence is not always golden—and that by unlearning it, we unlock deeper connection, better decisions, and a future not bound by the past. What You'll Learn- Silence is learned… and it's often unintentional.- Unlearning silence is an ongoing process.- Explicit clarity is critical for leaders.- How to reframe your view of your voice.- The mode and medium of communication matter.- What is obvious to you may be the insight someone else is looking for.Podcast Timestamps(00:03) - The Origins of Unlearning Silence(05:46) - The Process of Unlearning Silence(09:10) - Agency and the Value of Voice(15:59) - The RACI Framework(19:16) - How Communication Mode and Process Influence Voice(24:10) - Surfacing Feedback and Pre-Empting Silence(32:08) - Imposter Syndrome or Imposter Treatment?(41:47) - When Is Silence Golden?(46:52) - Explicitly Creating Psychological SafetyKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Self-Awareness, Feedback, Personal Growth, Leading with Intention, Unlearning silence, Employee Voice, Power Dynamics, Decision-Making Frameworks, RACI Model, Team Communication, Self-Silencing, Imposter Syndrome, Psychological Safety, Personal Growth, CEO Success

Captain Tyrall Quinn, author of The Calling: The Unseen Work of Leading Well, joins the podcast to share a powerful story of service, departure, and return. After stepping away from the fire service following 20 years on the job, Quinn reflects on what it meant to be welcomed back by his department and how that experience reshaped his understanding of leadership. The conversation explores humility, confidence, accountability, and mental wellness—both on and off the fireground—while honoring the legacy of those who paved the way. As Quinn reminds us, “If I have seen further [than others], it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,” a truth that underscores the importance of remembering those who came before us as we lead, grow, and serve.

This bonus Aspire to Lead episode brings you a featured segment from the Thriving Educators Summit, where Mitch Weathers facilitates a fast paced conversation with TJ Vari and Joshua Stamper about what it truly means to lead well in today's schools, whether you are an aspiring leader, assistant principal, principal, or district administrator. The trio digs into mindset shifts from classroom to leadership, why every leader deserves a coach, how to build influence before you have a title, and why community based supports like the Aspire to Lead Cohort and Schoolhouse 302's induction and coaching work are essential for combating isolation, burnout, and “trial by fire” leadership transitions.About T.J. Vari:Dr. T.J. Vari is the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools and District Operations in the Appoquinimink School District. He is the co-author of Candid and Compassionate Feedback: Transforming Everyday Practice in Schools. T.J. is a former middle school assistant principal and principal and former high school English teacher. His master's degree is in School Leadership and his doctorate is in Innovation and Leadership. He holds several honors and distinctions, including his past appointment as President of the Delaware Association for School Administrators and the Paul Carlson Administrator of the Year Award, which he accepted in 2015. He holds adjunct appointments at three universities, teaching courses at the masters and doctoral level. Together they present nationally on topics of school leadership, and they co-founded TheSchoolHouse302, which is a leadership development institute. They co-authored Candid and Compassionate Feedback: Transforming Everyday Practice in Schools. And, with Salome Thomas-EL they co-authored Passionate Leadership: Creating a Culture of Success in Every School, Building a Winning Team: The Power of a Magnetic Reputation and the Need to Recruit Top Talent in Every School, and Retention for a Change: Motivate, Inspire, and Energize Your School Culture.Follow T.J. Vari:Website: www.theschoolhouse302.com Twitter: @tjvari Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Theschoolhouse302 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-t-j-vari-78726b40/ About Mitch Weathers: Mitch Weathers became an exceptional educator because he once struggled as a student. Throughout his academic journey, Mitch rarely felt comfortable in the classroom. It took him seven years to graduate from college—a reflection not of ability, but of disconnection. He often experienced education as something happening around him, not something he was actively part of. That sense of isolation fueled his desire to create a different kind of learning experience. When Mitch became a teacher, he brought with him a deep empathy for students who felt unseen or overwhelmed. He quickly realized that before we can effectively teach content, we must first build the foundation for learning. That foundation is structure, consistency, and support. To meet this need, Mitch created Organized Binder—a simple, research-backed system that empowers teachers to explicitly teach executive functioning skills without sacrificing instructional time. By establishing predictable learning routines, teachers foster safer, more inclusive classrooms where students gain confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. Mitch's mission is to equip educators with the tools to help every student succeed—not just academically, but...

Have you ever felt the tension of leading others… while still serving someone over you?In Episode 198 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Pastor Joe for a powerful coaching conversation on the tension between the first chair and second chair—and how to build a team culture that balances care and candor.Because healthy teams don't just feel supportive… they also tell the truth.In this episode, we talk through:Why every healthy team must balance care + candorWhat happens when you have care without candor (dysfunction)What happens when you have candor without care (distance)How to have hard conversations without being harshA practical approach to candor that lowers defensiveness and restores alignmentHow to lead up and lead down at the same timeWhy second-chair leaders often carry first-chair responsibility—and the tension that createsHow to create a culture where your team feels safe to share ideas (best idea wins)The difference between compliance and true alignmentIf you're leading in any capacity—lead pastor, associate pastor, staff leader, or key volunteer—this conversation will help you build stronger relationships, a healthier culture, and a better team.

In this episode of The Paragould Podcast, we sit down with Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, emergency preparedness, and public service in Greene County. Brad shares his journey from dispatcher to deputy to sheriff, including his experience working E-911 during the Marmaduke Tornado just one month into the job. We talk about how city and county agencies coordinate during severe weather and emergencies, how leaders plan manpower and resources before a crisis happens, and why strong collaboration matters more than ego or turf. The conversation also explores the human side of law enforcement—how officers and dispatchers process trauma, what makes a good candidate for the job, and why doing the right thing is often the hardest choice. Brad also shares his focus on improving conditions for employees and inmates at the Greene County Detention Center, managing one of the largest county jails in Arkansas, and leading a team split between patrol and detention responsibilities.

Host Angelique Foré gaat langs bij Tina Daem, founder van Anna Pops.Over dertien jaar bouwen, leiden, loslaten en weer verbinden.Een eerlijk gesprek over balans, grenzen en ondernemerschap met hart en ziel.Daarna schuift Stéphanie Heurterre, Senior HR Consultant bij Securex, mee aan tafel.Samen onderzoeken ze wat authentiek leiderschap vandaag betekent en hoe veerkracht een strategische kracht wordt.Start, Struggle & Shine: XL Edition is de podcastreeks van Generation WOW × Securex waarin we het echte verhaal achter vrouwelijk ondernemerschap tot leven brengen.Over beginnen, vallen, zoeken en uiteindelijk groeien. Want elk ondernemersverhaal draagt lessen in zich over durf, richting en vertrouwen.Host Angelique Foré, co-founder Generation WOW, gaat in gesprek met ondernemers die bouwen vanuit het hart. Daarna schuift een Securex-expert aan om het verhaal te verdiepen met inzichten, context en concrete tips.Eerlijk, herkenbaar en altijd gericht op vooruitgang.Dit is ondernemen zoals het écht voelt.

Episode Description: What if wellness wasn't just a perk, but a leadership necessity? In this Working Forward Conversations episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Jason Cochran flip the script on workplace wellness, diving deep into why wellness is a non-negotiable requirement for modern leadership. From morning meditations and mid-day workouts to setting boundaries and asking for help, they share personal rituals and team-wide practices that fuel sustained capacity and impact. Get a behind-the-scenes of how People Forward Network lives out people-first values, with wellness baked into every level: micro (individual), mezzo (team), and macro (world-changing mission). Whether you're burned out or building a better culture, this convo offers a fresh, energizing perspective on leading well by living well.   Additional Resources: Join the PFN Community! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with Jason on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Define wellness clearly for yourself and your organization. Micro habits shape sustained leadership and personal energy. Team rituals protect energy and promote shared accountability. Modeling self-care encourages psychological safety and trust. Wellness supports impact beyond profit.  

Episode Description: What if wellness wasn't just a perk, but a leadership necessity? In this Working Forward Conversations episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Jason Cochran flip the script on workplace wellness, diving deep into why wellness is a non-negotiable requirement for modern leadership. From morning meditations and mid-day workouts to setting boundaries and asking for help, they share personal rituals and team-wide practices that fuel sustained capacity and impact. Get a behind-the-scenes of how People Forward Network lives out people-first values, with wellness baked into every level: micro (individual), mezzo (team), and macro (world-changing mission). Whether you're burned out or building a better culture, this convo offers a fresh, energizing perspective on leading well by living well.   Additional Resources: Join the PFN Community! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with Jason on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Define wellness clearly for yourself and your organization. Micro habits shape sustained leadership and personal energy. Team rituals protect energy and promote shared accountability. Modeling self-care encourages psychological safety and trust. Wellness supports impact beyond profit.  

In this episode of Dog Works Radio, Robert sits down with longtime friend and client Dr. Lisa DeVore, calling in from South Korea, to talk about her new book Paw Prints on Leadership: What My Service Dog Bailey Taught Me About Leadership. Lisa shares how Bailey, a once-stray dog who became her trained psychiatric service dog, helped her navigate life, work, military contracting, and the stress of living abroad. Together, Robert and Lisa revisit Bailey's early days in training, the challenges of public access, how a dog can change someone's presence and confidence, and how those lessons mapped directly onto her doctoral work in strategic leadership. They talk about approachability, responsibility, accountability, empowerment, adaptability, and what it means to lead and follow at the right moments. Lisa also walks through the long process of writing her book through her DSL program and why she finished it the morning after Bailey passed away. There's also a giveaway: the first five listeners who identify the food Bailey steals in the story will win a copy of the book sent directly from Amazon. 00:00 Intro 03:00 The origins of Bailey 07:40 Beginning the doctoral journey 11:20 Turning grief into a project 14:00 What Bailey taught about leadership 18:45 Duo extraordinaire 21:10 Responsibility and accountability 24:00 Empowerment and trust 26:30 Flight toward presence 29:45 Rapid-fire questions 32:40 How to find Lisa's book 33:15 Giveaway details

Sometimes leadership requires us to lead in situations that feel like there are no good solutions. How do we do the right thing when whatever we do doesn't feel like the right thing? Today we explore that tricky dynamic in how to lead well in spite of this tricky dynamic.. . .Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms.If you're interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgIf you haven't signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check outwww.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Artificial intelligence promises efficiency, creativity, and innovation, but what happens when the speed of progress outpaces our humanity?In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Andy Miah, Chair in Science Communication and Future Media at the University of Salford. Andy has spent more than two decades exploring where art, science, and technology meet and what that means for how we live and work.We talk about what it really means to lead in the Gen AI era, how to embrace new technology without losing our sense of humanity, and why reflection matters just as much as innovation. From the unseen human cost of progress to the emotional impact on workplaces and education, this is a conversation about doing better, not just faster.Highlights:(03:18) The human cost behind rapid AI innovation(07:50) Generation AI and how it's reshaping learning and identity(14:21) Why businesses must create space for AI experimentation(18:45) Encouraging transparency and psychological safety in the workplace(24:57) How to stay human while embracing AITake the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy? Click HereConnect with us here:Website: aurorawellnessgroup.co.ukLinkedIn: NgoziLinkedIn: ObehiAurora Company Profile 2024Book a Call here

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Redzone. Watch the webinar, How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well', right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Manufacturing CEO Convicted in International Bribery, Money Laundering Scheme- Former Employee at DVD Maker Gets Nearly 5 Years for Stealing 'Blockbuster Movies'- It's 'Do or Die' for EV Maker Rivian- Tesla Faces Lawsuit After Factory Worker Knocked Out by Robot- Distillery Reportedly Flushed 5,000 Bottles of Expensive WhiskyIn Case You Missed It- White House Says it Blocked U.S. Steel's Decision to Stop Processing at Illinois Plant- Edwards Vacuum Laying Off 128 Workers in Oregon- Meet Frasky, a New Robot for Vineyard ApplicationsPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff, Nolan or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

What happens when life throws you the hardest challenge—and you choose to turn grief into growth? In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, I sit down with Gretchen Schott, (https://www.gretchenschott.com/) speaker, author, and leadership powerhouse, to talk about her new book Joy at Work When Women Lead and what it really means to bring authentic joy to the workplace.Spoiler: joy at work isn't about plastering on a grin. It's about clarity, self-awareness, and leading with love; a blend of humility, courage, and being lovingly direct when it counts most.Gretchen shares her deeply personal journey, how she reframed heartbreak into purpose, and the practical tools leaders can use to build stronger, more joyful workplaces.What you'll learn in this episode:  How “cleaning the windshield” helps you banish overwhelm and get clarity  Why the content you consume matters, and how to find true contentment  Practical steps to protect your mental well-being and shift from burnout to joy  Why tolerating a toxic workplace is a choice, and how to know when it's time to move onWhether you're leading a team, searching for more fulfillment at work, or just craving more joy in your day-to-day, this episode is full of wisdom, heart, and actionable takeaways.

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  In this episode of Grow Great, we explore why self-care isn't a luxury—it's leadership fuel. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin •  Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are welcomed. Thank you […] The post Leading Well: The Power of Self-Care appeared first on GROW GREAT.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Anglers Debut Desktop Injection Molding Machine After Mangled Microwave Mess- 370-Million Mile Hail Mary Saves Camera Aboard NASA's Jupiter Orbiter- Green Steel Startup Says it Can Undercut China- It Ain't No Lie, Toymakers Are Saying Bye, Bye, Bye to Batteries- More Manufacturing Professionals Say Tariffs Will Hurt IndustryIn Case You Missed It- Union Pacific, Norfolk Seek 1st Transcontinental Railroad Through $85B Merger- Texas A&M to Study Agrihood Living- Critical Nuclear Power Component Maker Adds Jobs, Manufacturing in TennesseePlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Lawsuit Claims Fired Execs Stole Idea for Hulk Hogan-Branded Beer- Nutella Maker Ferrero Plans to Buy Century-Old Cereal Maker WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion- Family of Man Killed in Cybertruck Fire Sues Tesla- The World's Skinniest EV Isn't Very Fast- Time Runs Out for 99-Year-Old Michigan Clock CompanyIn Case You Missed It- Engineering Professor Develops Eco-friendly Method of Creating Semiconductor Materials for Electronics- Fighting a Pest With Billions of Flies- Racing Success Comes Down to a Matter of MicronsPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.As mentioned on the podcast, help us out and take this purchasing survey.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Jabil Plans to Create Nearly 1,200 Jobs in North Carolina with Manufacturing Investment- Town Wants Pot Taxes to Fund Legal Fight with Battery Manufacturer- EV Maker's Factory Tour So Popular It Needs a Lottery- Nike Soars On Production Shift Away from China, But it Warns of $1B Tariff Hit- Musk's Top Lieutenant Departs Tesla UnexpectedlyIn Case You Missed It- Lululemon Sues Costco for Selling 'Dupes'- Key Inflation Gauge Rose Last Month While Americans Cut Back on Spending- Eaton's 'Factories as a Grid' Approach Advances Energy SecurityPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Why do so many leaders struggle with control, communication, and compassion?In this inspiring conversation, Sabine Gedeon shares her path from corporate HR to transformational leadership coaching and the surprising inner work that changed everything. Together with Holistic Healing Podcast host Luam, they explore what it means to lead with emotional intelligence, navigate discomfort with grace, and build a morning routine that truly sustains. Sabine challenges traditional leadership models and invites us to reconnect with our essence, not just as professionals, but as multidimensional beings. From energy harvesting to executive burnout, from spirituality to strategy, this episode is a call to conscious leadership in an evolving world.Sabine Gedeon is a corporate trainer, executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of the She Leads Now podcast. With a background in HR and over a decade supporting high-impact leaders, Sabine helps individuals and organizations build emotionally intelligent, human-centered cultures. Through her work, she empowers leaders to reconnect with their inner wisdom, foster compassionate communication, and create lasting ripple effects through conscious leadership.Where to find more of Sabine:Website: https://sabinegedeon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinegedeon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SabineGedeonCoaching LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/SabineGedeonCoaching Episode highlights:(0:00) Intro(01:22) Sabine's pivot from HR to coaching(04:29) Helping leaders become better humans(07:23) Emotional intelligence and real leadership(11:28) How the pandemic rewired the workplace(15:08) Having uncomfortable conversations at work(19:37) Managing up and getting buy-in(26:55) Common mistakes leaders make(39:07) Why charging yourself is non-negotiable(46:03) The power of controlling your energy(59:39) Rebalancing power and the future of leadership(1:11:31) Outro

Are your business decisions driven by instinct, or by strategy? How often do you actually stop to tell the difference?Matthew Confer, the mind behind decision-making simulations used by leading companies, reveals why your gut might betray you, what most leaders get wrong under pressure, and how to sharpen your instincts for critical decisions. KEY TOPICSThe bold move leaders can make to avoid catastrophic mistakes before they happen.Why seeking consensus isn't the best leadership strategy—and what to do instead.The real reason confident leaders fail under pressure.How keeping receipts on decisions can save your team from chaos. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro: Defeating Bad Decision-Making in Life and Business 00:49 Changing Wedding Language: Patriarchy or Progress?03:06 Can Simulations Make You a Better Leader?05:32 The Dangerous Default in Team Decisions06:50 Why Consensus Isn't Always King08:01 How Leaders Sabotage Innovation Without Realizing It10:21 What Really Drives Your Team?12:40 Adapting Management Styles: The Secret to Better Teams15:05 Leadership Practice Without the Real-World Risk17:26 Breaking Through Superficial Motivations19:30 The Challenge of Scaling a Small Company Culture21:54 Why Diverse Motivations Strengthen Teams24:14 Spotting Failure Before It Happens26:36 The Viral Social Media Campaign Dilemma29:00 The Cobra Problem: When Solutions Make Things Worse31:16 The $5 Challenge That Changed Business Strategy33:33 The Power of Writing Down Decisions35:53 How Poor Note-Taking Derails Teams38:32 How Stress Wrecks Decision-Making—And How to Stop It40:51 Why Your Most Disagreeable Employee Makes the Hard Calls43:07 Why Failure Is the Best Leadership Teacher45:32 Building Leadership Confidence in Safe Environments47:51 When Bravado Backfires in Decision-Making50:08 Are You Missing Critical Team Feedback?52:32 What MBA Simulations Reveal About Leadership Gaps54:51 The Secret Ingredient to Engaging Training Programs56:53 Matthew Confer's Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners  58:20 Key Takeaways  59:45 Message from the Producer  CONNECT WITH US⁠⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE⁠Subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠Join us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @decidedlypodcastJoin us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Shawn's ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @shawn_d_smithSanger's ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @sangersmith Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editingand post-production of the Decidedly podcast. SANGER'S BOOK: ⁠⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠⁠  SHAWN'S BOOK: ⁠⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠⁠ MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At ⁠⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: ⁠⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠⁠  ⁠SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER⁠ CONNECT WITH MATT CONFERWebsite: ⁠https://www.abilitie.com/matthew-confer/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/⁠TEDx Talk:  ⁠https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making?subtitle=en⁠Learn To Lead Podcast: ⁠https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/⁠Matt Confer is the VP of Strategy at Abilitie, a Leadership Development company based in Austin, Texas that provides immersive business simulations to a global client base that includes over 50 members of the Fortune 500. Abilitie's leadership programs have been delivered to over 100,000 professionals in more than 30 countries around the world. Matthew has spoken on the topic of decision making at the TEDx Conference with a talk entitled "Before You Decide" that has been viewed over 500,000 times on the TED website.

In this episode, we're diving into what it really takes to lead well—starting with tearing down the excuses and shutting out the "theys" that try to limit us. Whether it's fear, comparison, or the voices of others, barriers in leadership often begin in our minds. It's time to break them off. Join us as we talk about how to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction—unapologetically stepping into the influence God has called you to walk in.The Joie Miller Podcast is a weekly podcast designed to help Christian women understand who God is and how they can thrive in every season of life.Click the subscribe button and turn on your notifications so you don't miss an episode.Follow Pastor Joie on Instagram! ⁠www.instagram.com/joiemiller⁠Visit ⁠https://joiemiller.co for encouragement, faith-filled blogs, and products to uplift your day.Subscribe and don't miss an episode!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joiemiller436Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joie-miller-podcast/id1552572466

We're back! After a few months off, Youth Ministry Hacks returns with a fresh episode full of vision and practical leadership insight. Justin and Sean dive into the same foundational talk Sean recently shared with his new team—casting vision and setting the tone for how we lead in ministry.In this episode, we cover five key challenges and reminders every youth worker needs:Remember your why for doing ministryFind a sustainable rhythm that fuels longevityKnow your limits before they take you outStart equipping the next generation nowRecognize that leaders are the pastorsWhether you're restarting, realigning, or just need fresh encouragement, this episode is packed with real talk and honest reflection to help you lead with clarity and purpose.

Leadership coach, speaker and Forbes contributor Dr. Cheryl Robinson shares how leading well starts with getting priorities straight. "If no one is dying, it's not that important." Exceptional leaders take risks, always looking at the existing ways things get done and asking "is there a better way?" It is ok to stay in your lane, avoiding the trap of perfectionism in focusing on the well being of your own teams as you help lift them to higher performance. Success means more than just output. And if your teams' momentum feels stuck, don't forget to play the "Game of 20."

Every family will experience trials and storms. That is guaranteed. The question is, "Will we lead well through those times?" This podcast can help.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/leading-well-in-the-storms/

There is growing concern around the post-service health of veterans and first responders as it's easy to fall into destructive patterns when liberated from the forced discipline of being in active duty. Today we are joined by John New, an Army veteran and serial entrepreneur who's made it his life's purpose to help curate healthier life habits for former service members.  We begin with John's background as he explains who he is, and what he does before learning about CYTO (previously The Hub), and what the organization hopes to achieve. Then, we compare remote work to in-office obligations, the ins and outs of the 98 Octane veteran program, how to avoid falling victim to consumer marketing, and how to connect with John and his work.  To end, our guest details the leadership lessons that have stuck with him in his career, the books he'd recommend in a heartbeat, why he'd love to have dinner with Mother Theresa, and his final words of encouragement for starting a group of healthy-living individuals. Key Points From This Episode:•   John New describes who he is, what he does, and how he got into the work he does today.•   Understanding what happened to The Hub and why it downsized and rebranded to CYTO.•   The ins and outs of WorkMerk. •   Unpacking the 98 Octane movement that helps veterans and first responders live healthier lives. •   How to get involved with 98 Octane and John's mission. •   John's advice for building a cohort centered on healthier living. Quotes:“At times, [I have] an abnormally high appetite for risk.” — John New  “My life's calling is a movement to help a million fellow veterans and first responders live healthier lives.” — John New “You need to be committed. If you're not committed, just don't start.” — John New  “Kill all fears, man. Fear is a tool of the devil. Fear of loss of love; life; health; money – kill them [or else] they'll paralyze you.” — John New  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:John New on LinkedIn WorkMerk 98 Octane CYTO | PHLJosh McCallen on LinkedIn Alex Archawski on LinkedIn Veteran Shark Tank Master of OneNapoleon Hill - Mastermind Principle Dr. Peter AttiaDr. Andrew Huberman The Checklist ManifestoMere HumanityBe the Sun, Not the SaltGrow Rich! With Peace of MindDr. Kenneth HartmanLeadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

This week, Jeanette sits down with Jess Baker, prophetic healer and business intercessor, for a powerful conversation on healing, faith, and stepping into your Kingdom calling. From overcoming a near-death experience to launching True Kingdom Consulting, Jess shares how inner healing transforms not just our personal lives, but also our businesses. If you've ever felt stuck, unworthy, or unsure how to move forward in your calling, this episode will encourage you to break free from fear, align with God's voice, and step into supernatural healing and success. Plus, we dive into the prophetic, discernment, and what true leadership in the Kingdom looks like. "Healing isn't just physical—it's about becoming whole in every area of life." "You can't build a Kingdom business with a broken mindset." "God is still in the miracle-working business—are you ready to receive?" In This Episode:

Today's meditation touches on guidance for leading well. In God's kingdom, those who are willing to serve, who honor others, who are not intimidated by being kind and honest are great. Solomon said, Good leadership is built on love and truth. Transparency in intentions, compassion for others are the hallmarks of those who are willing to do what is right. Every time. Let these words of truth permeate your mind and heart and lead well in the role you have been placed. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this time of meditation, please consider supporting us.Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Nancy Holland, and Adam Maddock

Pastor, author, and leadership expert Craig Groeschel joins Levi and Jennie Lusko for an inspiring conversation on leadership, fitness, and faith. From his journey of pastoring Life.Church for 29 years to the explosive growth of the YouVersion Bible app, Craig shares insights on stewarding health, navigating tough seasons, and optimizing life. Plus, they swap hilarious stories about workouts, grandparenting, and the infamous five-gallon bucket! Don't miss this wisdom-packed episode! Connect with us on social!Craig: @craiggroeschelLevi: @leviluskoJennie: @jennieluskoFresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links]The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: https://bit.ly/4b1kwtiThe YouVersion App: https://bit.ly/4b683EQThe Benefit of Doubt: https://bit.ly/3QpP9PmGet the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHYGet the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Want to be on the next Q&A episode? Send us your questions! https://bit.ly/3RonhJI Timestamps03:10 – The YouVersion Bible App's impact & hitting 1 billion users​07:05 – Craig on leadership lessons from 29 years at Life.Church​12:45 – Navigating tough seasons & leading through challenges​18:20 – Why strict habits matter & optimizing daily routines​24:30 – The power of systems & Craig's top leadership takeaways​31:00 – Craig's gym stories, family life & grandkids​

Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Pastor, author, and leadership expert Craig Groeschel joins Levi and Jennie Lusko for an inspiring conversation on leadership, fitness, and faith. From his journey of pastoring Life.Church for 29 years to the explosive growth of the YouVersion Bible app, Craig shares insights on stewarding health, navigating tough seasons, and optimizing life. Plus, they swap hilarious stories about workouts, grandparenting, and the infamous five-gallon bucket! Don't miss this wisdom-packed episode! Connect with us on social!Craig: @craiggroeschelLevi: @leviluskoJennie: @jennieluskoFresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links]The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: https://bit.ly/4b1kwtiThe YouVersion App: https://bit.ly/4b683EQThe Benefit of Doubt: https://bit.ly/3QpP9PmGet the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHYGet the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Want to be on the next Q&A episode? Send us your questions! https://bit.ly/3RonhJI Timestamps03:10 – The YouVersion Bible App's impact & hitting 1 billion users​07:05 – Craig on leadership lessons from 29 years at Life.Church​12:45 – Navigating tough seasons & leading through challenges​18:20 – Why strict habits matter & optimizing daily routines​24:30 – The power of systems & Craig's top leadership takeaways​31:00 – Craig's gym stories, family life & grandkids​

What does it take to lead effectively in the gaming industry? Many leaders in game development step into their roles without formal training—learning through trial and error. In this episode, we break down what real leadership looks like, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to drive meaningful change without falling into the trap of just "managing" processes.   Key Takeaways: The difference between management vs. leadership in game dev How to set and maintain the right goals for your team Avoiding false urgency and overconfidence in decision-making Why building trust and influence is crucial for game development success Practical steps to gain real followers and inspire your team   Why This Matters: Many game development leaders unknowingly fall into the trap of micromanagement, focusing more on processes than people. If you want to build better games, create stronger teams, and lead with purpose, you need to develop real leadership skills.   Your Challenge: Are you truly leading, or just managing? How well do you communicate your vision to your team? What's one leadership skill you can refine today? Join the Building Better Games Community   Our Discord community is live! Join here to engage with leaders and producers in game dev looking to make our industry a better place: https://discord.gg/ySCPS5aMcQ   Interested in an online course on becoming a better game producer? Check it out here: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/succeeding-in-game-production   Subscribe to our newsletter for game development insights: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter   Follow & Subscribe: Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingbettergames Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QD5yIbFdJXvccO8Z5aXpm  

WE ARE BACK!!! Leadership isn't just about success—it's about sustainability. In this episode of More Than a Preacher, we dive into what it takes to lead well without losing yourself in the process. Get ready for a conversation that will challenge and equip you to master leadership while protecting your mind, heart, and soul—because you were made for more! Dr. Brittney Blankenship joins us to share her journey and drop powerful nuggets to help us lead well and live whole! 

In this Kids Ministry Collective Podcast episode, host Tom Bump welcomes back Pastor Chris Sykes to discuss his new book, 'The Messy Art of Leading Well.' They explore the challenges of ministry leadership, focusing on key principles such as the importance of character, growth, and the value of learning. Pick Up The BooK Here To learn more about Coaching/Mentoring, Check out KMCCoach.net The Kids Ministry Collective Join the BEST community for Kidmin Leaders! Kidminplus.net

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! You'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.This week, Ben Mandrell, president of Lifeway, shares his insights on the importance of community in the church, the challenges of reengagement post-COVID, and the empowerment of women in leadership. He discusses his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the significance of culture and respect within organizations. The conversation also touches on the future of the church, encouraging church leaders to emphasize personal relationships in church life.LINKSTogether Bible study Together Bible study teen edition Cultural Counterfeits book by Jen Oshman Lifeway Research | Pastors' Greatest Needs Lifeway Research | State of Ministry to Women How to Build Trust with Your Pastor and Ministry Leader blogRECOMMENDED: Check out the other episodes in our leadership miniseries with Alicia, Jennifer, Becky, and Cynthia!  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! You'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.Cynthia Phillips is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Lifeway. In this episode, Cynthia shared tools and strategies she has used in her leadership journey, as well as her passion for ministering to blended families. She also encouraged women as they minister and witness to family members who don't share their faith. Read her list of tips below: What encouragement would you have for the woman whose family believes differently than she does? Don't give up.Don't compromise on what you believe, but don't let it get in the way of meaningful connections.Live your faith and be consistent.Pray and seek wisdom.Ask God for clarity on His role/purpose for you in/with your family.Remember that God loves them more than we do. We do our part and leave the rest to Him.What advice would you have for a younger Cynthia on leadership? Determine your priorities. Commit to keep your priorities.Don't work so much and make time for what is really important—you can't get time back.We are in a leadership series. As a woman in leadership, share some strategies or tools that help you to be an effective leader.Be real/authentic. Stay true to who you are, what you believe, and what you stand for. Seek feedback and always listen and learn. Adapt and adjust. Anticipate and be self-aware. Listen to your gut/Holy Spirit/intuition.LINKSLifeway Research Lifeway Women Events Family Life Blended RECOMMENDED: Listen to our conversation with Ashlyn Portero about working with men in ministry.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more.Becky Loyd, Vice President, Go-to-Market Strategy and Women's Leadership Development at Lifeway, joins us to talk about her leadership journey at Lifeway, where she has served since 2001. She shares advice for women who find themselves surrounded by men in a professional or ministry environment, as well as how her singleness has provided opportunities and challenges for leadership growth.LINKS:  Lifeway WomenMy Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers Kristen Lowry's MARKED Podcast EpisodeRECOMMENDED: Listen to Becky's 2022 MARKED Podcast episode.MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Andrea Lennon and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram. To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

We're kicking off the new year with a leadership miniseries! Over the next few weeks, you'll hear from leaders about women in leadership working with mostly men, advice they would give to their younger selves, strategies and tools for leading well, and more. In this conversation with Jennifer Rothschild, we dive deeper in to the subject of heaven. Jennifer shares more about her new Bible study on heaven, and the meaning behind the subtitle: "When Faith Becomes Sight." Plus, hear her tips for leaders on studying sensitive topics with your small group, as well as the advice she would give to younger Jennifer. LINKSResources from Jennifer RothschildHeaven Bible Study Heaven Bible Study Leader Guide Surprised by Joy Book by C. S. LewisRECOMMENDED: Listen to Jennifer's episode with her editor, Mike Wakefield.  MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Elizabeth Hyndman and Andrea Lennon.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women on Instagram.To find women's Bible studies for the new year, go to lifeway.com/womensbiblestudies. Learn more about the Heaven Bible study at lifeway.com/heaven. Learn more about the Dwell on These Things Bible study at lifeway.com/dwell.

In today's conversation, I sit down with my friend, Jordan Montgomery.Jordan is a rising star in the speaking world and because of that, he's spoken at events with John Maxwell and crossed paths with WNBA star Caitlin Clark. Jordan shares what's been fun and hard during this season and then turns the table to ask me what I'm learning in my own life right now! As many of us know, professional success can make winning at home difficult. Jordan shares how he intentionally balances saying yes and saying no and the significance of spending time with God to discern life's true priorities. We also talk about encouragement, and how it's both an art and a science, which means it's something we can all learn to do better, even if it doesn't come naturally. Jordan and I honor 4 specific people in our lives who have been encouragers to us.Whether you're a leader, parent, or someone seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with heartfelt insights and practical wisdom.Grab a copy of Jordan's book The Art of EncouragementThanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Vern Eide & Mission HaitiVern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.comMission Haiti is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to love Jesus, love others, and make disciples in the country of Haiti. They live out that mission by training and coming alongside current and future leaders for the cause of Christ. To learn more, visit Mission-Haiti.orgSubscribe to The Conversation on YouTube and watch the full interview with Jordan: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew  

Are your business decisions driven by instinct, or by strategy? How often do you actually stop to tell the difference? Matthew Confer, the mind behind decision-making simulations used by leading companies, reveals why your gut might betray you, what most leaders get wrong under pressure, and how to sharpen your instincts for critical decisions.   KEY TOPICS The bold move leaders can make to avoid catastrophic mistakes before they happen. Why seeking consensus isn't the best leadership strategy—and what to do instead. The real reason confident leaders fail under pressure. How keeping receipts on decisions can save your team from chaos.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Defeating Bad Decision-Making in Life and Business  00:49 Changing Wedding Language: Patriarchy or Progress? 03:06 Can Simulations Make You a Better Leader? 05:32 The Dangerous Default in Team Decisions 06:50 Why Consensus Isn't Always King 08:01 How Leaders Sabotage Innovation Without Realizing It 10:21 What Really Drives Your Team? 12:40 Adapting Management Styles: The Secret to Better Teams 15:05 Leadership Practice Without the Real-World Risk 17:26 Breaking Through Superficial Motivations 19:30 The Challenge of Scaling a Small Company Culture 21:54 Why Diverse Motivations Strengthen Teams 24:14 Spotting Failure Before It Happens 26:36 The Viral Social Media Campaign Dilemma 29:00 The Cobra Problem: When Solutions Make Things Worse 31:16 The $5 Challenge That Changed Business Strategy 33:33 The Power of Writing Down Decisions 35:53 How Poor Note-Taking Derails Teams 38:32 How Stress Wrecks Decision-Making—And How to Stop It 40:51 Why Your Most Disagreeable Employee Makes the Hard Calls 43:07 Why Failure Is the Best Leadership Teacher 45:32 Building Leadership Confidence in Safe Environments 47:51 When Bravado Backfires in Decision-Making 50:08 Are You Missing Critical Team Feedback? 52:32 What MBA Simulations Reveal About Leadership Gaps 54:51 The Secret Ingredient to Engaging Training Programs 56:53 Matthew Confer's Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners  58:20 Key Takeaways  59:45 Message from the Producer   CONNECT WITH US ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe on ⁠YouTube Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcast Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Shawn's ⁠Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's ⁠Instagram⁠: @sangersmith     Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.   SANGER'S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠   SHAWN'S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠   MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.  LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠   SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER   CONNECT WITH MATT CONFER Website: https://www.abilitie.com/matthew-confer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/ TEDx Talk:  https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making?subtitle=en Learn To Lead Podcast: https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/ Matt Confer is the VP of Strategy at Abilitie, a Leadership Development company based in Austin, Texas that provides immersive business simulations to a global client base that includes over 50 members of the Fortune 500. Abilitie's leadership programs have been delivered to over 100,000 professionals in more than 30 countries around the world. Matthew has spoken on the topic of decision making at the TEDx Conference with a talk entitled "Before You Decide" that has been viewed over 500,000 times on the TED website. Matthew also hosts the Learn to Lead Podcast where he speaks with authors, professors, creatives, and business leaders about their leadership journey and how they are working to develop the leaders of tomorrow.

In this episode of In the Loop, we're discussing something every leader dreads but inevitably faces: crisis. Whether it's sudden or a slow burn, how you communicate can make all the difference. So, how do you lead through a crisis? That's where guest, Jennifer Dzwonar, comes in. Jennifer is a crisis communication expert with over 30 years under her belt at Borshoff. Listen for practical tips on leading through tough times, from preparing a crisis plan to communicating even when you don't have all the answers. Additional Resources: Connect with Jennifer Dzwonar on LinkedIn Connect with Katherine Coble on LinkedIn Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn  Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways:  Internal communication should be the top priority in any crisis. Employees are often overlooked, yet they are crucial to managing the situation. Consistent messaging for internal and external audiences is vital in today's connected world. The “mixed internal” communication approach ensures transparency. Trust is built long before a crisis hits—regular, honest communication strengthens this foundation. Timing matters: leaders must act swiftly in a crisis, providing accurate updates even if full details aren't yet available. Pre-crisis planning is essential. Have a plan, practice it, and ensure your employees know it exists.  

The “Master of Disaster” Dr. Thom Mayer shares his most valuable lessons learned from leading during times of major crises. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The critical first step to leading well 2) The recipe for a great workplace culture 3) Why to suck down instead of up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep998 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THOM — Dr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., Speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau, and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University. He is one of the most widely sought speakers on leading in times of crisis, patient experience, hardwiring flow, trauma and emergency care, pediatric emergency care, EMS/disaster medicine, and sports medicine. In sports medicine, his work at the forefront of changing concussion diagnosis and management in the NFL has changed the way in which these athletes are diagnosed and treated. His work in each of these areas has resulted in changing the very fabric of patient care.In 2022, Dr. Mayer helped lead a mobile team to Ukraine, caring for more than 350 internally displaced persons during the current war and training over 1,700 Ukrainian doctors, nurses, and paramedics. On September 11, 2001, Dr. Mayer served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue Operation and has served on three Defense Science Board Task Forces, advising the Secretary of Defense.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, over 200 book chapters, and has edited or written 25 textbooks. His newest book, Leadership Is Worthless…But Leading is Priceless will be released on May 7, 2024 through Berrett-Koehler. He has won numerous awards, including the ACEP James D. Mills Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicine Award in 2018. He has also been named the ACEP Outstanding Speaker of The Year, ACEP's “Over-the-Top” (three times), and ACHE James Hamilton Award (three books).• Book: Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine • Book: Hardwiring Flow: Systems and Processes for Seamless Patient Care • Email: thommayermd@gmail.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety • Past episode: 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina MaslachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.