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Episode Description: Have you found it challenging to navigate religious freedom in the workplace in the current social climate? Our guest today is Bob Pruitt who is Senior Counsel, Corporate Affairs Director with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). Bob works to educate and equip churches, non-profits, Christian businesses, and other faith-based organizations regarding their legal religious rights. The ADF has helped Christians navigate significant legal issues, even at the level of the Supreme Court winning 14 cases in the last decade.   Additionally, the ADF helps churches, para-church organizations, non-profits, and businesses navigate tax, corporate, and real estate laws. Unfortunately, many Christian leaders may not be aware of the legal rights that they possess pertaining to the exercise of religious freedom. To that end, the ADF provides the necessary resources to embolden Christian leaders to faithfully live for Christ in their specific context, not just domestically but internationally also.   In this episode, you will hear:   Specific stories of how religious freedom has been successfully defended in high-profile cases. The rights that exist making it possible to hold Christian practices in the workplace. How to legally conduct faith-based activities in a respectful and winsome manner. Contact Bob here: bpruitt@adflegal.org ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Bob Pruitt is Senior Counsel, Corporate Affairs Director for Alliance Defending Freedom. Prior to ADF, he operated a business and commercial law practice in Texas. Pruitt also served as President, General Counsel, and Board member for a national manufacturer in the automotive sector. He was also Senior Counsel for an independent distributor of a vehicle manufacturer. Pruitt began his legal career as a civil litigator in Houston. Pruitt graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing. He earned a J.D. from South Texas College of Law - Houston, where he was a member of two national championship moot court teams. Throughout his professional career, he has actively participated in his church and community. He is also commissioned as a Colson Fellow.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Are you a leader who seeks to build a business that honors God in all areas? Our guest this week is Mike Sharrow, President and CEO of C12 Business Forums. Mike is someone who has wrestled with this question and helps Christian business owners that find themselves on a similar journey. Through his work with C12, Mike is encouraging and challenging others with the message that “God cares about what you do, why you do it, how you do it, and what it accomplishes.”   As Christian leaders, we are called to integrate our faith and our work with excellence. In order to build a God-honoring business, Mike shares about the importance of the alignment of an organization's mission with the essential components of operating a company. Often, a leader may feel isolated throughout this process. C12 exists to meet that need by helping leaders find a community for mutual encouragement.   On this episode, you will hear Mike and Bobby discuss: How to build a good business AND live out your purpose in Christ. Navigating this cultural and generational moment. Cultivating a “Buffalo Culture” that runs into the storms that businesses encounter. The reality of business as an amazing frontier for ministry.   For more information please visit: joinC12.com ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Mike Sharrow serves as President & CEO of C12 Business Forums, the global leader in CEO/Owner peer advisory groups for Christians serving more than 3,300 members across the US, SE Asia and Brazil. Mike leads an HQ team in San Antonio, Texas that supports more than 150 full-time C12 Chairs who serve as “missionpreneurs” helping CEOs, entrepreneurs and key players build “great businesses for a greater purpose” to “advance the Gospel in the marketplace.” C12 Members employ nearly 1M people around the globe and embrace a Business-as-a-Ministry (BaaM) operating paradigm across all industry sectors. Mike joined C12 initially as a Member himself in 2010 after previous roles in F50, financial services, management consulting, and non-profit contexts before serving as CEO in 2016. Mike is a graduate of Trinity International University (Deerfield, IL), married to Jacqui since 2002 and the father of two girls.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: One of our primary roles in God's economy is to exercise wise principles of stewardship. Our guest this week is Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries. Additionally, he is the founder and executive director of the Christian Economic Forum. The work of CFM has served the church both domestically and in over 100 countries. Under Chuck's leadership, the ministry of CFM continues to expand. This significant work centers around equipping the church and poverty-stricken communities to understand what God's economy is, and the faithful stewardship that is required. As the people of God, and especially as Christian leaders, we are created to work and to trust in God's provision. Furthermore, we are called be wise, responsible, and generous with the resources entrusted to us. Ultimately, God's economy exists for his glory and our benefit and it is indeed a “virtuous cycle” which leads to sustainability.   In this episode, Chuck and Bobby will discuss: The values of CFM and how essential they are for our understanding of biblical stewardship. The Five essential components of God's economy and our stewarding of it. What generosity looks like. How Scripture functions as a plumb line, for both our understanding of financial stewardship but also for our understanding of who we are called to be in this world. Learn more here ➝ https://www.crown.org/ ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian financial ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of two daily radio broadcasts and author of his most recent book Freedom from Poverty and Riches. He is the founder and executive director of the Christian Economic Forum, a global network dedicated to advancing God-inspired solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Chuck also serves on the Boards of Foundations for Farming International in Zimbabwe, an initiative dedicated to helping the ultra-poor learn to flourish using local resources, as well as Trust Bridge Global, an organization dedicated to helping generous donors safely transmit funds around the world.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: In the sometimes frantic and transitional nature of work culture, how do you lead from a sustainable place? Our guest is Dr. Garland Vance, Co-Founder of AdVance Leadership and author of Gettin' (un)Busy. Throughout the years, Garland has observed the profound influence that leaders can have in an organization in terms of employee retention and engagement. To that end, Garland works to develop existing and future leaders to cultivate a culture of trust and strong relationships through positive influence. Therefore, in this episode, Garland shares his insights on how to not only become a better leader but to lead from a stable foundation that will move all of your teams in the right direction.   Results are essential to the success of a company. But as a leader, it is equally important to make space for rest and relationship building. Caring about your people is one of the most powerful business decisions we can make as leaders. These components are indeed the essential building blocks that will create that sustainable place that we need to lead from.   In this episode, Garland and Bobby will discuss: How to improve employee intention and engagement. Creating a workplace where a clear direction is communicated. Taking the necessary steps to navigate stress and accomplish your goals and mission.   Learn more here ➝ https://www.advanceleadership.live ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Dr. Garland Vance energizes high achievers to live and lead intentionally. He is an author, speaker, coach, and consultant who cofounded AdVance Leadership to help companies succeed by developing the current and future leaders they need to win.   Garland has helped his clients (which span from Fortune 500 Companies to nonprofits) lead with greater clarity, get more done in less time, and develop a deep bench of leaders in their organizations. After earning his doctorate in leadership, he authored Gettin' (un)Busy, which Forbes named as "one of the seven books everyone on your team should read.” He is also the co-author of the forthcoming (un)Leashed Leadership, which will help companies develop the quality and quantity of their leadership pipeline. As much as he loves to work, it's not his highest priority. Garland enjoys reading, watching movies, drinking coffee and craft beer, trying new food, engaging in deep conversations, running, and East Tennessee hiking. But most of all, he loves spending time with his wife, Dorothy, and their three children.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: The multitude of humanitarian crises around the world has presented the church with an opportunity to re-imagine missions work. In spite of the seemingly overwhelming needs around the world, it is possible to work towards holistic transformation, one person at a time. To that end, for over 30 years, the Christian humanitarian organization World Help has been bringing the light of Christ into the dark places.   Our guest today is Noel Brewer Yeatts, President of World Help. Noel shares with us the mission of World Hope to provide “Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.” She further explains, “We don't want to just to teach people just how to get to heaven, we want to teach them how to live on earth.” To that end, World Help works towards holistic transformation and long-term sustainable change, as it ministers in word and deed to the lost, broken, and hurting throughout the world. Noel encourages us with the good work that is being done throughout the world and how a difference can be made, one person at a time. This “help and hope model” of World Help provides a way forward as we re-imagine missions and how we can be involved in social justice and salvation simultaneously.   On this episode, Noel and Bobby will discuss: The partnership between World Help and national ministries and organizations. The ways World Help is addressing both physical and spiritual needs. How we can all work together to help people in crises and stuck in cycles of poverty and oppression.   To learn more, please visit, https://worldhelp.net/ ____________________________________________________________   About the guest: Noel Brewer Yeatts is the president of World Help, a Christian humanitarian organization serving the physical and spiritual needs of people in impoverished communities around the world. World Help gives help for today and hope for tomorrow through humanitarian aid and relief, community development, education and sustainability projects, Bible distribution, and church planting.   Yeatts became president of World Help in 2019, having previously served the organization for more than two decades in various aspects of its humanitarian work, most recently as vice president over special projects. During her time as president, Yeatts has spearheaded World Help's refugee crisis work in Afghanistan and Ukraine. She is also passionate about fighting for victims of modern slavery and sex trafficking.   Yeatts believes hope is restored when humanitarian work is focused on both body and soul. Her philosophy is that faith can mean very little when people don't have access to food, clean water, and the medicine they need; but without faith that feeds the soul, meeting those physical needs is just a short-term fix. World Help aims to bring long-term sustainable change while also meeting the immediate needs in communities around the world.   In addition to her role as president of World Help, Yeatts is a speaker and author of Awake: Doing a World of Good, One Person at a Time. Her latest book will be published in the Spring of 2023.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: One of the most powerful alternatives to abortion is compassionate care for those experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Our guest this week is Diane Ferraro, CEO of Save the Storks. The mission of Dianne and Save the Storks “is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy.” Throughout her life, Diane has experienced life, love, loss, hope and redemption. Diane was nearly aborted as a result of an unplanned pregnancy. However, her birth mother had a change of heart and placed Diane up for adoption instead. As she shares her powerful life story, Diane confesses, “nothing in my life has been predictable.” Her life experience and career in marketing has uniquely prepared her for her work with Save the Storks.   The ministry of Save the Storks provides holistic, compassionate care for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies through a variety of resources to empower them and instill hope for the journey ahead. To that end, Diane has embraced lessons from her marketing work in the entrepreneurial world to be an advocate for truth, and rise above the competition. This has certainly been demonstrated through the steadfast work of Save the Storks. In their partnerships with churches and businesses and also other non-profits they are effectively ministering to the mothers, fathers, and the children that are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. While life is unpredictable and full of challenges, life remains beautiful and sacred. Diane and the work of Save the Storks is committed to upholding the sanctity of life, in a compassionate and holistic way.   In this episode, Diane and Bobby will discuss:   Save the Storks partnerships with other pro-life ministries. The Stork Bus; providing care through mobile medical units. Opportunities to partner with Save the Storks in the mission of providing pro-life care in your sphere of influence.   To learn more, please visit: https://savethestorks.com/   ____________________________________________________________ About the guest:Diane Ferraro is the CEO of Save the Storks, a nonprofit whose mission is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman in an unplanned pregnancy. Save the Storks empowers women with resources, education and support to help them choose life. Ferraro has over 25 years of business and marketing experience and has held leadership roles as a chief communications officer and vice president of marketing in a variety of industries including nonprofit, luxury retail, tech and education. As an adopted child and a foster and adoptive mother, she is a lifelong advocate for life and adoption. Ferraro is especially grateful to her birth mom who walked away from her scheduled abortion at a clinic in Mexico and instead made the choice to find a family to adopt her "unwanted" baby girl.     About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Are you consumed and overwhelmed with the pace of life or have you discovered the way of the unhurried life? Today's guest is Alan Fadling, the Founder and President of Unhurried Living, Inc. Additionally, he is the author of An Unhurried Life and An Unhurried Leader. In this important conversation, Alan helps us slow down to recognize the negative impact that the challenge of hurry can have on our souls. Alan recognizes the challenge of hurry that we are confronted with on a daily basis, yet shows us another way forward, the way of unhurriedness.   Looking to the example of Jesus, we are reminded that “he didn't let busy fill every waking minute of his life.” Alan invites us to re-evaluate what matters most, loving God and loving people. Unfortunately, if we lose sight of this, hurry can consume us and we will find ourselves missing the mark. We are presented with the important reminder that “you can't love people in a hurry and you can't love God in a hurry.” By embracing the way of unhurriedness, we can experience a deeper connection with God and therefore re-establish our identity in our relationship with God instead of our performance or accomplishments. The way of unhurriedness sets the stage for the profound kingdom impact that we can cultivate in our lives and in the people around us.   In this conversation, you will hear Alan and Bobby discuss the following: Focusing on the things that matter most. The challenge of hurry vs. the challenge of busyness. The patient process of developing people. Developing personal habits and rhythms. About the guest: Alan Fadling (M. Div., Fuller Theological Seminary) is President and Founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally, as well as nationally with organizations such as Saddleback Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Cru, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute and Open Doors International. He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Life (IVP 2013), honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality, An Unhurried Leader (IVP 2017), and What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You (IVP 2019). He is a trained spiritual director. He lives in Mission Viejo, California with his wife, Gem, and their family.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description:   Do you have the desire to serve the veteran community? Our guest this week is retired Lieutenant Colonel Kathy Gallowitz. She is the founder and CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC. Additionally, Kathy is the author of Beyond “Thank You for Your Service”: The Veteran Champion Handbook for Civilians. Kathy grew up in a military family and moreover served for 29 years in the U.S. Air Force. Since her retirement, Kathy's mission has shifted to caring for the veteran community by equipping civilians to “serve them in ways that make sense.” To that end, Vanguard Veteran provides business leaders and faith communities with resources and practical strategies to become “veteran champions.” It is Kathy's desire to help civilians and particularly faith communities cultivate a sense of belonging, purpose, trust, and connectedness for veterans. Indeed, Kathy invites us all to “be part of the win” by serving the broad demographic of the veteran community.   In this conversation, you will hear Bobby and Kathy discuss: The transitory nature of military life. What the military life looks like for the whole family. The difficulties of transitioning from the military to the civilian sector. How we need veterans and they need us. How to foster practical support, trusting relationships, and spiritual resiliency. The role of churches in helping veterans come home and heal. Cultivating authentic connectedness. Having a team mindset, and cultivating a service-over-self mentality. The need for clergy and laypeople partnership in military ministry.     ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Retired Lt. Col Kathy Gallowitz was heavily influenced by military service, growing up as a Navy ‘brat' and serving nearly 30 years as an Air Force Officer. She is the author of "Beyond Thank You For your Service," The Veteran Champion Handbook for Civilians, and has Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science. As an award-winning businesswoman and the Veteran-Hiring Advisor for the Arizona Society of Human Resource Management, Kathy coaches employers on how to excel in hiring and retaining Veteran talent. A highly sought-after talent pool, less than 3% of Veterans are unemployed, while more than 30% are underemployed. Kathy's “Veteran Talent Academy” equips employers to find, fully employ and retain Veterans. Kathy also provides volunteer faith community leaders support to build Military Ministries. To cultivate mutual support, a sense of belonging, and spiritual resiliency for Service members, Veterans, and their families.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an organization's Executive Coach and Training Consultant.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: According to Preston Poore, “employee engagement is the fuel that drives the culture.” Preston has decades of leadership experience in the corporate world with the Hershey Company and Coca-Cola Company. Not only has Preston held significant positions, but he is also and more importantly, a leader who truly cares for the people he has been entrusted with. To that end, Preston is not only passionate about personal development but also the development of leaders and employees. For a business, church, para-church organization, or non-profit to function well, there needs to be healthy and positive morale. Undoubtedly, this is accomplished when management effectively engages with employees, teams, departments, etc., by instilling value and purpose and a sense of connectedness. When people experience this in a context, they will grow and improve, and leaders and others will all witness the ownership of the overall mission.   To that end, we can all have a profound impact on our communities through the implementation of these principles.   In this episode, you will hear Preston and Bobby discuss: The importance of developing leaders. Accomplishing goals and the overall mission. Personal development and stepping out of your comfort zone. Focusing on the development and success of others. Seeking the wisdom and guidance of God through His Word and the Holy Spirit. The importance of being connected to God. The importance of employee engagement. How to sustain a healthy and productive culture. Don't forget to check out Preston's book, Discipled Leader, and start transforming your workplace by pursuing Christ. ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Through his roles at Consumer Products giants The Coca-Cola Company and The Hershey Company, Preston has learned how to be a powerful leader while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Now he desires to share his knowledge with others to enrich their professional experiences and, ultimately, their personal lives.   Preston uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help others achieve at their highest levels. He is a game-changer when it comes to building capability in emerging leaders. Preston leads and teaches by example. His lessons are not drawn from the classroom of academic theory but from the crucible of marketplace trenches. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach to help people become the best version of themselves.   Through his books Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.   Additionally, Preston is a minority shareholder and small-business owner of Numerica Corporation, an air and missile defense company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. He serves on the board of directors and as corporate secretary.   Preston holds an MBA from Samford University and a BS in management from Colorado State University. He and his family reside in the Metro Atlanta Area.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Are you concerned with the current state of the church and would like to see a return to and refocusing on disciple-making? Our guest this week is Dennis Allen, author of the book, The Disciple Dilemma, in which he explores these concerns, trends, and offers a way forward. Dennis has held a vast array of leadership roles, from F-15 fighter pilot to a 6-time CEO, to serving with non-profits and churches. Through his writing and speaking, Dennis encourages and challenges Christian leaders in all sectors to rethink and return to discipleship as Jesus intended. “The journey of a disciple,” is not to be relegated to the pew on Sunday mornings but is to be lived out in all areas of life. This presents us as Christian leaders with an opportunity to return to the essence of discipleship that will help our people stay on the right path. Join us for this important conversation.   In this episode, Dennis and Bobby will discuss: What's going on in the community of disciples. Discipleship and current trends; looking at the causes and the symptoms. Statistics regarding church attendance and involvement. The call of Christ encompasses the entirety of our lives. Keeping the main thing the main thing. What will our response be as Christian leaders?   ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: A six-time Chief Executive Officer specializing in “turnarounds” for Wall Street backed corporations, Dennis works and speaks with businesses, universities, churches, and conferences focusing on leadership and discipleship. Dennis serves today on boards, in business and charity leadership roles, as well as his efforts in churches of all sizes - megas, mids, and startups - as an elder, deacon, and teacher. A combat-rated Air Force F-15 fighter pilot, and an alumnus of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, Dennis lives with his bride Karen in the Washington DC area.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Who is your managing director? This question was once asked to this week's guest Peter Demos. Peter is a successful restauranteur, author, and the president and CEO of Demos' Brands and Demos Family Kitchen. From his early days as a dishwasher in his father's restaurant to going through law school, to returning to the hospitality industry, Peter shares the wisdom he gained through his experience.   Peter's father laid a foundation of honesty, integrity, and a solid work ethic, which Peter has instilled in his children who have also grown up around the hospitality industry. It wasn't until 2013 that Peter came to a saving faith in Christ. After his conversion, Peter began to realize that all aspects of his life and business come under the Lordship of Christ. This has been a significant catalyst in shaping the purpose of Peter's work, to glorify God by serving others. Peter has learned how to live in the reality that ultimately, God is the managing director of our lives.   To this end, Peter and Bobby will discuss: Working from the ground up in a family business. The importance of values such as teamwork, honesty, integrity, excellence, and a strong work ethic. Cultivating a workplace where employees have the opportunity to grow internally and externally. Navigating the process of having to terminate an employee. Integrating our faith and life under the lordship of Christ. Navigating faith in the workplace from a legal perspective. ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Peter Demos is the president and CEO of Demos' Brands and Demos Family Kitchen and a successful restaurateur, having founded six different Demos restaurant locations and 14 entities, including two PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry restaurants across middle Tennessee. Demos returned to the hospitality industry after earning his law degree and is a highly requested speaker on the topics of leading with courage and purpose. Demos is a business thinker who applies his knowledge to the most important pursuit of life: God. Demos brings his biblical perspective and insight gained from his own struggles to guide others to truth and authenticity in a broken world. Demos is the author of “On the Duty of Christian Civil Disobedience” and “Afraid to Trust. To learn more, visit peterdemos.org.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Sometimes, our long-term plans change, and we must adapt to lead by capturing the opportunities that come our way. This week, Bobby welcomes, Dr. Roger Parrott, the president of Belhaven University and author of Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Roger shares his insights from 34 years of his role as a president in higher education to help us as leaders capture opportunities and trust in God's plan. As Christians, we are called to steward the opportunities, resources, and people that come our way. This is something that takes patience, and we may have to learn the skill of anticipatory waiting in the moment as we trust God for the future. This is a paradigm-shifting conversation that will challenge and encourage you in what may be a new way of leadership for many of us.   On this episode, Roger and Bobby will discuss: How “Opportunity Leadership” is Biblical and powerful. How Belhaven University shifted from long-range planning to focus on opportunities. Trusting in God's plan and timing to bring us to the destinations he has prepared for us. Shifting from long-range planning does not abdicate operational planning. Learning how to adapt to capture opportunity. Learning how to be patient in the process. The importance of empowering your people. Belhaven University's commitment to walking in truth and grace.   ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Dr. Roger Parrott is one of America's most experienced university presidents, leading Belhaven University, a doctoral level institution, highly regarded as one of only 36 schools in the world working at the highest level of collegiate Arts programs. Belhaven was named in 2021 to “Best University to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Roger   was recognized as one of the “The 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021” by Education Magazine. For a quarter-century he served in board leadership roles with Lausanne Movement and The Mission America Coalition and was chairman of the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization. He is the author of Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results, and The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders.   Roger has been a sought after consultant to over 100 different ministries, and has experience serving on boards of international, national and local ministries and non-profits, as well as higher education leadership organizations.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Is it possible that our understanding of what success looks like, needs to be redefined? Our guest this week is Tim Winders who is a strategic coach, author, and the host of SeekGoCreate. By the world's standards, Tim was very successful in his business and real estate ventures. However, the recession of 2008 led to the stripping away of the signs of his success, where he and his wife found themselves living out of a van. Although he felt downtrodden and as though his identity had been stripped to the bone, Tim learned through this difficult process what it means to trust in God in all areas of life.   Now, success has been redefined for Tim's life and calling. He is confident in his calling to teach, train, and coach others to help them understand who they are created to be and to get to where they want to be. Through Tim's conversation with Bobby, he challenges us to embrace the redefining of success. True success is not marked by our achievements, possessions, and resources, but rather, a heart that seeks after God and his kingdom.   In this conversation, you will hear: Place our trust in God and his kingdom instead of the systems and successes of this world. The leader as a shepherd, steward, and caretaker. Stewarding our people and resources well. Leading with love and compassion. Investing in and supporting your team. Avoiding the pitfalls of pride. Integrating all aspects of our life, business, relationships, and faith. How to avoid the idols that ensnare us.   ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Tim Winders is a Strategic Coach, Author, and host of SeekGoCreate, a podcast and YouTube interview show. He has worked in the areas of Leadership, Business, and Ministry for almost 40 years. Tim was the guy that looked like he had it all: the big house in a Country Club resort, two businesses valued at over a million dollars each, plus over $15 million in real estate. But, in 2008, the real estate markets crashed. After a slow and painful erosion of his companies, he and his wife were bankrupt and homeless living out of their Honda van.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Her father's legacy of kindness has profoundly impacted the life and work of Pamela Ballard. Pamela is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Service Council (CSC) in Tulsa, OK. After 80 years, Pamela is the first female to hold the position of CEO with the CSC. The driving motivator of the CSC is “Improving Oklahomans' Lives through Research, Planning, and Action.” Pamela brings 31 years of management experience from the non-profit and banking sectors to her role and the mission of the CSC. The CSC serves the marginalized through numerous programs and resources focusing on particular demographics and the needs within those communities. The CSC offers veterans' services, a fatherhood initiative, services to mothers and children, a childcare resource center, and the 211 non-emergency 24/7 call line for those who need help with rent, utilities, food, diapers, etc.   Arguably, the most important thing that Pamela brings to the CSC is her faith and the spiritual legacy of her father. For Pamela, a life lived in the service of others has been a lifelong journey shaped by the impact of her father who is a minister. He demonstrates what a life devoted to and marked by Christ and his love for us and others ought to look like. Life is simultaneously adventurous and challenging, particularly in the non-profit sector. In the midst of all the needs that the CSC exists to meet, the importance of kindness and the impact that can have cannot be overstated. As Christians, we need to keep in the forefront of our lives and callings the centrality of loving God, loving ourselves, and loving others. As Pamela says, “you can't love from an empty vessel.” When we get these things right, we can leave behind a legacy of kindness to our families, friends, work and faith communities.   In this conversation, you will hear: The impact and importance of a Christ-centered legacy of kindness. Our speech and actions can have either positive or negative effects at home and in the workplace. The importance of developing leaders. Making hard calls to consistently walk in integrity and be in line with our mission. The transformative power of giving as we invest in God's work in the world. How pie-baking contests and other creative events can be the means for raising awareness and fundraising. The greatest opportunity that non-profits, and particularly faith-based entities have is to show love in kindness.   STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87   Find more great tools and resources with the Lead2Grow Academy Subscription. Learn more here ➝ www.lead2growacademy.com     ___________________________________________________________ About the guest: Pam is a Certified Nonprofit Executive, a Certified Nonprofit Consultant, and holds a certification in Human Resource Management. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor's Degree in Administrative Leadership and a Master's Degree in Human Relations with an emphasis in Community Service and a concentration in Organizational Studies.   She was recently named the Compassionate Tulsan for November, and in 2021, was named one of Tulsa Community College's 50 Notable Alums. She was the Outstanding Senior when she graduated from OU's College of Liberal Studies. Pam serves on the Mayor's Ethics Commission and is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma. Since May of 2021, she has completed two trips to eastern Poland, volunteering with Ukrainian Moms and teaching English to Polish and Ukrainian children.   She most enjoys spending time with her family (two sets of boy-girl twins in the mix!), is a blue-ribbon, award-winning pie-baker, and occasionally skydives for fun!   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Sometimes, we all need that push to “get off of the bench and into the game.” This week's guest, Barry Meguiar reminds and challenges us of the importance of sharing our faith with the people that we encounter. Barry is the president of Meguiar's Inc., an industry leader in automotive detailing products. Additionally, he is the founder and president of Ignite America which exists to move people closer to Jesus through the sharing of our faith. This sharing of our faith comes from our love for God, and should be motivated by freedom and joy rather than obligation. Leading people to Jesus through the sharing our faith and our conduct is a key component of Christianity. Barry invites us to choose faith over fear and get off of the bench and into the game, by extending the authentic love that we have experienced.   In this episode, Barry and Bobby will talk about:   Living your life for God's purpose. All Christians are called to full-time ministry in their individual contexts. What it looks like to be ignited for God. Boldly following the leading of the Holy Spirit. The joy we experience through the sharing of our faith. Choosing faith, not fear to be a key motivator. Igniting revival, one person at a time. How the joy of the Lord sustains us through challenging seasons in life, ministry, and business.   ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Barry Meguiar is the third-generation president of Meguiar's Inc., which produces one of the top-selling car waxes in America. He's also the founder and president of Ignite America, a ministry focused on igniting Christians to ignite America with revival - one person at a time. His television show “Car Crazy” aired worldwide for many years on the Discovery Networks and his “Ignite Your Life” television show airs on Christian television networks in the United States and online. “Ignite With Barry Meguiar” radio features are heard daily on over eight hundred Christian radio stations, and Meguiar hosts a podcast by the same name. He has served on the Assemblies of God World Missions Board and has been honored with the National Religious Broadcasters' Billy Graham Award for Excellence in Christian Communications and Moody Theological Seminary's 1886 Legacy Award.       About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: How can we communicate the gospel effectively and faithfully in a digital age? This week's guest is Peter Kerridge, the Chief Executive of Premier, which is the largest Christian broadcaster in the United Kingdom. Peter joins Bobby to share the story of Premier and its impact in the UK, and beyond. At its heart, Premier exists to “enable faith in everyday life and to bring Christ into every community.” Premier began as a radio station after receiving its broadcast license from the government and since 1995 has grown into a multi-media organization. Premier consistently and faithfully proclaims the gospel, through its radio programming, podcasts, news broadcast, and other resources. 2 million people per week listen to the radio broadcast, which is more than attend church in the UK. Peter sees this digital age as presenting a tremendous opportunity to communicate the gospel to impact the world for Christ.   In this episode, Peter and Bobby discuss: The challenges and opportunities in an age of complexity. How technology has been and can be a friend of the church, for the communication of the gospel. Helping people on their spiritual journey. The importance of finding a middle ground as Christians. How to engage with the doubting and the wounded. Helping people grappling with life and faith through the ministry of apologetics. How to be the people of God in the 21st century. Re-imagining the church of the 21st century. The opportunity that technology presents for global involvement and influence of the church.   STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87   Find more great tools and resources with the Lead2Grow Academy Subscription. Learn more here ➝ www.lead2growacademy.com       ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Peter has been the Chief Executive of Premier since October 1996 and has been responsible for leading and transforming a struggling radio station into a thriving organization that is helping the UK church to communicate the gospel effectively in a digital age. He studied Theology at Oxford University and served as Assoc. Minister at Avenue Baptist Church in Southend-on-Sea before freelancing with the local radio station. He eventually became the station's Religious and Community Affairs Manager, helping to launch local Christian radio in Essex before joining Premier as a Managing Director.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Episode Description:  How do you foster a Biblical Worldview? From its humble beginnings in a basement to its widespread domestic and international presence and influence, Classical Conversations (CC) has embodied this call to know God and make him known within the homeschooling community through its Biblical worldview curriculum. Our guest this week is the CEO of CC, Robert Bortins. Robert, who was one of the initial 11 students in his parent's basement that embarked on this journey, joins Bobby to discuss the heart, mission, and growth of the homeschooling movement that is CC. Robert believes that “all subjects reveal God's glory,” and through the resources and curriculum that CC offers, parents are equipped to help their children grow in God's truth and to grow a community of like-minded Christ followers.   In this week's episode, Robert and Bobby will discuss the following:   What it looks like to know God and make him known through homeschooling. Living out our faith in contemporary society. The intersection of our faith and the subjects that the students will learn. The importance of who we interact with and how we interact with them on a daily basis. Establishing and following through with good habits will help us meet our goals. Fostering an organizational culture that embodies the mission and lives out its values. Embracing and living out a servant lifestyle.   STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87   Find more great tools and resources with the Lead2Grow Academy Subscription. Learn more here ➝ www.lead2growacademy.com       ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Robert Bortins is the CEO of Classical Conversations®. The company has grown from supporting homeschoolers in about 40 states to supporting homeschoolers in over 50 countries and has become the world's largest classical homeschooling organization under his guidance.   Robert is on the academic board of the Classical Learning test and on Gutenberg College's board of advisors. He is also a member of C12 Group, the largest professional development network of Christian CEOs and executives.   Under Robert's leadership, Classical Conversations has been named a Certified Best Christian Workplace by BCWI for five years and he has recently launched his own Podcast, Refining Rhetoric.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description:   Jeremy McMath is someone who has demonstrated how to orient not one but two companies, through which lives are impacted and the kingdom of God continues to grow. In 2013 Jeremy started Civil Southeast, LLC, which provides civil engineering services, and in 2017 Abram Homes, LLC, which provides home design and build services.   Jeremy saw the founding of both companies as a means to love God and love others well. From his early days working in his dad's NAPA auto parts shop and cutting grass to his current life calling, he has always valued and practiced knowing, loving, and serving people well. He has lived this out in the context of his home, his church, and his companies. This orientation towards kingdom growth and impact is found in our relationship with God, through which we learn how to love and serve those around us, and in doing so, learn to love ourselves also. On this journey of faith, Jeremy has embraced what it means to continually trust in God's timing and provision and steward the resources and people that God has entrusted him with. Through Jeremy's lived experience he encourages and challenges us to “recognize the opportunity that exists in each one of us.”   In this episode, Jeremy and Bobby will discuss: Orienting your family, company, and teams towards kingdom service which positively impacts those around you. How to build, cultivate, and maintain trust with your teams, customers, and contractors. Living out your calling, values, and mission statements. How our relationship with God is foundational to our relationship with others. Shepherding your family and your teams.   STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87   Find more great tools and resources with the Lead2Grow Academy Subscription. Learn more here ➝ www.lead2growacademy.com     ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Jeremy just celebrated being married to his best friend Jennifer for twenty years and they reside in Andalusia Alabama with their three kids (Ian, Lauren, & Presley) where they serve at FBC. At his core, Jeremy is called to serve others and gets to live out his calling at Civil Southeast, LLC and Abram Homes, LLC. Civil Southeast is a civil engineering and land surveying company serving governmental and private clients with water, sewer, transportation, storm drainage, and recreational type projects while Abram Homes is a custom home builder serving the residential market.   Jeremy is a 2001 Civil Engineering Graduate from Auburn University and has focused most of his career on being a consulting civil engineer. Over the past 5 years Jeremy felt called to begin transitioning from being a manager of projects to a manager of the two businesses. This intentional transition has been challenging but rewarding as he continues to see God provide the team needed to serve their clients.   Jeremy loves to travel to national parks with his family and friends. He aspires to be about the journey instead of the destination but admits this is easier said than done for his personality.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Are you looking for strategies to impact domains of society with the Gospel? Mark Gauthier is someone who has committed his life to abide in Christ, proclaim the gospel, and make disciples of all nations. Mark is the Vice President for North America and Oceania with Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ International). He encountered Christ as a college student at Colorado Christian University, because of the ministry of Cru. Mark has served with Cru in a variety of roles for the last 36 years. Mark believes in the life-changing power of the gospel as he has experienced it personally. Witnessing the impact of the Gospel in his family, in the places he has traveled, and in the contexts that he has served in. It is Mark and Cru's mission to help fulfill the Great Commission by winning and multiplying disciples who will be equipped and sent out to continue to share the hope that is found in Christ alone.   To this end, you will hear Mark and Bobby discuss: The dynamic reality of faith. Cru's strategies to impact domains of society with the Gospel. The recent obstacles that have arisen and how to maintain focus on the mission. How to continually abide in Christ in the midst of these challenges and opportunities. Keeping your eyes on the Lord as a leader and an organization.   STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87   Find more great tools and resources with the Lead2Grow Academy Subscription. Learn more here ➝ www.lead2growacademy.com ____________________________________________________________ Show Notes: About the guest: Mark Gauthier met Christ through Cru while a student at Colorado State University. The new reality of having God in his life was striking as he began to experience Christ's love and forgiveness.   As a student, Mark participated in a Cru summer project to Romania. It was there, in 1983, that he felt a call to missions. He joined the staff of Cru in 1986.   During his initial years with Cru, Mark served as a chaplain at Harvard University. Mark and his wife Kristi developed the first catalytic student movement in the U.S., reaching out to Boston's 300,000 students and 70 campuses. These early experiences of entrusting ministry strategies and resources to students and volunteers and challenging them to believe God for the results have marked Mark's approach to the Great Commission for the last 30 years.   Mark served in a variety of roles on the U.S. Campus National Team. In 2002 he became the Executive Director of the U.S. Campus Ministry. He was appointed as U.S. National Director in 2020 and represents all of North America and Oceania on the Global Executive Team. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: The ministry of pro-life pregnancy centers is essential in providing compassionate care for women who are navigating what can be the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy. Our guest this week is Monica Henderson, the Executive Director of BsideU for Life in Louisville, KY. BsideU for Life provides pro-life pregnancy care, resources, and programs to mothers and fathers who are navigating pregnancy in this context. Monica's background as a commercial real estate attorney and service as a board member of various non-profits has equipped her with the skillset and network to effectively serve as the Director of this pregnancy center. Along the way Monica has learned not only how to provide compassionate care and counsel through the ministry of BsideU for Life, but also how to navigate the interpersonal, cultural, and political challenges that are encountered in this context. In addition to her oversight of BsideU for Life, Monica works with the Care Net Center advising other pregnancy centers navigating the organizational complexities and challenges.   In this episode, Monica and Bobby discuss:   The compassionate care available to women navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy. The importance of the involvement of the father and providing an opportunity for them to be a positive influence in the life of the mother and child. The “salt and light” staff that serve at pro-life pregnancy centers. Learning how to attune yourself as a leader to the people on your team. Interpersonal development and conflict resolution. The importance of a wide variety of mentor relationships. Navigating increasing opposition to pro-life pregnancy centers.   STOP losing your best people today, with this FREE GUIDE (a $250 value)! >>https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/8cbcb90c87 ____________________________________________________________ About the guest: Monica Henderson is the Executive Director of BsideU for Life, a pro-life pregnancy and life skills ministry in Louisville, Kentucky. She's a graduate of Furman University (B.A. in Political Science, 1990), and the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville (JD, 1998) She also studied historic preservation planning at Cornell University.   Before joining BsideU for Life in January 2009, Monica practiced law for 10 years, 9 of them with a large Louisville firm in their commercial real estate group. Her legal background and experience advising nonprofits gifted her to serve in this season of the ministry. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the center with a staff of 24, she is a Care Net Center Specialist, advising pregnancy center directors all over the country in areas of board development and relations, personnel, and fundraising. She has served on a number of nonprofit boards, most recently with Access Justice, a Christian legal aid organization in Louisville. She was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church in Shepherdsville, KY for 19 years, serving in the past as a children's Sunday School teacher, Bylaws Committee Chair and Trustee. She and her husband Todd moved their membership to Highview Baptist Church (Louisville, KY) in 2018, where she currently serves as Chair of the Finance Committee, and as a Trustee.   She's been married to her husband Todd since 1992, and they have two adult sons and a double doodle named Bennett who is the pregnancy center's semi-official therapy dog.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at www.valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Only when a person is secure in their identity in Christ, are they able to live a life marked by the transformative power of integrity. This bears witness to the transforming work of God through his Holy Spirit. Today, Bobby is joined by Kenny Luck who is the founder and president of Every Man Ministries (EMM). The vision of Kenny and EMM is to revolutionize men's ministry, free men spiritually, and ignite spiritual health worldwide. EMM seeks to empower men to live out the gospel and their identity in Christ through transformed lives of integrity. Impacting people and the places where they live, work, play, and pray. One transformed life can impact individuals, families, and communities today and for generations to come. We desperately need men whose actions are fully aligned with their beliefs.   In this episode, you will hear Kenny and Bobby discuss: The centrality of identity in Christ to our lives and callings The importance of living lives of integrity The transformation that takes place in community   Live Workshop with Q&A February 28th at 2pm ET: Engage Your People to Build an Irresistible Culture Register Today >>> https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/478437b4c9   About the guest: Kenny Luck is the founder and president of Every Man Ministries (EMM). He previously served as a men's minister at Saddleback Church and is an ECPA Platinum Award winner and best-selling author of 23 books, including his most recent release, “Dangerous Good: The Coming Revolution of Men Who Care.” Via his publishing and digital platforms, Luck reaches more than 100,000 men each week through his live-streaming events, global podcast audience, daily devotion outreach, and church and individual subscriber downloads each week. The weekly EMM Facebook live streams of his men's meetings are viewed all around the world. He resides in Trabuco Canyon, California with Chrissy, his wife of 29 years, and they have three grown children.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at www.valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description: Are you a Christian educator passionate about making disciples? This week's guest, Jason Rachels currently serves as the president of Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) in South Florida. CCA is a multi-campus Christian school that exists to make disciples of the next generation and instill a strong Biblical worldview by pursuing excellence through academics, arts, and athletics. The ultimate goal of Jason and CCA is to cultivate Christ followers who will continue to make a transformative impact on the Kingdom of God in their careers. To this end, Jason has also founded Schools United (SU) which provides a peer network for Christian educators and staff to cultivate unity, share ideas, resources, and mutually encourage each other in the mission to make disciples of the next generation.  In this episode, you will hear: How to effectively make disciples through an integrated curriculum and daily structure. The importance of hiring Christian educators and staff who are disciples passionate about making disciples. The importance of participating in a peer network of Christian educators and staff. The mutual benefits of the partnership of local churches and Christian schools. Live Workshop with Q&A February 28th at 2pm ET: Engage Your People to Build an Irresistible Culture Register Today >>> https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/478437b4c9   About the guest: Jason Rachels is passionate about making disciples through Christian education. His 27 years of experience in Christian education run deep as he has taught middle and high school students, served as an elementary principal, high school principal, and head of school. Jason was a part of the team that founded Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) in South Florida, and he now serves as its president. CCA is one of the largest Christian schools in the country with its Hollywood campus serving 590 students and its Fort Lauderdale campus serving over 2300 students. Calvary is currently working to open a third campus in Boynton Beach, FL this coming year.   Jason is also the founder of Schools United (SU), an organization that helps Christian school faculty and staff to harness the power of professional peer networking. SU has launched new, free networks for heads of schools, directors of finance, admissions directors, advancement directors, and more. SU also hosts an annual conference for Christian educators which has more than 1700 attendees from every Christian school profession.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? To learn more, visit valuesdrivenculture.com

Episode Description How can you sustainably serve and steward the people God has entrusted you with? John Pellowe views his 20-year tenure as the CEO at Canadian Center for Christian Charities (CCCC) not as his career but as his calling to serve the whole church. In this episode, John reflects upon his journey. He shares the key things that he has learned in his faith and the navigation of the complexities of effectively running an organization. His first goal always is to love others as Christ has loved us. John shares with us the roles that he has stepped into over the last 20 years. From an outside hire and change agent, to a builder leader, visionary, and currently as a legacy leader.   One of the things that has sustained John throughout those seasons is understanding that it's all about God and seeking his ways. Only when that is the top priority, can a leader serve their organization and people well. The path to faithful stewardship is confidently following Christ and where he leads you!   In this episode, you'll hear John and Bobby discuss:  Learning how to let God lead you   How looking to Christ sustains us as leaders and stewards  How to be teachable and cultivate a culture of trust in your organization  The centrality of faith in our calling  Looking ahead to the future while faithfully serving in the present   Live Workshop with Q&A February 28th at 2pm ET: Engage Your People to Build an Irresistible Culture Register Today >>> https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/478437b4c9   About the guest: John Pellowe is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (known as the 4 C's) and is ordained by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. His passion is to equip the Church in Canada to fulfill its mission by helping churches and Christian agencies become ever more exemplary, healthy, and effective Christian ministries. A staff of 22 people combines their expertise in legal and regulatory matters, human resources, finance, fundraising, marketing, leadership, and governance to provide a single source resource for help with running a Christian organization. Since 2003, John has led 4 C's to expand its services and model excellence in everything that it wants Christian ministries to become.   John has an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master of Divinity from Tyndale Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? To learn more, visit valuesdrivenculture.com

Terri Hasdorff tells us why more Christians must run into the fire of politics like first responders. With 41% of Christians not registered to vote, it is critical for Christian leaders to either get involved or support those called to the mountain of government. Terri's book, Running Into The Fire, was a number one best seller on Amazon for two weeks straight, and we are so excited to hear her rallying call for every Christian. Her passion comes from first-hand experience. In 2020, she ran to represent Alabama's second congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. When she didn't win, she went on to lead a Super PAC that supported her. She tells Bobby how God used every experience to prepare her path and how failures opened new doors orchestrated by the Lord - all she had to do was obey. You'll hear how Terri learned that God's plans are bigger than short-term wins. Tune in for a conversation about the direction of America and the role you can play!  In this episode, you'll hear: How God opens unexpected doors when we obey How the spiritual warfare in politics is a battle Christians must fight The importance of praying through every decision FREE Workplace Culture Assessment >> https://bit.ly/WorkplaceCultureAssessment  About the guest: Terri Hasdorff is an author, a former congressional candidate, and the President of Capitol Solutions Consulting, LLC. With over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of faith and politics, she also specializes in government affairs, government contracting, business development, international development, non-profit management, and political consulting and fundraising. She has a proven track record of success in helping people and organizations navigate government processes to secure funding. Capitol Solutions and its team of highly skilled experts offer a wide array of services including business development, government relations, public relations, grant writing, proposal writing and review, and fund development strategies. Terri Hasdorff is a former congressional candidate and executive-level leader with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of faith and politics. She began her career in 1991 in what is now called The White House Office of Public Engagement, working with faith leaders and nonprofit organizations from across the country. She then served on Capitol Hill for more than six years before returning home to Alabama to help empower grassroots and faith-based organizations with state and federal government resources. In 2020, she ran to represent Alabama's second congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Terri holds a bachelor's degree from Samford University, is a graduate of the senior executives program at Harvard University's John F Kennedy School of Government, and is currently completing a master's in business administration at Oxford University. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, a The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Learn more at valuesdrivenculture.com 

Many Christian universities are losing their salt, but Dr. Donald Sweeting is ensuring the "higher" stays in higher education. Dr. Sweeting is the president of Colorado Christian University, an unapologetically evangelical institution. In this conversation, he reminds Christian leaders why they must hold onto principles as the word changes and demolishes biblical truths. Bobby and Dr. Sweeting share a spirited call for standing up for Christian principles when it isn't popular. Tune in for an interview about why core values are critical in higher education and every part of leadership.  In this episode, you'll hear: Why leaders need to hire based on character and not just competence How CCU is equipping the next generation of bold Christian leaders  Why a shrunken vision creates a shrunken purpose  How Dr. Sweeting faced the biggest challenge in modern education   FREE Workplace Culture Assessment >> https://bit.ly/WorkplaceCultureAssessment    About the guest: After serving as the president of Colorado Christian University from 2016-2022, Dr. Donald Sweeting was appointed by the Board of Trustees as Chancellor of the University in August of 2022. As chancellor, Dr. Sweeting is responsible for amplifying the University's educational mission, convictions, and strategic priorities inside and outside CCU, promoting Christ-centered higher education and assisting the new president. He is the University's first chancellor, following in the footsteps of Dr. David Beckman, who was chancellor of CCU's heritage school, Colorado Christian College. Dr. Sweeting is a noted educator, minister, and author. Before his time at CCU, he served as the president and professor of Church History at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. Dr. Sweeting served as the pastor and church planter of Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church in northern Illinois for 11 years. He also served as the senior pastor of Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church in Greenwood Village, a Denver suburb, for 12 years. He has served on the boards of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), John Stott Ministries, and the Langham Partnership International. He also served on the committees for the Fellowship of Evangelical Seminary Presidents (FESP) and the Theology Committee for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Dr. Sweeting studied Bible and Theology at Moody Bible Institute (MBI), earned his B.A. in History from Lawrence University, and then the B.A./M.A. degree from Oxford University in England. He went on to receive his doctorate in Historical Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Sweeting's dissertation was on the relationship between Catholics and Evangelicals in the United States from 1960 to 2000. Dr. Sweeting speaks and preaches around the country and has published numerous articles for well-known magazines and scholarly journals. He has co-authored several books, including How to Finish the Christian Life: Following Jesus in the Second Half of Life, (Moody Press). He writes a regular blog post at donsweeting.com and can be followed on Twitter @dsweeting. Dr. Sweeting and his wife, Christina, have three adult sons and a daughter. Two of his children are graduates from Colorado Christian University.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Learn more at valuesdrivenculture.com  

Only 32% of kids believe in God, but Brent Dusing is challenging this statistic by changing the gaming industry for Christ. Brent is the CEO of TruPlay, a platform that offers high-quality, fun, and biblically-sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. It gets more complex every day for parents to combat what their kids see online, so Brent is committed to providing children and parents with a safe corner of the web. He started his career during the dot com crash and went on to work with a venture capital firm. He knows about operating when times are tough. Brent's entrepreneurial spirit is built on experience, grit, and a commitment to faith. In this episode, you'll hear: How entrepreneurs must operate in three dimensions of growth Why startups (or any business) need the right people in the right seat Why it's not only on parents to combat what children see online Tune in for the lessons Brent learned as an entrepreneur and staggering statistics every parent and leader needs to know.  Sign up for the 01/24/23 Lead2Grow Academy event at 2 PM ET, "Why Leaders Need to Anchor In Christ During Turbulent": http://bit.ly/3YKw5OK FREE Workplace Culture Assessment >> https://bit.ly/WorkplaceCultureAssessment  About the guest: Brent Dusing is the CEO and founder of TruPlay, a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun, and biblically-sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. An entrepreneur at heart, Dusing pioneered game creation with Christian content through Lightside Games, a Christian gaming studio reaching more than 7 million game players worldwide and resulting in 25,000 decisions for Christ. As the founder and CEO of Cellfire, Dusing created the nation's leading mobile coupon company, used today at grocers like Safeway and Kroger. Leading Catalina Marketing to acquire Cellfire for $108 million. He began his career as a venture capitalist at Menlo Ventures, where he sourced multiple nine-figure exits and generated top-quartile returns. Over his career, Dusing has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and other news media. Dusing has a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University.  About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? To learn more, visit valuesdrivenculture.com

David Wills is building God's kingdom as the President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation. In 2022, the org served over twenty-five thousand families and made grants of about 1.6 billion to almost thirty thousand organizations. David has business and law degrees from Baylor, a master's from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a degree in Strategy and Innovation from the Said School of Business at Oxford. But degrees are not the most impressive thing about David. He carries a legacy of giving in life, business, and leadership - just like his father. David's dad was one of the first people to take a chance on Bobby after Bobby's dad passed. Tune in for stories of life and leadership you'd hear around the kitchen table. In this interview, you'll hear: How God creates divine appointments that shape our future The key to overcoming significant challenges in life and business How to gain the trust and confidence of your team Sign up for the 01/24/23 Lead2Grow Academy event at 2 PM ET, "Why Leaders Need to Anchor In Christ During Turbulent": http://bit.ly/3YKw5OK FREE Workplace Culture Assessment >> https://bit.ly/WorkplaceCultureAssessment  About the guest: David came to faith at the first event ever held in Texas Stadium when he was ten. His parents wanted to hear Johnny Cash, who was the opening act for a guy named Billy Graham, who was having a crusade there that night. David and Chris have been married for 31 years! They grew up in the same neighborhood in Wichita Falls, Texas. They have known each other since they were kids. Speaking of kids, they have 9 of them, which includes two daughters-in-law! Plus one grandchild! David serves as President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation and joined NCF in 1998 as its first President. NCF is celebrating its 40th year in 2022 and has become the world's largest Christian grant-making foundation, serving over 30,000 families. In the first six months of 2022, NCF made over 150,000 grants of over $1 billion to thousands of churches, ministries, and charitable organizations. He has business and law degrees from Baylor University, a master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a degree in Strategy and Innovation from the Said School of Business at Oxford University. His education mirrors his passions: business, law, and theology. David has co-authored two books, Investing in God's Business and Family Money. He serves on multiple boards, including Barnhart Crane & Rigging, Kingdom Companies Group, American Bible Society, The IF: Gathering, The River Foundation, ECFA, The Impact Foundation, Trust Bridge Global Foundation, and Generous Giving, which he co-founded. David and Chris live in China Spring, TX, a suburb of Crawford, TX, which is a suburb of Waco, TX. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at https://valuesdrivenculture.com/

Dustin Manis wants to challenge you to seek the Lord for ways to share the Gospel from your place of influence. Dustin is the CEO of Reaching Souls International, which has seen over 100 million salvations. In this episode, Dustin shares heart-convicting leadership insights that will propel you to fulfill the Great Commission right where you serve. He also encourages leaders to live out core values by matching words and actions through accountability systems. Tune in for an urgent reminder that we have one life to fulfill our God-given calling. So, let's hustle and pray to see lives impacted for the Kingdom of God in the marketplace and ministry. In this episode, you'll hear: How Dustin led through the Pandemic How believers are more in love with the idea of spreading the Gospel than evangelizing from their place of influence Why leaders can't waver from the focus or the calling during tough seasons   About the guest: Dustin K. Manis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Reaching Souls International, which exists to reach the maximum number of people for Christ in the least amount of time in the most efficient way. Reaching Souls works to make the name of Jesus and His Gospel known all around the world.   FREE Workplace Culture Assessment >> https://bit.ly/WorkplaceCultureAssessment    About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

Bobby Eaton wants his actions in leadership and life to reflect the love of Jesus. His goal is to do as much as he can and help as many as he can for as long as he can. From dropping out of school to do mason work to bankruptcy and becoming a part owner in over 22 companies, Bobby knows firsthand how God can lift you out of the ashes and into divine appointments. Today, he shares the hard lessons he learned as a leader and father so you can see how God transforms lives when we listen to the Holy Spirit. Bobby's heart for the Lord is reflected right in his core values - number one, God matters, and number two, people matter. Tune in to hear about making Jesus look good in all you do and trusting God when you want to give up.  In this episode, you'll hear:  Bobby's journey from bankruptcy to being part owner in 22 companies The spirit-led realization he had about his children not wanting to work in the business His legacy plan to create generational businesses and wealth  About the guest: In 2006, Bobby Eaton wanted to build a shed company established on Quality, Customer Service, and Competitive Pricing. At the time, he was running a successful metal roofing and construction company. The dilemma he faced was what to do in the winter months and the rainy season. He is a family man and his family is very important to him. He and his wife are blessed with four sons and four daughters, and when Liberty Storage Solutions, LLC was founded, it was with the hope that someday the company would be a blessing for all of his family. With the vision of creating a quality product, he went to work and purchased a two-acre parcel of land in Rowan County. Like most small businesses, it was trial and error, but he finally perfected his design! As he continued to grow he faced increasingly tough competition and found themselves at a crossroads. After much prayer and contemplation, he decided to continue living by out values of putting God first and trusting in his guiding light. They are excited to move into the future while still holding to the foundational values that the business was established on!You can get Bobby's book, The Boy in the Window: A Mennonite Memoir, here: https://a.co/d/gxgmRMS About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits:Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Rich Bennett knows first-hand that doors open when we obey God. He was working in marketing for Sprint in KC when he felt the call of God to move to Colorado and join Focus on the Family, where he ended up serving on the executive team for 12 years! Then, in the last five years, he became President and CEO of Life Network, a nonprofit organization that provides physical, material, and emotional support for women and men facing unexpected pregnancies. Rich is a self-proclaimed "Chief Encouragement Officer." He told Bobby, "You can tell someone needs encouragement if they're breathing." Tune in for leadership lessons about moving beyond "how can you make me look good" and into a servant leadership position that says, "What can I do so my team succeeds?". Doesn't that sound like flipping the org chart? In this episode, you'll hear: Why every CEO must be an encourager How great leaders remove obstacles for their team How Rich's organization helps families in need and reaches over 8,000 students every year About the guest: Rich has almost three decades of leadership experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. For the last five years, Rich has served as President and CEO of Life Network, a nonprofit organization that provides physical, material, and emotional support for women and men facing unexpected pregnancies ... mentoring and counseling for new parents ... and risk avoidance education in schools. Prior to that, he was part of Focus on the Family's executive team where he led Family Ministries, Marketing, and Strategy areas during his 12 years tenure. He's also served in leadership roles at two Fortune 100 organizations: T-mobile and Honeywell. Rich is passionate about championing the value of life and helping parents "do family" well. He and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for 28 years and are the parents of two young adults. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and nonprofit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at valuesdrivenculture.com

  Jo Saxton reminded us of a powerful African proverb that says, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Jo is a speaker, podcaster, author, guest TV host, leadership coach, and founder of the Ezer Collective. Like Bobby, she has a fantastic accent, but hers is from the other side of the pond. In today's conversation, Jo shares how she is helping Christian women in leadership be faithful with their gifts, time, and talents. You are made for that just existing!    Jo shares leadership truths we all need to hear: The mistake of being efficient instead of being effective Why leaders (and brands) must establish actual values, not aspirational values How to own the voice you have as a leader Why it's hard to be what you can't see   This episode will encourage you to lean into your unique and God-given talents and connect with other leaders of faith in business so you can flourish. Tune in for dynamic and inspiring conversation.   Sign up for the 12/13/22 Lead2Grow Academy event at 2PM ET, "Why Leaders Need to Anchor In Christ During Turbulent": https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/6f80521aba   About the guest: Jo Saxton is a speaker, podcaster, author, guest TV host, and leadership coach. She hosts a digital coaching community and is the founder of the Ezer Collective, two initiatives dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world, equipping them to own their voice, and boldly step into their calling. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo now lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two daughters. She loves the everyday stuff like good music, good food, and good friends. And Target. She really, really loves Target.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?

God used Jill Donovan's rustic beginnings to form a business that would bless women and fuel their faith. In 2004, Jill was in for a big surprise when she found herself on Oprah. Jill was there to talk about her regifting closet and got a real punch to the gut when expert guests for the segment said regifting was rude! So, Jill went home and turned her regifting closet into a space where she made cuffs with motivational sayings. This passion project turned into a business that exploded - Rustic Cuff. In this interview, Jill tells Bobby that it took time to find God's path for her career and how this lesson taught her to stay put when he says, "Don't move." and to act even when it doesn't make sense to anyone else. Jill doesn't make a move without the Lord, and neither should you! Tune in for rustic lessons in leadership.   Sign up for the 12/13/22 Lead2Grow Academy event at 2PM ET, "Why Leaders Need to Anchor In Christ During Turbulent": https://values-driven-leadership-llc.ck.page/6f80521aba   About the guest: There are two simple but strong words that describe Jill Donovan perfectly, "passionate" and "purposeful." Founder of Rustic Cuff and author of The Kindness Effect, Jill graduated from Oral Roberts University and went on to earn her law degree from the University of Tulsa. She is married to Terry, her college sweetheart and has two beautiful daughters. Jill was a practicing attorney and adjunct law professor at TU when her passion for cuff bracelets, and her need to refill her' gift closet' led her to begin Rustic Cuff. Now a sought-after motivational speaker, Jill encourages people to pursue their passions, fulfill their God-given purpose, and always pay it forward! From a young age, Jill has met life with humor and zeal. She is often heard saying, "You can truly change your world… one act of kindness at a time."   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?

Garret Larsen says if your team doesn't trust you, throw out every leadership book you own - because they won't make a difference. Garret Larsen serves as the CEO at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, TX. He has taken the organization from barely making payroll in 2012 to creating a program that will pay for itself in two years, generate millions in the next five years, and create significant cash flow. While the numbers are impressive, that kind of growth was only possible because of the unique and healthy culture Garret propels. As a result, camp Cho-Yeh was listed as one of the best workplaces by Best Christian Workplaces - this is a big accomplishment, y'all.  In this interview, you'll hear: The importance of a healthy workplace culture Why ministries need to get great at business to survive How Garret created a high-trust culture. About the guest: Garret Larsen serves as the CEO at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, TX. Formed and forged by the ministries of Deerfoot Lodge and Camp-of-the-Woods, Garret is an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for deepening and growing the reach of camp ministry. With a bachelor's degree from Messiah University and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary, Garret joined the Cho-Yeh team in 2007. Garret also serves on the Board of Trustees at Messiah University and Deerfoot Lodge. Garret and his wife, Kelly, met at camp at the age of 12 and now have four children. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   valuesdrivenculture.com 

Ryan Beck, CTO of pray.com, spent his eighteenth birthday in jail for possessing and transporting a controlled substance. He had a wake-up call when another guy in jail said, "You can either be a bigshot in the pen or a bigshot on the golf course..." - this stuck with Ryan and changed his trajectory. Ryan ended up attending bible college and discovered he didn't want to be a pastor, so Ryan went on to get his philosophy and computer science degrees. He didn't realize it at the time, but God would use all these experiences to set his foundation as the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of pray.com. Ryan learned lessons for life and leadership the hard way, and you know Bobby relates to learning in the trenches. Tune in for an honest conversation about how Ryan and Bobby got things wrong before getting them right.    In this interview, you'll hear: Why leaders need to be thoughtful in how they engage and set expectations with employees  Why leaders need people around them who they trust to call them out How to look at yourself before correcting employees How to ask high-quality questions so you can lead better How to make sure the right information passes from one department to another    About the guest: Ryan Beck is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Pray.com, the world's #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. Pray.com is driven by a mission to grow faith, cultivate community, and leave a legacy of helping others. Beck brings expertise in computer science, software engineering, and theological studies to his role as chief technology officer. He helped start Pray.com in 2016.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?

Matt Fuhrman says that leadership is exercised at the point of impact. Sure, you can build a healthy culture, but the test of leadership is when you have to make decisions that require you to "die to self." Matt is the founder of the maritime recruiting firm Core Group Resources, and in today's interview, he challenges leaders to put core values into practice when times are tough. He believes that Christian social responsibility is performed at every level of business and is openly displayed. Matt put his values on the website to attract like-minded employees and customers.    In this interview, you'll hear: Instead of taking customers to bars, Matt takes them on mission trips. How Christian leaders display their faith in moments that require them to "die to self." Why being rigid in your conviction and community with the Lord is more important now than ever.   "People do what people see." And when people see Matt Fuhrman live a godly life, he sets the pace for other Christian leaders.     About the guest: Founder of the maritime recruiting firm Core Group Resources, Fuhrman has over 15 years of experience in recruiting and business growth. His passion to serve others is rooted in his background as a U.S. Navy Reserves Officer and graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Dirk Smith asked himself, when God takes me, will I be okay saying, "I made a lot of people a lot of money." Dirk started as a business consultant, and while his skill set energized him, he wanted to leave a more significant impact on the world. So, he decided to use those skills to build the Kingdom of God by joining a non-profit, the Eastern European Mission. Today, Dirk oversees fundraising and marketing and assists with US operations for EEM. He speaks Bobby's language and says Christians reveal God's love in how they live, treat people, and engage in business. Do you see the trend? We reveal our faith through our actions.    In this interview, Dirk explains why Christian Leaders: Can't be autocratic Let apathy slide on a team Bottle up their faith Need to improve their biblical literacy     Tune in for an actionable message about putting your faith to work and leaving a legacy for Christ.    About the guest: Dirk's responsibilities consist of the oversight of fundraising and marketing and assisting with US operations. Dirk joined EEM following his highly successful tenure as a development officer with his alma mater, Harding University. An accomplished manager, he earned experience in business development with an eye for revenue building through positions with firms like Jackson & Coker in Dallas, TX and T. Williams Consulting, serving clients in PA, NJ and NY. He holds a BA in Mathematics and an MBA with a focus on Organizational Development and Ethics. Dirk is married to the love of his life, Wendy and they have three adult children, Taryn, Tyler and Trevor. Dirk is an experienced presenter and storyteller and loves sharing the stories of what God is doing through the ministry of EEM.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

Brett Snodgrass tells us that this generation of businessmen need not only God, but each other. Brett is the owner of SIMPLE WHOLESALING. They buy and sell 250+ properties per year and build passive income streams by creating 50+ creative financing deals per year. His ministry, Iron Deep, was birthed out of his desire to build up the men in his company. Iron Deep focuses on businessmen experiencing an awakening with the Lord and connection with each other. He has created a safe place where the masks can come down, and these men can share a genuine connection. Brett hopes to see businessmen shed materialism to experience Christ. In this interview, you'll hear: How men connecting with Christ and each other influences the next generation How a relationship with Christ can help you prioritize business and personal decisions Why an awakening with Christ is what businessmen need to realize their full potential and experience true purpose     About the guest: Brett Snodgrass has been a real estate investor for 15+ years. He specializes in wholesaling, wholesaling, creative financing, and business scaling. His team at SIMPLE WHOLESALING buys and sells 250+ properties per year and builds passive income streams by creating 50+ creative financing deals per year. As both a man of faith and a real estate investor, Brett combines his business knowledge and his faith to bring opportunity to everyone he encounters while spreading the kingdom of God. This is his mission and the purpose in business and in life. Brett is part of the real estate mastermind group The Collective Genius, and he loves to give back to the community by supporting missions and non-profit organizations like Transforming Futures and Agape International Missions. Brett has been featured on several podcasts and was a premier guest on two BiggerPockets episodes, including podcast 231: A Simple Strategy for Doing 25 Deals a Month. For the past five years, Brett has also hosted his own podcast, "The Brett Snodgrass Podcast." He is a sought-after speaker who has given key presentations on scaling a real estate investing business to developing a purpose behind the business. He loves to give back all the blessings God has blessed him with. Brett recently stepped down as CEO of his real estate business and stepped solely into the owner's box. Since entrusting operations to his incredible team, Brett's business continues to grow and achieve even bigger goals. Handing over his operations was definitely difficult, but Brett felt compelled to minister to other entrepreneurs, like himself, who have faced many struggles and challenges that most other people don't understand. This led to Brett founding Iron Deep, a safe community of accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders who encourage each other to understand their true identity in God and fulfill their deeper purposes in life. Brett strongly desires to help entrepreneurs create healthy relationships at home, develop genuine friendships, sustain physical and mental wellness, and build an intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father. Brett is the father of four children, and husband to his lovely wife, Karen. Brett enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and partnering with impactful ministries that help empower the vulnerable to find a safe and thriving path in life. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

To Doug Erickson, if you want employees and people to respect your leadership, you have to live a life worth following - and this is more than lip service. Doug says Christian leaders aren't called to be business owners; they are called to be stewards. But what does stewardship look like in practical application? Doug is the owner of Hastings Automotive, Inc. and Hastings Chrysler Center and to him being a steward means tithing not just from the money he takes home but from the business. Your favorite Texas host, Bobby Albert, relates to this big time! When he sold his company, he not only tithed the earnings he made and tithed the sales price back to his employees! Tune in for a heart-to-heart interview about flipping the org chart and letting go to let God.  About the guest: Hailing from Hastings, Minnesota, Doug Erickson owned Hastings Automotive, Inc. and Hastings Chrysler Center for over 33 years. Erickson believes in enriching the community and running his businesses on the principles of his Christian faith. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

In moments of crisis, should Christian leaders take the easy path to revenue or trust God and lean on biblical values?  Today, on True North Leader, guest George Green IV discusses establishing excellence and integrity across his Christian non-profit, from big decisions to culture. George is a licensed professional engineer and the Chief Executive Officer and President of Water Mission. Since 2013, in this role, he has led the development and implementation of comprehensive and sustainable safe water projects in Afghanistan, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and many other nations. George's family said no when a big tech company offered a donation that would keep the ministry solvent. Why? Because this tech giant said Water Mission needed to keep their faith and clean water projects separate - after all, they told him, "Money is in corporate America." Tune in to hear how God came through and rewarded Water Mission for sticking to its values when times were tough.   About the guest: As the Chief Executive Officer and President, George Greene IV, PE, works with the Board of Directors to set and direct strategy. He is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization and ensuring all projects are executed with excellence and integrity. Mr. Greene is also responsible for developing key strategic partnerships with other international organizations. Under his leadership, the ministry has experienced an average annual growth rate of more than 20 percent for the last seven years. Mr. Greene joined Water Mission at its founding in 2001 as a project engineer. He transitioned to vice president of international programs in 2010. In this role, he led the development and implementation of comprehensive and sustainable safe water projects in Afghanistan, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Pakistan, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Uganda. He became president and chief operating officer in 2013. A licensed professional engineer in South Carolina, Mr. Greene graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. In 2011, he completed Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development, followed by a Work Study Program with Water Mission's Strategic Partner Grundfos at their corporate headquarters in Bjerringbro, Denmark. He is an active member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, St. Andrews Anglican Church, and the C12 Group, a network of Christian executives working together to integrate faith and business.     About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy and one sneaky way he gets to Christian leaders is through the mental battle of comparison. Guest Nona Jones talks about her new book, "Killing Comparison: Reject The Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident In Who God Made You To Be." In a world that values speed, Nona has done the self-reflective and spiritual work to anchor her self-image in Christ. And that is host Bobby Albert's hope for you! Tune in for biblical lessons on being a living tabernacle and knowing that you are the right person for this moment. In this episode, you'll hear biblical lessons you may not have considered when battling self-worth and signs that God is calling you down a particular path! You are fully equipped in Christ. Listen to this conversation to get the spiritual boost you need to press forward with confidence.      About the guest: Nona Jones is the founder of Faith & Prejudice, Director of Community Partnerships North America and Faith Partnerships Global at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, and leads Open Door Ministries with her husband. She has been profiled by ESSENCE Magazine as an “Under 40 Woman to Watch."   Order Nona's new book Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?  

Guest Carey Green says he puts employees first and customers second. If you're a long-time listener, this might sound like flipping the org chart! He believes in this so strongly that he put it on his website! Carey is a former pastor and current CEO of Podcast Fast Track. As we discussed Christian values in leadership, he told host Bobby Albert that humility is the biggest lesson he has learned. And boy, does it play into today's topic. In this interview, you'll hear: how putting employees before the customer is a key to leading; why you should hire character over skill; and why Christian leaders should seek the Lord and not just know about him. Y'all, the right people with the right character can do a lot! Tune in to hear how.    About the guest: Carey is a retired Pastor of 20+ years but still works daily to teach and encourage individuals through a 7-minute Christian daily devotional podcast, The Morning mindset. He has also built a podcast production business - Podcast Fast Track - and leads a team of 15 full and part-time contractors. His hope is to serve, lead, and lift up the name of Jesus in all that he does.   Six Minute Devotional: https://careygreen.com/MorningMindset    About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?

"God uses our circumstances to get us right where he needs us..." guest Burt Rose shared this in today's poignant interview. Burt hasn't seen his son Matthew in over 21 years - his son is believed to be homeless. The heartache Burt experienced led him to become CEO of Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) in Knoxville, TN, where he has served since May 2003. At first, he couldn't look in the eyes of the homeless people coming through the doors and believed he wasn't suitable for the job. As he thought about telling the board he wasn't right for the position, God whispered to him, "I needed someone with a broken heart to do my work here..." In this interview, you'll hear: how God used Burt's heartache to forge a path for His glory; why Christian leaders must lead with conviction in the marketplace; how culture must be championed by leadership; and why it is a detriment to culture when leaders let things slide. This interview is for anyone wondering how God can use their heartache to propel the Kingdom, from personal life to business.    About the guest: Burt is the CEO of Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) in Knoxville, TN, where he has served since May 2003. He married his childhood sweetheart Carolyn in January 1973; with four children- two boys and two girls. Originally from Miami, FL, Burt directed a halfway house for ten years there before moving to Louisville, KY, to join Prison Fellowship Ministries (PFM) as a field director. A year later, Burt moved to the national headquarters in Reston, VA, where he served in several senior leadership roles. The last 12 of Burt's 17 years of ministry were in Pittsburgh, PA where he established the Northeast Regional office. Burt has been KARM's CEO for 19 years and will retire from that ministry--but not ministry--on October 1, 2022.   He and his wife have begun a new ministry--Hold On To Hope--to support families with children with unknown whereabouts and need to hold on to hope to carry on. The disappearance of Burt and Carolyn's son Matthew 21 years ago ultimately brought them to KARM and now to support other parents.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?

We need bold women of faith in the marketplace in this fallen world. Right now, there are 45 million women in the workplace that believe in Jesus. Today's Guests, Catherine Gates and Amy Cedrone, are equipping women to walk Boldly in Christ through professional development with a faith-forward perspective. Every leader is familiar with diversity, equity, and inclusion, but Catherine and Amy say something is missing in that formula - belonging. So many informal work structures allow men to connect and belong, but fewer of these opportunities exist for women. These bold women of faith are bridging this gap. This episode is important for every Christian leader who considers their work as their mission field. You might just be the only experience someone has with Christianity, don't miss the opportunity to be the church.   About the guests: Catherine Gates is a speaker, author, and writer. She is Executive Director for Women in the Marketplace, a national non-profit that equips working women to confidently pursue their faith and career for the glory of God. She is the author of The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman's Guide to Fearless Leadership, has contributed to several workplace Bible studies, and has written over a dozen YouVersion reading plans. She is on the board of Ladies of Grace, a women's prison ministry. Her passion is to help women reach their full God-given potential.   Amy Cedrone is the Executive Director for Polished Network, an organization that emboldens women in their faith and work. Prior to Polished, Amy was a pastor for women and young adults at a large church in the Dallas area. In addition to her pastor role, Amy was part of the preaching team. Amy is a gifted teacher, writer, team trainer, and conference speaker. She has a passion to help people get equipped and grow in their God-given leadership and callings.   A Special Discount code and a link to register for the Boldly Conference for True North Leaders listeners. The discount code is TRUENORTH and the link to the Conference site is https://www.boldlyconference.com/    About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?  

If you're casual about money, you will become a casualty! Today, Dr. Keith Johnson tells Christian leaders how he went from over 180 thousand dollars in credit card debt to a millionaire with multiple income streams. He is an Amazon Best-Selling author, speaker, and serves as president of Destiny College International. Keith's story leans on a principle you've heard from Bobby, "First, grow yourself. Then, grow your people. And only then can you grow the organization."    Keith spent a year learning for five hours a day from the uber-rich so he could implement legacy-building change into his life. On his path to transformation, a mentor looked him right in the eyes and said, "Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world... and you only have $227 in the bank." This truth rocked Keith and set the foundation for how he now sees and prioritizes money as a person of faith. In this interview, you'll hear: why becoming more spiritual won't solve money issues, the task that will help you exceed what you believe is financially possible, and the number one thing keeping you from multiplying wealth. Tune in for lasting truths about growing your wealth from someone who has walked it out.    About the guest: For more than 25 years, Amazon Best-Selling author Dr. Keith Johnson has been known all over the world as an Internationally Acclaimed Confidence Coach and Speaker. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Theology and serves as the President of Destiny College International.    Free Gift: https://www.financialfasttrack.com/freebook   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Guest Ben Muresan Humble says that you deserve the life God has for you, but it might not be the life you have now. Ben has developed the largest private mortgage company in southwestern Ontario and has coached over 2,000 students in business and investing. When his bank account hit one million dollars, he didn't want to celebrate. Instead of a party, it turns out he had a reckoning about the impact he wanted to have with his business. He says it's not about hitting financial milestones; it's about who you become along the way and how you steward the business God has entrusted to you. You need to listen to this interview if you: are ready to serve Christ in the marketplace unapologetically, want to break free from the workaholic cycle and into Christ-like stewardship, and wish to honor God physically, mentally, and through your business. So tune in for the passion and energy you need to not only take your leadership to the next level, but your faith.   About the guest: Ben Muresan was born in 1985 in Romania, at a time when the country was under communist rule. His family escaped before the revolution and landed in an Austrian refugee camp in 1990. After immigrating to Canada and eventually reuniting with his siblings, Ben developed a passion for life and a gratitude mindset. His parents' sacrifice for a better life developed a deep sense of responsibility within him early on in life. He dreamt of building an empire: motivating, entertaining, and investing in other people. Today Ben has developed the largest private mortgage company in southwestern Ontario and has coached over 2,000 students in business and investing.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   FREE GIFT: https://bobbyalbert.com/wrkplc-culture-assmnt-spltst1/  

Terry Looper, CEO of Texon LP, a midstream energy company, tells us that by adopting an employee-first organizational culture, his company saw 32 years of profits! So while it may seem counterintuitive, when Christian leaders put employees before profits, they maximize profits! Sometimes Christ-like leadership seems the opposite of what we need to do to remain competitive, but when we follow God's ways, we always win. If you're an avid listener, you know this approach is true for Bobby, too - when he implemented core values, he saw revenue grow by 500% during a recession! Tune in to hear how making money is a by-product of a Christ-like organizational culture and core values. You'll also hear Terry and Bobby's journeys and the reflection it took to unearth deep and lasting core values that do not change!    Ted Talk by Matt Tenney discussed in the episode "Why The Best Leaders Make Love the Top Priority."   About the guest: Terry Looper is the CEO and founder of Texon LP, a midstream energy company that was founded in 1989. Texon was voted #1 in Houston revenue for private companies in 2011at $6 billion. In 2019, Terry was named Best Leader for Small Businesses, and Texon was named one of the region's "Top Workplaces" by the Houston Chronicle. Terry and Doris, his wife of 52 years, have two married daughters and five grandchildren. Terry's passion is discipleship and liberating souls. He is the author of Sacred Pace – Four Steps To Hearing God And Aligning Yourself With His Will.    Terry Looper's book, Sacred Pace: Four Steps to Hearing God and Aligning Yourself With His Will:  https://www.amazon.com/Terry-Looper/e/B07K1ZBBJ3%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Michael Buckingham tells Christian leaders that it isn't just strategy or measurable goals impacting the bottom line; it's people. You need to tune in to this interview if you are trying to keep or recruit top talent and struggling to figure out how to get your team to take ownership of their role. People are more than their job. Michael has put in the time and knows what it means to invest emotionally in a team. So get ready to hear: why you need to find the right people; how Bobby Albert grew revenue by over 270% over a few years; and the bookend strategy Michael uses to make his employees feel seen, valued, and heard. In addition, Michael and Bobby share time-tested insights on what it takes to connect with employees and the organizational impact of this transformation.  About guest: Michael began his career launching a publicly traded dot-com company. Now, he has 19+ years of experience in branding, marketing, and digital media, bringing a proven knowledge of creative leadership, strategy, vision, communication, and management. He is also adept at leading in-house and agency teams. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:  Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Jim Sheppard, CEO & Principal of Generis, and Bobby Albert discuss wrestling their egos to live out John 3:30 - God make me smaller so you can be bigger! Jim reminds us that as a Christian leader, you don't have to be the smartest person in the room; you don't even have to be right. What matters is the value you offer when you choose to speak. This episode is all about surrender and self-awareness that comes from getting closer to God's heart. Jim shares timeless and timely insights that encourage you to move out of fear-based decision-making and into choices built on trusting God because you can do it fast, or you can do it right, but you can't do both. Don't miss this wealth of insight - it's timeless and timely.    About the guest: Jim Sheppard is CEO & Principal of Generis, a consulting firm passionate about helping churches inspire and cultivate generosity through giving development, coaching, and strategy. After college, Jim passed the CPA exam and pursued a career as a financial executive. Though he grew up in the church, Jim was not a believer until he was 28. That part of his life intersected with his business life in 1991 when he thought he might be called to the pastorate. This came at a time when he was at a very high level in a major financial services company. After an intense spiritual period in his life, Jim realized that was not where God was calling him. Seven months later through a corporate buyout and a series of providentially inspired events, Jim moved from the corporate world to giving development for churches and ministry organizations. Jim is a student of generosity and is passionate about spreading it throughout the Church. For the last 27+ years, he has devoted his life to coaching pastors especially in navigating the resource limitations that restrict their ministry potential. Jim understands the financial challenges that churches face today; annual giving, debt, capital projects, and planned giving. He is a positive force in bridging these needs with the power of spiritually motivated stewardship. Cumulatively, Jim has partnered with his clients to raise over $1.7 billion for local church ministry. Jim is a frequent writer and speaker on generosity and ministry funding. He is co-author of Contagious Generosity: Creating A Culture Of Giving In Your Church. Jim and his wife, Nancy, live in the Atlanta, GA area and they have two married daughters. He is actively involved in his church where he serves as an elder and provides guidance to the Generosity Ministry Team.   Free Gift: www.generis.com/bobbyalbert   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.    Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Creating disciples is part of the Great Commission, but is it part of our mandate as Christian business leaders? Today on True North Leader, Darren Shearer dives deep into the message of Bobby's heart - an organization's culture is an extension of the Christian values executives live out at work. Darren is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute, which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God's will for business.    During this interview, he tells us how he is constantly searching for what it means to exercise Christian principles at work, from risk management to marketing and accounting. But, what perked our ears was how Darren responded to a Christian author mistreating one of his employees and the advice he'd give to his younger self.      This episode is for anyone: wondering if a business can be Christian or only people; struggling to model the Christian behavior they expect from employees; who wants to implement Christian values in their organization, from leadership to customer service; and who knows they can't buy employee engagement or culture and wants to cultivate change. So tune in for an iron sharpening iron message.        About the guest: Darren Shearer is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute, which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God's will for business. He has authored three books, including Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World and The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business. Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Media, a multimedia agency specializing in publishing and promoting the world-changing ideas of inspiring thought leaders. Its imprint, High Bridge Books, has published 155+ books since 2013. A former Captain in the United States Air Force, Darren earned the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a M.A. in Practical Theology from Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA), an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Management from Pace University (New York, NY), and a B.A. in English from Charleston Southern University (Charleston, SC). Darren and his wife, Marie, reside in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina with their three young boys.     Free Gift: https://www.theologyofbusiness.com/assessments/     About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?     Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

Kimberly Wright asks Christian leaders how well they represent Christ, especially when everything is working against them. Kimberly gets honest about working with a Christian organization and being faced with lies, poor management, backbiting, and just ugliness. Listen to how she radically shifted the culture of this organization and brought Christ back into Christian leadership.    We tend to overcomplicate leadership. There are endless books, podcasts, Ted Talks, and blogs, but the truth about getting leadership results is simple and has a lot to do with Christ. Get ready to hear how God can intervene when everything is working against you, discover the two things you need to do to earn the respect of your employees and be challenged to honor God with the responsibility of leadership.   About the guest: Kimberly Wright is an author, speaker, blogger, and entrepreneur. She is the Executive Director for Unconventional Business Women. Kimberly has led women's Bible studies for more than 15 years and is passionate about challenging women to step into God's calling boldly. UB Women is a place where she can marry her love for business with her desire to encourage women to deepen their relationship with Christ.   In addition to her role with UBW, Kimberly is responsible for booking speakers and directing events for UBN's virtual and in-person events. Kimberly graduated from the University of Oklahoma and was selected as the 2009 National Young Mother of the Year by American Mother's Inc. She and her husband, John, have been married for more than 25 years and have four children, ages 16 to 22. They all cheer for the OU Sooners.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   

Douglas Lindemann, the Chief Information Officer at ArcBest Technologies, challenges listeners to earn the trust of their employees because it's not something you can mandate or buy. Whether you've gone through a merger and acquisition or just tried to onboard a new employee, you know the key to success is getting people to opt into the vision and process of the organization. Douglas knows firsthand that even as a CIO, the opt-in of the entire team makes new systems succeed or fail. This cowboy boot wearin' C-suite exec freely offers the lessons he's learned from the top, so you know what it takes to nurture teams that opt in emotionally with the organization's goals. And here's the deal, his advice is way bigger than the bottom line or keeping employees - it shows us how to lead like Christ.   About the guest: Douglas Lindemann is currently the Chief Information Officer at ArcBest Technologies. He is known for being a problem solver and a team builder. Douglas leads various teams working on large-scale product development projects. He enjoys helping his teams solve problems by getting them to think outside the box. Douglas believes in challenging his teams to get out of their comfort zone and never to stop learning. He can cut through silos within the organization to find consensus on the correct course of action. His success in these endeavors can be attributed to his goal of developing effective working relationships throughout the organization. Douglas also has a passion for identifying and growing future leaders. Douglas's prior roles include software development and Director of Business Intelligence at the Household Good Moving division of ArcBest.He received his Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Texas Tech University and has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas. He also served on a school board for 7 years and was president of the board for 5 years. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian leader, you take the Holy Spirit into the workplace. Guest Frank Kelly III says, "It's impossible to separate the sacred from the secular." And he wants to know what you're doing with this power. In today's episode, Frank shares the key to living an integrated life with the Holy Spirit at home and work. He challenges listeners to implement what he has identified as the keys to maintaining Christ-like leadership in seasons of struggle and abundance. Frank also shares how he walked through significant business challenges and how God used those times to teach him how to protect his business from storms in the future. Don't miss time-tested wisdom from Bobby and Frank.   About the guest: Frank Kelly III is CEO of Kelly Benefits, one of the nation's largest independent employee benefits administrators, brokers, consultants, and payroll providers. Kelly Benefits was founded in 1976 by Frank's parents, the Honorable Francis Kelly Jr., and his wife, Janet Kelly. Frank works closely with his brothers John, David, and Bryan and the nearly 500 other People of Kelly Benefits.   Frank is a 1986 graduate of Cornell University, where he played football and lacrosse. Frank has been heavily involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and has sat on numerous other non-profit boards over the last 35 years.   Frank and his wife, Gayle, are the proud parents of Frankie and his wife, Acacia (and proud grandparents of their son Quin); Stephen and his wife, Caroline; Jacqueline Lee and Joseph Kim. They reside in Timonium, Maryland.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   FREE CULTURE ASSESSMENT GIFT: BobbyAlbert.com/culturecheckup   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Your WORK is your ministry! Jordan Raynor, the author of four best-selling books and Executive Chairman of Threshold 360 - a venture-backed tech startup, tells us you don't need to plant a church to have a ministry because your 9-5 has eternal value. Jordan and Bobby dig into how to prioritize the essential from the noise, why true silence is needed in your quiet time, and why Christ-like leaders prioritize their team over themselves. Tune in for the secret that every leader must adopt to lead like Jesus.  About the guest: Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (The Call to Mastery), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth.   In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   FREE GIFT: BobbyAlbert.com/culturecheckup   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

Bobby dives into how he grew revenue by over 500% from 2005 to 2011 during the Great Recession. I bet you could guess that organizational culture has something to do with it! Bobby challenges leaders to reflect on who they are in their bones to form the building blocks that lead to long-term organizational success and increased revenue. This episode has no easy answers, but it gives you the framework you need to become a business or ministry that beats the market. Bobby's method propels Christ-like stewardship over your business and employees in pursuing organizational growth.  FREE CULTURE ASSESSMENT GIFT: BobbyAlbert.com/culturecheckup About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

About the guest: Mike Willich is the Director of Network Engagement for Unconventional Business Network. Mike is a highly accomplished leader and visionary with 20+ years of business development and team management experience. Mike served as a Pastor for 29 years, growing 4 churches, small groups, teams of leaders and becoming a sought after speaker.   Mike created and grew a substantial faith at work ministry called Business Leaders Engaging Salina to 200 leaders in 2 years. He launched the Wichita Men's Encounter in 2008 and reached over 8000 men, including launching this ministry in Honduras in 2012.     About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.     Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?     Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Bobby says that the gift of leadership is misused when it doesn't demonstrate appreciation. Today's guest on True North Leader, Holly Tate, capitalizes on this idea and says while a good leader drives outcomes and holds people accountable, they also demonstrate care, drive development, and celebrate wins. Holly is the SVP of Growth at Leadr, a people development software company. Yes, "Leadr" is spelled right! Tune in to learn: why you have to develop leaders and not just doers when trying to achieve scale; why the more direct reports you have, the less effective you are; and why organizations that don't adapt and pivot will lose their best people. Hold on tight!    About the guest: Holly Tate is the SVP of Growth at Leadr, a people development software company. Prior to working at Leadr, she spent nine years helping organizations hire and build their best teams at Vanderbloemen, an executive search firm. In 2020, Holly left her role as Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at Vanderbloemen to launch The Ready Network LLC, which she founded to help people and organizations get ready for growth. Holly is driven by the relentless pursuit of growth in herself and inspiring others to discover their full potential in their personal and professional lives, achieving more than they thought they could. As SVP of Growth at Leadr, Holly's passion for developing others is brought to life as she pours into the growth of the Leadr staff and shares the value of people development with organizations around the country. Holly is also a contributor for The Forbes Communications Council and Co-Founder of Statesman Beverage Co. Holly lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband Elliott and their dog Scraps.   Free gift: https://insights.leadr.com/download-conversation-cards   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

God is more interested in who we are becoming than what we do. Today, Staci Wallace, CEO of Fueled by Fire, tells Bobby how she saw complete healing from cystic fibrosis as a child, vocal nodes as a country music recording artist, and guys SO much more! Staci is living proof of Bobby's formula: Heart x Mind = Will. This resilience prepared her for adversity after adversity in business. In 2017, Staci and her husband were called to give it all away, and y'all, they literally gave it all up! They went from penthouses to poverty. They learned God doesn't need our money; He needs our yes. Tune in to hear how they live in more abundance today because they learned to say "YES" to God.   About the guest: Staci Wallace is a leading expert in the field of business psychology, growth hacking, and personal life mastery. With over 35 years of corporate and entrepreneurial success, her signature 1% Method of Micro-Progress has led to 9-figure success and supporting hundreds of thousands of small business start-ups. Whether on stage or online, Staci uses her unique "warrior" story of miraculous physical and financial breakthroughs to teach other business leaders how to turn setbacks into monumental comebacks.   In 2021, Staci and her husband, Larry, left their corporate Senior Executive positions in telecom to become CEO and COO of the Fueled by Fire Mastery Program and Elite Mastermind for CEOs, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs, building purpose-driven, highly profitable, and faith-based lives and businesses they love. On top of all this, their passion for giving back has fueled their non-profit organization EMwomen, which rescues and restores the lives of women and girls who have gone through some of life's most difficult challenges.   FREE GIFT: Free first chapter of Fueled by Fire https://www.staciwallace.com/fire145012604   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

Bobby Albert became the CEO of his Dad's company after his death. The unexpected transition would have thrown anyone for a loop, but Bobby felt extra pressure when he discovered the business was in heavy short-term debt that was equal to the company's total annual revenue! In today's episode, Bobby shares how he increased revenue by 252%, plus the steps he took to transform himself, the company, and the valuable lessons he learned that you can apply in your own business today.   Free Gift: BobbyAlbert.com/culturecheckup          About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?     Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

Every employee knows what it's like to have a leader come in hot with a fresh vision and throw current plans out the window. Unfortunately, this kind of chaos breeds organizational instability. Today on True North Leader, Shawn Lovejoy, tells us that new leaders have a hard time discerning between opportunity and distraction. He knows this from personal experience. He and Bobby pinpoint lies that hold leaders back, like being defensive around feedback, believing the next stage will fix today's problems, and why leaders need to find their "why." Tune in for what leaders need to stay focused, energized, and aligned with their team.  About the guest: Shawn Lovejoy is the Founder & CEO of CourageToLead.com and Courageouspastors.com, where they help leaders and their teams grow stronger and faster through 1:1 coaching. Shawn has been a successful real estate developer, a church planter, megachurch pastor, and leader of a fast-growing coaching and consulting organization. Shawn is the host of The CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy; and has authored and released several books nationally. His latest books are Measuring Success; Be Mean About The Vision; and Building a Killer Team Without Killing Yourself or Your Team. Shawn has been married for 28 years to his best friend Tricia, and they have three children: Hannah, Madison, & Paul. They all live in Birmingham, AL. FREE GIFT: Get Shawn's new book for FREE (+shipping). Killerteambook.com About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

When was the last time you got honest employee feedback on your leadership or company culture? Leaders will hear what they want to hear when there isn't anonymity. In today's episode of True North Leader, guest Al Lopus says that Christian organizations should have the best cultures. We couldn't agree more! Al is the CEO and Co-founder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, and today he is serving up tough truths like, "Lashing out at employees means you aren't leading with the fruit of the spirit!" We can't wait for you to hear more from Al. He shares personal failures and successes so you can walk away knowing what it takes to transform your leadership and workplace.      About the guest: Al Lopus is the CEO and Co-founder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. The Institute provides research-based measurement tools and culture change advisory services with a single vision: to help Christian organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces globally. Al is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant helping Christian leaders and organizations flourish.  He is the author of Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being. He publishes a blog highlighting a Best Christian Workplace and The Flourishing Culture Podcast featuring tips from Christian leaders on how to build a flourishing culture.     FREE GIFT: Free video course on my new book, Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Beinghttps://course.bcwinstitute.org/     About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

"If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence for the jury to find you guilty?" Today, True North Leader guest, Shane Pulver, calls leaders to be like Christ in EVERY part of life. Showing Christ in challenging leadership moments like correction, firing, or during crisis- is more important than any other time. Shane is the co-founder of Abacus Solutions Group, which serves national defense, federal and commercial technology sectors. He tells us that organizations can no longer separate values and culture. Tune in for experience and time-tested stories about Jesus-like stewardship of organizations and employees. Leading like Christ isn't comfortable; hear why!   Shane Pulver is a Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Husband, and Father who co-founded Abacus Solutions Group in 2005 to serve the national defense, federal and commercial technology sectors. He quickly grew it to one of the fastest growing technology firms, landing it on the Inc. Magazine Fast 500 list within three years of launch. With a passion for learning and a heart for serving he continues to shape and grow the mission and vision of his walk and the walk of Abacus. Shane's passion for excellence has also driven him to compete in Ironman Triathlons, Ultramarathons, and the Boston Marathon.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?     Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Lack of alignment in values destroys the ability to build a business. Today, on True North Leader, guest Garry Krum shares Satan's number one tool to keep leaders out of alignment with God! Garry is the Founder and President of Agora Strategic Consulting Group and has 41 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, and strengthening businesses. The 2008 crash taught Garry valuable leadership lessons about trusting God and surrendering to His timing. His nine-month wait without business brought fears and anxieties to the surface that only God could elevate. Garry has learned high-stakes lessons in the marketplace and shares why Kingdom values are the bedrock of professional partnership and leadership success. Tune in to hear on-the-job stories from Bobby and Garry about acting with integrity despite the consequences.   About the guest: Garry is the Founder and President of Agora Strategic Consulting Group. He is passionate about helping businesses and organizations thrive! With his strong entrepreneurial background that includes 41 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, and strengthening businesses, he and his team help business owners grow their profit margins, engage their team, and transform their businesses to become truly Exit ReadyTM.   Free gift from Garry, Building Value Before You Sell:  https://agoraconsulting.us/building-value-before-you-sell/      About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

What happens when your dream doesn't work out? God uses ALL of our experiences. Today, on True North Leader, guest Charles L.  White (aka "Chuck") was ALMOST in the NFL. He didn't expect to become a teacher, coach, or that later his professional career would launch into a completely different direction that had him leading a five-million-dollar-a-year organization during a Pandemic! Tune in to hear Chuck share his journey and the pivotal lessons that radically shook up his leadership style. He shares leadership truths that ultimately lead to long-term employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational growth. Chuck brings home key biblical leadership lessons you've heard from Bobby and shares how they have directly impacted his journey. Chuck is the definition of a servant leader and tells us about being the Church wherever you lead. Don't miss it! About the guest: Charles L. White (aka "Chuck") has been involved in the moving industry since 1994, when he joined Executive Moving Systems in Woodbridge, VA. He worked at Executive from 1994 to 2005 and left that organization as the Director of Sales & Marketing. During his time at Executive, there was very little he did not do at the moving agency level, including packing, loading, forklift operator, and Class B CDL driver. Chuck also served on the Executive Committee/Board of Directors of the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America (HHGFAA), now known as the International Association of Movers (IAM), for his final four years at Executive and in 2005 joined HHGFAA in a full-time position as the Director of Government & Military Relations. In 2019, Chuck was elevated to the position of President/CEO for IAM. He is married to Becky and they have two daughters, Breiana (30) and Mikayla (28). About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com  

We are living in a post-Christian era. In this episode, Host Bobby Albert talks to Rick Boxx, CEO and founder of Unconventional Business Network, about the dramatic changes we are experiencing in workplace culture and why it will be in the history books! Tune in for the mindset you need to withstand the enemy's attacks and the key to leading like Jesus in a time when leaders are compartmentalizing their faith. God's ways are not our ways, and now is the time to live out Biblical principles in the workplace to bring people to Christ. About the guest: Rick Boxx is the CEO and Founder of Unconventional Business Network, a nonprofit member organization dedicated to helping small business leaders learn and model Biblical principles in their workplace. Rick has been a serial entrepreneur, former banker, CPA, and consultant. He has written six books, including Unconventional Business, and lives in Overland Park, KS, with his lovely and lively wife Kathy. They have three children and four grandchildren in the works. Free gift from Rick: https://unconventionalbusiness.org/leading-assessment/   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Leaders know they need a mentor that has been where they want to go. So what does this look like for Christian leaders in the marketplace, ministry, or education? There are no divisions between sacred and secular parts of life. So, can you get everything you need as a Christian leader from a regular mentor? In this episode of True North Leader, host Bobby Albert tells you how to find a mentor who will climb into the trenches with you and help you lead like Jesus. Tune to hear more leading like Jesus by flipping the org chart, understanding your leadership identity, and seeing work as ministry. Christian leaders are called to create workplace cultures that drive results and allow people to soar. Hear how.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Are you wondering what makes employees stick around during the Great Resignation and what it takes for long-term organizational success? Years of C-Suite level leadership taught host Bobby Albert that the secret ingredient to genuine engagement and ownership from employees lay in a lesson he learned as a young boy, and it leads to something bigger - workplace culture. Like the wind, company culture isn't something you see. It's something you feel. And leadership is the catalyst. If you want to lead like Jesus, company culture isn't something you can overlook. Tune in to hear more about cultivating a workplace culture that bears long-term fruit, employee satisfaction, and a healthy organization where people (and business) thrive.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job,  True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

What do you do when you think the Lord is blessing your efforts, but a door closes? Guest Jeff Applegate has learned a few times that those moments of doubt were also seasons where he had to trust and know that God would come through. Trusting God's character showed him the values he wanted to extend to his family and employees. Jeff knows that legacy is found in how you treat others, not just the business you build. He says leadership is simple; it's love. Tune in to hear about the fruits that came from a multi-million dollar investment right before Covid hit and more from Jeff's challenges as a CEO and man of faith.   About the guest: Jeff Applegate founded Texas Injection Molding in 2013 and serves as Chief Executive Officer. Jeff was the co-founder and Past Chairman of the Greater Houston Manufacturing Association and served two terms as President of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He is the author of Lead Your Family and has served on a number of advisory boards including the University of Houston College of Engineering, Houston Community College Advanced Manufacturing, The Downtown Rotary Club of Houston, and Center for Christianity in Business at HBU. Jeff is a graduate from Baylor University with dual majors in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management. He is married to Julie Applegate and they have 3 grown children.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Anyone who's ever tried something new has failed. Today, on True North Leader, Bobby gets honest about failures with guest Summer Napier, CEO of Healing Hands Healthcare. Summer faced a lawsuit from big business when she and her co-founder launched their business. However, the challenging season taught her tenacity and perseverance when given an assignment from the Lord. Tune in to hear more about "lifting as you lead" from the CEO, BSN, RN, HCS-C, and HCS-O. Sometimes it takes big challenges for us to hear God's still small voice.    About the guest: Summer Napier BSN, RN, HCS-C, HCS-O is the founder and CEO of Healing Hands Healthcare LLC, Healing Hands Primary Home Care, LLC, and Little Black Bag House Calls, LLC in Wichita Falls. She has more than ten years of experience in home care, with the past 7+ years in executive-level management. Summer oversees the daily operations, growth, profitability, and execution of the company's vision. Summer is an active member in both the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice, serving as Vice-Chair on the Medicare/Hospice Committee, as well as serves in the Finance, Government Affairs, Education, Clinical Practice, and the Private Pay Committees. Summer is also active with the National Association of Home Care & Hospice, where she participates in multiple committees and councils. She serves on the Private Duty Advisory Board, Advocacy Council, and Home Care & Hospice Financial Managers Association Workgroup. She holds certifications as a Home Care Specialist in Compliance and a Home Care Clinical Specialist in Oasis. Summer received her Bachelors in Science of Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and is currently pursuing her Master's in Business Administration in Healthcare Management and her Master's in Legal Studies in Healthcare Law.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders. Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Today's discussion challenges leaders to start asking the right questions so they can solve the right problems - for the business and those they serve! Guest Rodney Hammer, Founder and President of Restoration House, had a come to Jesus moment when he talked with a woman forced into prostitution. He learned that if you don't have a safe, specific, and trauma-informed staffed safe-home, you cannot take people out of human trafficking. This conversation led Rodney to discover the gap in helping human-trafficked individuals find long-term healing and freedom. Host Bobby Albert and guest Rodney Hammer dive into the deep waters of helping the vulnerable and how organizations need to respond in a crisis so they can continue being God's hands and feet here on earth. About the guest: Rodney Hammer is the Founder and President of Restoration House of Greater Kansas, a long-term residential recovery program for survivors of human trafficking. Originally from Texas, Rodney lived in Kansas City, Missouri, and internationally for 18 years. After returning to the States in 2008, he served as Executive Director for the Blue River-Kansas City Baptist Association. Learn more at https://restorationhousekc.org/. Connect with Rodney on LinkedIn at inkedin.com/in/rodneyhammer. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business, church, and non-profit leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Leader podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Hear Bobby Albert's vision for the show and his journey as a leader. He was thrown into the fire when his Dad passed away, and he had to lead the family business that was heavily in debt. You'll hear how his time as a CEO and business builder led to profound realizations that the traditional top-down org chart doesn't work and why that model has led to the Great Resignation going on today. Bobby's journey taught him that company culture, like the wind, isn't something you can see, but you can feel pushing against you or propelling you forward. Today's successful leaders create change, growth, and keep employees by shifting culture.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

A company culture that encourages a heart of servitude starts with the CEO and leadership team. Guest Joseph James, CEO of Professional K9 Solutions, shares why flipping the org chart means leading like Jesus. Joseph also shared that his wife died just twenty-two days after his dad. How do you lead a business (and a family) when you don't even want to get out of bed? This challenging season showed Joseph how important it was for leadership to carry the vision for a business. It also taught him why you need to focus small instead of magnifying big challenges. He took these lessons into 2020 and the pandemic. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation about leading during challenging seasons and creating a company culture that helps a business and its people thrive.   About my guest: Joseph James mentioned his free gift to all listeners - it is an e-book on how to create a morning routine. You can take advantage of this offer by clicking here:  https://witty-artisan-3809.ck.page/e99d552ce1.   Joseph James is CEO of Professional K9 Solutions. He is a US Marine and Law enforcement veteran, entrepreneur, widower, father, keynote speaker and podcaster.   Joseph has endured his share of pain in both life and business. In the midst of his father and wife passing away in the same month, Joseph is raising 3 children and successfully growing a business to 7 figures in just under 6 years. Joseph is passionate about sharing his journey of his wife's battle of cancer, the struggles in life and business to help people that have gone through life's "hell" and find their purpose through pain.   If you would like to connect with Joseph, you can do so via email at joseph@prok9s.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-james-1b03678a/     About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.     Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Dan Fairbanks sat at his desk sweating about whether to pay invoices or pay for inventory. This moment birthed an industry-shifting idea for small retailers! A serial entrepreneur, Dan has started over seven companies, including a running store chain, an e-commerce marketplace, and a point of sale software company. In this episode, Dan shares personal truths like how he learned the hard way that ego can keep us from personal and business growth, how we had to let go to manage better, and how a scarcity mindset keeps us from the next level. Tune in for how Dan shook up his business, capital limitations, and himself.  About my guest: Dan Fairbanks is a visionary entrepreneur and investor working to fundamentally change how local retail and e-commerce businesses work. A serial entrepreneur, Dan has started over seven companies, including a running store chain, an e-commerce marketplace, and a point of sale software company. Knowing firsthand how hard it is to succeed as a local retailer and e-commerce store, Dan is now on a mission to create a world where shopping local retail is remarkable and operating a small retail business is low risk, profitable, and fun. To achieve this vision Dan co-founded Thatch with the mission to fundamentally change the way small retailers and brands collaborate and finance inventory. Additionally, Dan also wants to educate retailers on the core changes they can make to thrive as a small business. Dan lives on Bainbridge Island, WA with his wife, Heather, and his three children. You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfairbanks/   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.     Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Guest Victor Pena shows us that it doesn't matter where you come from or where you start. His abuela showed him that even pennies could be the start of a business! In this episode, Victor tells Bobby Albert that his entrepreneurial spirit started as a child and led him to become the founder and CEO of Omniprint International, a multi-million dollar printer manufacturer. He shares crucial truths about scaling a business and how to overcome the challenges of different stages of growth. Victor is an engineer by trade, but he flexed his marketing and sales skills so he could execute the words "better-known beats best." His journey shows us that more hours can't get you there, but more knowledge can.   Free Gift: Access to OmniPrint's Marketing Mastermind About my guest: Victor Pena is the Founder and CEO of Omniprint International, a multi-million dollar printer manufacturer, he's an experienced leader of innovative teams, with product of the year awards for the last 5 consecutive years. Victor is a focused digital marketer with solid fundamentals and creative strategies for lead creation, development, and management. You can connect with Victor via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-pena-ceo-omniprint/ About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company. In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations. He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?  Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

I'm sure you've heard the phrase, work on your business, not just in it. But, the same is true for your LIFE! Years of business building have shown me that you have to grow yourself and grow your people before growing your business. My guest Dr. Greg Pursley tells us how he scaled his Chiropractic practice by transforming himself. You are the biggest investment of your life. Business growth starts with you.   About my guest: PERSONAL GROWTH EXPERT | ENTREPRENEUR | PHILANTHROPIST Greg Pursley aka Dr. G is on a mission to help people improve their lives! As North America's best catalyst for personal growth and the creator of “The Personal Growth Program” and “Think and Lose Weight”; Greg shows you how to reach and exceed your goals quickly...all by harnessing the power of thought, understanding, and guidance. Greg owns and runs a chiropractor office with 10 employees. He speaks on Improving Your Life in 5 Steps and How to Lose Weight Permanently. His reach and demographic are those in the Chiropractic industry/wellness which is vastly popular right now and has huge potential for growth. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.     Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored:   Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

If success looks good to the world but doesn't feel good in your heart, is it a success? God is talking to us all the time! This week on True North Business, Tonya Telesco shares about hearing God's voice and LISTENING even when He tells us to walk away from a "good opportunity." Host Bobby Albert wrote the book on "Outward Success Is An Inside Job," and Tonya walks out those words in her leadership and the guidance she gives to others. Tonya believes in her words but knows the power of her actions! Tune in for her journey as a leader, creating alignment between what you do and who you are and how changing your mindset changes your results.   My guest Tonya Telesco has a free gift for our listeners: www.tonyatelesco.com.   Tonya Telesco is a speaker, author and personality expert dedicated to helping individuals find their voice and make an impact on the world they are called to influence. She is the Co-Founder of Telesco Leadership Group and a member of the Teaching Faculty for the John Maxwell Team responsible for equipping over 40,000 coaches, speakers, and trainers worldwide. As a DISC Certified Master Trainer, she is recognized for her expertise in relationship building for over 17 years. Her books include “Walking Off Your Map,” 7 Keys to an Extraordinary Life, and “Be the Exception,” 79 Keys to Build Successful Lives and Better Relationships.”   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.     Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

When challenges or bad things happen in business, what do you do? What's next when you're at peak success, and it didn't bring the fulfillment you expected? Today's guest Brig Sorber bought a truck for $200 and ended up building a franchise that sold to a publicly-traded company! I bet you've heard of Two Men and A Truck. Tune in for the peaks and valleys of Brig's journey as a business builder. Hear how Brig has partnered with God, and it transformed his approach to business challenges and his perception of success.   About our guest: Brig was one of the original "men" of Two Men and A Truck and worked his way up to President and CEO. He held several positions with the company until it was sold in August of 2021. Now Brig travels the country, speaking about how he found God in the workplace. He has written a book "Moving Forward; A Stickman's search for Hope and Meaning" that will be available in April of 2022. Brig has been married for 35 years with three grown children and a growing number of grandchildren. Brig can be reached via email at brighamsorber@gmail.com   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.     Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

What do Coca-Cola and the Lord have in common? If you are the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products in the country, they have everything in common. In this episode, Mark Whitacre, Executive Director of Coca-Cola Consolidated talks about their faith-based business including the many Bible studies, the chaplains that visit every location, wise decision making, and much more. Hear how a large public company is successfully integrating their faith into their workplace on True North Business. Mark made mention of the initiative he works on: The t-factor. You can go to the t-factor website at:  https://t-factor.com/ . If anyone is interested in attending one of t-factor virtual meetings, they are from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (EST); at no cost (free of charge) and virtual. To access, email mark.whitacre@cokeconsolidated.com to request to receive an invitation to the t-factor you wish to attend. Registration is critical and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis because we max out each event at 250 senior leaders in order to optimize the Q&A and discussion.  These events are by invitation only and your invitation is non-transferrable.  About my guest: Mark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D. and is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history, and was responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990s.Mark wore a wire for 3 years for the FBI in the early 1990s. Mark Whitacre is Executive Director of the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. since December of 2019.  Mark had served as COO of Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC) from 2013 to 2019.  Mark was the COO and Chief Science Officer from 2006 to 2013 at Cypress Systems, Inc., a California biotechnology company where Mark still serves on their advisory board today.    After completing his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Ohio State University, Mark earned his Ph.D. degree at Cornell University in biochemistry.  He worked as an executive for multiple Fortune 500 companies, including Ralston Purina, Degussa (Evonik), and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).  He was recruited at ADM when he was 32 as the President of the Biotech Division.  Mark has extensive international business experience, having lived in Germany for four years working for Evonik at their world headquarters in Frankfurt.   Mark and his wife Ginger have been married over 42 years and have three adult children.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

There are a lot of broken hearts and troubled minds in the workplace. Fortunately, folks from Corporate Chaplains of America are deployed in workplaces all over the country every day. In this episode of True North Business, CEO Larry Griffith shares how chaplains touch lives and improve workplaces in the process. He firmly believes there is no secular/sacred divide and offers hope and encouragement for Christian business leaders. Toward the end of the episode, Larry Griffith made an offer of a free gift, and fulfilling that PROMISE...here is a link to the free e-book Discovering the Promises of God.   About our guest: Larry Griffith, CEO of Corporate Chaplains of America (CCA), loves God, people, and business. Larry has walked with Christ since his childhood and brings more than three decades of leadership experience at a Fortune 250 firm, in the non-profit sphere, and as a Naval officer. At the pinnacle of his business career with ALLTEL, he led more than three thousand employees, serving 2.6 million customers, with annual P&L responsibility exceeding $1.5B. Larry and his wife have been married for over 30 years and have four children. They are based in Wake Forest, NC.   About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Plain talk about how to lead a better Christian life and how to lead your organization better. That is what you will hear and don't want to miss in this episode of True North Business. My guest is Buck Jacobs who started the C-12 business leadership groups and he has a lot of great advice for our listeners. About our guest: Buck Jacobs is a 40+ year veteran of the marketplace ministry movement, starting as a practitioner in 1973. He served as Board Director and Vice-President of Sales of the S.H. Mack Company, a founding member of The Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI).    During his ten-year association with the Mack Company, he led a ten-fold increase in sales and was instrumental in the global development of a successful Christ-centered business, while learning and applying many of the practical and fruitful methods of an integrated, Christ-centered life of ministry in the marketplace . Prior to founding The C12 Business Forums, LLC in 1992 Buck served as the National Training Director for FCCI and Area-Coordinator for the State of Florida .  Buck is the Founder and remains a member of the board of The C12 Group, LLC, America's leading supplier of CEO roundtable services to Christian CEOs and Owners. He has written several books; including A Light Shines Bright in Babylon – A Handbook for Christian Business Owners, A Strategic Plan for Ministry, I, Radical - The Story of a Radical God's Work through an Ordinary Man, The Parable of The Janitor and the CEO – The Road less Traveled - 7 Key Steps to a Successful Christian Life, and The Most Important Hour Buck's earlier experiences include: * Managing Director (CEO) of Sta-Power Italia, Spa., a Rome, Italy, based supplier of automotive aftermarket chemicals. * CEO of The Executive Development Institute, with responsibility for 20 district offices, 50 sales trainers and 8,000 direct sales people. * President and Director of R.G. Haskins/N.A. Strand Corp., a manufacturer of specialty machine tools. Buck currently lives in Demorest, Georgia, 85 miles northeast of Atlanta. He is happily married to Bonnie, has three lovely daughters, five “way above average” grandsons, and one very beautiful granddaughter. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

How do you honor the Lord with your decisions when there is no cash for payroll? Christian business owners face this type of decision regularly and in this episode of True North Business, Bobby Albert talks with Henry Kaestner who faced this and other ethical dilemmas on the way to becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the country. Near the end of this episode, my guest mentions a free offer for you. The link to follow is: https://glose.com/o/faith-driven-entrepreneur-entrepreneurs About my guest: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content, community, and connections. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley, Washington DC and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman, of Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together the companies have grown from $0 to more than $400 million in revenue. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

Addressing criticism, overcoming a bad day. These are situations all leaders face, but for Christian business leaders, it means facing these issues with integrity and honesty. Michael Stanford, the President of Sharp Iron Group talks about how he and his team face these issues in the workplace; the six Leadership attributes that they measure themselves against; and what it takes to lead a company of professional craftsmen. About our guest: Michael has been at the helm of Sharp Iron Group, a privately held contract manufacturing company in Wichita Falls, TX, for the past 7 years. Before that, he worked in the aerospace industry for over 15 years in various management roles. He has been married for over 23 years to his high school sweetheart, Francie. They have 2 children: Madeline is an education major at Midwestern State University, and Riley is a senior at Iowa Park High School in Iowa Park, TX. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-stanford-13352136/ Michael mentioned the 6 Leadership Culture Attributes that they focus on at Sharp Iron Group.  Not only do these get listed in every senior manager's annual goals, but they also review them as a team each year and score themselves (as a team) on each attribute.  Michael added "If we do these things consistently, we'll be positively influencing the organizational culture.  However, the inverse is also true… if we are NOT doing one of these things consistently, we may be negatively influencing the organizational culture.  There is no “neutral” 

As a Christian leading a business, the unchurched who are in your organization may very well see you as their pastor. Brian Mosley, with RightNow Media expands on that thought and much more in this episode of True North Business. Brian shares how they really became transparent in building their team culture and how it has grown each year, as well as some of the growth struggles their organization has faced in his 20 years of leadership. Brian mentions a free gift on the podcast. To take advantage of his offer, go to rightnowmediaatwork.org/finish-acuff About our guest: Brian serves as the president of RightNow Media. His passion is to help people live out their faith in their neighborhoods, offices, schools, homes, and around the world. The 180 people at RightNow Media serve over 22,000 churches, ministries, and Christian business owners with powerful video content that inspires people to action. Brian graduated from Baylor University and then married his high school sweetheart, Julie. They have four kids, Abby, Grant, Ashley, and Tristan. They worship and serve at Allen Bible Church where Brian is also an elder. You can connect with Brian on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmosley/ About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

The next generation of young professionals who will be leading in business in the coming years are the same people who are leaving the church in massive numbers right now. Meet David Roth with Workmatters who is doing something about it. He will share how he feels he missed such an opportunity in the first twenty years of his professional life by not integrating his faith and work. He has lots of great insights to share on this episode of True North Business. About my guest: David Roth is president and CEO of Workmatters, a national nonprofit organization founded in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2003 whose 2018 vision is to equip 1,000,000 leaders of faith in 10,000 companies by 2025. After two decades working in public company leadership roles, Roth's passion for integrating faith and work led him to join the founding Board of Directors of Workmatters, a church-based marketplace ministry. Eighteen months later, Roth became the Founder and first employee of Workmatters, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Prior to leading Workmatters, Mr. Roth served in sales and marketing leadership roles in J.B. Hunt Transport, Manugistics and American Software, both supply chain management software providers, and McKesson Corporation. Connect with David Roth on LinkedIn About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America? Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com