Podcasts about Servant leadership

Sermon Series: "Servant Leadership"Fall 2026Season 14Episode 3

CFO and Member of FEI Dallas Mark Dendle joins the FEI Podcast to discuss the frameworks that have guided his career leading financial transformations across public companies, private equity-backed businesses, and family-owned enterprises. Dendle shares his approach to acquisition integration, his ABC method for prioritizing competing initiatives, why compensation must align with the outcomes an organization wants, and how AI tools like Claude are turning days of work into minutes for finance teams. He also discusses the responsibility financial leaders have to develop their people through periods of rapid technological change.Special Guest: Mark Dendle.

As the far-right Alternative for Deutschland party wins 44 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anholt, Audrey talks to Jenny Witt- a journalist based in Hamburg- about what the result means for wider Germany. They also discuss what the Churches in Saxony Anhalt have been doing to help asylum seekers, and how that has brought them into direct confrontation with the AFD.Leadership is something that every organisation and company try to get right. But how different would things be if we all practiced Servant Leadership. We discuss the strengths and limitations with political commentator Alex Kane, theologian Peter McDowell and Professor of inclusive leadership at Birmingham Business School Joanne Murphy.Lord Peter Ricketts was the British government's chief civil servant in the foreign office and was the UK's first national security adviser. He talks to Audrey about his book Peace Makers: Shaping the Modern World, outlining the role played by Diplomats in World War 2 and what we can learn from that in an increasingly unstable world.

Stay Connected: The Vine, the Branches & the Purpose of Pruning – John 15:1–12In Episode 151 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane dive into one of Jesus' most powerful pictures of our relationship with Him: “I am the vine; you are the branches.”In John 15:1–12, Jesus teaches that a fruitful life doesn't come from striving harder—it comes from abiding deeper. But He also introduces something most of us would rather avoid: pruning.Together, Jamie and Jane explore why God prunes even the branches that are already producing fruit, how seasons of cutting back can actually prepare us for greater growth, and what it practically looks like to remain connected to Jesus when life feels uncomfortable or uncertain.What if the thing God is removing isn't punishment? What if it's preparation?Jesus' invitation is simple: Remain in Me. Because apart from Him we can do nothing, but connected to the Vine, our lives can produce the kind of lasting fruit God created us to bear.And at the center of it all is love—remaining in His love and learning to love others as He has loved us.Reflection Question: What if the thing I've been asking God to restore is actually something He's pruning so I can grow?____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Website: www.janewwilliams.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

6 Pillars of Leadership Most Bosses Get Backwards You can’t cheat the harvest. Not in farming, not in funeral service, and not in leadership. That’s the line I kept coming back to after tonight’s conversation with Jay Jacobson, author of Lead by Legendary Example — a book forged inside a profession with zero room to fake competence: funeral service. Forty years of leading people through the worst day of their lives taught Jacobson something most executive coaches never pick up in a classroom. Leadership isn’t a title, a slide deck, or a TED Talk. It’s what you do when nobody’s applauding. Jacobson’s framework rests on six leadership pillars — Integrity, Presence, Vision, Servant Leadership, Adaptability, and Mentorship — and the mistake most bosses make is treating them like a checklist instead of a practice. They chase vision before they’ve earned presence. They demand loyalty before they’ve modeled integrity. Tonight, Jacobson walked us through a grandfather-and-grandson story that reframed what dignity in leadership actually looks like, and a piece of his own history — assisting families after the Sioux City air disaster and later testifying before the U.S. Senate — that shows exactly what these leadership pillars look like when the stakes are real and there’s no script to follow. Here’s the part that stuck with me most: trust isn’t built in the big speech. It’s built in the routine call you actually prepared for. I tell my coaching clients and hockey parents the same thing — character shows up in the boring repetitions, not the highlight reel. If you run a team, a business, or a household, this episode hands you a mirror. Which of these six pillars are you skipping because it’s inconvenient, and which one is quietly costing you the trust you’re trying to build? You don’t have to take my word for how it unfolds — watch it yourself. The full replay of tonight’s episode of A New Direction with Jay Jacobson is live now on YouTube and available everywhere you get your podcasts. If you lead people — at work, at home, or on a bench — block out 45 minutes and let Jacobson’s version of legendary leadership put yours to the test. Then tell me in the comments: which pillar are you getting backwards? Jay Jacobson‘s book, “Lead by Legendary Example” is a combination of real stories, and practical psychological and behavioral practices that anyone can employ right now.  You don’t have to wait to make things happen with these 6 pillars of leadership, you can start today, this very moment. This book is also special because not only is it a book that you will read, but at the end of each chapter he has simple practical exercises that you can do to change you.  And the second half of the book are 10 sessions that you can even train your team on. The real point of the book however is one that many of us struggle to comprehend.  Change does not come from performing better, real change occurs because we changed our internal selves.  We make a choice through our mind, will and emotions to change the way think so that we can become the leaders and practice the leadership that can be within all of us…if we make that choice. I loved this book.  It read so fast. The stories are real and the insights that Jay Jacobson pulls out of them are relevant and poignant. This book is for everyone.  Not simply “business leaders” it is for all of us who interact with others, because we are all leaders in one way or another.  This book is for you and me! Get your copy of Lead by Legendary Example by clicking here. A New Direction is so grateful to our sponsors, please reach out to them and tell them thank you, and please LIKE their social media pages. Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 40 years their customers call their customer service “legendary”. Linda and her team built their business on building relationships and understanding your home is full of memories that are important to you! It is about the relationship, not the transaction. So if you have a question, want a free market analysis of your home just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com and Check out their Facebook Page ABOUT YOUR HOST Meet Jay Izso Executive Performance Coach  |  Host of A New Direction Every week on A New Direction, I sit down with CEOs, founders, and the researchers behind the science of leadership performance. The conversations go deep. We talk about the decisions that built companies, the mistakes that nearly destroyed them, and the personal breakthroughs that changed everything. But here's what most people don't know about me: the show is an extension of the work I do every day with executives behind closed doors. Who I Am I'm an Executive Performance Coach. I work with CEOs and founders of $5M-$50M companies who have hit a wall they can't explain. The marketing looks fine. The team is capable. The market is there. But the business won't move. The problem, almost every time, is the person running it. I find the personal behavioral patterns that are driving the business dysfunction. Then I help the CEO disrupt those patterns so the company can grow. That's it. No motivational platitudes. No vision boards. Diagnostics, intervention, results. Where This Comes From My approach comes from two places most coaches never set foot in. The farm. I grew up as a farmhand in Ithaca, Nebraska—population 100. I started working at nine years old. By the time I left for college, I'd spent a decade learning that you can't cheat the harvest, pain is part of the job, and the work has to get done whether you feel like it or not. I was fourteen the first time I had to castrate boars. Nobody was going to do it for me. That lesson never left: sometimes you have to do things afraid. The forensic psychology unit. In graduate school at Washington State University, I trained under Dr. Thomas Brigham—co-author of the Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis—in a human behavior lab focused on real-world problems. I then served in a Clinical Psych II role at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington, a forensic setting where I conducted psychological evaluations of individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses. Sixteen months assessing human behavior at its most extreme taught me how to cut through defenses, identify what's really driving someone's decisions, and see what they can't see in themselves.

What does it truly mean to lead with purpose? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks International and a servant leadership icon. Howard shares invaluable lessons on authenticity, vulnerability, and the importance of putting people first. From navigating insecurities to building a personal mission statement, Howard's insights offer a masterclass in leading with integrity. Discover why patience pays, why persistence matters, and how to align your purpose with your passion. Plus, hear his perspective on long-term thinking in business and the impact of shareholder-driven decision-making. In this episode, Darius and Howard will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Howard Behar (02:16) Howard's Immigrant Roots and Early Influences (06:54) Transitioning to Starbucks: The Journey Begins (10:32) Navigating Exponential Growth at Starbucks (16:59) Leadership and Building a Strong Team (21:30) People-Centric Philosophy at Starbucks (24:51) Partnership Dynamics with Howard Schultz (28:12) The Essence of Servant Leadership (31:23) Navigating Economic Challenges (34:02) The Impact of Public Markets (39:36) Qualities of Great Leaders (41:34) Lessons from Experience Howard Behar is a renowned business leader, author, speaker, and mentor, celebrated for his servant leadership philosophy. As the former President of Starbucks North America and founding President of Starbucks International, he played a pivotal role in the company's growth from 28 stores to over 15,000 across five continents. Howard's leadership principles, like “The Person Who Sweeps the Floor Should Choose the Broom,” continue to inspire leaders globally. He currently serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards and is the author of It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Leadership from a Life at Starbucks. Connect with Howard: Website: http://howardbehar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/ Twitter: https://x.com/NotAboutCoffee  Email: hb@howardbehar.com Contact: 206-9727-776 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. 

Why "just cut them off" is the wrong first moveHere's the contrarian part, and it's the part most people skip. Every piece of advice online tells you the same thing: identify the toxic person, go no-contact, block, delete, done. And sometimes distance is exactly right. But cutting someone off doesn't answer the harder question, the one underneath the wound: Who told you that you had to keep the snake fed? If you keep ending up with the same viper in a different body: new job, same manipulator; new relationship, same betrayal; the problem isn't your bad luck. It's a belief you've been carrying that says your worth is measured by how much you'll tolerate. You call it being loyal. You call it being the bigger person. You call it keeping the peace. But high-functioning codependency wears respectable clothes, and it will keep you seated at the table of someone who's already decided you're the meal. You can remove every snake in your yard. If you never ask why the door keeps getting left open, another one is already on the way. How to spot a snake before it strikesDiscernment isn't paranoia. It's paying attention to patterns instead of performances. In the episode, Jahmaal walks through the tells: They're fluent in your weaknesses and forgetful of your worth. A snake studies where you're soft, and files it for later.They move differently in public than in private. Psalm 140:3 talks about tongues sharp as a serpent's. Watch what the tongue does when the audience leaves.Confusion is the residue. You leave conversations doubting your own memory. That fog isn't an accident, it's the venom.They reward your silence and punish your honesty. In a healthy relationship, the truth brings you closer. Around a snake, the truth gets you bitten. If you've been calling this "just a difficult person," this section will cost you your comfortable label. Good. Clarity is the first mercy. The wisdom to deal with toxic people (personally and professionally)Personally, the snake counts on your history. "But we go way back." "But that's my family." "But they were there for me once." Loyalty is a virtue, until it becomes the very thing that keeps you kneeling. Professionally, the snake counts on your ambition. You don't confront it because you need the reference, the promotion, the peace of not "making it a thing." So you swallow it. And swallowed venom doesn't disappear; it becomes burnout, resentment, and a body that starts sending you the bill. The wisdom Jahmaal offers isn't a script for a comeback. It's a shift in posture: stop managing the snake and start leading yourself. You don't need them to change for you to stop bleeding. The 3 moves: how to deal with the snakes in your lifeThis is the heart of the episode: three moves, in order. Skip one and the whole thing collapses.1. Take inventoryYou can't confront what you refuse to count. Get honest about who's actually in your circle and what they cost you. Not who you hoped they'd be; who they've shown you they are, on repeat. Write the names. Notice how your body feels before you see them, not just after. Inventory isn't cruelty; it's stewardship. You can't protect a garden you've never walked.2. Take ownershipHere's where it gets holy and uncomfortable. The snake is responsible for the bite. But you are responsible for the access. Ownership means asking the "Who told you?" questions: Who told you that keeping the peace was your job? Who told you love means unlimited access? Who told you that saying no makes you the villain? You didn't choose the first snake. But somewhere along the way you learned to leave the gate open, and what you learned, you can unlearn.3. Make a planWisdom without a plan is just a nice feeling that fades by Monday. Decide (before the next encounter) what you will and won't allow. What the boundary is. What you'll say. What access gets revoked, what stays, and what the consequence is when it's crossed. A boundary you haven't rehearsed is a boundary you'll abandon under pressure. Put it in writing. Say it out loud. Build the fence before you need it. Take inventory. Take ownership. Make a plan. That's how you stop being surprised, and start being sovereign over your own peace. Key takeawaysBeing wise as a serpent isn't about becoming one - it's about refusing to be its next meal.Cutting people off treats the symptom. Healing the belief that left the gate open treats the cause.Discernment reads patterns, not performances. Trust the residue, not the résumé.The snake owns the bite. You own the access.A boundary you haven't planned is a boundary you'll break. Frequently asked questionsHow do you deal with a toxic person you can't avoid, like a coworker or family member? When you can't create distance, you create structure. Take inventory of exactly how they operate, take ownership of the access you've been granting, and make a specific plan for what you will and won't engage with. You manage the terms of contact instead of managing their moods. Is it un-Christian/or unkind to set boundaries with difficult people? No. Jesus set boundaries constantly; He withdrew, He confronted, He named hypocrisy directly. Being innocent as a dove speaks to your motives; being wise as a serpent speaks to your discernment. Boundaries aren't a lack of love. They're love with a spine. How do I know if I'm the problem, not them? Ownership cuts both ways. If the same conflict follows you into every room, that's worth examining honestly. The difference is pattern and posture: a snake studies your weakness and profits from your pain. A healthy person, corrected, adjusts. Take inventory of the fruit over time, not a single bad day. What if setting a boundary costs me the job or the relationship? Then it was already costing you more than you realized (just quietly). This episode isn't about blowing up your life; it's about deciding, on purpose, what your peace is worth before someone else decides for you. Your next step: stop feeding the snakes for goodHere's the truth this episode can't do for you: naming the snake is step one, but building the plan that keeps you free is the work, and most people never do it alone. They read the article, feel the click of recognition, and then slide right back into the old pattern by the next hard conversation. That's exactly what the Premium Strategy Hour is built for. In one focused, private session, Jahmaal helps you take inventory of who really has access to you, uncover the belief that's been leaving your gate open, and walk out with a concrete plan for the specific snakes in your life (personally and professionally). No fluff. No shame. Just clarity, strategy, and a spine. Spots are intentionally limited each month so every session gets full depth, and they fill fast when an episode like this drops. If the recognition you felt reading this is real, don't let it fade by Monday.

Send us Fan MailDr. Nathan Eva is a Fulbright Scholar (2021) and the co-director of Engagement for the Department of Management at the Monash Business School. His research examines follower-first leadership approaches that deliver organizational performance combined with inclusive and supportive workplaces.Associate Professor Eva received his Ph.D. from Monash University in 2014, received the 2015 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award in Leadership, was awarded as a 2016 Greenleaf Scholar by the Greenleaf Centre for Servant Leadership, received the 2020 Dean's Awards for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher, and was Highly Commended for his research as an Early Career Scholar for the 2018 ANZAM Excellence Awards. He received the 2016 and 2013 Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence at the Monash Business School, and has been consistently recognized for outstanding teaching by the Office of the Vice-Provost.His peer-reviewed work appears in international outlets such as The Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Human Resource Management. His article on Servant Leadership in The Leadership Quarterly is the most downloaded and the most cited article in their journal since 2017, and his article on Psychological Safety in Human Resource Management Review received the journal's Scholarly Impact Award for the most impactful article (2017-2022).Associate Professor Eva is a Board Member of the Network of Leadership Scholars, the Chair of the Leadership Scholarship stream for the International Leadership Association, and the Co-Chair of the International Leadership Association's Leadership Education Academy. He is a Senior Editor for Management and Organization Review and an editorial board member of The Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Business Ethics, & Group and Organizational Management.A Few Quotes From This Episode & Nathan's Work“Servant leadership is not just about serving others. It is about sending credible, repeated, observable signals that followers interpret as genuine service.”"Servant leadership is quite costly because it's taking time away from other things that you could be doing. Things that might influence your promotion... you're having to go out on a limb for somebody.""Pick a small set of behaviors or signals that are yours. It's not trying to be a leader who does everything. It's a leader who's trying to do three or four things incredibly, incredibly well, and they are just the things that you're known for. That's your reputation. That's your superpower."ResourcesArticle: Signalling servant leadership: How followers interpret leader behavioursBlog Post: Is there one best way to lead or have we overcomplicated what makes leaders effective? Google Scholar: Nathan EvaAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

In this second message on reform, Samuel Goulet continues unpacking what it means for the church to bring the culture of Jesus into the world—not by abandoning broken systems, but by carrying Christ's integrity, servant-hearted leadership, and ministry of reconciliation into every sphere of influence. Through Scripture and practical teaching, he challenges believers to pursue holiness, reject fear, and become people who help make crooked things straight in their families, workplaces, city, and culture.

Your company cut the Scrum Master role and called it self-organization. Fantastic... Where did the coordination work go? We'll bet it landed on someone who doesn't get paid to do it.Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Leader Om Patel argue through what happens when organizations defund facilitation roles but keep the complex frameworks. Stick with as Brian tries to discern if "let the team figure it out" is really just financial code for a transfer of labor from funded to unfunded and stay till the end to understand how to spot the competence tax on your own team.Listen or watch as we discuss:• Why "automate it with AI" and "let the team self-organize" are the same failure• What is the competence tax: being good at unfunded coordination work• Who non-promotable tasks disproportionately land on and why• How NOBODY EVER accidentally rolled out SAFe and "forgot" to fund rolesIf you're an Engineer, Product Person, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach watching coordination work get quietly dumped onto the wrong people, this episode is for you! I fight for the users!#ScrumMaster #Agile #CompetenceTaxTanya Reilly (Being Glue, Lead Dev talk), Winning with People by John Maxwell, Babcock and Vesterland (gender differences in non-promotable tasks), SAFe, SquarespaceLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

In this message from Matthew 23, Pastor Karl walks through one of the most confrontational moments in Jesus's earthly ministry — the day He turns to face the religious establishment head-on and calls out hypocrisy for what it is. The big idea: true discipleship begins with repentance in the heart and produces transformation in life.Pastor Karl unpacks the meaning of the word "hypocrite" — from the Greek term for an actor behind a mask — and shows how it appears seven times in this one chapter alone, always on the lips of Jesus. He identifies three ways hypocrisy shows up in our lives: hypocrisy toward others (a standard for you, an exception for me), hypocrisy toward ourselves (a gap between what we claim and how we live), and hypocrisy toward God (redefining what He has clearly called right or wrong).Walking through Jesus's series of "woes" against the scribes and Pharisees — their showy religious displays, their exploitation of the vulnerable, their obsession with minor rules while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness — Pastor Karl brings each one home with practical, personal application. This is a challenging, convicting message, but one grounded in hope: hypocrisy isn't failure itself, it's failure without repentance. And no one who repents is ever turned away by God.Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

In the midst of the terror at ground zero on September 11, 2011, some heroic servant leaders ran into the chaos to serve something greater than themself. This episode is in honor of those lost and those who inspire us to serve.   Jason is joined by former U.S. Marine and 9/11 first responder Jason Thomas for a gripping firsthand account of servant leadership under extreme crisis.   For Full Show Notes visit https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/honoring-9-11-jason-thomas/ Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, how do we honor the sacrifices made and carry those lessons into how we lead our teams today? In this powerful episode of The Thermostat, Jason V. Barger sits down with former U.S. Marine Jason Thomas, whose heroic actions at Ground Zero served as the real-life inspiration for the film World Trade Center. Thomas shares his harrowing story of driving into Manhattan on September 11, 2001, and navigating the scorching debris to rescue two trapped Port Authority officers. This conversation moves beyond typical business anecdotes to explore the ultimate test of servant leadership. Jason and Jason discuss how deeply ingrained family values—specifically the mandate to "be your brother's keeper"—dictate our actions in times of chaos. They explore what it means to keep your word under immense pressure, the selflessness required to put your team first, and why authentic leaders never go backwards. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, HR directors, and anyone committed to shaping compelling cultures, this episode offers profound insights on resilience, honoring commitments, and building an organizational temperature grounded in unwavering support. Episode Notes & Timestamps: Intro: Jason sets the stage for an unforgettable conversation honoring the events of 9/11 and defining what servant leadership truly looks like. Meet Jason Thomas: Introduction to Jason's background, his transition from the Marine Corps to Air Force medic, and how the trauma of 9/11 shifted his career path. The Morning of 9/11: Jason recounts the surreal moments of dropping his newborn off, seeing the North Tower hit on television, and immediately throwing on his uniform. The Foundation of Culture: Exploring how Jason's mother established a powerful family temperature of "never leave your brother behind" that guided his actions that day. Into the Rubble: The daunting physical challenge of crawling over hot I-beams, shouting into the darkness, and refusing to retreat when warned by other responders. "Are You An Angel?": The chilling moment of falling 12 feet into a dark hole and discovering the trapped Port Authority officers, Will Jimeno and John McLoughlin. The Ultimate Sacrifice: Will Jimeno's selfless request to have his leg amputated with a K-bar knife to save his sergeant, highlighting true team devotion. Keeping Your Word: The emotional weight of learning that an earlier responder had promised to return but didn't, and Jason's unwavering commitment to stay. The Aftermath: The psychological toll of the rescue, driving home covered in ash, and returning to Ground Zero for 20 straight days to search for more survivors. Questions to Ponder: Jason V. Barger challenges listeners to evaluate the temperature they are setting in their own lives and organizations. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Be Your Brother's Keeper: Establish a culture where team members instinctively support one another, proving through daily action that no one will be left behind. Your Word is Your Currency: In moments of crisis, trust is the only thing that holds a team together. If you make a commitment to your people, you must fulfill it. Forward Motion: Authentic leaders do not retreat when operations become difficult; they rely on their deeply ingrained values to navigate the chaos and pull their team out of the dark. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/honoring-9-11-and-servant-leadership-with-jason-thomas/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason

We start the month of September on Labor Day with a new series devoted to quotes about "Education." Seeing as how most kids in the USA are back in school already or will be tomorrow, I thought it would be good to cover quotes about education this month. Today, I have 4 really good ones to kick things off.As always, I am so grateful to all of you who support the podcast! I do this show because of you. While I enjoy the quotes myself, I do this podcast because many of you who are looking for inspiration and impact from these quotes come back and listen to it on a consistent basis. Thanks to all of you for being a huge part of this journey! In order to help me keep this journey going, please consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can donate to the show by clicking on the link below.Support the showFor more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.Our new background music, starting with Episode 300, is "Pulse of Time - Corporate Rock" by TunePocket.Our background music for the first 5 years of the podcast was "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

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Peace the World Can't Give: The Promise of the Holy Spirit – John 14:15–31 In Episode 150 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane finish John 14 with one of Jesus' greatest promises: we will never have to walk alone. As Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, He promises the coming of the Holy Spirit—the Advocate, Helper, and Teacher who will remain with them and remind them of everything Jesus has taught. Then, in the middle of uncertainty about what comes next, Jesus gives them something the world cannot manufacture: His peace. Together, Jamie and Jane explore what it means to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives, how love for Jesus shapes our obedience, and the difference between temporary peace based on circumstances and the lasting peace that comes from Christ. Jesus never promised His followers a life without trouble, questions, or uncertainty. He promised something better: His presence in the middle of it. If your heart has been anxious, overwhelmed, or searching for peace, pull up a chair. John 14 reminds us that we have a Helper, we have His presence, and we have a peace the world cannot give. Reflection Question: Am I looking to my circumstances to give me peace—or am I learning to receive the peace Jesus has already given me? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

In the latest episode of The Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with Jason Arceneaux, CEO of Arc Energy, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to servant leadership, and his perspective on the future of the global energy industry.After spending 17 years with the same company, Jason experienced an unexpected career setback when he was fired. What could have derailed his career instead became a turning point, ultimately leading him to entrepreneurship and the opportunity to build Arc Energy into a global energy business.The episode covers:Jason's entrepreneurial journeyThe story of building and scaling Arc EnergyWhy focusing on what you can control has shaped his approach to business and lifeJason's philosophy on servant leadership and company cultureThe future of the global energy industry and sustainabilityResilience, authenticity, and growth as a leaderThe importance of personal brands, visibility, and showing up authentically as a CEOJason shares invaluable insights on turning setbacks into opportunities. Regardless of your industry, if you're an entrepreneur, CEO, or business leader interested in entrepreneurship, servant leadership, resilience, and the future of energy, you won't want to miss this conversation.

We conclude our series of quotes on Humility today with 5 quotes that are great ones to bring this series to a close.As always, I am so grateful to all of you who support the podcast! I do this show because of you. While I enjoy the quotes myself, I do this podcast because many of you who are looking for inspiration and impact from these quotes come back and listen to it on a consistent basis. Thanks to all of you for being a huge part of this journey! In order to help me keep this journey going, please consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can donate to the show by clicking on the link below.Support the showFor more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.Our new background music, starting with Episode 300, is "Pulse of Time - Corporate Rock" by TunePocket.Our background music for the first 5 years of the podcast was "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

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The real test of servanthood isn't whether you serve or not. Join us for part nine of Summer at One Church Pastor Crystal shares with us what it means when we say “servant leadership is our identity.”Support the show

Welcome to another episode of Leaders in Tech! In this episode, host David Mansilla sits down with Daniel B. Waltz, a recently retired Healthcare CIO with over three decades of experience driving technology and digital transformation across major health systems. Dan shares his inspiring journey from a computer programmer with a background in Organizational Development to leading major Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementations and scaling IT organizations from 50 to 250 personnel. Discover how Dan applied basketball strategy, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership to build resilient teams and improve patient care through technology.

Ask, Believe, Dream Bigger: The Greater Things Jesus Promised – John 14:12–14 In Episode 149 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane slow down and dive into just three powerful verses—John 14:12–14—where Jesus makes an astonishing promise about faith, prayer, and the “greater works” His followers will do. What did Jesus mean when He said, “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these”? And what do we do with His invitation to “ask me for anything in my name”? Together, Jamie and Jane explore the difference between dreaming with God and simply asking Him to bless our plans. They talk about bold prayers, surrendered dreams, expectations, and what it means to believe that God can accomplish more through our lives than we could ever manufacture on our own. Maybe we've been praying too safely. Maybe we've allowed disappointment to shrink what we're willing to ask God for. John 14 invites us to believe again, ask boldly, dream with God—and remember that ultimately, it is all for the glory of the Father. Reflection Question: Have I allowed fear, disappointment, or past unanswered prayers to make my prayers smaller—and what might God be inviting me to ask Him for again? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to receive God's favor in your career, why you should never be afraid to ask God for the "huge" things, and how to find genuine joy in your daily work. Grounded in Ecclesiastes 2:24–25 and Ecclesiastes 3:12–13, 22, we break down how your labor and your ability to enjoy it is a direct gift from God.In This Episode, We Cover: Ask for the "Huge" Things: Recognizing unexpected favor in everyday moments and boldly bringing your career desires to God. The Power of Purposeful Collaboration: Why there is undeniable strength and impact in numbers. 4 Practices to Realign Your Career with Your Calling:1. Shift from Organization to Assignment: Viewing your employer as a vehicle for your mission.2. Conduct a Joy & Fruit Audit: Identifying what tasks bring you true fulfillment.3. Trace the Ripple Effect: Connecting daily tasks to the bigger picture and end impact.4. Cultivate an Abundant Portion Mindset: Breaking free from scarcity and leading with servant leadership.

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     From Bunker Hill To The Boardroom with Andy Moye explores the kind of Leadership that still works when AI, disruption, and relentless pressure are reshaping the workplace. Host Tim Staton sits down with Andy Moye—author of From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom, former U.S. Naval Flight Officer, biotech executive, and founder/CEO in the cell and gene therapy space—to discuss Purpose Driven Leadership, Servant Leadership, adaptive intelligence, and the Business Mindset required to build organizations people trust.      What is purpose driven leadership? Andy Moye explains that it is more than a mission statement or motivational slogan. Purpose Driven Leadership connects the organization's mission to the personal motivations of its people, creating stronger commitment, better decision-making, and a more resilient Company Culture. This conversation also examines how purpose-driven leadership programs improve corporate culture by helping employees understand not only what they do, but why their contribution matters.      Drawing on combat deployments, healthcare leadership, biotech, AI-driven precision medicine, and executive experience at organizations including Page and Tempus AI, Andy Moye shares practical Management Tips for leaders navigating uncertainty. He explains why vision alone is not enough, why toxic high performers may signal a deeper purpose-fit problem, and why real Business Growth depends on empowered teams rather than micromanagement.      This episode answers questions leaders are asking now: What is adaptive leadership theory? What is adaptive leadership style? And how can adaptive leadership theory help executives, founders, and managers respond when the environment changes faster than the plan? Andy argues that effective leaders must fall in love with the problem—not a preferred solution—then create the conditions for teams to test, learn, adjust, and move forward. You'll learn how to: Use Servant Leadership as a competitive advantage rather than a slogan Connect purpose-driven board leadership to day-to-day leadership decisions Apply lessons from the purpose driven leadership book, From Bunker Hill to the Boardroom Build Executive Presence without becoming distant, controlling, or performative Translate Military To Business leadership lessons into modern organizational practice Encourage fast learning through after-action reviews, postmortems, and productive failure Evaluate people by the quality of their judgment—not only by outcomes influenced by external factors Create psychological safety so bad news travels early, honestly, and with potential solutions Use AI to turn old proposals, lessons learned, and institutional knowledge into actionable insight Strengthen Professional Development, accountability, trust, and Company Culture across the organization       From Revolutionary War roots and Vietnam to Iraq and the modern boardroom, From Bunker Hill To The Boardroom with Andy Moye shows that leadership fundamentals have not changed—even when the tools have. The best leaders clarify purpose, develop people, share information honestly, and give capable teams the freedom to execute.      Whether you are a founder, executive, board member, frontline manager, veteran making the transition from Military To Business, or an emerging leader looking for practical Leadership and Management Tips, this episode offers a clear framework for leading with purpose, adaptability, accountability, and trust.   Connect with Andy Moye LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymoye/ Book: https://a.co/d/04SvnAXP   Connect With Tim Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Professional Reading List: https://timstatingtheobvious.com/products Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/ SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

Principle 47 – Matthew, Servant-leadership    Matthew 20:17-28    Spiritual leaders who follow Christ's example should become servant-leaders.Support the show

Every leader has a plan — until the road closes. The question isn't whether you'll hit a detour. It's whether you've been honest enough about which ones you could have seen coming. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Matt Stobb, CEO of Your Health, for a candid conversation on what detours really cost healthcare leaders — and what they can teach us. Drawing on real moments from the frontlines of healthcare leadership, Jamie and Matt explore the difference between detours we create and detours we inherit, and what we owe our teams when we hit either one. Key topics covered: The critical difference between avoidable and unavoidable detours — and how leaders confuse the two Why "there's no lesson in the second kick of a mule" is the most underrated leadership principle in healthcare A leader's real job when the detour hits: take responsibility, communicate openly, and run toward the fire — not away from it How navigating hard moments together is one of the most powerful team-building forces in healthcare Why the detour sometimes becomes a better route than the one you originally planned If you're in the middle of a detour right now — or just past one you're still processing — this episode will meet you there.

We continue a series of quotes I started a couple of weeks ago on Humility. It is a great follow-up to last month's series on Pride, as the two are a great balance to one another. As I said last month, pride can be a good thing if not taken too far. When we go too far with it, though, it becomes arrogance, and arrogance is ugly on everyone. Humility on the other hand is always welcome and appreciated by anyone who encounters someone else displaying it. And it is an absolutely essential quality for leaders to possess. You will hear 5 quotes in today's episode.As always, I am so grateful to all of you who support the podcast! I do this show because of you. While I enjoy the quotes myself, I do this podcast because many of you who are looking for inspiration and impact from these quotes come back and listen to it on a consistent basis. Thanks to all of you for being a huge part of this journey! In order to help me keep this journey going, please consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can donate to the show by clicking on the link below.Support the showFor more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.Our new background music, starting with Episode 300, is "Pulse of Time - Corporate Rock" by TunePocket.Our background music for the first 5 years of the podcast was "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

Dan Michelini, VP of Sales at Acrisure, joins me to discuss his unique path into the industry. Making a massive career pivot at age 37, Dan transitioned from tech consulting and venture capital into insurance - starting with 100 cold calls a day and driving home in tears before finally catching his big break. We discuss how he applies Ryan Holiday's teachings on Stoicism to his daily leadership, the vital difference between a sales manager and a sales coach, and a brilliant case study on how a 24-year-old producer stole a marquee account from a 10-year veteran by selling his "inexperience." Dan also pulls back the curtain on the M&A landscape, sharing what made his former agency an attractive acquisition for Acrisure and what agency owners need to know about selling in 2026.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callhttps://completegameu.com/request-a-callTimestamped Outline(00:00) Introduction: Welcome Dan Michelini(01:26) A Career Pivot at 37: From Tech Startups and VC to Insurance Sales(05:06) College Football Chaos: Notre Dame, Luke Fickell, and the NIL Era(08:52) The Daily Stoic: How Ryan Holiday's Philosophy Shapes Dan's Leadership(11:45) Calm Amidst the Chaos: Why Producers Must Avoid Extreme Highs and Lows(12:40) Case Study: How a Young Producer Beat a 10-Year Veteran by Selling Hunger(17:40) The 100 Cold Call Grind: Driving Home in Tears and Finding the Breakthrough(21:06) The Ripple Effect: How One Small Deal Led to Millions in Revenue Over 20 Years(25:56) Advice for New Producers: Bring Infectious Energy and Listen More Than You Talk(28:51) Sales Manager vs. Sales Coach: The Power of Servant Leadership(33:29) Hoops History: Playing for a Young Gregg Popovich at Pomona College(36:00) The Acrisure Acquisition: Why Greg Williams' Pitch Stood Out in 2017(41:42) Advice for Sellers: Navigating Valuations and Protecting Your People(43:59) Dan's Lightning Round: Wordle, MapTap, 175-Degree Saunas, and Jack ReacherCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

The parts of your role you want to skip are often the very things that build your credibility as a leader. In this conversation, Eric Geiger explains how to grow your threshold of competence in uncomfortable areas and why an ambition to serve others makes it sustainable. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/what-every-credible-leader-has-in-common. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Servant Leadership: Are You Avoiding It? What if the biggest leadership breakthrough of your career isn’t a new strategy, a new title, or a new set of KPIs — but a philosophy you’ve been overlooking your whole career? That’s the question at the heart of today’s show. At 5pm Eastern on “A New Direction with Coach Jay,” I’m sitting down live with Mark Miller — co-author, alongside legendary leadership expert Ken Blanchard, of the newly revised and expanded 4th edition of “The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do.” Blanchard and Miller say 82 percent of managers struggle to lead effectively, and their answer to why is deceptively simple: servant leadership. If that number makes you uncomfortable, good — that’s exactly why this conversation matters. “The Secret” isn’t your typical leadership book stacked with theory and jargon. It’s a business fable — the story of Debbie Brewster, a newly promoted executive who’s drowning in low morale, high turnover, and a team that’s losing faith in her. Her mentor hands her one deceptively simple truth: great leaders serve. That’s servant leadership in action, and it plays out through the five practices of the SERVE model — seeing the future, engaging and developing others, reinventing continuously, valuing both results and relationships, and embodying the values you claim to hold. What makes this conversation especially powerful is who’s sitting across from me. Mark Miller didn’t study servant leadership from a distance — he lived it. He walked into Chick-fil-A as the company’s 16th employee, starting out in the warehouse and mailroom, and spent the next 45 years working his way up through Corporate Communications, Field Operations, and Training and Development before retiring as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership. That’s a quarter century spent directing research and initiatives worth tens of millions of dollars to figure out, test, and validate what actually works when you’re trying to lead people well.  This is a man who has been in the trenches — which means today’s conversation isn’t theory, it’s tested truth. So here’s what we’ll be digging into together: why so many capable, hardworking managers still fail to lead effectively — and what the small percentage who practice true servant leadership are doing differently. We’ll talk about what it really means to “see the future” as a leader, why reinventing yourself never stops being optional, and how you rebuild trust and credibility once it’s been damaged.  Whether you’re leading a team of two or two thousand, this episode is going to hand you a servant leadership framework you can start using before the day is over. If you would like engage Mark’s services you can call him on his cell phone directly: 678-612-8441 or email Mark, mark@leadeveryday.com Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller‘s book, “The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do, , 4th Edition, Revised and Expanded” is what I would refer to as a timeless guide for those seeking to be great leaders.  Why do I say timeless?  Because the principles in this book would work in the first century and will work any time in the future. I had never read the previous versions of the book, so I do not know what to compare it to, but I can tell you that was fundamental mind shifts in every single chapter.  The book is counter-intuitive for those leaders that believe they must be in control.  Yes, you need to be valuing results, but if you want your leadership to translate into great results you need to value those relationships both inside and outside of your organization or business. You have probably heard the term “servant leadership”.  But you may have not really thought how a leader actually serves others.  Well, this is where the book sets itself apart from other books.  It doesn’t just talk about it as a philosophical ideal, but puts into practical terms that translate into greater profits, and truly having a great team. I truly enjoyed reading every page of this book.  What I pulled from The Secret was more than a great story that surrounded the main principles of SERVE, but also the valuable practical nuggets that made me think, and that I could apply to my own leadership immediately.  Do yourself and your business a huge favor and get it. You can get your copy of The Secret by clicking here. Please reach out and thank the sponsors of  A New Direction and bringing you great guests like these: Linda Craft Team Realtors. So what can you say about a real estate company that has spent more than 40 years at the top of their game? Well the first thing is you have to admit that their customers and clients continue to drive their business…but why? That's because the Linda Craft Team continue to believe that every person and every relationship is important, not just now, but even in the future. It is why she is devoted to continually adding value to her clients and community by serving them in ways that matter…it is also why their clients say, “The Linda Craft Team have legendary customer service!” When it comes to real estate start with the legends start with Linda Craft & Team, Realtors – www.LindaCraft.com Hey…do me a favor and please tell your friends to subscribe to A New Direction on their favorite podcast platform and give us a 5 star rating we are so grateful when you do! ABOUT YOUR HOST Meet Jay Izso Executive Performance Coach  |  Host of A New Direction Every week on A New Direction, I sit down with CEOs, founders, and the researchers behind the science of leadership performance. The conversations go deep. We talk about the decisions that built companies, the mistakes that nearly destroyed them, and the personal breakthroughs that changed everything. But here's what most people don't know about me: the show is an extension of the work I do every day with executives behind closed doors. Who I Am I'm an Executive Performance Coach. I work with CEOs and founders of $5M-$50M companies who have hit a wall they can't explain. The marketing looks fine. The team is capable. The market is there. But the business won't move. The problem, almost every time, is the person running it. I find the personal behavioral patterns that are driving the business dysfunction. Then I help the CEO disrupt those patterns so the company can grow. That's it. No motivational platitudes. No vision boards. Diagnostics, intervention, results. Where This Comes From My approach comes from two places most coaches never set foot in. The farm. I grew up as a farmhand in Ithaca, Nebraska—population 100. I started working at nine years old. By the time I left for college, I'd spent a decade learning that you can't cheat the harvest, pain is part of the job, and the work has to get done whether you feel like it or not. I was fourteen the first time I had to castrate boars. Nobody was going to do it for me. That lesson never left: sometimes you have to do things afraid. The forensic psychology unit. In graduate school at Washington State University, I trained under Dr. Thomas Brigham—co-author of the Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis—in a human behavior lab focused on real-world problems. I then served in a Clinical Psych II role at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington, a forensic setting where I conducted psychological evaluations of individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses. Sixteen months assessing human behavior at its most extreme taught me how to cut through defenses, identify what's really driving someone's decisions, and see what they can't see in themselves.

How do top-tier leaders maintain a .748 career winning percentage while founding high-impact non-profit foundations? In this masterclass episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher sits down with James Vilade—NCAA baseball coaching legend, former MLB scout under Derek Jeter, and founder of the Keeper of the Game Foundation.James shares actionable frameworks on leadership development, lean thinking, and culture creation. Learn how to navigate high-stakes environments, eliminate friction within teams, and structure operations so that autonomous leaders emerge to run the system.

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke – Servant leadership transforms workplaces by putting people, trust, humility, and responsibility ahead of status. Strong leaders listen, support their teams, reward meaningful contributions, and lead by example. When employees feel valued as partners, morale rises, talent grows, and organizations build lasting cultures rooted in service...

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke – Servant leadership transforms workplaces by putting people, trust, humility, and responsibility ahead of status. Strong leaders listen, support their teams, reward meaningful contributions, and lead by example. When employees feel valued as partners, morale rises, talent grows, and organizations build lasting cultures rooted in service...

We continue a series of quotes I started last week on Humility. It is a great follow-up to last month's series on Pride, as the two are a great balance to one another. As I said last month, pride can be a good thing if not taken too far. When we go too far with it, though, it becomes arrogance, and arrogance is ugly on everyone. Humility on the other hand is always welcome and appreciated by anyone who encounters someone else displaying it. And it is an absolutely essential quality for leaders to possess. You will hear 4 quotes in today's episode.As always, I am so grateful to all of you who support the podcast! I do this show because of you. While I enjoy the quotes myself, I do this podcast because many of you who are looking for inspiration and impact from these quotes come back and listen to it on a consistent basis. Thanks to all of you for being a huge part of this journey! In order to help me keep this journey going, please consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can donate to the show by clicking on the link below.Support the showFor more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.Our new background music, starting with Episode 300, is "Pulse of Time - Corporate Rock" by TunePocket.Our background music for the first 5 years of the podcast was "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

In “The Mystery of Leadership,” Caleb Cole teaches from 1 Timothy 3:8–16 about the character behind healthy leadership. From integrity and self control to earned trust, faithfulness at home, and serving others, Paul's instructions to Timothy challenge every follower of Jesus to become the same person in public and in private. Ultimately, healthy leadership matters because the church has been entrusted with carrying and representing the good news of Jesus. (00:00) - The Mystery of Leadership (03:16) - 1 Timothy 3:8–16 and Healthy Leaders (04:59) - Overseers and Deacons Explained (06:09) - What Deacons Actually Do (09:14) - Leadership Is About Faithfulness (12:28) - Be the Same Person Everywhere (15:24) - Be Careful What Controls You (20:32) - You Must Be Tested Before You Are Trusted (25:36) - Be Faithful at Home (31:57) - A Leader Has to Be a Servant (34:34) - The Mystery of the Gospel (36:03) - Why Healthy Churches Matter (37:48) - Surrendering Your Life to Jesus (39:34) - Building Healthy Homes and Relationships

Troubled World, Untroubled Heart: Trusting Jesus When Life Feels Uncertain – John 14:1–11 In Episode 147 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane step into John 14:1–11, where Jesus speaks some of His most comforting words to His disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Jesus knows what is coming. The disciples are facing uncertainty, confusion, and fear—yet He doesn't promise them an easy road. Instead, He gives them something greater: Himself. Together, Jamie and Jane unpack what it means to have an untroubled heart in a troubled world, why trusting God doesn't require understanding everything He's doing, and the hope found in Jesus' declaration: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” When the world feels uncertain, our circumstances don't have to determine the condition of our hearts. Jesus invites us to trust Him, know the Father through Him, and find peace in the promise that He is preparing the way. If your heart has felt anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what's ahead, John 14 is an invitation to remember who Jesus is—and why you can trust Him. What is troubling my heart right now—and what would change if I trusted Jesus with it instead of trying to control the outcome? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

The Way of the Towel: A Study of Servant Leadership | Summer Elective Week 2 | Mike McConnell

The Way of the Towel: A Study of Servant Leadership | Summer Elective Week 3 | Mike McConnell

What makes a leader worth following when money and job security are not enough? Richard Battle has spent more than 40 years learning that leadership is built through service, purpose, and the way we respond when life does not go as planned. Richard and I explore lessons from corporate leadership, volunteer organizations, grief, personal growth, lifelong learning, and his American Can-Do book series. You will hear why servant leadership can motivate people far beyond a paycheck, why Richard replaced “Why me?” with “What now?” during adversity and how recording our stories can leave lessons for generations we may never meet. I believe you will find Richard's approach to leadership and purpose both practical and encouraging. Highlights: 00:03:57 – What a major financial setback taught Richard about real-world learning. 00:16:46 – Why volunteer leadership can make you a stronger business leader. 00:23:19 – Why preserving your stories can matter to future generations. 00:30:24 – How shifting from “Why me?” to “What now?” changes adversity. 00:46:28 – What inspired Richard's American Can Do book series. 1:03:36 – Why Richard believes purpose can continue beyond our lifetime. About the Guest: Author, Speaker, and Advisor “Richard Battle is the antidote to that which brings you down.” – Gail Fallen, 1310KFKA Veteran of life's' battles whose mission is Helping People Win Every day! Richard has been a public speaker on leadership, inspiration, history, sales, volunteerism, and patriotism for over 30 years.  He is the multi-award-winning, Best-Selling author of 12 books. Richard Battle was a corporate executive with decades of experience in leadership, sales, and executive management. Texas Governor Rick Perry appointed him to the Texas Judicial Council and the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. He served on the board of directors and was a past chairman of Alpha Kappa Psi, an international professional business fraternity. As president of the Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce recognized the chapter as the Most Outstanding chapter in the United States, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce International recognized Richard as the Outstanding Chapter President in the world. His board service includes the John Ben Shepperd Leadership Institute, Boy Scouts of America, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Keep Austin Beautiful. Richard serves as master of ceremonies for the Texas State Prayer Breakfast, which honors the governor for the National Day of Prayer. Not immune to challenges, Richard has survived an apartment fire in which his neighbor died, experienced financial ruin with the Texas real estate collapse in the 1980s, divorce, experienced two heart procedures, survived cancer, and the most significant loss of all, the death of his only son. Richard lives in Lakeway, Texas Aim High Work Hard! NEVER Quit! ® Ways to connect with Richard**:** www.richardbattle.com richard@richardbattle.com X = @richardvbattle Richard V. Battle Published Works on FB P.O. Box 341911 Lakeway, Texas 78734 512-987-2058 For interview requests, contact Allen Media Strategies: Shaili Priya at shaili@allenmediastrategies.com or 703-589-8960. About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! 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We start a new series of quotes today. This series is on Humility. It is a great follow-up to last month's series on Pride, as the two are a great balance to one another. As I said last month, pride can be a good thing if not taken too far. When we go too far with it, though, it becomes arrogance, and arrogance is ugly on everyone. Humility on the other hand is always welcome and appreciated by anyone who encounters someone else displaying it. And it is an absolutely essential quality for leaders to possess. You will hear 5 quotes in today's episode.As always, I am so grateful to all of you who support the podcast! I do this show because of you. While I enjoy the quotes myself, I do this podcast because many of you who are looking for inspiration and impact from these quotes come back and listen to it on a consistent basis. Thanks to all of you for being a huge part of this journey! In order to help me keep this journey going, please consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can donate to the show by clicking on the link below.Support the showFor more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.Our new background music, starting with Episode 300, is "Pulse of Time - Corporate Rock" by TunePocket.Our background music for the first 5 years of the podcast was "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

What makes a spiritual leader trustworthy? Through 1 Timothy 3:1 through 7, Chrissy Cole examines biblical leadership and the character God desires in those who lead. Trust begins with calling, is earned through character, starts at home, and takes time, ultimately pointing us to Jesus as the perfect trustworthy Shepherd and the One we must surrender our lives to follow. (00:00) - Leaders You Can Trust (03:09) - Men and Women Building the Church Together (04:51) - Qualifications for Trustworthy Leaders (06:16) - Church Hurt and Healthy Leadership (08:35) - Everyone Is Leading Someone (11:37) - Trust Begins With Calling (15:41) - Godly Ambition or Selfish Ambition? (19:14) - Ownership, Apology, and Accountability (20:45) - Trust Is Earned Through Character (28:10) - Trust Starts at Home (32:58) - Trust Takes Time (38:47) - Jesus, the Perfect Trustworthy Shepherd (42:53) - Surrendering Your Leadership to Jesus

In this first-ever live podcast recording, John Maxwell and Craig get candid about why your response to failure matters more than the failure itself. When most people spend their energy trying to avoid failure, John shows you how great leaders get a return on it. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/dont-let-failure-hold-you-back-live-with-john-maxwell. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Faithful Through Betrayal: Love, Loyalty, and the New Commandment – John 13:18–38 In Episode 146 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane continue through John 13:18–38, where the final hours before the cross reveal both the beauty of Christ's love and the heartbreak of human failure. Jesus foretells Judas' betrayal, predicts Peter's denial, and gives His disciples a new commandment that will forever define His followers: "Love one another as I have loved you." Together, they explore how Jesus responded to betrayal with compassion, why our identity is rooted in Christ rather than our failures, and what it truly means to love others with the same grace we've received. Even in the face of rejection and abandonment, Jesus remained faithful to His mission—and He invites us to do the same. This episode is a powerful reminder that while people may disappoint us, Jesus never will. His love is stronger than betrayal, His grace is greater than our failures, and His call to love remains at the center of the Christian life. How can I reflect the love of Jesus toward someone who has hurt me, disappointed me, or failed me? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

In this episode, Chris Baden, preaching at the 11 a.m. service, shares a powerful message on honor as a core culture of God's kingdom. Through personal stories, family moments, and practical examples, he shows that honor is more than appreciation—it is intentionally seeing, valuing, and lifting up others. Chris challenges listeners to practice honor in everyday life by acknowledging people, serving with humility, forgiving where needed, respecting leaders and family, and receiving God's love without resistance. Ultimately, this message invites us to live with open hearts, recognizing the worth God has placed in others and in ourselves.

On this weeks episode of BTG, Pastor Nate preaches a message on Father's Day entitled, "Servant Leadership."  Focusing on the importance of serving those around you and not expecting to be served.Support the show

L'accélération technologique et l'instabilité mondiale transforment le rôle de l'employeur. Face aux crises extérieures, l'organisation devient un refuge protecteur où la transformation du management doit sécuriser les individus tout en soutenant la croissance.Dans cet épisode, Delphine Zanelli reçoit Mario Ceccon, Directeur des Ressources Humaines du groupe GEODIS.L'intégration de l'intelligence artificielle suscite une dualité émotionnelle sur le terrain. Les collaborateurs oscillent entre la peur du remplacement sur les tâches répétitives et l'espoir de voir les nouveaux outils résoudre des problèmes chroniques. Pour piloter cette mutation, le groupe a hissé le sujet au niveau du comité exécutif. Parallèlement, l'instabilité géopolitique pousse l'entreprise à assumer des responsabilités de protection autrefois dévolues aux institutions publiques. Le futur du travail dépend désormais de cette sécurité psychologique. Le déploiement d'assistantes sociales et de psychologues sur site permet de capter les signaux faibles et de préserver l'équilibre des équipes.Cette nouvelle réalité exige d'outiller l'encadrement à grande échelle pour mener à bien la transformation du management. L'organisation a défini sept principes clairs, allant de l'obligation de débattre et s'aligner jusqu'à l'exemplarité. Pour ancrer ces valeurs, un parcours de quatorze semaines traduit ces règles en pratiques managériales tangibles, telles que la gestion des conflits. L'impact de cet accompagnement est ensuite mesuré annuellement par un index de leadership évalué directement par le terrain, garantissant le suivi précis de l'engagement des collaborateurs.Né en Argentine et fort d'un parcours interculturel, Mario Ceccon identifie la résilience et l'entraide comme des constantes humaines universelles. En délaissant l'obsession de la performance individuelle de ses débuts, il conçoit désormais son métier de manager comme un levier au service du collectif. Il incarne l'approche du "servant leadership", prouvant que la confiance reste le moteur ultime pour accompagner la transformation du management.Cet épisode donne des éléments concrets pour définir des règles communes d'encadrement, intégrer le soutien psychologique sur le lieu de travail et structurer la montée en compétences managériales de milliers de collaborateurs.CHAPITRAGE :(00:00) Les grands enjeux RH d'un groupe mondial (03:29) IA : entre angoisse et cas d'usage (09:02) Sept principes de leadership clairs (14:26) Former massivement l'encadrement (21:01) L'intégration de la santé mentale (24:21) L'entreprise comme refuge protecteur (27:15) Une trajectoire depuis la Pampa (33:02) La bascule vers le servant leadership

The Towel and the Basin: The Heart of a Servant – John 13:1–17 In Episode 145 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane begin one of the most intimate and transformative sections of the Gospel of John. In John 13:1–17, Jesus—the King of kings—kneels to wash the feet of His disciples, revealing that true greatness in God's Kingdom is found in humble service. Together, they unpack the significance of this unforgettable moment, exploring what it means to love sacrificially, lead with humility, and serve others with the heart of Christ. Peter's struggle to accept Jesus' act of service also reminds us that following Jesus means learning both to receive His grace and to extend it to others. This episode is an invitation to exchange pride for humility, status for service, and self-centered living for the example Jesus modeled on the night before the cross. As followers of Christ, we're not just called to admire His example—we're called to live it. Who is Jesus inviting me to serve with humility this week, and am I willing to lay down my pride to love like He loved?____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

Bill Culhane sits down with Danny Mays, Chief Procurement Officer for the Maryland Judiciary, overseeing a $760 million operating budget for a statewide court system. Danny holds five procurement certifications (CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, CPSD) and has invested creativity, passion and years sharing what he knows with the profession.In this episode, Danny discusses technology procurement failure patterns, the gap between vendor demos and actual delivery, what it means for the future of procurement to be empowered rather than diminished. Danny and Bill share why NIGP Forum in Columbus this August is worth attending. Straightforward, experienced, and worth a listen.Rick Jennings closes down the episode with a Crazy Bids that really rocks!... and waters.Danny Mays on LinkedInMore on Danny Mays: Danny Mays is the Assistant State Court Administrator of Operations for the Maryland Judiciary, where he leads Procurement, Budget and Finance, Facilities, and Security Administration. He also serves as the Judiciary's Chief Procurement Officer, overseeing procurement strategy, contracts, grants, process improvement, and cross-functional operations for a statewide court system with a $760 million annual operating budget.A longtime public procurement practitioner, instructor, and advocate, Danny has built much of his career around helping procurement move beyond compliance and into leadership. He has served as President of the Maryland Public Purchasing Association, teaches for NIGP, serves as a consultant for public procurement agencies, and holds multiple procurement and supply management certifications, including CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, and CPSD.Danny's work focuses on making procurement more practical, strategic, and people-centered, whether that means improving solicitation quality, navigating technology and AI-related risks, strengthening supplier relationships, or helping teams understand their value within the organization. Outside of procurement, he is a musician, public speaker, and professional wrestling ring announcer, which probably explains why he believes even the most technical public procurement conversation can use a little more energy.Nominations for the 3rd David and Beverly Nash Leadership Award are open. Go here or email bculhane@beaconbid.com.Powered by BidPrime and Beacon Bid.Watch on YouTube

What if your greatest leadership strength isn't competence—but surrender? And could the breakthrough you're chasing only come when you stop leading in your own strength?