Higher Leading with Jay Meyer

Sometimes what we view as an inconvenience is simply God’s way of putting us back on the right path. In today’s episode of Higher Leading, Crystal Allen shares the story of how a broken shoe on the way to an important meeting led her to the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton.  As the current CEO, Crystal is extremely clear on her vision to become the premiere youth development organization in the reg...

One of the biggest challenges leaders face today is conquering negative thinking. Researchers say that 80% of our daily thoughts are negative!  That means that the majority of our daily thoughts are lies that the devil feeds us to prevent us from being our very best selves. Higher Leaders fight back every single day to check those thoughts, recognize their harm and renew their minds. Join me on to...

In today’s episode of Higher Leading, Gina McFarlane-El and I talk about the importance of communication in leadership, and how making communication easy between all members of a group or organization should be on every leader’s priority list. We also discuss how “planting seeds” in the minds and hearts of those we lead can yield incredible results! As a college student, the idea of earning a mast...

The word visionary can be defined as “a person who thinks about or plans for the future with imagination and wisdom”. I cannot think of a person I know who embodies that definition better than Vanessa Ward. She is the current President of the Omega Community Development Corporation, and a leader behind the new Hope Center in Dayton, Ohio. There are so many insightful and inspiring moments in my di...

February is Black History month, so I thought it would be the perfect time to speak about servant leadership with a friend from the African-American community.  I met Dr. Edmund Moore less than a year ago, but in that short amount of time, I have been so impressed with his wisdom, humility and faith. Edmund is an accomplished engineer who holds multiple degrees.  He is also the author of several b...

Today, I am introducing the first of many "ChalkTalks with Jay."  I love interviewing other Higher Leaders, because I learn something truly valuable with each discussion.  But I also have some personal thoughts on leading to the beat of a higher purpose, and so about once-a-month on "ChalkTalk," I want to speak directly with my listeners on some lessons and reflections from my...

My friend, Tony Miltenberger, is the host of the Reclamation Podcast and the current Director of Leadership and Discipleship at Spirit & Truth.  In this episode of Higher Leading, Tony shares his deeply rooted belief that we are all made by God to live life in intentional community, creating disciples along the way and proving that following God really is a team sport!  Take special care to li...

In this episode, I speak with Doug Meyer, CEO of accounting firm, Brixey & Meyer.  It’s no wonder Doug’s organization has been honored multiple times as one of the area’s “Best Places to Work”.  The culture at Brixey & Meyer is extremely employee-centered, and Doug explains how genuine and intentional effort was required to build it.  Doug also shares how striving daily to exhibit his firm...

From the ashes of addiction, Doug Van Dyke found a second chance and built a small business (Van Martin Roofing) that quickly grew into much more than just a professional endeavor. In this episode of the podcast, Doug discusses his mission of providing others in need of a second chance a place to learn, grow and belong.  He explains how waking up every day to focus on the world God desires versus...

In this episode, Tim Beatty, President of Bullen Ultrasonics, talks about his unwavering faith in Jesus and how it has guided him throughout his personal and professional journeys. Tim metaphorically describes the importance of utilizing "fertile soil" to create the best product (harvest) possible at his business and shares the importance of having a non-anxious presence as a leader. Tim...

In this episode, Jay talks about company culture and leadership philosophy with McGohan Brabender (MB) CEO, Scott McGohan.   Scott has been instrumental in not only developing a highly successful benefits administration company but also in creating an environment for the team members of MB to thrive and grow.   Scott is an excellent storyteller, and you are going to enjoy the many heartfelt storie...