On Leading - an MHS Association podcast series

on Leading episode 14 features Jeremy Kauffman, who is the new Managing Director of MHS Consulting. In this episode, he talks about his first “real” job as a roofer at AMBS as a high schooler. In his second summer as a roofer, he also got his first experience in leadership. As Jeremy has grown and developed as a leader, his focus as a leader is to help others succeed. He doesn’t consider it his jo...

on Leading episode 13 features Larry Guengerich, who talks about his first real job at 15-years-old where he washed dishes at a local restaurant and learned that he did not want to do that kind of work long-term. He didn’t grow up near any of his grandparents, until his teenaged years when his maternal grandmother moved into his community – one of her children provided a trailer for her on their p...

On this episode of On Leading we are speaking with Glen Guyton, Executive Director, Mennonite Church USA. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member organizations, as well as MHS staff. We hope that through these brief snippets, you’ll hear perspectives on leadership that inspire...

On Leading episode 11 features Cate Michelle Desjardins, who talks about her first job as a junior paleontologist as a a seven or eight-year-old. She sorted through rocks for her paleontologist neighbor, for 10 cents an hour, where she identified if they had any fossils in them. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leade...

on Leading  episode 10 features Ken Hochstetler, who shows off his “Outstanding Newspaper Carrier of the Year” award that still hangs on his office wall to remind him of where he comes from. He also reflects on how the talent and motivation of their workforce directly impacts Everence’s ability to achieve organizational priorities and objectives. Welcome to on Leading – a video podc...

on Leading  episode 9 features Mim Shirk, President/CEO of Anabaptist Providers Group. She shares stories and lessons learned from her first job at a green house, and she also recognizes two leaders who have positively influenced her in her career. She has a t-shirt that says, “change happens at the edge of your comfort zone. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring...

on Leading  episode 8 features Emerson Lesher, who looks back to his early life where an internship first sparked an interest in aging services and some early leadership opportunities taught him a lot about leading and about himself. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member...

on Leading episode 7 features Amanda Nugent Divine reflecting on her early jobs cleaning houses and teaching aerobics. She also talks about how she was designed by God to alleviate the suffering of other people – which lead her into behavioral health. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members...

Today’s episode features Edith Yoder, CEO of Bridge of Hope National. She reflects on working at her uncle’s meat market through middle school and high school. She learned to always use her time wisely and to work ahead. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member organizations, as...

Our fifth episode features our own Karen Lehman, President/CEO at MHS. Listen to her remember her first real job and also her sense of calling to leadership. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member organizations, as well as MHS staff. We hope that through these brief snippets,...

Our fourth episode features Jeremy LaKosh, CEO of Maple Lawn Homes, who shares how he finds peace in the midst of hypervigilance. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member organizations, as well as MHS staff. We hope that through these brief snippets, you’ll hear perspectives on...

On this episode of On Leading we are speaking with Edward Brubaker, CEO, Living Branches. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member organizations, as well as MHS staff. We hope that through these brief snippets, you’ll hear perspectives on leadership that inspire you and connect...

On this episode of On Leading we are speaking with Lowell Peachy, retired President/CEO of Mennonite Friendship Communities. Welcome to on Leading – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member organizations, as well as MHS staff. We hope that through these brief snippets, you’ll hear perspectives on leade...

On our first episode of On Leading we are speaking with Tim Weaver. Tim Weaver is Chaplain at The Community at Rockhill. Welcome to  on Leading  – a video podcast series exploring conversations on leading with authenticity with leaders, staff and board members of MHS member organizations, as well as MHS staff. We hope that through these brief snippets, you’ll hear perspectives on leaders...