Impact Leadership

Questions | Encouragement Welcome to a new series we’re calling “Leaders Look Back.” In today’s episode, Chip Parker discusses why it is important to take time to reflect as a leader and how looking back can help us look forward.  Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership podcast. Listen in as we wrap up our series “Leading Through Change.” In today’s episode, Chip Parker discusses how you can only lead at the speed of trust and why celebrating progress along the way is vital. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're look...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership podcast. Listen in as we continue this series “Leading Through Change.” In today’s episode, Chip Parker discusses the value of understanding resistance and how listening to people in times of change is a hallmark of good leadership. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're h...

Questions | Encouragement Listen in as we continue this series “Leading Through Change.” In today’s episode, Chip Parker shares the necessity of casting vision to help people see a better future. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a message at chip@theorchardcc.org...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome to a new series we’re calling “Leading Through Change.” In today’s episode, Chip Parker shares the necessary skills required to build credibility, so that when change comes, your team will have the confidence to follow you into the unknown. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're lo...

Questions | Encouragement Today we’re rejoining the discussion from our “Leadership Conversations” series featuring Dr. Lawrence Barrett, President of Florida Gateway College. In this episode, Chip and Dr. Barrett reveal what to do when programs are successful but ultimately don't match the vision of your organization. You don't want to miss it! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leaders...

Questions | Encouragement Today we’re jumping back into another episode from our “Leadership Conversations” series featuring Dr. Lawrence Barrett, President of Florida Gateway College. Today, Chip and Dr. Barrett are discussing how to lead with a clear vision for the future, and what it takes to maintain that vision long term. Let’s check it out! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podca...

Questions | Encouragement We’re back for another episode in our “Leadership Conversations” series, and we’re excited to dive into a conversation with Pastor Eddie Blalock. Today, Chip and Eddie are discussing the differences between leading out of authority versus leading out of influence and why it's necessary to have both in your toolbox. Let’s check it out! Thanks for listening to the Impa...

Questions | Encouragement Today we’re wrapping up our series featuring words leaders should never say. Listen in as Chip Parker covers why "Do what I say, not what I do." brings death to organizational culture. Let’s dive in together! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parker, send him a...

Questions | Encouragement Today we’re jumping into part 3 of this series featuring words leaders should never say. Listen in as Chip Parker covers why "we can't." Kills vision and kills creativity in your organization. Let’s dive in together! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Parke...

Questions | Encouragement Today we’re jumping into part 2 of this series featuring words leaders should never say. Listen in as Chip Parker covers why "that's not my job" affects accountability on an organizational level. Let’s dive in together! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Pa...

Questions | Encouragement In this brand new podcast series, Chip Parker is diving into an important topic: things leaders should never say. Listen in as he discusses how saying "My people won't" could be an indicator of leadership skill level. Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect with Chip Park...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast. In today's episode, we'll be closing out our “Summer Reads” series. Chip Parker will be discussing The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley. As leaders, how do we reach our goals? Direction determines our path, not intention. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast. In today's episode, we'll be returning to our series, “Summer Reads.” Chip Parker will be discussing Predictable Success by Les McKeown. As leaders, it is important to know where we are in the lifespan of our organizations, and how to manage complexity at each phase. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast. In today's episode, we'll be returning to our series, “Summer Reads.” Chip Parker will be discussing You Win in the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon and Mike Smith. Everything we do as leaders reinforces culture, and culture is what drives behavior. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast. In today's episode, we'll be continuing our series, “Summer Reads.” Chip Parker will be discussing another book: A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards. We become better leaders when we trust God's timing, and lead with character and integrity throughout every stage of our career. Let’s dive in! Thanks for liste...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast. In today's episode, we'll be continuing our series, “Summer Reads.” Chip Parker will be discussing two more books: Hero Maker by Dave Ferguson and Warren Bird, and The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne. We become better leaders when we stop being heros, start creating heros, and give our teams a...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast. In today's episode, we'll be returning to our series, “Summer Reads.” Chip Parker will be discussing two books: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Ideal Team Player , both by Patrick Lencioni. As leaders, it is a top priority for us to create teams that are humble, hungry, and people-smart. Let’s dive in! Thank...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast. In today's episode, we'll be kicking off our new series, “Summer Reads.” Chip Parker will be discussing two books: The Motive by Patrick Lencioni, as well as Start With Why by Simon Sinek. It's important to frequently evaluate why we lead, not just for clarity, but also for conviction. Let’s dive in! Thanks for...

Questions | Encouragement We’re back today with the final episode of our series all about leadership tensions, and today we’re looking at feeling good vs. doing good. Listen in as Chip Parker explores how to build a leadership, life and organization centered on our calling instead of comfort. Let’s jump right in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you'r...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to our “Tensions” series. In this episode, Chip Parker unpacks the next tension in our series: important vs. urgent. Listen in as we look at how to balance the things we know we need to get done and the things that demand our immediate attention. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to the Impact Leadership Podcast! In today’s episode, Chip Parker is shedding light on another tension that leaders face: Fruitfulness vs. Faithfulness. Listen in as he discusses how faithfulness is our posture, but fruitfulness is our expectation. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If y...

Questions | Encouragement Today we’re diving into part 7 of our Leadership Tensions series focused on control vs. empowerment. Listen in as Chip Parker discusses the importance of empowering your team and delegating, instead of controlling every situation. Let’s jump in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking to connect w...

Questions | Encouragement We’re back today with episode 6 of our series all about leadership tensions, and today we’re looking at clarity vs. complexity. Listen in as Chip Parker explores the decision of clarity and what it looks like to model that for your team. Let’s jump right in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Leadership podcast! We are so glad that you're here. If you're looking...

Questions | Encouragement Welcome back to our conversation all about leadership tensions. Today Chip Parker is discussing the tension of accessibility vs boundaries (a hot topic!). Boundaries are necessary in leadership, so listen in as Chip explores some ways to be accessible to your team but still clear on your boundaries and personal needs. Let’s dive in! Thanks for listening to the Impact Lead...