JUST LEAD Podcast

Have you ever been disappointed when your assignment at work changes? Maybe it's a transfer, stepping away from a project, or a new job altogether. How do you keep a healthy mindset as you navigate the future with uncertainty? Listen in as Pastor Layne Schranz talks about "open-handed leadership," and how to see others successes as your own. For the full episode from Pastor Layne, check out Part 1...

In Patrick Lencioni’s “5 Dysfunctions of a Team,” he cites Absence of Trust as the number one hindrance to any organization. Why is trust so important to leadership? What makes a trustworthy leader? And how do you foster a healthy environment where trust can be built, even in disagreement? All this & more in this week's episode!

The distinction between a hard-worker & a capable leader is the ability to transfer values. In other words, it’s not just about completing the job, but the skill to deliver values & culture to those they lead. This is not an easy leap to make; so how do we do it? 

The genius of God is found in the diversity of his people. And that's never more true than when you're leading a great team! Even though successful teams have a like-mindedness, we aren't all called to be alike. Make sure you're celebrating each other's differences as valuable and unique.

Check out this latest installment of BEST OF on X WITH Q. We'll be back next month with ALL NEW EPISODES! - Every church planter, entrepreneur, or high-level leader has vision and passion (or at least I hope so!). But even the most passionate, visionary leaders will struggle to lead people anywhere if they don't first establish credibility. Whatever it takes, just do what you say you're going to d...

Check out this throwback episode & X with Q favorite. Is it possible to get comfortable with uncertainty? Can the unknown actually benefit your organization and ultimately lead to making better decisions? Listen in as Pastor Q unpacks how to embrace the ambiguity, while still striving to move the vision forward.

Sure, it's important to have goals in your life, business, church, or organization. But if you're leading, you must be very careful that you don't step towards those goals on the backs and bruises of other people. If people are your focus over your goals, you'll find yourself in a healthy spot at the end of the day. Check out this throwback clip from last summer with Pastor Q, Brad Chandler, & Bra...

One of John Maxwell’s timeless concepts is that of “adding value” wherever you go as a leader. How do we become leaders who “add value” to our peers, employees, or directors? Pastor Q brings a wealth of content in just under 10 minutes here. ENJOY!

We continue our BEST OF series, Choosing Alignment Even In Disagreement. Organizations often strive for unanimous decisions around the table. However, a diverse team will bring different life experiences and perspectives to any discussion. Secure and confident leaders can handle a healthy level of disagreement, so long as there's alignment with what matters most. We may disagree in the room, but o...

Check out this BEST OF edition of X with Q from one of our top episodes, Mastering the Morning. In times of uncertainty and lack of control, it's important to "master the morning." Be careful of what or who you allow to define each day!

Proverbs 11:24 says, “The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.” No one wants to work for or follow a stingy leader. Because stingy is stingy, in every way! But generous leaders? Their world is one of abundance and wide connections. How can you grow to become a more generous leader today?

It's summertime, and we hope you've had a chance to get away and rest up! The truth is, even vacation requires discipline. Leaders who rest well are always more effective when they return. But if you don't deliberately rest, you will deliberately work! Listen in to some of Pastor Q's best practices for how to get the most out of your summer rest.

Everyone talks, but not everyone communicates. Pastor Q has 3 simple tips to help you get your message across, no matter what you're saying!

Check out this throwback clip from Brad & Pastor Q's first interview on last summer's internship podcast. Pastor Q talks about why the world doesn't have a church problem, but a leadership problem. What are we most optimistic about the next generation of leaders? And what are some common misconceptions about leadership that young leaders should put away? Great insights here!

The most successful & fulfilled leaders are the ones who know their role, and know who they're NOT! Where does your responsibility & role begin and end?

In Part 2 of this 2-Part Episode, Pastor Q talks about the most important word in a leader's vocabulary. Listen in to find out what it is!

In Part 1 of this 2-Part Episode, Pastor Q talks about the most important word in a leader's vocabulary. Listen in to find out what it is!

In last week's episode, we talked about Home Depot's value of "Power Hour," a customer-service value that has seen a great deal of success in the company. But what happens when that value slips at different levels of the organization? What if the value isn't emphasized or it's overlooked for a period of time? Pastor Q responds to Home Depot employee complaints & talks about how to inspire and upho...

If you walk into any Home Depot around 10:00am on a weekday, you’ll likely hear an announcement that Power Hour is beginning. This customer service initiative popularized by CEO Frank Blake in 2010 inspired one of our values at theChapel. Every week, we take intentional time to pray for, recognize, and celebrate people who are making a difference in our organization! Even if you're not leading a c...

In this special XL episode, Pastor Q talks about job descriptions as merely the starting point for influence in an organization. Simon Sinek says, “A leader without a title is better than a title without the ability to lead." Leading simply from a position or job title is only the most rudimentary form of leadership. But what if you could set the job description, title, or Instagram bio aside for...

Jump into this throwback conversation with Pastor Q about some of his early leadership lessons in Nashville as a record producer. You'll pick up on some common themes that he still carries with him today as he leads theChapel. We jump into team diversity, healthy views of success, hard work, and boundaries. As always, 10-minutes that pack a punch!

Pastor Q hosts a special XL episode with Lance Witt. Lance was a lead pastor for 20 years & served for 7 years as an Executive/Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church in Southern California. He is also the founder of Replenish Ministries and for more than a decade has been serving leaders and organizations of all sizes and shapes through personal coaching, team development, and church consulting. Mak...

Pastor Q hosts a special XL episode with Lance Witt. Lance was a lead pastor for 20 years & served for 7 years as an Executive/Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church in Southern California. He is also the founder of Replenish Ministries and for more than a decade has been serving leaders and organizations of all sizes and shapes through personal coaching, team development, and church consulting. Mak...

The choice between a "growth mindset" and a "fixed mindset" could make the biggest difference in your leadership tomorrow. What does a growth mindset look like & how can you adopt it in your everyday strategy & thinking? Pastor Q drops some incredible wisdom on this one, right from his iPhone. 

Brooklyn native Uncle Ben famously said to Spiderman, “with great power comes great responsibility.” What is the responsibility of a leader? In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, Pastor Q talks about the direct correlation between responsibility & influence, plus the dysfunction that comes when they are out of balance.