JUST LEAD Podcast

Brooklyn native Uncle Ben famously said to Spiderman, “with great power comes great responsibility.” What is the responsibility of a leader? In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, Pastor Q talks about responsibility, ownership, capacity, and learning from our failures.

Check out this Xtra mini-episode of great content from the cutting room floor of X with Q. Pastor Q talks about why the Bible is a valuable leadership resource, regardless of your religious beliefs.

Joshua 4 gives an insight of how any leader gains the respect of their peers and the people they lead. Verse 14 says, "That’s how the Lord showed the Israelites that Joshua was their leader. For the rest of Joshua’s life, they respected him as they had respected Moses." Pastor Q unpacks this text & gives us 3 essentials for how to gain respect in any sphere of influence.

Check out this Xtra mini-episode of great content from the cutting room floor of X with Q. Pastor Q talks about how to spot "yes men" in your organization, and how to contend for your ideas in a healthy way. Enjoy!

The most important decisions you'll make will often require the sage advice of older, or more experienced leaders. The trouble is, our pride often gets in the way of seeking the advice of those who are ahead of us. But what if you valued making the best decision over how you'll be perceived? Make no mistake, this principle could unlock the next step for you. You're just one conversation away from...

Psychologists estimate that we make 35,000 decisions per day, that’s 2,000 decisions per waking hour. It’s even more true for leaders! If we're not careful, we can find ourselves making dumb decisions without even realizing it. Sure it's ok to make mistakes, as long as they're new ones! Pastor Q shares some of his pro tips for making the best leadership decisions each day.

We've all heard it said: Leadership is influence. But that doesn’t happen in theory, but in relationships. The truth is, the relationships you bring close often determine whether you reach your dreams & goals. Don't be the leader that arrives at some destination only to find that they brought the wrong people with them. Whether in success or failure, bring people with you that are life-giving on t...

Nothing slows an individual or organization down quite like complexity. As we grow & change, things tend to get more complicated in our lives and organizations. We must avoid the drift towards complexity and fight for simplicity as leaders. Only then can things be clear in our leadership, as we consider the next right step. Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Twitter Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages t...

Many times, leaders have past experiences they can lean on as they lead through a particular situation. But what happens when something is completely new, and you find yourself in uncharted territory? What do you do? What do you hold on to? In Part 2 of this 2-Part episode, Pastor Q talks about how to remain adaptable, evaluate past experiences, and then draw maps for leaders that will come after...

Many times, leaders have past experiences they can lean on as they lead through a particular situation. But what happens when something is completely new, and you find yourself in uncharted territory? What do you do? What do you hold on to? In Part 1 of this 2-Part episode, Pastor Q talks about the opportunities & obstacles that present themselves in seasons of uncertainty and how relationships ar...

Whether you're speaking to a large auditorium or leading a one-on-one meeting on the way to a job site, considering your audience is paramount. Pastor Q shares some his best tips for how to win any room with your message, and how not to lose it in the process! Just saying, you may want to take notes on this one. Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Twitter Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages theChapel  |...

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest communicators in modern history. Though uniquely gifted, he adopted the biblical precedent of "knowing your audience" when communicating his message. If you want to get your message across, you must recognize that everyone is different, and adjust your communication to that. Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Twitter Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages theC...

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 once we exit, we walk in unity and agreement on whatever decision was made...

This special XL Episode goes beyond our usual 10 minutes to spend some extra time with a special guest, Pastor Layne Schranz. We invited Pastor Layne to speak to our staff for the day and we caught up with him in this hour-long conversation about leadership, culture, and building teams. Make sure to check out Part 2 of this episode, available now on X with Q! Pastor Layne Schranz has been on staff...

This special XL Episode goes beyond our usual 10 minutes to spend some extra time with a special guest, Pastor Layne Schranz. We invited Pastor Layne to speak to our staff for the day and we caught up with him in this hour-long conversation about leadership, culture, and building teams. Make sure to check out Part 2 of this episode, available now on X with Q! Pastor Layne Schranz has been on staff...

Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2020, we're already looking ahead to 2021. Maybe you've been thinking about new year's resolutions or goals for your life and leadership. But we've all been there, right? We start out strong, but it's so easy to fizzle out. And who knows what interruptions or surprises might happen this year?!? Whatever the case may be, better days are ahead in 2021. Listen in...

If there's one thing that's constant across life and leadership, it's change. Your relationship to change is directly correlated to how effective & healthy your leadership will be. Even if it doesn't come natural to you, change is usually the base element to any type of personal growth. Just make sure that any changes you make support your ultimate goal & values. LINKS & RESOURCES Pastor Q  |  Ins...

We've all heard the saying - "healthy things grow." But that's only half of the truth. Unhealthy things grow too; and most "secret sauce" growth strategies don't account for that. Make no mistake, something is ALWAYS growing. It's just a matter of what fruit is being produced. LINKS & RESOURCES Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Twitter Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages theChapel  |  Web theChapel  |...

Many leaders grow discontent if their organization or personal development is not growing at the pace they want. Why aren't you growing? And why aren't you ok with it? Is that discontentment coming from a willingness to change, or an unhealthy place? These are important questions to ask to avoid falling into the two traps of complacency or self-accomplishment. LINKS & RESOURCES Pastor Q  |  Instag...

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 do! LINKS & RESOURCES ARC Churches Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Twitter Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages t...

For any team to go to the next level, it requires everyone to bring their best. What does it look like to pursue excellence on any team or organization? When perseverance meets potential, that's a recipe for measuring success. What COULD it be? LINKS & RESOURCES Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Twitter Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages theChapel  |  Web theChapel  |  Instagram theChapel  |  Facebook

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. LINKS & RESOURCES Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages theChapel  |  Web theChapel  |  Instagram theChapel  |  Facebook

2020 has been a year where many leaders feel a loss of control. That's why it's important to "master the morning." Be careful of what or who you allow to define each day! LINKS & RESOURCES Pastor Q  |  Instagram Pastor Q  |  Recent Messages theChapel  |  Web theChapel  |  Instagram theChapel  |  Facebook

Here it is! Episode One, numero uno, of X with Q featuring Pastor Mark Quattrochi. Listen in to learn more about Pastor Q's leadership journey from the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, to the studios of Nashville, and now as Lead Pastor of theChapel in Tampa Bay, Florida. Also, burning questions like PQ's most regrettable fashion trend. Let's just get to the point. 10 minutes, that's it! LINKS & RESOURC...