Leadership Matters Podcast

In this episode we continue with part 2 of our 3 part series entitled, "Leadership Hacks". The underlying truth behind this entire little mini-series is the idea that leadership effectiveness is not so much about a leader "doing" more, but about the leader "being" more. Specifically, we will be talking about being more intentional. In this episode we continue the conversation by discussing the ide...

In this episode we begin part 1 of a 3 part series entitled, "Leadership Hacks". The underlying truth behind this entire little mini-series is the idea that leadership effectiveness is not so much about a leader "doing" more, but about the leader "being" more. Specifically, we will be talking about being more intentional. In this episode we begin by discussing the idea of being more intentional ab...

This message is from our third General Session at our annual Initiate Leadership Conference. Clark Moran took some time to talk to us about the concept of Protecting the Dream and what that looks like for us as leaders.

This message was recorded live at our annual Initiate Leadership Conference in our second General Session on Saturday morning. Clark Moran delivered a heartfelt message about the Promise of a Dream. Why don't you have a listen for yourself.

This message was recorded live at our annual Initiate Leadership Conference. Jeremy Albrecht gave a powerful message related to our theme this year, "DREAM". Dreams are viewed from 2 very different perspectives and it is so crucial as leaders that we are able to distinguish the difference. If you would like to know why, why don't you click and listen in to this message.

In this episode Jeremy discusses the idea of submission in leadership. He starts by describing WHAT it is, then goes on to talk about 3 reasons WHY it is important and finishes up with a couple practical elements of HOW a leader goes about it. If you have ever desired the leaders under you to be in submission to your leadership, you first must ensure you are leading the way in submission to your l...

What makes an extraordinary leader...extraordinary? Does a leader have to be good at everything to be extraordinary? Do extraordinary leaders have weaknesses at all? These are the types of questions that are covered in this 10th episode of the podcast.

It's one thing to have the desire to see lives transformed in and through your ministry, but it's another to see it happen. What separates desire from reality? Well that's exactly what we will be looking at in this episode of the podcast. Why don't you click play and listen in to what that key ingredient is.

This leadership talk was recorded live at our annual Initiate Leadership Conference in Saturday Morning's General Session. This year's theme was, "Multiply" because we believe God's Kingdom advances further & faster when His leaders multiply versus just adding! Listen in as Jeff Price shares his heart and vision on what type of "volunteer" is worthy of multiplying!

This leadership talk was recorded live at our annual Initiate Leadership Conference in Saturday Afternoon's General Session. This year's theme was, "Multiply" because we believe God's Kingdom advances further & faster when His leaders multiply versus just adding! Listen in as Jason Small shares his heart and vision on what's involved in a Culture of Multiplication, both personally as well as i...

This leadership talk was recorded live at our annual Initiate Leadership Conference in Friday Night's General Session. This year's theme was, "Multiply" because we believe God's Kingdom advances further & faster when His leaders multiply versus just adding! Listen in as Jeremy Albrecht shares his heart and vision on this idea of a multiplication mindset.

Ever had a desire to do something that you really love, a whole lot? Although, the desire to do something lots may be the starting point, it's definitely not the ending point. If we really want to have opportunities to do something a lot, then it's going to take a little more than just "desire" alone. So, what's involved? Why don't you listen in for the next 25 min. as Jeremy unpacks this a little...

One of the most difficult things to tackle as a leader is shifting the culture in the area where you are leading. Sometimes the current culture has existed for many years. So, where does one begin? How does a leader even go about attempting such a mammoth task? Why don't you have a listen to this thought provoking episode which is all about these very things.

Many of our Bible Colleges are struggling to increase their registrations year to year. We also have churches in transition that cannot find leaders to lead them. So, where have all the leaders gone? Who's to blame? How can we as leaders, be a part of the solution and not the problem? Why don't you dial in as Jeremy talks about all this and more in this episode.

Ever wondered what the greatest qualifier for any leader is to continue advancing in their leadership context? In no way am I suggesting that there is just "one" qualifier that ensures a leader rises to the top, however I do believe the characteristic discussed in this episode holds more weight than often given credit for. Still wondering what it is...? Why don't you take the next 20 min. and list...

Burnout...is something that has become an epidemic for leaders today. While there are many reasons for this, I believe a lot of it has to do with how we define and interpret success. In episode 3, I address this in a small way as well as talk about some physiological signs that precede "burnout". However, in this episode we spend some time talking about the road to health and wholeness and what th...

Burnout...is something that has become an epidemic for leaders today. While there are many reasons for this, I believe a lot of it has to do with how define and interpret success. In this episode I address this in a small way as well as talk about some physiological signs that precede "burnout". So, whether you're burned out yourself or not, I believe these next two episodes in particular would be...

In this episode, we talk about we talk about the upside as leaders, of living in a constant state of "discontent" with the current state of the areas that we lead.

Leadership can be so futuristic at times and because of our need to always be looking ahead, it can be difficult to live in the here and now. Breathing is not only vital to our lives as human beings, but the act of taking time to breathe is also vital to our leadership. Listen in as Jeremy unpacks this leadership idea a little further!

This message is from our 2nd general session at Initiate'16 given by our Keynote Speaker, Matt Tapley. Matt spoke a very powerful message to all leaders in attendance about what it looks like to be "led under" the people God has put in place in leadership over us.

This message was spoke in our final general session of Initiate'16 on Saturday afternoon. Matt authentically shared with us the how the Spirit drives us to be "led to" people and the importance of putting a name and a face to evangelism.

This is the opening message from our first general session at Initiate'16. Pastor Jeremy Albrecht brought a timely word to leaders from across EOD about being leaders who are completely "LED By" Holy Spirit. He took some time to unpack the idea that "led by ministers create time and space for had to ministry to take place!"