Leadership Synergized

🌿 Even Jesus rested — why don’t we? This week on Leadership Synergized, we wrap up an incredibly impactful 4-week series with Senior Pastor Anthony Payton. In this powerful finale, Pastor Payton shares deep wisdom about what true leadership looks like and how to protect your spirit, your health, and your calling. In this episode, you’ll hear conversations about: 😌 Why Jesus pulled away from the...

💡 Rest. Love. Growth. Scripture. This episode has it all. In Part 3 of our 4-week series with Senior Pastor Anthony Payton on Leadership Synergized, he dives into practical and spiritual wisdom that every leader and believer needs to hear. Pastor Anthony Payton shares powerful truths about: 📖 Burying Scripture in your heart so it anchors you in every season 😌 Learning how to rest in the way tha...

📖 When you trust God completely, your life becomes a testimony. This week on Leadership Synergized, Senior Pastor Anthony Payton returns for Part 2 of his inspiring 4-week series. He shares powerful reflections on how far we’ve drifted from the Word in an age where information is everywhere — but wisdom is rare. In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ Stories that only God Himself could have orchestrate...

🙏 When faith calls, will you answer? This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith welcomes Senior Pastor Anthony Payton for the start of an incredible 4-week series. His story is one of bold faith, redemption, and total trust in God’s plan. Hear how: 💼 He quit his full-time job — before even being offered a position at the church — because he knew God was calling him😢 He started his fait...

💛 A story that will restore your faith in humanity. This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith wraps up his 4-part series with Coach Rich Donnelly—and it’s a powerful finale dedicated to his daughter, Amy. In this heartfelt episode, Coach Donnelly shares: 🌟 More stories about Amy, her generous heart, and the impact she continues to make 💬 How her life—though only 17 years long—touched...

🐔 You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll never forget it. In Part 3 of this 4-week series, Coach Rich Donnelly shares the incredible true story behind The Chicken Runs at Midnight—a phrase that started as a funny family saying and became a miracle moment that changed everything. In this powerful episode, Coach Donnelly and Dr. Kevin Smith talk about: 💔 The story of Coach Donnelly’s daughter and the le...

⚾ Mistakes. Regret. Faith. And the story that shaped it all. In Part 2 of our special 4-week series, Coach Rich Donnelly joins Dr. Kevin Smith again to share more of his remarkable journey: 😂 A funny, lighthearted story about how he became a Major League coach ⚠️ The mistakes he’s made in life—and how he’s learned to move forward despite regret 💔 A heartfelt story about his daughter, which conn...

⚾ If you have a dream, be obsessed about it. This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith welcomes Coach Rich Donnelly for the first episode in a special 4-part series. Coach Donnelly’s story takes us back to his childhood obsession with baseball—an obsession that carried him all the way into the minor leagues as a player and the major leagues as a coach. In this episode, he shares: 💡 Why...

🌟 Leading others always starts with leading yourself. This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith is joined one last time by Dr. Tracy Lorey, who closes out this series with more timeless wisdom for leaders at every level: ✨ Stay true to who you are—authenticity builds trust 📚 Keep learning and growing—it creates a ripple effect that inspires others 👣 Set the example you want your team...

❤️ What does love look like in leadership? This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith welcomes back Dr. Tracy Lorey for another inspiring conversation on leading with both courage and compassion. They discuss: 🤝 How to show love at work in a professional, impactful way 🌱 Why pouring back into yourself matters just as much as pouring into others 👂 How to truly listen to what students (o...

👩‍🏫 Leadership isn’t about sitting above others—it’s about standing with them. This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith is joined again by Dr. Tracy Lorey, who brings powerful wisdom on what it means to lead with grit, humility, and consistency. Together they talk about: 🔧 The “blue collar leader” who rolls up their sleeves and works with their people 💪 Why grit matters in leadershi...

Hear this powerful message from Dr. Tracy Lorey! 🍎⚡️ This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith welcomes Dr. Tracy Lorey, a superintendent and leader in the world of education. Together they dive into what it means to lead well in schools today and beyond: 👏 How to celebrate the wins of your team 📚 How to become a better educator and leader 🔄 The changes education has experienced ove...

🔥 Ready to stop drifting and finally step into high-achiever mode? In the final episode of our special series with Chris Robinson (EVP of Maxwell Leadership), he and Dr. Kevin Smith close things out with some of the most practical and inspiring advice yet: 💡 How to develop the mindset of a high achiever 📝 Why aligning your daily to-do list with your goals is the secret to progress 🚀 Why starti...

🚀 Feeling stuck? This is your wake-up call. In Part 2 of our current special series, Dr. Kevin Smith is joined again by Chris Robinson, Executive VP of Maxwell Leadership, to talk about how the choices you make today can shape your dream life tomorrow. They dive into: 🧠 How complacency sneaks in and holds you back 💡 The mindset that will help you break through 🔥 How to refine your skills and u...

🔥 Kicked out of college SIX times… and now Executive VP of Maxwell Leadership. If you missed the full release of our episode with Chris Robinson, we’re releasing three recap episodes over the next few weeks to catch you up! This is the first of this mini-series and Chris Robinson is joining Dr. Kevin Smith on Leadership Synergized to share the incredible story of how he went from rock bottom to o...

🔥 You don’t build a meaningful life by pretending to be perfect. This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith is joined by a very special guest—Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of his upcoming book “From Drift to Drive.” In this powerful conversation, they talk about: 📉 The myth of perfection—and how failure builds connection 🏡 Building your busin...

✨ One final conversation you don’t want to miss. This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith welcomes Mrs. Becky Spieth back for one more powerful and inspiring conversation. She shares: 💥 A personal story about saying yes to your calling—even when it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient 🗝️ Life-changing advice for new leaders 💡 How she integrates her business and life with purpose ❤️ And a...

🚀 Want an engaged team? Empower your people. In this week’s short Leadership Tune Up episode, Dr. Kevin Smith shares why recognizing your team’s strengths and giving them room to grow makes all the difference. 👀 Recognize what strengths each person brings to the table 👏 Celebrate their contributions 📈 Give them opportunities to develop and grow When people feel seen, valued, and trusted, they...

✨ Mrs. Becky Spieth is back—and she’s bringing the wisdom once again! In this week’s episode of Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith and Mrs. Becky Spieth dive into some of the most powerful lessons every leader needs to hear right now: 🎨 How to encourage creativity in your team 🧭 How to stay rooted in integrity—even when it’s hard 🧠 How to create a personal growth plan that actually works...

📣 You can’t lead well if you don’t know how to follow. In this week’s quick Leadership Tune Up episode, Dr. Kevin Smith reminds us that great leadership starts with humility. 🎯 Want your team to follow you? Show them how it’s done. 👂 Be open to feedback. 🙌 Follow instructions with excellence. 🤝 Be the team player you want others to be. This episode is your midweek reminder that the best leade...

🏀 The jump shot. The legends. The legacy. This week on Leadership Synergized, Dr. Kevin Smith and Dr. Randy Mills wrap up their incredible series on Larry Bird and Dr. Mills’ book, “As If By Magic,” with a final conversation that ties it all together. They explore: 📚 How history has shaped the basketball game we know today. 🏀 Why the jump shot was a game-changer. ✨ And what Larry Bird’s story...

🏀 Why is everyone talking about Larry Bird again? In this week’s episode of Leadership Synergized, Kevin welcomes back Dr. Randy Mills for another deep dive into the life and legacy of Larry Bird, as captured in Dr. Mills’ book “As If By Magic.” They discuss: 📚 Why history matters now more than ever 🔄 Why Larry’s legacy is making a comeback 📖 The real, unsensationalized stories that shaped him...

👥 Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about care. This week on Leadership Synergized, Kevin and Becky Spieth continue their powerful conversation, this time diving deeper into what it really looks like to value people, lead with faith, and stay grounded in your beliefs—even when it’s hard. 💡 Lead from conviction, not fear 🤝 Value people over performance 🙏 Let your faith guide your leadership B...

✨ Balance, burnout, and letting God work through you. This week on Leadership Synergized, Kevin welcomes guest Becky Spieth for a heartfelt and honest conversation about what it really means to lead well—without losing yourself in the process. They talk about: 🙏 Letting God lead your leadership ⚖️ Redefining “balance” as a recovering workaholic ❤️ Choosing presence over productivity If you’ve ev...

💡 Trust isn't built on grand gestures—it's built in the small moments. In this week’s quick Leadership Tune Up episode, Dr. Smith shares simple but powerful ways to create a culture where people feel heard, seen, and safe. 🗣️ Ask for input 🎉 Celebrate small wins 👂 Listen with curiosity ⏳ Be patient—everyone opens up on their own time If you want a team that thrives, this is where it st...