Leading Saints Podcast

Is asking people to help with a move like pulling teeth? It's all in the invite...

Do you remember the euphoria you felt when you were extended the call to serve in a leadership position? You finally get to pick the counselors you want and you can finally apply your ideas. You feel like you are going to make a real difference as you serve with extra vigor. Whatever problem the quorum has, you will fix it. After a few months, mediocrity resurfaces, and your plan of a cultural ove...

Bill Reel is the creator of Mormon Discussion; a podcast striving to help those in the midst of a faith crisis. He is also a former elder’s quorum president and bishop. I highly recommend you spend some time in his podcast archives listening to the experiences of others leaving and then later returning to the […]

I have written in the past with regards to public speaking. It's a core competency of being a great leader. It's a skill that takes refining, but can be powerful when mastered. Every leader that wants to have a greater impact should study public speaking. One way to do so is to analyze how others excel and what tactics they use. I recently came across a video with great public speaking tips by Phi...

Six months ago I found myself sitting in a stake meeting with other members of bishoprics. One counselor from a neighboring ward shared a spiritual thought and quoted a man by the name of Sterling W. Sill. Not only was the quote he shared inspiring but I was also shocked I had never heard of Elder Sill before.  Upon returning home a quick Google search gave basic information that you would find on...

Preparing to go to the temple for your first time can be an experience like none other. Many have complained that their first experience left them a bit stunned and confused (count me among them). Comprehensive preparation is a must and can be difficult at times when we must be careful to keep sacred things sacred. Nobody wants to say too much and many temple prep teachers simple don't know what c...