Liberty Leadership Institute

S2:E08 Organizational Management + Optimization  Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This month Jeff discusses the types of things leaders will manage, including corporate culture, management systems, operational systems, resources, products and services, and markets. We’ll also look at how to optimize our performance with Six Sigma, ways to minimize waste usi...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This time, Pastor Grant Ethridge accepts the 23 Question Challenge. Dr. Grant Ethridge is the Senior Pastor of Liberty Live Church in Hampton Roads, Virginia. He holds seven academic degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry and a Doctor of Divinity. Pastor Grant became Senior Pastor at Liberty in 2006. Since that time, the...

S02-E06: Organizational Design + Development  This time Jeff explores Organization Design + Development . He teaches concepts of team culture, different ways to organize your team, and the Jethro Principle of organizational development from Exodus 18. No matter the size of your organization or where you fit in the structure of your company, you’ll learn how to impact the group by leading from wher...

Jeff invites Robin Clukey to the 23 Questions series.     Robin Clukey is the strategic partner business leaders call when talent constraints are holding back growth. With two decades of experience spanning Fortune 100 icons and nimble mid‑market firms, she pinpoints the hidden people‑related barriers that slow execution—and designs sustainable solutions that turn human capital into measurable bot...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This month Jeff will be talking about Teambuilding + Collaboration. Jeff will be sharing concepts of effective teambuilding, five ways a team can become dysfunctional, and the importance of accountability and collaboration. You’ll also learn the Listen-Engage-Activate-Deliver model and how to apply it.   Jeffrey W. Ganthne...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This month’s topic is Leadership Development. What kind of leader are you? Jeff will be discussing different leadership style, types, what the Bible says about leadership, and the characteristics of a good leader. And lastly, you’ll be encouraged to thrive as leaders and Christians.   Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 y...

In this installment of the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites David Woolwine to share about his experiences and leadership insights.     David Woolwine has over thirty-five years of human resource experience. Before joining Sentara, he was Director of Human Resources and Director, Leadership and Organization Development for Inova Health Systems in Falls Church, Virginia. Mr. Woolwine currently serv...

This month’s topic is Making an Impact + Leaving a Legacy. Jeffrey will be discussing our purpose, vision, mission, and values as kingdom builders. He will also share how we can apply the Think-Design-Lead model to our leadership opportunities. And lastly, Jeff will encourage us to leave a legacy in all we do as kingdom builders.   Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ga...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   The term legacy can sometimes be misinterpreted, especially by Christian leaders, when we focus only on tangible contributions. But the intangible contributions that shape the effects of one’s work, values, and relationships is a spiritual undertaking. Jeff discusses the different dimensions that a legacy can take on – sta...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   Our topic this time is often neglected by business leaders – how to manage change. A strong leader will prepare, support and guide their organization to achieve the desired outcome. By developing a process for the specific changes, leaders can reduce the risks and help realize the benefits of the new processes. Jeff also w...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This month, using Philippians 4:8 as a text, Jeff takes Paul’s exhortation about what should occupy our mind, and applies it to the way we think in the marketplace. He utilizes John Maxwell’s book, Thinking For A Change , to outline different kinds of thinking and how can apply them to different situations. Jeff also highl...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   As business leaders, it’s not hard to get lost in Key Performance Indicators. This time, Jeff breaks down type of KPIs, how to develop them, and how to set goals with relevant KPIs. He also takes on the topic of AI by outlining different types of AI, their specific applications, and the future of AI and its impact on churc...

In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.   Pastor Scott Payne is joining Jeff today. He is the Executive Pastor of Ministries of Liberty Live Church in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Scott, his wife Robin and daughters Emily and Kerri, joined the Liberty staff in 2008. Scott has been instrumental in expanding the...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. In this episode, Jeff reviews some different communication styles and emphasizes the importance of using the right style for your audience. Next, he shares 11 steps to create a go-to-market strategy that incorporates creating a strong brand and using storytelling to enhance the message to your customers. Jeff wraps up with b...

This month, Jeff walks us through a high-level overview of Strategic Planning tools. We start with the traditional Strategic Team Review and Action Tool (STRAT) and how to ask meaningful questions in your survey. The SWOT (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) is presented in a different way, and Jeff suggests ways to incorporate a spiritual component. Jeff shows us the Strategic Foresight p...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.   Today's guest is Pastor Dalton Stoltz. Dalton is the Greenbrier Campus Pastor at Liberty Live Church. He and his wife Lindsay have four children and have ministered together at Greenbr...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   As leaders, God has also called us to be good stewards charging us with the responsibility to manage, care for, and oversee His creation and the time, treasure, and talents we have been given. Jeff discusses these topics as well as the importance of relationships with God as well as those around us.   Jeffrey W. Ganthner,...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.    Todays’ guest is Eric Venable. Having been raised in South Carolina prior to a civil engineering career now spanning three decades, Eric was called to Virginia in 2006. Here he met his wif...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This month Jeff will discuss the types of things leaders will manage, including corporate culture, management systems, operational systems, resources, products and services, and markets. We’ll also look at how to optimize our performance with Six Sigma, ways to minimize waste using the LEAN approach, and combining those id...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.  In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.   Today’s guest is Joe Shirey. He is President of ISE Consulting, a small organizational development firm helping organizations to manage change through strategic planning, executive coaching,...

S01-E04: Organizational Design + Development – 3-11-25   Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This time Jeff explores Organization Design + Development . He teaches concepts of team culture, different ways to organize your team, and the Jethro Principle of organizational development from Exodus 18. No matter the size of your organization or where you fit in t...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This month Jeff will be talking about Teambuilding + Collaboration. Jeff will be sharing concepts of effective teambuilding, five ways a team can become dysfunctional, and the importance of accountability and collaboration. You’ll also learn the Listen-Engage-Activate-Deliver model and how to apply it.   Jeffrey W. Ganthne...

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.   This month’s topic is Leadership Development. What kind of leader are you? Jeff will be discussing different leadership style, types, what the Bible says about leadership, and the characteristics of a good leader. And lastly, you’ll be encouraged to thrive a leaders and Christians.   Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 ye...

This month’s topic is Making an Impact + Leaving a Legacy. Jeffrey will be discussing our purpose, vision, mission, and values as kingdom builders. He will also share how we can apply the Think-Design-Lead model to our leadership opportunities. And lastly, Jeff will encourage us to leave a legacy in all we do as kingdom builders. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experienc...