Linch With A Leader

This month’s podcast features the eighth, and current President and CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Shane Williamson. Shane attended Wofford receiving a degree in biology as well as playing football. He then went on to get his master’s degree from Converse College in secondary education. He started his career as a teacher and coach in the South Carolina school system, and serving as a...

This month’s podcast features prominent speaker, and author Jon Gordon. Jon Gordon has captivated millions throughout his incredible career as both a best-selling author and keynote speaker. Whether he is speaking to a Fortune 500 company, or professional sports team, his leadership conversations have influenced a countless number of men and women. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University, and rece...

This month’s podcast features the Executive Director of the NFL Legends Community, and NFL veteran, James Trapp. James Trapp, originally from Greenville, South Carolina, became a household name when he starred as a Clemson Tiger from 1989 until 1993. Not only known for achievements on the football field, but he was also a two-sport athlete with the Tigers, also participating in track and field. Tr...

This month’s podcast features the Lead Pastor of Gwinnett Church, and prominent speaker, Jeff Henderson. Jeff attended the University of Georgia, in Athens, Georgia, where he received his degree in journalism and advertising. He spent the first years of his professional career in the world of marketing. He worked for many prominent companies and organizations such as the Atlanta Braves and Chick-f...

This month’s podcast features the tight end of the Philadelphia Eagles, and former Florida Gator, Trey Burton. Trey was born in Venice, Florida, where he went onto become a star at Venice High School , where he played quarterback for the Indians. He graduated in 2010, and was a three star recruit , and signed his letter of intent to play at the University of Florida. He played under Urban Meyer fr...

This month’s podcast features the founder of North Point Ministries, world-renowned author, and communicator, Pastor Andy Stanley. Andy Stanley attended Georgia State University before going on to receive his master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. After graduation, he went on staff and helped his father, Dr. Charles Stanley, at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. In 1995, he founded North...

This month’s podcast features the founder and President of Growing Leaders, and author of Habitudes and over thirty more books, Tim Elmore. Tim Elmore began his career in the 1970’s as a youth pastor. In 1983, he began his career working with Dr. John Maxwell and all of his leadership materials. In 2003, Elmore founded Growing Leaders, who’s vision is to “see a world improved, even transformed, by...

Shannon was born in Florida, and moved north to Lynchburg to attend Liberty University for college. She graduated from Liberty in 1993 and went on to attend the Florida State University College of Law. She began her career as a lawyer, in Tampa, Florida, but made a career change to pursue television news in 2001. Since her career change, Bream has risen in the television ranks, and joined the FOX...

Coach Dooley was born and raised in Alabama. He was a multi-sport star at Auburn University for the Tigers. After his time in college, Coach Dooley, became an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. After his time in the military, Coach Vince Dooley returned to Auburn, Alabama to begin his coaching career with the Tigers. His life changed in December 1963, when he accepted the position...

In this episode, Mike Linch talks with Jason Romano about not only his career at ESPN, but how his faith has impacted his personal and professional journey.