Linch With A Leader

Today, Mike sits down with Pastor, Podcast Host & Author Rusty George.  Rusty pastors the dynamic Real Church in Southern California and also is the host of the popular podcast, Leading Simple with Rusty George.  Beyond leading his church of 6,000+ members every weekend, Rusty is a global speaker, leader and teacher focusing his message on helping people find and follow Jesus. Rusty has also writt...

Episode 110 finds Mike sitting down with author & speaker Daniel Ritchie. Daniel has spent his life being an overcomer and his story will inspire you in huge ways! Daniel was born without arms and spent the majority of my life being told that he was a hopeless mistake and woefully insufficient to lead a full life.  Yet, at the age of 15, God used a preacher to tell him of God’s love and that he wa...

In this episode of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with Audrey LeClair. Audrey is the daughter of legendary college baseball coach, Keith LeClair. LeClair began his college head coaching career at Western Carolina and then spent his next seasons at East Carolina University. From 1992-2002, LeClair collected 441 wins. Coach LeClair spent his final years battling ALS. Audrey, in this...

Today, Mike sits down with the amazing leader, Kadi Cole.  Kadi was in leadership for 16 years at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She served in key leadership positions as the church grew from 3,500 to 23,000 and launched eight additional campuses. Her final role was as Executive Director of Multisite as she oversaw all campuses. She has since launched her personal busines...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Shannon Bream.  Shannon is host of FOX News Channel's (FNC) FOX News @ Night with Shannon Bream (weekdays 12-1AM ET).  Shannon also serves as Chief Legal Correspondent for the network and host of Livin’ the Bream, a podcast on FOX News Radio (FNR) where she shares inspirational stories, personal anecdotes and an insider's perspective on a...

In episode 106 Mike sits down with coach, speaker, author and fellow Liberty University graduate, Stephon Leary. Stephon Leary has a long tenure of basketball success. Coach Leary's athletic career started as a high school player at Madison High School in Houston, TX and finished at Houston Christian Preparatory (now Faith West Academy in Katy, TX) where he led them to an NACA National Championshi...

In Episode 105 of the "Linch with a Leader" podcast, Mike sits down with the legendary Dot Richardson. Coach Richardson is currently the softball coach at Liberty University where she has guide the resurgence of the softball program. Under her guidance, she has led the team to a 216-177 overall record while reaching 40 wins in three of those seasons. Prior to her time at LU, Coach Richardson becam...

In this episode of Linch with Leader, Mike sits down with former college basketball coach and current ESPN & SEC basketball analyst, Jimmy Dykes. Jimmy Dykes first joined ESPN at the start of the 1995-96 men’s college basketball season as a game and studio analyst, and is entering his 20th season with the company, after serving as the women’s head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas fro...

In episode 103 of the "Linch with a Leader" podcast, Mike sits down with his great friend Scott Pederson. Scott has spent over 35 years of his career marketing some of the most high-profile events, corporations and celebrities in the world. He has staged a World Series while working with the Kansas City Royals, consulted with the NFL, NBA, NASCAR and Major League Baseball. He has also designed num...

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author, speaker & podcast host, Davey Blackburn, to talk about his journey.  Davey is the host of the wildly popular podcast, Nothing is Wasted, where he shares not only his journey of grief & hope but also shares the stories of others who have found that God never waste their pain. Davey found himself walking into a nightmare in 2015. He...

In episode 101, Mike sits down with Randy Gravitt. Randy is an exceptional leader and has been leading for over 30 years. Through his company InteGreat Leadership, Randy has been coaching and leading organizations and teams to be their very best and be at the top of their game. Some of his clients have included: Kroger, Grand Hyatt, Pittsburgh Pirates, Buffalo Bills, Fellowship of Christian Athlet...

In Episode 100, Mike sits down with one of his biggest influences in the area of Spiritual Leadership, Dr. Richard Blackaby! Dr. Blackaby serves as the President of Blackaby Ministries International and has served in that role since 2006. He has authored or co-authored over 36 books such as: Spiritual Leadership, Experiencing God, The Seasons of God Dr. Blackaby not only travels the country speaki...

In episode 99 of the Linch with a Leader Podcast, Mike sits down with leader Molly Fletcher.  Molly is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. From her years as a sports agent with client representation in the sports and entertainment market where she earned the moniker "the female Jerry McGuire" to her work as a corporate speaker and podcast host, Molly is a different maker in this generation!...

In Episode 98 Mike sits down with Toni Nieuwhof to talk about her newest book Before You Split.  Toni Nieuwhof is a family law mediator and former divorce attorney. She is the wife of Carey Nieuwhof, who is an influential leadership author, podcast host, and international speaker. Toni and Carey often speak publicly about their marriage of more than three decades. In her downtime, Toni enjoys outd...

In Episode 97 of the Linch with a Leader Podcast, Mike sits down with eight time MLB All-Star and four time World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry to talk about his new book Turn Your Season Around. Darryl not only shares the stories of his time in the MLB with the Mets, Dodgers, Giants & Yankees but also his story of the pains he experienced off the field. Darryl Strawberry is described as a bas...

In Episode 96 of Linch with a Leader Mike sits down with speaker, coach & author Brett Pyle. Brett enjoyed a 30-year global business career with Andersen Consulting, oil giants Amoco & BP, and Vistage Worldwide — living, leading and learning in over 70 countries on six continents. Along the journey, he discovered we’re all created for a purpose and gifted with unique skills, ideas and passions tha...

In Episode 95 of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with Nancy Grace. An outspoken, tireless advocate for victims’ rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts, Nancy Grace was the powerful force behind CNN Headline News’ (HLN) top-rated Nancy Grace. A former prosecutor with an unparalleled record of success, she has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, The To...

In episode 94, Mike sits down with Jesse Bradley. Jesse is a pastor, former professional soccer goalkeeper (played in Zimbabwe Africa, Aberdeen Scotland, and Minnesota), radio host, author, and speaker. A graduate of Dartmouth College, his curiosity about faith and Jesus began there. In an Introduction to World Religions course, he began to read the Bible for the first time. Jesse graduated with a...

Episode 93 finds Mike sitting down with Dr. Jay Strack, President & Founder of Student Leadership University talking about leadership & the faith journey that Dr. Strack has been on!   Highly acclaimed as a dynamic preacher, Jay Strack has spoken to an estimated 15 million people in his 35 years of ministry in thousands of churches, over 10,000 high schools and hundreds of area-wide, inter-denomin...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with  Dr. Diane Pearce, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Dr. Diane has provided counseling full time in a private practice setting since 1984. She also provides Clinical Supervision to those seeking a license in the Mental Health industry. She counsels individuals, couples, and families and does so with a practical and passionate app...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader Mike sits down with a legend in the sports training industry, Chip Smith. Chip Smith, founder of Chip Smith Performance Systems (CSPS) has trained more professional athletes than any other coach or training facility in the world.  He and his staff have trained over 1600 NFL players to date, countless MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and olympic athletes dating back over 3...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with leader David Hoyt.  David is a  Principal Consultant for The Table Group and Founder & President of The Principle Group. In partnering with The Table Group, David brings over 20 years of experience in leading people and organizations. Recognized as a trusted advisor for leaders, he is known for his ability to connect with people and think...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with best-selling author, pastor & leader Mark Batterson to talk about his newest book God Speaks in Whispers! Mark shares how much fun this project was to do with his daughter Summer! Mike & Mark unpack how God only speaks this way to children but also to adults! This is a FUN episode for any leader!! Mark is one of the kindest & sharpest lea...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with legendary football coach Mark Richt. Coach Richt shares his journey through the game of football and also his faith story of how he gave his heart to Christ! Coach Richt's Georgia teams won two (SEC) championships, five SEC division titles, and one ACC division title while at the University of Miami. He was a two-time SEC Coach of the Yea...

In this episode of "Linch with a Leader" Mike sits down with Coach Jamy Bechler. Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA.  Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor and administrator. When he hung up the whistle, he didn’t stop...