Linch With A Leader

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Pastor & Author Adam Weber. Adam is the founder and lead pastor of Embrace, a multisite church based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that was named by Outreach magazine as one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S. He also hosts a podcast called TheConversation and has written two books, including his latest, entitled, Love Has a N...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader Mike sits down with David Hodge.  David Hodge is founder and president of Anchor Leadership, an organization dedicated to encouraging and equipping business and ministry leaders. For over 25 years, David has served as a trainer, consultant, coach, and mentor for both senior-level leaders and rising executives.   David and his anchor leadership team have worke...

In Episode 84 Mike sits down with Jason Romano who was the very first guest back in 2017 of Linch with a Leader. Jason Romano was born in Ravena, New York and graduated from the State University of New York in 1997.  He began his professional career working for ESPN in Bristol Connecticut in the year of 2000.  During his time there, he served as a senior manager and producer, working on television...

In today's episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down best selling author and dynamic speaker Jon Gordon to talk about his new book, The Garden. This powerful spiritual fable is an incredible bridge for the readers to learn about the heart of God and the plan of the enemy! Jon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to t...

In episode 82 of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with Phyllis Hendry Halverson. Phyllis serves as the inaugural President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus. Under her visionary leadership, the organization has grown exponentially since its founding in 1999, equipping and empowering thousands of people throughout the United States and around the world to lead as Jesus led. She is the co-au...

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Dr. Derwin Gray. Derwin is a former defensive back, who played five seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Panthers. He’s now the pastor of Transformation Church near Charlotte, N.C. Selected in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft (92nd overall) by the Indianapolis Colts, Gray played five seasons with Indy from 1993-1997 and finished hi...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author & motivational speaker Damon West. Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a motivational speaker and best-selling co-author (with best-selling author and motivational speaker Jon Gordon) of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. His first book and autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentence...

In this episode Mike sits down with former professional baseball player and speaker Chris Singleton. Chris shares his story of not only his life in baseball but his journey through tragedy. Chris is a former professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization as well as an inspirational speaker who has traveled the country passionately speaking to over 60,000 students. Chris has also spr...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with business leader and entrepreneur Earnest Davis.  Earnest describes himself as a serial entrepreneur and a speaker.  His passion is to use his story to challenge them to be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be.  From growing up in a small town in Mississippi to today being the host of the "Real Money Real Talk" podcast...

On this episode of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with one of his heroes, Dr. Dwight "Ike" Reighard. Ike has pastored the great New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA and helped oversee their growth from a small country church to the 2nd fastest growing church in the Southern Baptist Convention. After his time at New Hope, he was at FBC Atlanta and then founded NorthStar Chur...

In Episode 76 of Linch with a Leader Mike sits down with author, speaker & leadership expert Jenni Catron. Jenni and her team at the 4Sight Group come alongside leaders to help them navigate the complex world that we live in. Jenni not only founded and leads the 4Sight Group but also has been the author several books including Clout:Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimension...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with a leader of leaders, Brad Lomenick. Brad made his name with the Catalyst movement and spent over 12 years helping to pour into this young generation of leaders. He interviewed such outstanding leaders such as Malcom Gladwell, Simon Sinek, Rick Warren, Dave Ramsey among many others! Prior to his time with Catalyst, Brad made his name with...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with apologist, author, pastor & leader - Lee Strobel. Lee is known for his best selling books: The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, The Case for Grace, The Case for Miracles among many others! They have sold over 14 million copies in total. The Case for Christ was made into a movie as well chronicling his journey from award winning legal...

In this episode of "Linch with a Leader' Mike sits down with former MLB manager and player, Clint Hurdle.  Hurdle, a first round draft pick,  was heralded at the age of 20 by Sports Illustrated as a "phenom".  He went on to play 515 games at the major league level with:   Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, and St. Louis Cardinals. After retiring as a player, Hurdle went on to beco...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with legendary college baseball coach Keith Madison. While serving as the head coach of the University of Kentucky for 25 seasons, Coach Madison accumulated 737 wins before retiring in 2003.  His incredible coaching achievements led to his being inducted into three prestigious Hall of Fames:  University of Kentucky Athletic,  Kentucky High Sch...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Pastor & Author Joshua Gagnon!!  Josh pastors Next Level Church which has been recognized as one of America's fastest growing churches.   Next Level Church exists to lead people to life in Christ by being loving, relevant, and life-giving.  His new book, It's Not Over, releases today!  Josh not only shares his story in this work but also...

In today's episode, Mike sits down with one of the Atlanta Braves all time greats - Sid Bream.  Sid shares his journey of faith and his passion for the Lord and why it drove him to be the player that he was in the MLB. Sid signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in June of 1981. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1985. He became a Free Agent in 1991 and signed a 3-year contract with the Atlant...

In this episode Mike sits down with Sam Collier to talk about his "greater story". Sam is a communicator at Northpoint Ministries (founded by Andy Stanley) as well as the Director of City Strategy for The reThink Group (founded by Reggie Joiner). He is also a nationally syndicated radio host. His radio show is in 45 cities across the country. Lastly, Sam is a top 20 Gospel Billboard producer and f...

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author, speaker & serial entrepreneur Jordan Raynor. Jordan has been starting and leading entrepreneurial endeavors his entire career. Prior to leading Threshold 360, which he is currently executive chairman, he was the co-founder of Citizinvestor, which at the time was the world’s largest crowdfunding platform for government projects. In...

Episode 67 of Linch with a Leader features Mike's conversation with author, blogger & leader, Bob Tiede. Bob has worked for CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) for over 48 years and is currently on the US Development Leadership Team. HIs passion for leadership has led him to become a thought leader in leading by asking questions. He is most known for his work - Now that's a great Question. Mike and Bo...

Mike kicks of 2020 with Episode 66 of the "Linch with a Leader" podcast by sitting down with business guru Dr. Blanchard.  Mike & Dr. Blanchard talk about not only what he has learned about leadership in business but also about how his faith led him to pen the book and organization "Lead Like Jesus". Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blancha...

In this final episode of 2019, Mike sits down with world renowned business leader & author, Mark Sanborn.  Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and award winning keynote leadership speaker. Mark has written 9 books, and The Fred Factor has sold over 2...

On this episode of Linch with a Leader finds Mike sitting down with Dave Ramsey Personality, Anthony O'Neal. Since 2003, Anthony has helped hundreds of thousands of students. He’s the national bestselling author of Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in College and travels the country spreading his encouraging message to help teens and young adults start their lives off ri...

On this episode Mike sits down with Terence Chatmon who is President of Equip, part of the John Maxwell Company. Prior to his time with Equip, Terrance was in executive leadership with some of America's greatest companies including Johnson & Johnson and the Coca-Cola Company. In this episode Mike talks to Terence about not only his vantage point on leadership from the positions that he has held bu...

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, MIke sits down with Pastor & New York Times best-selling Author Mark Batterson to talk about his new book "Double Blessing". Mark is the Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC and has led them from a church start-up to now one church in seven locations. Mark also has authored such popular books such as In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Circ...