The Called to Flourish Podcast

Have you heard "culture eats strategy for breakfast"? Do you believe it? In today's episode, I interview a CEO who has turned three, faith-based organizations around by focusing on workplace culture as the strategy for change.  I'm  so pleased  t o  have with me  is  Dusty  Rubeck , President of CDF Capital , based in Irvine, California. Dusty,  it's really a pleasure to welcome you to the Flouris...

Does your organization have invisible pillars that will sustain it in troubled times and good times? In this episode, you'll hear about a compelling example that does just that.  One of the keys to organizational success is Fantastic Teams that work effectively cross-functionally—and one of the keys to Fantastic Teams is breaking down silos that can needlessly weaken the health of your workplace c...

Do you feel that as Christian leaders our greatest good is cultivating nearness with God? In this episode, we outline three steps to do just that.  My guest today is Ruth Haley Barton . A sought-after teacher, author, retreat leader, and trained spiritual director. She's one of the leading Christian voices today, for developing a vibrant inner life for Christian leaders. Her most recent book is ti...

We hear today's leaders ask, "How can we build spiritual and emotional well being of our employees?" Today's podcast directly answers that question with practical tips that build Life Giving work.  Would you care to take a guess of how good it feels to be on the staff of a rescue mission whose culture is in the top ten percent of all rescue missions in the U.S? Would you like your culture to exper...

Do you wish your organization was growing? Today, we listen to the CEO of a Christian-owned business link revenue growth with the degree that his people are growing. We often receive feedback about the encouragement our listeners feel and the ideas they receive from our podcast. That's why we choose guests that are actually "certified Best Christian Workplaces," and today is no exception. Today, w...

If you saw a billboard summarizing your workplace culture what would it say? Well, today we talk with a leader who believes in making and investing in workplace culture. Listen to specific ideas that you can implement in your organization today.  Today, we have a special treat for you. My guest is Allan Kelsey the Associate Senior Pastor of Gateway Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area. W...

I'm excited about our show today because we are going to hear about a total culture transformation story that gets at the heart of our vision here at the Best Christian Workplaces Institute: We believe Christian-led organizations should set the standard as the best, most effective places to work in the world, and that includes  Bible Colleges  who prepare workers for Christian ministry. We have th...

The interruptions in our normal routines caused by the COVID-19 crisis is challenging us to rethink our approach to many things. Yes, it is allowing us to rethink our Christian values and how we apply them in our lives and in our organizations. How do we, as Christian leaders, encourage flourishing families? Especially at the beginning of our children's lives. Listen in to this new and challenging...

As leaders in Christian organizations, we have the rare opportunity in the midst of this pandemic and social upheaval to influence our workplace culture and the world at large. Listen in as a best-selling author, Philip Yancey encourages us to be different by reaching out and exhibiting grace. Listen in as he encourages us to be healers and bridge builders in our divided world. Philip Yancey is on...

We consider it a great  privilege  to  serve Christian led organizations making  a  huge difference in our world.   Today we learn from  a ministry called  Advocates for Community Transformation ,  know n  as ACT  in Dallas TX .  Listen to how they  have  buil t  a flourishing  workplace  culture ,   caring  for their employees  holistically  so they can better  serv e under-resourced neighborhood...

Imagine being the CE0 of a one hundred and eighty employee children's home in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they are not just surviving, they are thriving. How? Well, listen in as my colleague Cary Humphries talks with their CEO. He's grateful, he's a learner, and he's a world-class trust builder. Listen in now! I'm Cary Humphries, Regional Director for the Best Christian Workplaces Insti...

As a leader what would you do if you discovered you had an unhealthy workplace culture where there are strong silos between departments, poor communication, and lack of trust between leaders and staff? Well, today's podcast is a great case study of an organization that has seen its culture transformed. And as a result, are better prepared to face today's unique challenges. It's my pleasure to welc...

Could you use some encouragement and practical ideas to improve your workplace culture, given the recent challenges we face? BCWI Canadian Director, Barry Slauenwhite, leads a tremendous discussion with two Bible League Canada leaders who offer practical tips that you can implement today!   Hi, there!  I'm Barry  Slauenwhite , BCWI Regional Director for Canada sitting in for Al Lopus.  I'm  glad t...

Here's a question for you, how is it with your soul today? Has the current crisis preoccupied you to the point of clouding your relationship with God? Well, today I talk with an experienced spiritual, leadership coach, who will tell you exactly why nourishing your soul matters to your current and future leadership. Coming up, next! I'm very pleased to welcome in one of our most popular guests here...

As we're beginning to think about returning to the workplace after COVID-19, how should we think about men and women working together in Christian-led workplaces? What does it look like when women and men reflect the glory of God as they work together in our organizations? Discover how, next! My guest today is Christine Talbot , Senior Vice President , Human Resources for World Vision US , welcome...

Do you ever feel your direct reports and employees aren't listening to you? Especially in a crisis? If you want people to really take note of what you're saying and build a strong mutual trust and understanding; where things get done, then my next guest has a gift for you. It all starts, now! Pam Marmon is the CEO of Marmon Consulting , a change management consulting firm that provides strategy an...

If the current COVID-19 crisis has challenged you as a leader , then the next few minutes are for you.  In the midst of a crisis, there's  a way you can  lead  through  uncertainty. Today's podcast will equip and inspire you to rise up, not shrink back. Learn how, next!  It's my pleasure to welcome back one of the most popular guests on the podcast— Jeff Lockyer,   Lead Pastor  at  Southridge Comm...

Learn how to sharpen your approach as a leader and as an organization, in the times we're living in now. If that's your hope and desire then you don't want to miss what's ahead for you, next. It's a real pleasure to welcome in  Steve Moore ,  Executive Director of M. J. Murdock Trust Charitable Trust  in  Vancouver, W ashington.  Great to s peak with  you, Steve.  Find full show notes here https:/...

Listen to how this organization's investment in culture over the years, has readied the ship for whatever storm comes. Cary Humphries pursues this conversation about how with leadership commitment, alignment and the use of data, Olivet Nazarene University has built a durable culture, ready for these trying times. It's my pleasure to be with Dr. David Pickering , Executive Vice President and Chief...

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing all of us to look for some inspiration; to give us some courage as we lead in these challenging times. Listen in today's podcast as we talk with a seasoned entrepreneur about biblically-based foundations, for an organization to flourish in good times and bad.   It's my pleasure to welcome  Pete Ochs , who is the  Founder  and  Chairman  of  Capital III , an impact...

Leaders of Christian organizations are facing the most difficult challenges of their life as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today our podcast highlights two leaders who believe that the health of their culture is more important now than ever. Listen to their source of hope in their voice as they link survival with innovation, that's all made possible by a flourishing culture. It's my pleasur...

For many organizations having a majority of your employees work from home is a new challenge. This new environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has challenged leaders to learn new ways of leading their virtual workplaces. Today we learn from the CEO of a growing, Christian company with 70 percent of their employees who have been working from home remotely for years. I know that you'll benefit...

The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for Christian leaders. Revenues are going straight down, our teams are working remotely and we're forced to do things differently as we try to keep our families, employees, and communities healthy. It's frightening, exhausting, even disrupting. But today, we want to shed some long term perspective. Listen in to the story of a ministry leader who...

The COVID-19 crisis and the resulting financial crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for ministry and business leaders.  Every ministry has been affected, most drastically.  Nearly everyone is dealing with falling revenues, learning to manage remote teams and significant instability.  How do leaders keep their composure? Find out how, next. Given the uncertainty of our times because of the rapi...

Will a key, new hire catapult your organization forward like a slingshot? Have you wondered how to stop the carousel of continued employee turnover? Well, two top-notch experts give you their answers to these and other questions, that you may be asking; it's all coming up, next! My guests today are Stan Endicott Chief Culture Officer and Co-Founder of the Slingshot Group , and Monty Kelso, Preside...