Robert Wachter

The Called to Flourish Podcast

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The CALLED TO FLOURISH Podcast from Best Christian Workplaces equips and inspires Christian leaders to transform their workplaces into beacons of hope where faith comes alive, people and organizations flourish, and the Gospel shines through flourishing culture.

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Robert Wachter

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Business

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www.workplaces.org

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

S4E38: Workplace Trends for 2020 // Al Lopus, Mark Cutshall, BCWI 06.01.2020

Our workplaces are changing rapidly, well what's next? You might be surprised by the answers as we discussed our 2020 top workplace trends; coming up next! Would you like to give yourself, your team, and your organization a distinct advantage heading into the new year, 2020? The advantage is all about one word—and the word is "trends." There are at least six significant workplace culture trends th...

S4E36: Be the Best at Having Difficult Conversations // Sheila Heen 09.12.2019

Are you putting off a crucial conversation that you know you should have? Would you like a step-by-step approach for how to have your toughest and most crucial conversations with less stress and more success? Who wouldn't! The proven strategy and lasting rewards for you and your organization are coming up, next. Sheila Heen is Founder of Triad Consulting Group and has been on the Harvard Law Schoo...

S435: How to Take Internal Communication from Poor to Engaging // Bill Bush, Dave Sutherland, Rock Point Church 02.12.2019

What are the communication practices that facilitated rapid growth for Rock Point Church in Arizona? Today, you're going to listen in on a conversation with both the lead pastor and executive pastor as they talk about how they engage their staff in a way that has built a flourishing culture —listen in! Bill Bush is Lead Pastor at Rock Point Church , a large and thriving church in Queen Creek, Ariz...

S4E33: How to Increase the Effectiveness of Staff Communication // Jos Snoep, Bible League 18.11.2019

Would you like to increase the effectiveness of staff communication throughout your entire organization? You can, through a simple strategy you're about to learn. The story and the tremendous upside for you and your organization are coming up, next. Jos Snoep is President and CEO for Bible League International . Based in Crete, Illinois, Bible League International serves under-resourced churches g...

S4E32: 3 Gears to Engage and Grow Your Company // Pete Hayes, Chief Outsiders 11.11.2019

Can the same principled strategies that help make businesses so successful apply to Christian-led companies as well? You might be surprised by the answer coming up, next! Pete Hayes is a principal and Chief Marketing Officer for Chief Outsiders in Austin, Texas. Chief Outsiders is the country's largest strategic growth implementation company focused on mid-sized businesses. He's also the Co-Author...

S4E31: Strategic Planning: A Clear Plan for Where You're Going // Allan Kelsey, Gateway Church 04.11.2019

Imagine the people in your organization thriving at work, together through a sustainable strategy where everyone has buy-in, and where everyone plays a part to take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Learn how one church did just that, next! Today it's my pleasure to welcome Allan Kelsey , Executive Strategic Pastor at Gateway Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Hi Allan. Gr...

The Power of Stories in Building Remarkable Culture // Dee Ann Turner, Dee Ann Turner, LLC 21.10.2019

Can remarkable workplace cultures grow and flourish through the power of stories? Discover the answer from a leader who helped make Chick-fil-A restaurants a true, ongoing success! With that, I want to welcome my guest on the podcast, Dee Ann Turner, CEO of her own consulting firm, Dee Ann Turner, LLC ,   and  author of a new upcoming book,  Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That W...

S4E29: How Inspirational Leaders Build Trust and 100% Employee Engagement // Roland Warren, Care Net 14.10.2019

Did you know there are three, proven ways you can build trust throughout your entire organization?   How do you gain them  and  retain them?  The answer, next.     Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership. His chara...

S4E28: Healthy Culture as a Competitive Advantage for Businesses // Mike Sharrow, C12 Group 07.10.2019

Are you looking for practical insights to improve the health of your workplace culture? Today's guest will give you some inspirational leadership tips for doing just that.  Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership....

S4E27: Want to Step Up Your Leadership? Learn Why Open Communication is Key // Brian Mosley, RightNow Media 30.09.2019

Imagine being just one step away from a workplace culture of less employee turnover, increased effectiveness and greater overall enjoyment. Today we will highlight  what that one step might be, next.  Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot abou...

S4E26: 7 Things You Didn't Know About Inspirational Leadership // Craig Springer, Alpha USA 23.09.2019

Meet the well-known ministry organization whose  flourishing  staff culture helped attract 366,000 participants in 6,500 churche s last year alone. The amazing story, next. Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership....

S4E25: Leadership Keys That Will Foster Unity and Productivity // Jason Rachels, Calvary Christian Academy 16.09.2019

My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership. His character, leadership, and convictions are going to give you some fresh, new insights on how to improve and strengthen your own workplace culture. With that, I want to welcome in one of the most popular guests on the podcast, Jason Rachels who is Head of School at Calvary Christian Academy in St. Lauderdale, Florida. Find full show n...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace // Christine Talbot, World Vision U.S. 09.09.2019

What we're going to talk about is one of the most significant, relevant issues before us right now in the workplace culture. The issue is sexual harassment in the workplace. My guest has something to say about this that can help bring you to a new awareness and immense practical implications for where you work. With that, I want to welcome in Christine Talbot, Senior Vice President, Human Resource...

Episode Encore: Lessons for Leaders After Five Decades of Ministry // Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends 19.08.2019

I've been looking forward to this day for quite some time. That's because our guest today on the Flourishing Culture Podcast is Joni Eareckson Tada .  As many of you may know, Joni is Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends . Founded in 1979, Joni and Friends has been built on Biblical truth and the foundation of Jesus Christ. The organization is about advancing disability ministry and changing the ch...

How To Become a Spiritually Vibrant Leader // Steve Macchia, Leadership Transformations 15.07.2019

Our research tells us that spiritual leadership is a key aspect of creating an effective team in churches and Christian organizations. What are the best practices for leaders to cultivate a vibrant spirituality, both in their personal lives and on their leadership teams? And is your team experiencing a vibrant spirituality? To help us with this topic today, we have the pleasure of visiting with Th...

S4E23: A Compensation Strategy That Could Reduce High Turnover Cost // Tara VanderSande, BCWI 17.06.2019

Today, we're going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Rewarding Compensation is one of the eight proven drivers of a healthy, flouring workplace culture. What my guest is going to share will help you step back and revisit your organization's current compensation plan so you can see what's working a...

S4E22: Bringing Clarity and Clear Communication to Compensation // Scott Wiggins, Pinelake Church 10.06.2019

Today, we're going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Rewarding Compensation is all about providing tangible resources in return for the service your employees provide. My guest has some wonderful stories and practical strategies that can speak to your own compensation plan and how it can strengthe...

S4E21: Four Best Practices for Developing a Rewarding Compensation Plan // Giselle Jenkins, BCWI 03.06.2019

Today, we're going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Rewarding Compensation is all about providing tangible resources in return for the service an employee provides. How you actually do this can boost or diminish the health of your workplace culture. My guest, today, is an expert at helping Christ...

S4E20: Effective Talent Management for Greater Ministry Impact // Steve Brown, Arrow Leadership 27.05.2019

Today, we ' re going to look at Uplifting Growth, which is the fourth in the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level.     Uplifting Growth is all about improving the performance of individuals, groups and the overall organization    My guest, today, knows Uplifting Growth inside and out. His character, leadership, and convictions are going to give you som...

S4E19: Cultivating Employee Engagement Through Uplifting Growth // Jeff Lockyer, Southridge Community Church 20.05.2019

Today, we're going to look at Uplifting Growth , which is the fourth in the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Uplifting Growth is all about improving the performance of individuals, groups and the overall organization. My guest, today, knows Uplifting Growth inside and out. His character, leadership, and convictions are going to give you some fresh...

S418: The Science Behind Leadership and Talent Development // Rob McKenna, WiLD Leaders Inc. 13.05.2019

Today, we're continuing our new series on the  "Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture."   Each week, we're giving you a close-up look at each of the eight factors that make up we call  The FLOURISH Model.   It's the key to building a healthier workplace culture that leads to greater organizat ional impact.   On the podcast, today, we look at the fourth of the eight drivers that make...

S4E17: Uplifting Growth is About Caring for Your Staff // Marvin Williams, Trinity Church 06.05.2019

Today, we're continuing our new series on the "Eight  Ways  to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture."     Each week, we're giving you a close-up look at each of the eight factors that make up we call  The FLOURISH Model.   I t's the  key to building a healthier workplace culture that leads to greater organizational impact.   On the podcast, today, we look at the fourth of the eight drivers that m...

S4E15: Outstanding Talent: Trust, Flexibility and Family First // Robert Bortins Jr., Classical Conversations 22.04.2019

Outstanding Talent is the third of the eight culture drivers that make up BCWI's FLOURISH Model. And Outstanding Talent is the focus in our new, ongoing series called "The Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture." As a brief reminder, " Outstanding Talent is all about an organization having highly qualified people with the necessary calling, character, competence, chemistry and contrib...

S4E14: How to Become a Destination Organization for Top Talent // Dan Busby, ECFA 15.04.2019

Outstanding Talent is the third of the eight culture drivers that make up BCWI's FLOURISH Model. And Outstanding Talent is the focus in our new, ongoing series called "The Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture." As a brief reminder, "Outstanding Talent is all about an organization having highly qualified people with the necessary calling, character, competence, chemistry and contribu...

S4E12: The Four Essentials of Outstanding Talent // Giselle Jenkins, BCWI 01.04.2019

Today, we're continuing our new series on the "Eight  Ways  to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture."   Each week, we're giving you a close-up look at each of the eight factors that make up , what  we call  … The FLOURISH Model.   I t's the  key to building a healthier workplace culture that leads to greater organizational impact.   On the podcast, today, we take a look  at   Outstanding  Talent....

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