The Called to Flourish Podcast

Do you have a strong leadership bench pipeline that will facilitate your organization's future growth? Well, today we discuss how to develop a leadership pipeline that will produce four new generations of leadership for your organization. I'm delighted to welcome Mac Lake . He is the author of The Multiplication Effect: Building a Leadership Pipeline That Solves Your Leadership Shortage . Mac has...

Imagine just finishing a thirteen-year run leading a large, global, Christian ministry. What would you consider your legacy? What would your plans be? How did the selection of your successor go? What was your involvement in helping in the process? Well today, we have a great privilege of having a conversation with Doug Nuenke, who just finished a thirteen-year term as the President of The Navigato...

What is your secret weapon as a leader? Well, today Richard Blackaby shares his timeless truths for effective leadership including effective spiritual leadership. Join us as Richard shares his wisdom and coaches us on the secrets of spiritual leadership. There are so many important topics in leadership – and voices telling us how to be better leaders. But as Christian leaders, what is distinctive...

On a scale of one to ten, how would your employees rate the level of celebration and fun in your organization? Listen in as today's guest gives examples of how celebration and fun have helped create a flourishing workplace culture. How do you create a workplace with engaged staff who enjoy their work and the people they work with? Today we are going to talk about the value of celebration and fun,...

Do you see yourself continuing to flourish as a leader in Christian service to age 84 or beyond? Well, today my conversation is with just such a leader. I hope this episode will challenge you to think about how you steward the gifts and experience God has blessed you with long-term. What are the habits and practices that you need as a leader to be effective in the long run? One of the keys is self...

Are you finding it difficult to fill your open positions? As we start out the new year, listen in for some timely tips to hire great people in this challenging environment. How do you find the very best people to be part of your organization? Recruiting and hiring top talent can be challenging, especially in today's competitive labor market. But mistakes in hiring can be costly, not just financial...

Are you ready to lead your workplace in 2022? Well, listen in as we talk about the workplace  trends   that will impact the way you manage and experience your workplace in 2022.    Listen in to see if you agree, and more importantly, if you are ready to lead  for the future?        Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/bcwiworkplacetrends2022 Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please...

What is the antidote of what many are calling the great resignation? Simply it's a healthy, even flourishing workplace culture where employees are emotionally connected to their jobs and organizations. Listen in today as we discuss the eight keys that boost employee engagement.  Well, l et's get started.  I want to welcome in my colleague,  BCWI   Director for Consulting Services, Giselle Jenkins...

Have you ever wondered how important improving your workplace culture is? Well, today our guest says of all the changes that you can make in your organization there's one that matters more than all the others—the culture of your organization. Listen in as this pastor describes how working on cultural health is actually at the core of Christian discipleship for any leader. One of the things I enjoy...

Recent reports show consumer prices rose 6.2 percent year over year in October 2021. Adding pressure on employers to raise wages. It's the largest wealth fund increase in over 30 years. So how should Christian-led organizations address compensation practices? Well, listen in as I talk with a compensation expert that can help us get a good grasp on this important topic.  Today, we're going to look...

Many Christian organizations are working to build their workplace culture to keep our best talent from leaving. Part of the challenge has to do with employees working remotely. In today's episode, we focus on how Alpha USA has built a flourishing workplace culture while having a one hundred percent remote staff. Listen in! As a leader, you need to recruit and retain a high-quality team to help you...

Are you clear on what God has called you to be and to do? Are your team members in jobs that reflect their special calling? In today's episode, we discuss how you can understand your unique calling so that you can experience a deep sense of purpose and meaning in your life. As a leader, how do you equip the people on your team to thrive? Helping people understand how they are uniquely designed by...

The leaders  in  Christian  publishing have had to adapt to many changes over the past years. Even if you face different issues in your own sector, we can all learn from those who have thrived, even during challenging times.  I'm deligh ted  to welcome  J eff   Crosby .  He  is the  President of the  Evangelical  Christian Publishers Association , known as ECPA .  Previously Jeff was the publisher...

As a leader, you face the challenge of bringing together people with different experiences toward a common vision. We want to help you have engaged employees and a flourishing workplace. Part of building a great workplace includes learning how to incorporate reconciliation into your regular practices.    I'm delighted to welcome  David Bailey . He is the Founder and Executive Director of Arrabon ....

The leaders of Christian colleges  and universities  face unique challenges as they train up the next generation. Even if your organization faces different issues, we can all learn from the leaders of these institutions. Consider how leadership and innovation in Christian higher education impact other Christian workplaces.  Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/shirleyhoogstracccu Share the lo...

Today, our topic is entrepreneurship and our conversation is with a Christian venture capitalist, who started his first business in college selling t-shirts and tie-dye boxer shorts. Listen in as he highlights the competitive advantage that faith-driven entrepreneurs have in the marketplace. As a Christian entrepreneur or business leader, how do you step into your purpose and pursue creativity? In...

Are you experiencing greater than unusual turnover of your staff? Well, listen in as today's guest has great insights on the importance of employee retention, keys to effective remote communication, and innovation for Christian-led organizations. As a leader, how do you inspire your team, care for your people, and practice healthy communication? And how can you unleash an atmosphere of innovation...

What are some of the challenges your organization is facing and how are you addressing them? Well, today we have the privilege of talking with John Ashmen the CEO of Citygate Network representing 300 rescue missions across North America. He outlines some of the key leadership issues that they are facing as their organizations focus on life transformation. For me, one of the groups that I most admi...

You've heard the phrase, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Well today, our guests will talk about how bad culture eats your brand for breakfast. Listen in as our guests outline five pillars of your brand promise and six layers of culture to help your brand be effective. Are you getting the traction you hoped for with your marketing dollars?     Today, our conversation is about a topic that ha...

Is your organization in a position where it needs to hire a new senior leader? Is your recruiting and selection approach proven to select the best candidate for the role? Well, listen in to today's episode, as we discuss an innovative approach where our guest describes how his organization conducted an internally led, professionally supported senior leader selection process. I'm delighted to welco...

Would you like to improve your team's performance by creating a high-trust environment? Today, we have a conversation with an expert in leading and designing thriving groups. Listen in as we talk about five components that create high trust, high-performing groups. One of the important characteristics of a flourishing workplace is the ability of people to have healthy, authentic trusting relations...

Has the last year and a half left you exhausted? Are you wondering if you have the energy necessary to lead your team or organization? Well today, listen in on my conversation with a highly respected leader about the importance of a deep, interior life and rich relationship that will enhance your spiritual leadership. The past year and a half has been a very difficult time for many leaders in mini...

Welcome to our season finale podcast reflecting on the 8 drivers that create engage employees and a flourishing culture. For the past several months we have listened to dozens of leaders describe how they have helped create healthy workplaces. Listen in on our highlights with two of my esteemed colleagues, Cary Humphries and Giselle Jenkins. You've heard the phrase, "We've saved the best for last....

How did a family-owned, Christian-led company increase its revenue 7-fold from $4 million to $29 million? Discover the principled strategies that worked for them—and how they can work for you , next! Troy Meachum is President of ACR Supply Company , which happens to be North Carolina's leading wholesale distributor for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Find full show notes...

Today, we're going to look at Sustainable Strategy, which is the seventh of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level.  My guest , today,  knows  why  Sustainable   Strategy  is so critical to a healthy, thriving workplace culture. What he's going to share with you might wow you, challenge you and take you to a  fresh new understanding of how your cultu...