The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy

You are one of the many courageous leaders who are adjusting to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 Crisis. Leading teams and organizations virtually, searching for new growth opportunities, and keeping things stabilized are all part of this new reality. I want to remind you of the #1 resource you have: People. People on your team and in your organization are, guess what…PEOPLE! That's r...

No one knows how long COVID-19 Crisis will last. There's no fast-forward button. We can't cancel 2020. We can't hibernate until 2021. The only way out is through. To help you navigate this moment when most feel like they don't know what to do, Shawn Lovejoy sits down for a conversation on leading through crisis with Lee Domingue. Lee Domingue is an entrepreneur, international speaker, pastor and a...

Great leaders are identified through crisis. At the time of this post, the COVID-19 Virus has been labeled a "pandemic", businesses are suspending operations or working remotely, churches are scrambling to figure out how to hold gatherings, and America is essentially closed.   It's in moments like this leaders rise up and lead.   This type crisis brings pressure and pressure proves leaders.   In t...

Organizations go through a "life cycle."   On the heels of growth, some organizations continue to improve and scale.   Others, however, experience plateau, continue to employ practices that no longer work and begin to normalize a lack of growth. Many of them remain stuck in this cycle of settling for the status quo if they don't employ one principle: Radical HONESTY.   Honesty generates health bot...

Want to position your life and leadership for max growth? Guess what you DON'T NEED to make that happen... You don't need a new vision. The vision you have for your life and what you lead is just fine. What you do need is to just communicate the vision you have in the right way.   We're here to help.   In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast, Shawn Lovejoy will help you find clarity and consi...

On the heels of CourageToLead's first conference, CourageToLead LIVE, Shawn shares some of what he took away from the experience. The conference was a sellout, a success, and a help to everyone who attended. And while you may have heard it said that, "Leaders are learners", that learning wasn't reserved for those who attended the conference, but for Shawn as well. J oin this episode where he unpac...

Are you the leader of the organization? If you answer, "Yes," by title you may also qualify as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). However, being in charge doesn't necessarily make you the real leader.   There's a difference between managing and leading.   One is tactical.   One is strategic.   One causes you to plateau.   The other keeps you out in front.   You know who the real leader is in the o...

Change is hard because we often overestimate the value of what we have and underestimate what we might gain by giving that up. Living a life of impact requires taking some steps of faith. Fear of failure and fear of what we leave behind are often the deterrents keeping us from taking those steps towards a bigger dream. Let go of the familiar, let go of second guessing and walk into your "promised...

When things aren't going as we want, it's easy to take a victim mentality and begin to think that we are solely a product of our circumstances.   Successful leaders don't allow life to happen to them and then use that as an excuse. Failing to take responsibility for your actions almost never leads your life and leadership to the next level.   Stop focusing on what you don't have and what you can't...

What if there were a roadmap that showed you all the major milestones your organization was going to hit as it grows? Wouldn't it be great to know what's coming next and how to navigate well? Actually, that framework exists, and we explore it in depth on this week's episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy.  Shawn sits down with Les McKeown, Founder and CEO of Predictable Success. H...

No leader is perfect.   I'm not. You're not. We are going to make some mistakes and mess some things up. That's why two of the most powerful, credibility building words a leader can say are... "I'm sorry." When we mess up, our team typically knows it. They know you're not perfect. They know you blew it. And they're most likely willing to let it go. They're just waiting on you to own it! That type...

In life and leadership, we all have temptations to compare ourselves to others. There is an infinite number of categories upon which we can compare ourselves and an almost infinite number of people to compare ourselves to. With how flooded we are by social media, it's easier than ever to constantly find someone "better" to compare ourselves to, which only serves to make us feel bad about ourselves...

You have influence! That makes you a leader! That also makes you a HERO... ...and your influence is your superpower. But just like any "hero", you face some adversaries... Your team struggles to stay motivated and energized You're busy and there seems to be little time to do anything more than tasks You get tired sometimes and even privately want to quit. Those are just a few realities that feel l...

If you're like most people, January goal setting looks a little like this: You choose a problematic behavior or some undesirable habits that have plagued you for years and vow to reverse it. This typically results in some "New Year's Resolutions"...most of which are off your radar by February. To break this cycle, and propel you to new growth in 2020,  I want to challenge you to lose the long list...

Goals are like a magnet— they pull us onward and upward.  The stronger they are, the more purposeful they are, the more focused they are, the stronger they pull.  Everyone sets goals. They are called New Year's Resolutions! However, within a few weeks, those goals are often forgotten.  Everyone sets goals, but few follow through on them.  Make the next season a season of breakthrough growth as you...

Why do high capacity leaders have high capacity teams around them? Because the most effective leaders posture themselves in ways that others want to follow. If you want to attract and lead teams of high-octane, high-capacity, experienced people, there are some ways you need to carry yourself. In this episode, join Shawn Lovejoy as he unpacks the first-class marks of a leader that the highest calib...

We are excited to share a recent conversation between Lauren Sisler and CourageToLead.com Founder & CEO Shawn Lovejoy with you on this episode of the  CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy ! You've likely seen Lauren on the sidelines on Saturdays in the fall as she is an award-winning sports broadcaster working with ESPN, the SEC Network, and AL.com. In addition, Lauren is also one of our featu...

Does what your team agrees on in meetings actually get done?  Do people do what they say they are going to do in your organization? Does the right hand know what the left hand is doing?  If someone is missing or out sick or on vacation, does everything go south quickly?  Are you frustrated with one or more members of your team?  If you answers trend to the negative, you likely need better systems....

Too many organizations stay stuck because they presume on growth, but never prepare for growth.   Too many leaders have zero peace because every small decision and question lands in their lap every day.   Sound familiar?  Truth is, every organization is perfectly structured for the growth it's getting NOW.  The solution comes down to restructuring in a way that best positions your organization for...

Do you believe in the power of positive inspiration to help you or others overcome challenges? Do you believe encouragement helps spur others on towards greatness and more purposeful impact? If so, then this episode is for you! Shawn sits down with his friend Jon Gordon, who helps create great organizations and great leaders through the power of inspiration, encouragement and positivity. Jon and S...

Healthy leaders grow healthy organizations, and health begins at home! That's why this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy is dedicated to helping nurture the relationship that matters most...your marriage! Enjoy part 2 of Shawn sharing some of the top lessons he's learned about marriage that have helped he and his wife Tricia remain strong for 26 years.  

Recently, my wife Tricia and I celebrated twenty-six years of marriage. I love her more than ever! Our relationship is better than ever. We enjoy oneness more than ever. We have come so far. I have learned so much! In this episode, the first of a two-part podcast series, I list some of the top lessons I have learned about marriage. This list has no particular order, and as you can imagine, it's no...

Drama. It's everywhere. Drama at work. Drama among staff. Drama in the small group. Drama at home. Drama at school. Drama in the neighborhood. Drama at the ball field. Drama in our nation + world! While conflict is inevitable, drama is a choice! How we handle conflict has a lot to do with building a healthy culture! When we don't resolve it the right way, guess what we get? Drama. Join Shawn Lovej...

Leadership cannot happen without courage! ​Courage is not something needed only by superheroes in the movies! Courage is needed in the real world! Courage is perhaps most needed in LEADERSHIP. CourageToLead.com exists because leadership requires COURAGE! It literally takes courage to lead.  Join Shawn Lovejoy as he gives courageous leaders the tools necessary to take the next mountain! 

When things aren't going as we want, it's easy to take on a VICTIM mentality and begin to think that we are solely a product of our place, position, environment, or circumstances. When we do, we don't realize it, but unconsciously this is just a way to excuse ourselves from taking personal responsibility for our actions, environment, or our progress. In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast wi...