The H2 Leadership Podcast

Our mindset and habits play a huge role when it comes to how we well lead ourselves and others. You've probably heard the saying about keeping your 'head in the game' That sounds simple, but how do you cultivate a healthy high-performance mindset when there are so many things vying for your attention? On today's episode, Alan sits down with transformational speaker, author, and coach, Charmas Lee...

For many, this has been a season of uncharted territory. One thing we need to be aware of is when leading through uncharted territory, win-win situations can become lose-lose.  On today's episode, Alan sits down with Tod Bolsinger for a very timely conversation about adaptive leadership. Tod shares about his book Canoeing the Mountains: Leadership in Uncharted Territory and how to lead well in tim...

On today's episode, Alan sits down with author, speaker, and right-hand man to NFL coach Pete Carroll, Ben Malcolmson. Ben shares his unlikely story that has brought him all the way to the NFL sidelines every Sunday.   About Ben Author, speaker, and mentor figure, Ben Malcolmson has been the right-hand man to Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll for the last 13 seasons. During his college year...

How are you doing right now? If you took a quick assessment to judge whether you're operating at a deficit, just skating by, or full, what would the results say? Fall is quickly approaching and if it were to appear tomorrow, how well would you be able to lead based on your current state On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with pastor and podcaster Jon Peacock for a great discussion o...

The truth is, if you constantly chase after impact you'll find unhealth. You can't expect to produce good fruit if you neglect the roots. Alan recently had a conversation with a group of leaders about pursuing health before impact and workmanship before works. This is an important conversation, not only in this season but also within the rhythms of everyday life and leadership. Where are you thriv...

Pastors are carrying a lot of extra weight in this season and it isn't sustainable. Unfortunately, we see a wave of crashing and burnout on the other side of this season. We are now in a season that makes the topic of burnout and health very important. On today's episode, Alan sits down with Pastor, Clinical Psychologist,  and author, Dr. Wes Beavis. Wes is an expert on the topic of burnout and he...

The amount of change we've experienced in 2020 has brought loss. Change yields loss before it yields opportunity.  On today's episode, Alan discusses the tensions we have living with during this season, the wave of burnout that is coming, and three paradigm shifts that need to happen if you plan on moving forward as a grounded leader.    Track along with Alan Website Stay Forth Designs Pursue Coac...

There is a massive gap in kindness right now. We forget how powerful our words are. Sticks and stones can break your bones, and words do actually hurt you. Words can go where sticks and stones cant- to your heart.  On today's episode, Alan sits down with pastor and author Ashlee Eiland for a great conversation about her book Human (Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness W...

Everyone is experiencing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, in their leadership right now. V.U.C.A is real and increases the need for resilient leadership.  On today's episode, Alan and his brother J.R. have a great discussion about resiliency and several simple things we all need right now in order to lead well for the long haul.  About J.R.  Dr. J.R. Briggs possesses four passio...

How do you continue to lead well even in the midst of loss and grief? On today's episode, Alan has a phenomenal conversation with author, speaker, and coach, Michele Cushatt. Michele has experienced tremendous loss in her life but through it all, she has been given a unique perspective that allows her to lead and help others the way she does.   About Michelle An author, speaker, and coach, Michele...

For better or worse, our finances affect our health. In our current season, we've probably all suffered a low-grade fever of stress related to our finances. On today's episode, Alan sits down with author, and founder and CEO of BetterWealth, Caleb Guilliams. Alan and caleb have a great conversation about how to be more proactive and a better steward when it comes to our finances. Caleb is wise wel...

The speed and pace at which many of us live and lead is exhausting. When we are constantly in a hurried state, how do we hear from God?   On today's episode, Alan sits down with Carlos Whittaker for a great conversation about Carlos's new book Enter Wild and how to have a very vibrant life with God.    About Carlos Carlos Whittaker is a People's Choice Award winner, a former recording artist signe...

On today's episode, Alan sits down with Paulette Yusuf who shares her perspective on how not only white leaders but the church can take practical next steps towards healing the wounds caused by racial upheaval. Paulette offers a very unique perspective with her 'thoughts from the U.K' About Paulette Paulette Yusuf is the pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in London. She is also the director of Grac...

What an interesting time to be alive. There's definitely a decent amount of ambiguity in this summer season as many of us try to figure out how to enjoy this season. The tension of it all has probably left you with a low-grade fever of anxiety.  So how do you refill your soul in these anxious times? On today's episode, Alan and David sit down and have a great conversation about how to refill your...

On today's episode, Alan sits down with speaker, executive coach, and author, Ryan Leak for part 5 or our Dear White Leaders series. Ryan's perspective is very insightful, thought-provoking, and edifying.   About Ryan Here’s what you need to know about Ryan Leak: He’s a husband to Amanda and dad to Jaxson and Roman. After that, he’s an Executive coach, author, filmmaker, and speaker that trains 15...

This has been a wilderness season for many of us. Full of questions without answers. Destinations that aren't in sight. Pain, loss, and even opportunity.  The truest and most authentic leadership comes from or own story. On today's episode, Alan sits down and shares his story of how this year has impacted him. How has 2020 wrecked and reshaped you? Share your story over on our Facebook page , we w...

On today's episode, Alan sits down with Myron Pierce for a crucial conversation in part 4 of our Dear White Leader's series. Myron is our first three-timer on the Right-Side Up Leadership Podcast so if you want to know more about Myron and his story be sure to check out episodes 13 and 18.   About Myron Hey there! I’m Myron Pierce, a follower of Jesus, husband, father, pastor, church planter, auth...

If we want to see change around us we need to start with ourselves, where we are, and work out from there. That's one thing we hope this series helps with. On today's episode, Alan has a fantastic conversation with Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith about current events. They discuss what's helpful, what's not helpful, and Sandra shares her hope for the future. This isn't Sandra's first time on the podcast,...

This is an incredibly confusing and exhausting time in our culture right now. At Stay Forth Designs we don't want to miss this crucial moment. Right now we feel especially called to listen. If you are a white leader who is confused and wondering how to approach this personally and within your space of influence we hope you track along with these crucial conversations in our Dear White Leaders seri...

“It is not the job of our black brothers and sisters to educate us on the issue of race”. we've heard this a lot in the last few days, and we agree. We're kicking off a series titled Dear White Leaders; Black kingdom leaders speaking honestly to white leaders. On today's episode, Alan sits down with MelindaJoy Mingo for a very raw, yet encouraging and hopeful conversation. MelindaJoy was previousl...

Wisdom and discernment are always going to be in demand. People are always going to seek out and follow leaders that understand the complexities and nuances of the world around us. This is very true right now. On today's episode, Alan sits down with pastor and author Daniel Grothe for a very timely discussion about the pursuit of wisdom, and Daniels book Chasing Wisdom: The Lifelong Pursuit of Liv...

Today marks a major milestone for the Right-Side Up podcast, we're 100 episodes old!  On today's episode, Alan and David spend time reflecting on the podcast and unpack further unpack the idea of Right-Side Up Leadership.  Make sure you listen all the way through because as part of our 100th episode, we announce the winners of our podcast giveaway. Partner with us StoreHouse Consider coaching www....

How are you (really) doing right now? That's probably the most meaningful yet seemingly hard to answer question we could ask, or be asked right now. Many of us are dealing with fatigue from increased screen time as a result of using so much technology.  As good as technology is, it can be very draining and fall short of filling the relational component we all need.   On today's episode, Alan sits...

Story is powerful. Everyone has one, and everyone's story is part of a much greater story, God's story. Sometimes we lose sight of that, especially when it comes to our leadership. On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with Pastor, Author, and writer, Sam Collier about what it means to have a greater story. Sam and Alan get very practical and Sam shares some very timely advice that man...

You're dealing with a lot right now. It's easy to get so focused on others that we forget to take care of ourselves. Create space for rest, reflection, and fun as we head into summer. From everyone at Stay Forth Designs, Thank you for all that you do! We have a real treat for you today on the podcast. Alan sits down with Rashawn Copeland for a great conversation about spreading hope. Rashawn is a...