The H2 Leadership Podcast

Sometimes the best thing you can do as a leader is get out of the way. There is freedom to know that it doesn't all rest on you, and sometimes you connecting and convening the right people together is where the magic truly happens.  In this episode, Alan sits down with leader and author, Brad Lomenick. Brad has worn many hats, including leading the Catalyst Leadership movement, a speaker, and an a...

What if chaos, stress and anxiety didn't have to be the routine? What if we could march to the beat of a different drum?  In this episode, Alan has a conversation with speaker, blogger and best-selling author Rebekah Lyons to talk about her book, Rhythms of Renewal.  Rebekah draws on her own battle with anxiety to encourage all of us that there are rhythms that we can grab hold of that help us swa...

You may think "I don't have a creative bone in my body." However, if you are in leadership, you are creative. It may not be in the narrow sense that we've defined it, only within the arts. But leadership is helping to guide people into a new experience, challenge or preferred future and that journey is inherently creative.  In this episode, we do something a little different. Alan had the opportun...

Does our life beg a question? Does our faith lead to curiosity?  In this episode, Alan sits down with author and Pastor of New Life Church, Brady Boyd. The conversation moves through two of Brady's books, "Addicted to Busy" and "Remarkable." Brady unpacks rhythms of rest and longevity, as well as how we can reclaim the curious and "salty" lives the early church models in scripture. Brady shares de...

Change means disorientation.  Whether it feels like "good" change or "bad" change, it will always bring a degree of fear, loss and the need to reorient yourself and your team. When we talk about change we often talk about managing it, but in this episode, Alan and David talk about practical ways to lead through change. Alan and David recap the recent changes in their lives and the excitement and f...

Sometimes God uses pain and tragedy to clarify calling.   In this episode, Alan has a conversation with Jake Skifstad about Shield 616. As a police officer and S.W.A.T. team member in Colorado Springs, Jake experienced two horrific active shooter events. In these moments, Jake realized two things. First, that law enforcement needs upgraded equipment to handle the kind of rifles being used in some...

Do others need to fail so you can succeed? I think most of us would instinctively say "no, of course not!" But do we live like it is true? Do we want our "competitors" to succeed? Maybe a little, but lets not get carried away.  In leadership, a common trap that we can fall into is a scarcity mindset, where we fear there is only so much resources and market share to go around. This even bleeds over...

Pain and heartbreak can often be an opportunity for impact. Obviously, we never go looking for pain but God has a knack for taking our brokeness and redeeming it with purpose. In today's episode, Alan has a conversation with Ben and Laura Harrison. Ben and Laura have an amazing story and purpose that was birthed out of their son's eye condition. Their son Jonas we born with an eye condition which...

How do you lead through a difficult conversation? How do you lead when a topic is deeply personal and polarized?  There are few topics more polarizing than sexuality in our culture. New conversations have surfaced and people are waiting and watching to see how the church will respond.  In this episode, Alan has a conversation with pastor and author Bruce Miller about navigating and leading in a er...

In a special episode, Alan read's his eBook "Right-Side Up Leader."  This concept of healthy leadership is the motivation and foundation for the Right-Side Up Leadership Podcast. Alan did not set out to write this message, but through his own experience and working alongside countless leaders this message of health over impact bubbled to the surface. We are passionate about this message of health,...

What happens when the lines between work and home become fuzzy? In this episode, we sit down with two couples who are in the trenches of small business risks, and side hustles. Our conversation is all about business and marriage and how you navigate the very real challenges, wins and losses of starting a business together.  First, Alan and Juile talk with Travis and Niki Fields who own FH Beerwork...

What would your church or non-profit look like if the gifts and leadership of women were untapped and maximized?  In this episode, leader and author Kadi Cole has a conversation with Alan about how church leaders can intentionally develop the women leaders around them. Kadi unpacks the often controversial topic of woman and leadership in the church from a posture of challenge but not condemnation....

What sets you apart? What are you uniquely positioned to do that others can't?  In this podcast, Alan has a conversation with Jesse Cole about finding the thing that sets you apart. Jesse is uniquely talented at creating a scene of fun, curiosity and wonder. He encourages you to "find your yellow tux", the thing in your life, leadership and business that helps you stand out. He and Alan talk baseb...

If someone asked you, "Are you a writer?" What would you say? Yes? No? Maybe?  In this episode, Alan and David talk about the barriers, paradigm shifts, and practices that come with consistently writing.  Whether you are a confident writer, a hesitant beginner or a curious onlooker we hope this episode gives you some insight and tips into what it means to dive into the habit and craft of writing. ...

You don't have to spend much time on the internet to know we live in a polarizing time. While we are connected more than ever through technology, things can feel incredibly divided.  In this episode, Alan has a conversation with pastor and author Dan White. Dan discusses his book "Love Over Fear" and shares the beauty and power when we choose to love in the midst of division. Our common response t...

Writing can be a daunting task. You may have a profound idea, or story that you're passionate about, but what does it take to go from your head to a book? That gap can paralyze us from exploring an idea. In this episode, Alan sits down with Alex Field to talk about writing, publishing and ultimately what it takes to write a book. This conversation demystifies the process of writing as Alex let's y...

We love coffee and more often than not we are drinking a fine cup during each episode.  In today's episode, we host a conversation with friends that either manage or own a coffee shop/roaster. Even though these guys make nationally recognized coffee, it became obvious that coffee isn't their main priority - It's people.  Coffee has become a conduit for relationships and coffee shops have become a...

Rest is a consistent theme on this podcast and today we discuss a distinct concept of rest, called sabbatical.  Sabbatical is an extended break from your work. Generally, your church, school or organization gifts you with this extended time away after a certain amount of years of service. We've seen that leaders can struggle enough with a weekly day of rest, so when they are given several weeks of...

We're passionate about people finding health in their lives. One of the most powerful ways we've experienced this is through coaching. In this episode, Alan and David sit down to talk about coaching. They unpack what coaching is and what coaching isn't and ultimately why it is crucial to what we do at Stay Forth Designs.  Want to explore more?  Check out our coaching page at www.stayforth.com/coac...

We talk a ton about personal health, but what about team health?  In this episode, Lance Witt comes back on the podcast to talk with Alan about healthy teams. Lance believes that a healthy team will be a high impact team. The conversation is centered around practical ways to cultivate a healthy team environment. Alan and Lance cover topics like developing the people around you and even best practi...

There are moments in life that feel like "a leap." And more specifically a leap without full knowledge of where you'll land.  Maybe you can relate with a moment like this, or maybe you are creeping toward the edge of a moment like this and it's both terrifying and exciting.  In this episode, David and Alan sit down to discuss Alan's recent and BIG decision to jump head-first into "Stay Forth Desig...

Does anxiety get in the way of your leadership?  I think most of us would answer yes, in some shape or form. The very nature of leadership is fertile ground for anxiety to spring up in our lives.  In this episode, Alan has a conversation with pastor and author, Steve Cuss. Through Steve's early experience as a hospital chaplain and years of pastoral ministry, anxiety has been a consistent presence...

Does your leadership diminish those around you, or does it multiply their intelligence, capacity and effectiveness.  In this episode, Alan has a conversation with researcher, author, speaker and advisor, Liz Wiseman about her book, "Multipliers." In it she unpacks the crucial differences and practices of a "diminisher" and a "multiplier." A diminisher knowingly or unknowingly, stifles the creativi...

Marriage isn't always easy, but it can be legendary.  In this Episode, Alan & Julie sit down with Justin & Danielle Williams to talk about health and marriage. The Williams share the ups and downs of their lives and what its like to work so closely together. They unpack practical habits and tips that help each of them bring their best selves to the relationship. They bring insight, wisdom and a lo...

Are you unleashing the creative potential of others into the world? The people you serve and lead are brimming with kingdom potential and often, all it takes to unlock it is a little encouragement.  In this Episode, David has a conversation with Alan about his book, "Everyone's a Genius." Which is a message about how we can unleash the creativity of others for the sake of the world. If you are int...