The H2 Leadership Podcast

On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan have a transparent conversation about the challenges faced during the development and launch of the third edition of the popular leadership development tool, the Right Side Up Journal. While honest and transparent, this episode sheds light on how to overcome unforeseen challenges in in your own life and leadership and keep taking your next right step. They als...

In this episode Alan sits down with creative professional and author Todd Henry. Todd has inspired and coached creative teams for years on how to "live well" together on their teams. Todd shares why he moved on from good things and why change requires bravery. About Todd Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of se...

On this episode, Alan interviews marketer turned entrepreneur turned Investor…but still mostly a marketer, Ryan Deiss. They talk about his new book Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs To Run and Scale Without You, and how to grow and scale all while adding sustainable value.   About Ryan Ryan Deiss is a best selling author, founder of multiple companies collectively employing hu...

In this episode Alan interviews repeat podcast guest Jordan Raynor about his journey as and entrepreneur and digs into the lies behind our work. You will reevaluate your view of your work in this episode... which is much needed right now. Make sure to hang on for the lightning round at the end!   About Jordan Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author of  Called to Crea...

In this episode Alan asks serial entrepreneur Henry Kaestner about his business journey and how he started a movement of God-honoring entrepreneurs across the world. Expect to be challenged and inspired in this one! If you are an entrepreneur make sure to check out the Faith Driven Entrepreneur book or their groups across the country   About Henry Kaestner Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Drive...

It's that time of year where we close out the podcast with a highlight of our favorite moments from our favorite interviews this year. In part 2 of this series Alan and Jonathan share the next 5 of their favorite moments.  We hope you enjoy these clips, and as you rest over the holidays take time to listen to one, or all of the episodes mentioned.    Episodes Mentioned.  342: Jimmy Rollins https:/...

It's that time of year where we close out the podcast with a highlight of our favorite moments from our favorite interviews this year. In part 1 of this two part series Alan and Jonathan share 5 of their favorite moments.  We hope you enjoy these clips, and as you rest over the holidays take time to listen to one, or all of the episodes mentioned.    Episodes Mentioned.  379: With Erwin McManus. h...

While each episode is valuable this one is solid wisdom! Alan not only shares obstacles and opportunities he sees for 2024; he also asked catalytic leaders from different fileds what they see for the coming year. He avoids toxic optimism or pessimism here to hold the tension between the two. This will help you gain clarity for 2024! Join us for the EFFECTIVE Leader Cohort starting in January About...

In this fourth and final episode of the LEVERAGE series we will evaluate you schedule for effectiveness and make some changes to your schedule. We have WAY more flexibility to shift our schedule that we think, and it can be a great way to bring your whole week together for greater impact.   Register for EFFECTIVE Leader Cohort. https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com

In the third episode of the LEVERAGE series, Alan helps you center on your priorities. Some priorities are constant, others are seasonal. This is where we start, and then? You’ll build around these INSTEAD of just trying to squeeze everything in. Remember, If everything is a priority nothing is a priority.

In the first episode of the LEVERAGE series Alan dives into a foundational place to start if you want to grow your leadership; yourself. He walks listeners through a helpful framework with questions to reflect on regarding your leadership season and how to discern where you are and where you're hading. Don't skip over this one! Pull out your journal and grab a cup of coffee; it's time to reflect....

In episode 1 of the LEVERAGE series Alan dives into the foundational place to start if you want to grow your leadership; yourself. He walks listeners through a helpful framework with questions to reflect on regarding who you are, what makes you tick and what impact you can bring to others. Don't skip over this one! Pull out your journal and grab a cup of coffee; it's time to reflect Register for o...

Author, cancer survivor and inspirational speaker Hal Elrod shares his story behind his groundbreaking book, The Miracle Morning. Mornings are vital to productivity and proactivity for any type of leaders, but we all have a different relationship with the morning. This episode won't disappoint!   About Hal   Hal Elrod is on a mission to Elevate the Consciousness of Humanity, One Person at a Time....

Do you ever have questions for God? We all do. In this episode author, pastor and speaker Faith Eury Cho brings up some questions we all have, and reminds us that God is with us in the everyday and the extraordinary. Her perspective is refreshing About Faith Faith has been a gospel preacher since she was 19-years-old. Currently, she is an international speaker, pastor, church planter, author, and...

On this episode of the Beyond tired Series, Alan introduces the concept of cultivating a replenishment cycle. Building on the first episode's assessment of tiredness and the second episode's actionable steps, Alan emphasizes the power of coupling newfound awareness with concrete actions for genuine transformation. Sharing personal anecdotes and the inspiring story of a friend's weight loss journey...

Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind. On this week's episode, Alan sits down with Mindset expert, leadership coach, and the award-winning author of The Last Arrow Erwin McManus for an illuminating discussion about his new book Mind Shift, and the surprising path toward personal fulfillment and optimal performance.   About...

On this episode, Alan dives deeper into the "Beyond Tired" series with a focus on actionable changes to reverse the tiredness cycle. Building on the first episode, listeners are reminded of the importance of knowing their tiredness level and are then guided on how to take next right steps. Alan shares his personal journey, revealing how he landed in "Capital T tiredness" and the strategic plan he...

On this episode, Alan introduces us to our "Beyond Tired" series, where listeners are invited to assess their tiredness levels and its sources. We delve into the three types of fatigue: "lowercase t" tiredness, which is an expected short-term fatigue that requires a planned break; "UPPERCASE T" tiredness, indicating extended fatigue without a reversal plan, prompting serious reflection; "Beyond ti...

In this episode Alan talks with author of The Vagrant, leadership coach and consultant, Dan Rockwell, about how get in our own way, how we can grow and what we need more of right now in leaders. High practical and very close to our heart at Stay Forth   About Dan DAN ROCKWELL  gave his first presentation at the age of sixteen and has been delivering presentations and workshops ever since. Dan’s fa...

On this episode, former pastor, coach and author, Sean Nemecek, joins us on the podcast to talk about what he's learning about burnout, where he's encouraged by leaders and where he's discouraged. Check out Sean's book The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout and his podcast About Sean Sean Nemecek is the West Michigan Regional Director for Pastor-in-Residence Ministries (pirministries.org), where his...

On today's episode Alan interviews CEO, coach, positive organizational psychologist, and best selling author, Dr. Jamie Shapiro about the severity of burnout and how to lead from a place of health to avoid falling into a cycle of burnout.   About Dr. Shapiro   Jamie Shapiro is a CEO coach, positive organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of Brilliant, Be the Leader Who Shines Bright...

We hate to break it to you; summer is almost over.  This is an interesting time of year. Summer is winding down and the fall push is beginning to ramp up. As demands increase, and the overall pace of your life and leadership increases it's important to ASK, IDENTIFY, and PRIORITIZE what you need to be thinking about this fall. On today's episode, Alan unpacks crucial things you need to be thinking...

On todays episode, Alan and Jonathan look back at key moments from our summer series and why they are important to remember as we head toward the fall.   Speaking of fall, there are crucial things you need to be paying attention to if you want to continue leading on a healthy trajectory. On Tuesday August 22nd, Alan will be hosting a free group call where he will share questions he is asking, what...

Health multiplies health and un-health, well it multiplies the same unhealthy results.    On today's episode We guide you through a framework to help you take serious steps to identify where you are neglecting your own health as a leader and what to do right now to switch gears and move in a healthy direction.

On this weeks episode we get very practical. If you're a leader then you ARE a communicator. Listen as Alan guides you through understanding the importance of context, the importance of clarity, and how to move FROM context TO clarity so that you can lead with increased effectiveness.    Our fall EFFECTIVE leaders cohort is filling up fast! to learn more and to register click below. Https://effect...