The H2 Leadership Podcast

On today's episode, entrepreneur and operations expert, and high capacity leader Allison Caffrey joins us for a conversation about the importance of systems within an organization and why a properly planned system for mastering maternity leave creates a healthier culture, and helps teams lead more effectively before, during and after maternity leave.    About Alyson Alyson Caffrey is the founder o...

On today's episode, Alan interviews speaker, author, and coach, B.J Thompson. The two discuss B.J's new book "Awaken a Better You" and 4 practical steps anyone can take for lasting change within their life and leadership.   About B.J. BJ is a life coach, speaker, and author who helped launch one of the largest faith movements in recent history – the “116 Movement” with Grammy award winning artist...

On today's episode, Alan talks with Pastor, Author, and leader Jimmy Rollins about his new book Love Outside the Lines: Beyond the Boundaries of Race, Difference, and Preference.    About Jimmy Jimmy Rollins is the former lead pastor of i5 City Church just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. A revelatory preacher, visionary leader, and generous pastor, Jimmy’s entire ministry is fueled by Jesus’ comma...

Organizations don't get healthier on accident. Healthy leaders intentionally lead them there. That also means leaders don't get healthy on accident, their practices get them there.   On today's episode, Alan unpacks several non negotiable practices for healthy leaders to become more effective, and impactful no matter where they lead.    Consider this What got you here won't get you to the end of t...

We're back!     On today's episode, Alan unpacks some of the absolute best opportunities you have as a leader in 2023.  If you're like most people you're most likely running after your goals and plans for this year. If you're serious about your leadership development (and we know you are) Join Alan for EFFECTIVE: Quarterly Leadership Development Cohort.  You can find all of the details right here....

As the year is quickly winding down you're probably already looking well into 2023 mapping out where you want to go. You're forward focused, that's great! However, if you want to find yourself on an effective, sustainable leadership trajectory you MUST do more than simply look ahead...   On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan have a conversation about the importance of looking back to look ahead. T...

On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan each share 4 of their favorite episode clips from this past year. Highlights include: Episode 330: Ruth Haley Barton  Episode 281: Brian Sanders episode Episode 277: Nancy Ortberg  Episode 327 Jim Burgen and Jesse DeYoung  Episode 332 - Alexandra Kuykendall "Where is the good with all this bad?" Episode 326 - Chris Bruno "Midlife crisis or midlife opportunity?...

As you look toward 2023 we want to remind you that for every new thing you want to do next year you need to be aware of how accessible you will be and how available you will be. If you want to increase your effectiveness in 2023 you need to make sure you are readily accessible but not always available. There's a BIG difference.  On today's episode, we're going to bring back a session from our Doze...

As you look toward 2023 we want to remind you that for every new thing you want to do next year you need to be aware of how accessible you will be and how available you will be. If you want to increase your effectiveness in 2023 you need to make sure you are readily accessible but not always available. There's a BIG difference.  On today's episode, we're going to bring back a session from our Doze...

On today's episode, Alan talks about goal planning, what most leaders get wrong, why most of us fail to reach our goals and how to effectively plan your goals around things that actually matter. This will set you up for wise and effective goal planning for 2023. Be sure to check out more from our episode sponsor Full Strength Network in the show notes below.  This episode is sponsored by: Full Str...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! On today's episode, entreprenuer, author and work researcher Jordan Raynor talks with Alan about how we've gotten work wrong, why we must recover a theology of work and why he wrote his new book The Word Before Work... and don't miss the fun lightning round. Also, be sure to check out more from our episode sponsor Full Strength Network in the show notes below.  About Jordan...

On today's episode, Business leader and author Robert Jordan and Alan discuss 4 types of leaders, why it's helpful to know who you are and how our organizations can become more resilient.   About Robert Robert Jordan created Online Access, the first Internet-coverage magazine worldwide, landing on Inc’s 500 fastest-growing company list. After the sale of the magazine, he launched InterimExecs RED...

Alan has a fascinating conversation with author and researcher Susan Salenger about how women's health is suffering and why women are more likely to take care of everyone else before themselves. Women even tend to view their health issues mch differently than men do. This is a huge issue that is impacting SO many families and workplaces, because it's impacting the women we love. This is a crucial...

On todays episode, Alan  talks with Author. Speaker. Kitchen Anthropologist, Alexandra Kuykendall about seeking out goodness amidst a world looking for what's wrong. She gives us very practical ways to find the good and true in others, ourselves and the organizations around us when we are temped to believe it's all bad. This is a timely episode! About Alexandra I like to say I’m a “kitchen anthrop...

On today's episode, Alan talks to author, church leader, and missionary James Belt, about the realities of poverty through his unlikely journey. They also dissect his book Hope Realized. Do I REALLY believe people in poverty have hope? About James. James H. Belt III is the second-generation owner and president of Belt Enterprises,Inc. A church leader and missionary, he traveled to Nicaragua in 200...

On today's episode, Alan interviews author and spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton about why we desperately need Sabbath today, how her sabbatical changed her and why rest is so complex AND so vital today. About Ruth Haley Barton   Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary) is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of...

On todays episode, Alan talks with his good friend Daniel Fusco about resilience, how to grow when life is brutal and how this phrase "you're gonna make it" changed his life. About Daniel Daniel Fusco is an author, a church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. His radio program, Jesus Is Real Radio, is broadcast across the country, and his TV show, ...

On today's episode we're kicking off a two part series talking with entrepreneurs about the good and bad of "taking the jump" these are great conversations that non entrepreneurs will also benefit from as well.    Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching

On today's episode, Alan has a candid conversation with Flatirons Church Lead Pastor, Jim Burgen, and Executive Pastor, Jesse DeYoung, talk candidly and openly about the importance of sabbaticals, How not to approach a sabbatical, and how Jim returned from sabbatical leading from a posture of health. Listen to Jim and Jesse on episode 515 of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast.  https://careynie...

On today's episode, Alan talks with counselor and author, Chris Bruno about his new book Sage; A Mans Guide Into His Second Passage, and the opportunity that lies within the mid-stage of life.  About Chris Chris received a master of arts in speech from Northwestern University and a master of arts in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He is the co-founder and...

Mental health is becoming an increasingly discussed topic in our culture. The more we understand our own mental health the healthier we become as leaders.    On today's episode, we're bringing you a recent talk that was featured in our Right Side Up Collective with Dr. Mark Mayfield. Mark is a former pastor, coach, and expert in the mental health field.    About Dr. Mayfield Dr. Mark Mayfield is a...

We hope you have enjoyed our Summer RE series and have been able to take steps toward living and leading from a posture of greater health. As we conclude our series we end with REstarting. Quite simply, now that it's fall it's time to (re)start taking healthy next steps. What are they for you?  On today's episode, Jonathan guides across our final finish line in this series and unpacks why REstarti...

Balance is a term frequently tossed around in our culture. Living a balanced life, having a work life balance...These all seem great but the truth is balance is inherently reactive. When we try to find a balance between things that aren't meant to be balanced we find ourselves more reactive and living and leading like we're tight rope walkers uncomfortably trying to cross the Grand Canyon.  There'...

Riverbanks. Have you ever thought about how important they are? Think about it, without them land would flood, boats and ships wouldn't be able to transport goods efficiently or effectively. Riverbanks are important.  What about riverbanks for your life and leadership? do you have them?  On today's episode of our summer RE series, Alan and Jonathan guide you through a process of understanding the...

On today's episode, Alan has a great interview with Nancy Ortberg about spiritual disciplines and why there may be a better term simply a discipline. About Nancy Nancy Ortberg served as a teaching pastor for eight years at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. During that time she led Network, a ministry that helps people identify their spiritual gifts and find a place of se...