Convene Connect

What began as a seemingly innocent childhood accident involving fire and gasoline tragically became the pivotal catalyst for a remarkable journey of resilience, unwavering spirit, and profound life lessons he has since embraced and shared with the world. Today, we sit down with  John O’Leary , whose life took an unexpected turn at just nine years old. His story, now a Sony Pictures film title...

In this exclusive interview, Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, sits down with  Dallas Jenkins , creator, director, and co-writer of The Chosen — the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. 🎬 The Chosen has become the most successful crowdfunded media project in history, and in this conversation, Dallas shares the powerful story of how it all started… with failure. He opens up abou...

Where is God working and how can we join Him? Jon Porter, Founder of Masaka Creamery, shares how God redirected his steps to focus on the gifts, talents and business acumen He gave Jon, and the God-sized result.

How BIG is your dream for generosity? Have you allowed yourself to dream, really dream about what God has put on your heart and what He wants you to do about it? Join Kendra Vandermeulen, CEO of National Christian Foundation and Greg Leith, CEO of Convene as they explore strategies to see your generosity dream through the lens of ALL of what God has entrusted to you instead of seeing it only throu...

“Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 is one of many verses in the Bible about justice and protecting the most vulnerable. But did you know that the ‘business’ of labor slavery has a massive footprint around the globe and is about a 150 billion dollar a year industry? It directly impacts about 25 millio...

If you want to grow your business, find solutions to your business issues, AND help people in need (both globally and domestically), then listen to our latest Convene podcast with Larry Noble , National Director, Corporate Engagement, and Greg Leith, CEO, Convene to find out how!  Coming from a business-owners mindset, the World Vision Corporate Engagement Team will walk alongside you to help...

“You will have a family meeting. You’ll have the meeting either at the coffee table with your family, or it will be held without you at your coffin.” Russ Crosson, Exec VP and Chief Mission Officer, Blue Trust. Is your will gathering dust on a shelf? Is it outdated? Maybe you haven’t even started the process of a will and / or an estate plan? As a Christ follower, we’re called to be stewards of al...

Do you ever wonder, “What will be the value of my life and what will other people say about me?” Or, “Will my kids follow in my faith?”    The Master’s Program offers life coaching for marketplace Christian leaders to help them discover their unique Kingdom calling in order to maximize their potential for Kingdom influence.   Learn more as Jeff Gerhardt, CEO of The Master's Pro...

How’s your ‘people picker?’ Most of us do a pretty good job choosing people to surround us – but sometimes, there’s more ‘drain’ conversations than ‘gain.’ This can lead to fatigue and burnout. Join Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, and Dr. John Townsend, Business Consultant, Leadership Coach, Author, Psychologist & Founder, Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, as they dive into the ‘7...

What’s the true purpose of business? What about your business’ purpose?   Join Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, and Brian Audia, President of Audia Consulting, on the Convene Podcast as they explore the powerful relationship between your business thriving and your people flourishing.   

Everyone wants to lend a helping hand – and how many times, as a business owner or CEO, have you personally helped (or “passed the hat” amongst your employees to help) an employee going through a rough time? The Convene podcast is proud to hear from  Bryan Green , CEO of  Helping Hands Ministries . Bryan will share how the Helping Hands’ family of companies can unlock your ability to hel...

Sean Dunn, Founder and President of Groundwire, joins Greg Leith, Convene CEO on our podcast to share what we need to know about  how  the younger generation thinks if we desire to move them toward faith in Christ. As a business owner, CEO, parent, or grandparent, Groundwire can give you tools to help you share authentic hope.

David J. Collum , CEO of  The Pocket Testament League , joins Greg Leith to discuss the global movement that helps believers like you share the Gospel. Hear examples of how other business owners use this easy tool to share the Gospel. Be encouraged as David and Greg share how God blesses the seeds planted over the rich history of The Pocket Testament League, and learn how you can be part of a...

Tom Lutz is the author of the newly released “Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work”. An expert in faith-work integration, Tom joins Greg to discuss some key elements from his book and help give practical ways to influence the faith of others outside of the church. Tom is a Convene Chair based in the Atlanta region. Buy “Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work“:&nbs...

Active and intentional giving should be part of the repertoire of every Christian leader, but creating the space and time to strategize and execute on that is frequently the roadblock to getting it done. Douglas Cobb, the managing partner at  The Finishing Fund , joins Greg to discuss what investing together for the Great Commission looks like, and how The Finishing Fund helps leaders like yo...

Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, president and owner of In-N-Out burger, and her husband Sean Ellingson, Co-Founder of Slave 2 Nothing and Army of Love, join the Convene Podcast to discuss the importance of guarding your organization’s mission. In-N-Out Burger is a family-owned business that was established in 1948. Its incredibly simple menu increases the focus on three aspects of the business: quality, s...

Many people often wear masks to keep up appearances just to maintain their relationships – but is this truly the right way to handle them? John Lynch, author of On My Worst Day and The Cure , joins Greg Leith to discuss the beauty of being your truest and most vulnerable self in relationships. As John says in the interview, “What if there was a place so safe that the worst of me could be known, an...

The Convene Podcast is joined by Shannon Royce, the president of Christian Employers Alliance. Christian Employers Alliance unite, equip, and represent Christian-owned businesses to protect religious freedom and provide the opportunity for employees, businesses, and communities to flourish. Join Shannon and Convene CEO, Greg Leith, as they discuss the current problems facing Christian business lea...

Although leaders are expected to always show up in their best selves, they will still find themselves struggling with the biggest obstacles in life. Dr. Dan Allender, author and founder of The Allender Center, joins Greg Leith for a discussion on managing personal trauma as a leader. Dan is the author of  Leading with a Limp , which focuses on understanding the value of one’s brokenness. He e...

With a background at places like Intel and Toyota, Dale Hedges had early and successful exposure to lean thinking and process.  His overview and insights make for a great and compelling primer on the subject.

Executive Coaching is a new field with many entrants. Carlos Rosales describes the value proposition as well as the qualifications of what Convene provides.

This conversation touches on the interplay of governance and organizational performance. Randal Dick says both of these touch spiritual perspective and right use of power.

Michael Magalsky is the founder and Principal Architect at infoVia. He draws from a quarter-century of data and analytics experience at Micron Technologies, where Michael helped lead the big data effort to integrate the company’s massive volumes of manufacturing data to improve cost structure and quality of Micron's world-leading memory products. Now, as an independent consultant with infoVia spec...

Brett Schrock recruits Convene Chairs and is a Chair himself. He is in the trenches for the very thing he is helping to develop. This discussion is helpful for those considering the Convene Chair role for themselves to find clarity in the decision-making process.