Convene Connect

Coaching executives and coaching executive teams are similar, yet different. Paul Aubin draws on his experience as an executive, an executive team member, and later as a business owner, to develop his skills to coach both. This conversation explores what is involved.

Organizational development includes alignment of mission, vision, values and executive talent. Without it how can there be organizational health in which people flourish? This conversation with Matthew Painter explores the interface between talent and the business.

Figuring out the marketing blend that supports sales, especially in a COVID era, is something we are all having to rethink. However, even a perfect marketing mix cannot act as a substitute for client-centered service. Those emerging quickly out of COVID era changes were already doing it as an expression of their culture. Those that find themselves on the brink will need to get it right.

The ServiceMaster Story , written by faith and business expert  Albert M. Erisman , examines how the first five leaders of  ServiceMaster  managed to develop and give deeper purpose to their employees, while also growing into a financially successful organization. From 1929 to 2001, ServiceMaster grew from a few people making their living in Chicago to a publicly traded company...

Unethical leadership seems to keep making the headlines while ethical leadership does not. Michael Marx makes ethical leadership understandable and actionable.

Putting together a talent strategy is not just an HR matter. Deciding which aspects should be prioritized and what external and internal resources should be brought to bear is a complex recipe. Bruce Lane helps us think.

It is silly to do a retreat just because you think you should. Checking the box does not add value! When held as one among several means to reinforce strategic activity and organizational culture, the value grows. As the interview moves along the value of the Joe and Rob duo just keeps growing!

Futures thinking is not the same as forecasting or strategic planning. Dr. Michael Petty gives listeners a primer.

If you are an emerging leader or responsible to foster the leadership gifts of others, our conversation with Harris Wheeler is an inspiration.

Finding the balance between ​generic learning products and tailored training programs that are developed specifically for the context and culture of your company can be difficult to navigate. Senior leaders need to be strategic about their choices.

Leadership teams are both individuals and teams. Breaking the team down to the individuals and putting together as a team is the deep experience of Dr. Merlin Switzer.

The Convene Consulting Network does not endorse a specific scaling or operating system, but we do foster relationships with experts who are passionate about those the tools they know well. An enterprise operating system is a respected tool that helps C-suite leaders get their heads up and empowers them to look forward strategically, rather than heads down and unable to see beyond their feet. Even...

Getting the key business elements in alignment – getting them right – leads to results that clearly tie to the mission/vision and values of the organization. How well aligned is your organization?

Helen Mitchell is a leadership & strategy coach, speaker, and author. She is also the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, and an Ethics and Leadership professor in both the graduate and undergraduate programs in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. Helen is also a certified leadership and strategy co...

Tom Harper is the CEO of Networld Media Group, an industry news media publisher in the banking, restaurant, retail, and tech industries. Tom has written several books on leadership and is also the publisher of https://biblicalleadership.com , a free site for Christian leaders in the marketplace and church. Tom's latest book, Servant Leader Strong: Uniting Biblical Wisdom and High-Performance Leade...

Human resources can mean different things to different people, but to founder and president of Synergistic Resource Associates, Ron Smedley, it's all about a human-centered approach. During a time of unrest in the world, and more specifically the US, it's critical to be on your A-game when it comes to HR. That's why Mark L. Vincent sat down with Ron Smedley to talk about leading with HR at such a...

Transferring ownership of a family business can be messy. Managing relationships, expectations, and the business itself can come at a serious cost if not done thoughtfully and effectively. That’s where  Marcus Bigelow  comes in. An experienced consultant to many different family businesses over the years, Marcus discusses the ins, outs, and best practices for multi-generational businesse...

Josh Wilbur doesn't maintain the status quo. He seeks to push the boundaries of our preconceived ideas around the staples of our lives (payment processing, Bibles, coffee). A serial entrepreneur, Josh has been involved in the startup process of various organizations in his life before being called to work in the church. While on his "sabbatical" from the business world, Josh served at a local Bay...

Finding the right space or opportunity to share your faith with someone can be difficult. Evangelism can often feel forced, unfun, and tense if not pursued in a thoughtful way. The Pocket Testament League seeks to create new opportunities for sharing the Gospel that allow space for those new to God's Word to hear it openly. David Collum, CEO of The Pocket Testament League (PTL), joins Greg in this...

Jim Eaton joins Mark L. Vincent for a discussion on the ever-important topic of execution. Even the best-laid plans can fall apart if the execution is not managed properly, and executing on plans has been made even more complicated in the last few months. Listen in as they discuss options for overcoming execution problems in the middle of a crisis. Jim Eaton is the founder and CEO of Kingdom Partn...

The term "worldview" may not be the first that comes to mind when thinking of your Christian faith as it relates to those around you. Many often consider it a religion, a relationship, a creed by which they live their life, but it is often an unconscious fact that your faith becomes the lens through which you view everything around you, your “worldview”. Clarifying that Christian worldview is crit...

The Convene Podcast is joined by  Dr. Scott Rae , Dean of Faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Together, Dr. Rae and Greg Leith explore the meaning behind “faith at work”, and break down what people mean when they say your business can be a ministry. Work in itself is an act of praise to God, but the restorative power of work ripples beyond the simple task and into the live...

Jim Galvin of Galvin & Associates joins Mark L. Vincent to discuss the Sabbath as it relates to the leader. The Sabbath day is not just a nice suggestion from God, it’s a commandment. How leaders choose to pursue that commandment varies, and there’s a lot of misunderstanding about what it means to have a Sabbath day. Jim helps to break down what a Sabbath day might look like for a leader, but...

We are excited to have market analytics expert Kay Edwards on the Convene Podcast today. In a time of noisy business advice and reactionary decision making, it is important to remember to listen to the voice of the customer. B2B organizations that spend 1% of annual revenue or more on customer listening grow faster than those that spend less. Large consumer brands spend significantly more, typical...

We're back with M&A expert and Convene Consultant Garry Krum. During this conversation, he and Mark L. Vincent discuss how you can move forward on your plans to acquire, even during this economic shutdown. Specifically, they cover ways in which the shutdown might play to your advantage as a buyer, while still allowing space to be gracious to the business you may be trying to acquire. To get in...