The Called to Flourish Podcast

Do you believe there's a link between the health of your workplace culture and your organization's success? Today, we talk with the CEO of an organization where nine out of ten employees are fully engaged and how their Christian ministry provides significant economic impact. The full story coming up, next! My guest today is Pete Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Apartment Life . Pete, welcome to t...

Do you believe your workplace culture is linked to your organization's outcomes? Today we discuss why it is important to keep your culture in focus with five specific steps that Compassion Australia uses to build a healthy workplace. Deborah Adams is Executive Director for Compassion Australia . Through its Child Sponsorship Program, more than 2 million people are currently being released from pov...

Listen to the practical steps a leader has taken to take his workplace culture from Critical Moment to Flourishing. My guest is Scott Gibson , Superintendent of Toledo Christian Schools , in Toledo, Ohio. Scott, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Scott, what you've done at Toledo Christian Schools is what every Christian leader longs for, and that's to create a workplace culture where peo...

Today's podcast is about one of the most compelling life experiences a faith leader will ever face. Here how one of favorite leaders faced his own dark night and came out with a fresh, new perspective that he calls, bonus time. All of us are familiar with the phrase "moment of truth." It's that moment when life seems to stand still and you come face-to-face with reality. My guest today, has a rema...

Is there a biblical imperative to lead a workplace culture? Christian leaders, why would we want to invest time and treasure into creating a flourishing workplace? Today we hear directly from a leader who shares his heart including the why a flourishing workplace matters and how it has come about.  David Emmert  is  Lead Pastor at  Celebration Baptist Church , in Tallahassee, Florida. Their workpl...

"There's more to effective leadership than just mastery of hard skills."-Dr. Gene Habecker. Dr. Gene Habecker is Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute (Leadership Development and Capacity Building) and President Emeritus of Taylor University . He's also an Adjunct Professor in the PhD in Leadership program at Capital University and Graduate School as well as the former President and CEO of Ame...

We believed Christian-led organizations should be the gold standard as the best, most-effective places to work in the world. Today we discover the DNA of the tremendous and sustainable growth of Life. Church.  Listen in as I talk with Jerry Hurley about the keys to create their healthy, even flourishing culture. Jerry Hurley is Pastor and Team Development Leader at Life. Church in Edmond, Oklahoma...

Our workplaces are changing rapidly, well what's next? You might be surprised by the answers as we discussed our 2020 top workplace trends; coming up next! Would you like to give yourself, your team, and your organization a distinct advantage heading into the new year, 2020? The advantage is all about one word—and the word is "trends." There are at least six significant workplace culture trends th...

Are you putting off a crucial conversation that you know you should have? Would you like a step-by-step approach for how to have your toughest and most crucial conversations with less stress and more success? Who wouldn't! The proven strategy and lasting rewards for you and your organization are coming up, next. Sheila Heen is Founder of Triad Consulting Group and has been on the Harvard Law Schoo...

What are the communication practices that facilitated rapid growth for Rock Point Church in Arizona? Today, you're going to listen in on a conversation with both the lead pastor and executive pastor as they talk about how they engage their staff in a way that has built a flourishing culture —listen in! Bill Bush is Lead Pastor at Rock Point Church , a large and thriving church in Queen Creek, Ariz...

Would you like to increase the effectiveness of staff communication throughout your entire organization? You can, through a simple strategy you're about to learn. The story and the tremendous upside for you and your organization are coming up, next. Jos Snoep is President and CEO for Bible League International . Based in Crete, Illinois, Bible League International serves under-resourced churches g...

Can the same principled strategies that help make businesses so successful apply to Christian-led companies as well? You might be surprised by the answer coming up, next! Pete Hayes is a principal and Chief Marketing Officer for Chief Outsiders in Austin, Texas. Chief Outsiders is the country's largest strategic growth implementation company focused on mid-sized businesses. He's also the Co-Author...

Imagine the people in your organization thriving at work, together through a sustainable strategy where everyone has buy-in, and where everyone plays a part to take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Learn how one church did just that, next! Today it's my pleasure to welcome Allan Kelsey , Executive Strategic Pastor at Gateway Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Hi Allan. Gr...

Can remarkable workplace cultures grow and flourish through the power of stories? Discover the answer from a leader who helped make Chick-fil-A restaurants a true, ongoing success! With that, I want to welcome my guest on the podcast, Dee Ann Turner, CEO of her own consulting firm, Dee Ann Turner, LLC ,   and  author of a new upcoming book,  Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That W...

Did you know there are three, proven ways you can build trust throughout your entire organization?   How do you gain them  and  retain them?  The answer, next.     Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership. His chara...

Are you looking for practical insights to improve the health of your workplace culture? Today's guest will give you some inspirational leadership tips for doing just that.  Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership....

Imagine being just one step away from a workplace culture of less employee turnover, increased effectiveness and greater overall enjoyment. Today we will highlight  what that one step might be, next.  Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot abou...

Meet the well-known ministry organization whose  flourishing  staff culture helped attract 366,000 participants in 6,500 churche s last year alone. The amazing story, next. Today, we're going to look at Inspirational Leadership, which is the sixth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership....

My guest, today, knows a lot about Inspirational Leadership. His character, leadership, and convictions are going to give you some fresh, new insights on how to improve and strengthen your own workplace culture. With that, I want to welcome in one of the most popular guests on the podcast, Jason Rachels who is Head of School at Calvary Christian Academy in St. Lauderdale, Florida. Find full show n...

What we're going to talk about is one of the most significant, relevant issues before us right now in the workplace culture. The issue is sexual harassment in the workplace. My guest has something to say about this that can help bring you to a new awareness and immense practical implications for where you work. With that, I want to welcome in Christine Talbot, Senior Vice President, Human Resource...

I've been looking forward to this day for quite some time. That's because our guest today on the Flourishing Culture Podcast is Joni Eareckson Tada .  As many of you may know, Joni is Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends . Founded in 1979, Joni and Friends has been built on Biblical truth and the foundation of Jesus Christ. The organization is about advancing disability ministry and changing the ch...

Our research tells us that spiritual leadership is a key aspect of creating an effective team in churches and Christian organizations. What are the best practices for leaders to cultivate a vibrant spirituality, both in their personal lives and on their leadership teams? And is your team experiencing a vibrant spirituality? To help us with this topic today, we have the pleasure of visiting with Th...

Today, we're going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Rewarding Compensation is one of the eight proven drivers of a healthy, flouring workplace culture. What my guest is going to share will help you step back and revisit your organization's current compensation plan so you can see what's working a...

Today, we're going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Rewarding Compensation is all about providing tangible resources in return for the service your employees provide. My guest has some wonderful stories and practical strategies that can speak to your own compensation plan and how it can strengthe...

Today, we're going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Rewarding Compensation is all about providing tangible resources in return for the service an employee provides. How you actually do this can boost or diminish the health of your workplace culture. My guest, today, is an expert at helping Christ...