

H3 Leadership with Brad Lomenick
Art of Leadership Network
Curating the best of what leaders need to know.
The best leaders stay in-the-know. In H3 Leadership, author, conference producer and strategic connector, Brad Lomenick, brings you the best tips and trends in leadership. Learn the latest on who you should follow, books you should read, articles that will help you grow, voices that will inspire you, organizations you should link with and events you should attend to—all to help you become a better leader.
Brad Lomenick is the longtime leader of Catalyst Conference and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership.
The best leaders stay in-the-know. In H3 Leadership, author, conference producer and strategic connector, Brad Lomenick, brings you the best tips and trends in leadership. Learn the latest on who you should follow, books you should read, articles that will help you grow, voices that will inspire you, organizations you should link with and events you should attend to—all to help you become a better leader.
Brad Lomenick is the longtime leader of Catalyst Conference and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 52min
296 | Top Theologian and Podcaster Joel Muddamalle on The Unseen Battle + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Check out the Weekly Top Leadership Links list. And our guest is JOEL MUDDAMALLE, one of the top young theologians in America. Dr. Joel is director of theology and research at Proverbs 31, is co-host of the Therapy and Theology Podcast with Lysa TerKeurst, and author of the brand new book The Unseen Battle. We discuss spiritual warfare, what parts we skip over in Scripture, aliens, spiritual hunger, the stewardship of leaders, and much more. Plus, check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the full list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: COME and SEE FOUNDATION – reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org. And WONDER PROJECT – visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

Jan 21, 2026 • 26min
295 | Top Leadership Trends for 2026
It's the 2026 Leadership Trends Episode! Check out the Top Ten Leadership Trends for this year. This is an episode to share and discuss with your team, co-workers and boards. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the full list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: WONDER PROJECT – visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com. And CONVOY OF HOPE – Please donate to the Jamaica hurricane relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the Jamaica hurricane, Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Jan 14, 2026 • 46min
294 | January Top Ten List + Carlos Whittaker, best-selling author and speaker and hope dispenser
Check out the January Top Ten Leadership List. And our guest is CARLOS WHITTAKER, a Best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent book Reconnected. Carlos is a speaker, curator of the InstaFamilia community on Instagram, host of the Carlos Whittaker Podcast, and now a filmmaker and documentary creator with his most recent RECONNECTED Documentary. We discuss his latest recommend items, being a philanthropist, learning golf, weddings, Atlanta Falcons, Human School, and much more. Plus, check out the January Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: FOSTER THE CITY – Foster the City was launched out of Echo Church in CA, and now over 350 churches are raising up Foster Families and Support Teams to take on the thousands of kids needing a foster family. Learn more at http://fosterthecity.org. Be part around the country in this national movement. Working towards a day when there will be a waiting list of churches instead of a waiting list of children in need of a home. Foster the City believes there is a church for every child. Learn how you and your church can partner and get involved at http://fosterthecity.org. And COME and SEE FOUNDATION – reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.

Jan 7, 2026 • 46min
293 | Everyday Revolutionary with Best-Selling Author and Pastor JD Greear + 20 Top Podcasts to Start Off 2026
Check out the list of 20 Top Podcasts to start off for 2026. And our guest is JD GREEAR, senior pastor of Summit Church in Raleigh, NC, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent Everyday Revolutionary. JD also is the past president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and a popular speaker and podcaster. We discuss leadership today, engaging culture, the power of quiet influence, practical ways to impact your community, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 20 Top Podcasts you should know to start off 2026. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: UNITUS – (FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Judah 2 - a lifestyle running and athletic shoe featuring Scripture on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear, hoodies, or leisure wear. Makes a great gift for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com. And SUBSPLASH – engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church's giving, growth, and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, giving and more, Subsplash puts today's most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

Dec 31, 2025 • 45min
292 | 30 Worship Artists to Know + Peter Ahn, Pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey and Author of The Weak Church
Check out the list of 30 Worship Artists and Leaders you should know. And our guest is PETER AHN, founder of the Weak Church Alliance, pastor of Metro Community Church in New Jersey, and author of The Weak Church: Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community. Peter is also a podcaster, speaker and leadership consultant with leaders and pastors around the world. We discuss leadership today, the power of weakness as a leader, the difference between vulnerability and transparency, why humility is so powerful and needed today, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 30 Worship Leaders and Artists you should know. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: WONDER PROJECT – visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com. And SUBSPLASH – engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church's giving, growth, and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, giving and more, Subsplash puts today's most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 50min
291 | A Playbook for Leading Gen Z with Best-Selling Author Tim Elmore + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and best-selling author with decades of experience, shares insights on leading Generation Z. He discusses why Gen Z should be seen as an asset rather than a challenge. Elmore introduces nine strategies for managing these young leaders and emphasizes the importance of the A-L-E-G approach: ask, listen, empathize, and guide. He highlights innovative companies like Coca-Cola and Chick-fil-A that excel at nurturing Gen Z, urging leaders to connect before correcting and invest in their development.

Dec 17, 2025 • 47min
290 | Founder of KIVA and USC Business School Professor Jessica Jackley + 16 Charitable Orgs Worth a Year End Gift
Our guest is JESSICA JACKLEY, co-founder of KIVA, the worlds first at scale crowdfunding platform, as well as a multiple book author, including her latest A Kids Book about Giving. Jessica is a professor of social innovation and entrepreneurship at the USC Marshall School of Business, as well as a frequent speaker and serves on multiple boards. We discuss giving vs generosity, the power of volunteering, lessons for helping parents raise generous kids, practical ways to give, being an entrepreneur, and much more. A special Giving Episode! Plus, check out the list of 16 Charitable Organizations worth a year end gift. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: UNITUS – (FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Judah 2 - a lifestyle running and athletic shoe featuring Scripture on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear, hoodies, or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com. And WONDER PROJECT – visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

Dec 10, 2025 • 51min
289 | Leadership and Management Guru Patrick Lencioni + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is PATRICK LENCIONI, NYT best-selling author, founder of The Table Group, advisor to top companies, and founder of the Working Genius Assessment and books like 5 Dysfuncations of a Team, The Advantage, and Ideal Team Player. We discuss his next project, leading today, navigating self awareness, wisdom, teamwork and so much more. Plus, check out the Weekly Top Leadership List and Links. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: UNITUS – (FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Judah 2 - a lifestyle running and athletic shoe featuring Scripture on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear, hoodies, or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com. And CONVOY OF HOPE – Please donate to the Jamaica hurricane relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the Jamaica hurricane, Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Dec 3, 2025 • 39min
288 | Believing What God believes about You with Pastor and Speaker Ed Newton + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is ED NEWTON, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX, and a frequent speaker at conferences, author of the brand new book Why Not You, and host of the Why Not You Podcast. Ed is a master communicator, storyteller, and evangelist. We discuss his radio show, why Why Not You is such a powerful phrase, leadership lessons, self awareness, speaking life into others, and much more. Plus, check out the Weekly Top Leadership List and Links. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: UNITUS – (FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Judah 2 - a lifestyle running and athletic shoe featuring Scripture on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear, hoodies, or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com. And FOSTER THE CITY – Foster the City was launched out of Echo Church in CA, and now over 350 churches are raising up Foster Families and Support Teams to take on the thousands of kids needing a foster family. Learn more at http://fosterthecity.org. Be part around the country in this national movement. Working towards a day when there will be a waiting list of churches instead of a waiting list of children in need of a home. Foster the City believes there is a church for every child. Learn how you and your church can partner and get involved at http://fosterthecity.org.

Nov 26, 2025 • 33min
287 | Craig Groeschel + Top 10 Great Questions to Ask
Our guest is CRAIG GROESCHEL, senior pastor of Life.Church, a NYT best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Benefit of Doubt, and host of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, one of the most popular podcasts on the planet. Craig is also a frequent speaker at conferences around the US. We discuss leadership, influence, discipline, the power of pre-deciding, best leadership decisions, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 10 Great Questions to ask, whether to your team, spouse, friend or guest. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: UNITUS – (FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Judah 2 - a lifestyle running and athletic shoe featuring Scripture on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear, hoodies, or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com. And COME and SEE FOUNDATION – reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.


