
H3 Leadership with Brad Lomenick
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 19, 2025 • 43min
251 |Top 20 Leadership Podcasts to Check Out + Author of new book Throw No Rocks Charlie Watkins
Our guest is CHARLIE WATKINS, CEO of Dominion Enterprises, longtime business leader and C Suite Executive, and author of the book Throw No Rocks. Charlie has been married for over 45 years and spends much of his time involved in his church and mentoring men. And also serves on the board of ICM, a global church building and development organization. We discuss leadership, mentoring men, forgiveness, the power of putting others first, and much more. Plus check out the list of 20 Leadership Podcasts to check out. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: - OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now at http://opendoorsus.org. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. And GENEROUS COFFEE – visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use Rate Code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.

Mar 12, 2025 • 49min
250 | USA Today Best-selling Author of Culture Matters Jenni Catron + 25 Top Leadership Newsletters to Subscribe to
Our guest is JENNI CATRON, a USA Today Best-Selling Author of her latest book, Culture Matters. Jenni is the founder and CEO of 4SIGHT Group, a team and organizational culture expert and consultant, host of the LeadCulture Podcast, and speaker and thought leader. We discuss why culture matters, how to change culture from the inside, trends in leadership, and much more. Plus check out the list of 25 Newsletters to Subscribe to. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: - OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now at http://opendoorsus.org. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. And GENEROUS COFFEE – visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use Rate Code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.

Mar 5, 2025 • 45min
249 | Wild at Heart Founder and Best-selling Author John Eldredge + Top Leadership Links
John Eldredge, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Wild at Heart, joins the conversation to share insights on parenting adult children and the quest for genuine connections in today's work culture. He highlights the significance of deeper communion with Christ for spiritual healing while advocating for a four-day work week to enhance employee well-being. Eldredge also discusses fostering generosity within organizations, emphasizing its transformative power for both leadership and personal growth.

Feb 26, 2025 • 49min
248 |Chad Veach, Leadership Author and Pastor of ZOE Church + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is CHAD VEACH, a Best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent book I Bet You Think This Book is About You. Chad is pastor of ZOE Church in LA, and also the host of the Leadership Lean In Podcast, one of my favorite leadership podcasts available today. He's also a popular speaker, average golfer, loud laugher, and incredible human. We discuss the recent LA fires, Lebron, the Lakers, creating organization calm, humility, having a golf swing coach, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: GENERIS – one of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom. 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 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.

Feb 19, 2025 • 16min
247 | 12 Keys to Being a Great Teammate + Top Weekly Leadership Links
In this episode we break down the 12 Keys to Being a Great Teammate. Whether the president, executive director or senior pastor, or leading from the middle of the organization, these keys will help you become a better teammate and strengthen the team you're part of. Plus check out the top weekly leadership links. 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: 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 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. And GENEROUS COFFEE – visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use Rate Code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.

Feb 12, 2025 • 48min
246 | Carlos Whittaker + Top Weekly Leadership Links
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 book tours, amusement parks, being on Mike Rowe's podcast, next version of his own podcast, Human School, and much more. 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: OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. And GENERIS – one of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Feb 5, 2025 • 38min
245 | 20 Conferences to Attend in 2025 + Best selling author Ian Morgan Cron
Our guest is IAN MORGAN CRON, a Best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Fix, which is based on the 12 steps program. Ian is also a speaker, Enneagram expert, host of the Typology Podcast, and founder of the Typology Institute. We discuss addiction, the power of the 12 step program, spiritual awakening, personal growth, and much more. 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: CONVOY OF HOPE - Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, 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. And GENEROUS COFFEE – visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use Rate Code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.

Jan 29, 2025 • 13min
244 | January Top Ten Leadership List + 14 Young Leaders to Know
It's the January Top Ten Leadership List Episode! Links and recommendations on music, books, podcasts and more. Plus check out the latest edition of the Young Influencers List, with 14 young leaders you should know. 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: - OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. And GENEROUS COFFEE – visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.

Jan 22, 2025 • 44min
243 | The Story of the Asbury Outpouring with Author of the new book "Lower" Zach Meerkreebs + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is ZACH MEERKREEBS, a pastor and Bible teacher who was the guest speaker in chapel at Asbury University on February 8, 2023 when the Asbury Outpouring began. Zach is the author of the new book Lower: Inspiring Spiritual Awakening through Radical Humility, and has been speaking and sharing the story of what happened at Asbury around the world the last couple of years. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CONVOY OF HOPE - Please donate to the Hurricane Helene relief effort 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 still responding to devastation in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and TN because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. Providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, diapers, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org

Jan 15, 2025 • 19min
242 | Top Leadership Trends for 2025
The discussion highlights the top leadership trends anticipated for 2025, emphasizing the need for workplaces to teach essential life skills. It dives into the importance of empathy and collaboration, positioning leaders as key connectors. There's a focus on the shifting trust dynamics in institutions and the necessity of nurturing personal relationships in leadership roles. Additionally, it explores how agile leadership can adapt to rapid technological changes while promoting continuous learning and spiritual well-being in the evolving corporate landscape.