
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

Oct 31, 2024 • 21min
231 | If You're Dealing with Change - this Episode is for You! - 5 Keys for Navigating Change
This discussion centers around the inevitability of change and its role in leadership. Five key strategies are highlighted to help navigate through transitions effectively. Embracing change is positioned as crucial for personal growth and development. Additionally, initiatives like Digital Fast 2025 encourage a break from distractions, while Operation Christmas Child aims to spread joy and hope through shoebox gifts. The emphasis is on collaboration, gratitude, and maintaining a positive mindset during challenging times.

Oct 24, 2024 • 41min
230 | Advisor to Fortune 500 CEO's, Executive Coach, and Best-selling Author Steve Graves
Our guest is STEVE GRAVES, one of the top executive coaches in America. Steve is the founder of Cornerstone Coaching, and co-founder of Life@Work. Steve is the best-selling author of multiple books, and also an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor to CEO's and corporate executives. And recently launched Cornerstone Plus, a membership coaching community. We discuss when you should get a coach, parenting tips, navigating faith and work, fly fishing, what CEO's think about, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partner for this episode: CONVOY OF HOPE - Please donate to the 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 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.

Oct 16, 2024 • 49min
229 |The Power of Connections and How to Build Relationships with Wealth Advisor Rich Woo + London Trip Recap
Our guest is RICH WOO, one of the top wealth advisors in America. Rich is co-founder of Catalyst Planning Partners, financial planner and wealth advisor, author of The Relationship Recession, and host of The Power of Connections Podcast. We discuss friendship, how to authentically connect, what drives successful people, the power of being a connector, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CHURCH.TECH – a powerful AI platform created by pastors with over 85 years of combined experience. Visit http://church.tech. Helping you prioritize ethical AI use and providing effective AI tools to streamline ministry tasks. In minutes, you can create and refine your sermon outline, develop small group study guides, prepare devotionals, and generate social media content. CHURCH.Tech lets your message reach further and is safe and responsible. Ready to save time? Visit http://CHURCH.Tech to learn more. And 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 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.

Oct 9, 2024 • 45min
228 | Solving the Discipleship Challenge with Author and Pastor Daniel Im + 12 Personality Tests You Should Know
Daniel Im, lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church and author of The Discipleship Opportunity, shares insights on transforming discipleship in a post-Christian culture. He discusses the importance of faithfulness in leadership and adapting church strategies to engage congregants. Daniel also explores balancing family life with commitment and shares engaging parallels between sports resilience and leadership. The conversation is peppered with tips on personality assessments and encourages community initiatives, including a Digital Fast and Operation Christmas Child.

Oct 2, 2024 • 46min
227 | Politics for People Who Hate Politics with Denise Gitsham + Top Weekly Leadership Links and a Leadership Nugget
Our guest is DENISE GITSHAM, speaker, strategist, and author of Politics for People Who Hate Politics. Denise has a long career in the political arena, having spent time as a White House staffer, working on campaigns, and also running for Congress. Denise is also the founder and CEO of Vitamin D PR, a public relations, communication, and strategy agency. We discuss unity, working with those you disagree with, how to handle the current political season, tips on communication, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partner 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 responding to devastation in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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.

Sep 25, 2024 • 44min
226 | USA Today Best Seller and VOX Church pastor Justin Kendrick on How to Quiet a Hurricane + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is JUSTIN KENDRICK, founding lead pastor of VOX Church in New England, with multiple campuses across the New England area, with a vision to see the entire Northeast US transformed. Justin is also the author of multiple books, including his most recent How to Quiet a Hurricane. We discuss fear and faith, leadership, tapping into the power of God, discipleship, reaching a region, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CHURCH.Tech – a powerful AI platform created by pastors with over 85 years of combined experience. Visit http://church.tech. Helping you prioritize ethical AI use and providing effective AI tools to streamline ministry tasks. In minutes, you can create and refine your sermon outline, develop small group study guides, prepare devotionals, and generate social media content. CHURCH.Tech lets your message reach further and is safe and responsible. Ready to save time? Visit http://CHURCH.Tech to learn more. And CONVOY OF HOPE - donate to the 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 tornadoes in the US, still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake and violence victims in the Middle East. And the Maui Wildfires. Help at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Sep 18, 2024 • 52min
225 | Brent Beshore on Changing the Game in Private Equity + 12 Resources for Integrating Faith and Work
Our guest is BRENT BESHORE, founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, a buy and hold value based private equtiy firm based in Columbia, MO. Brent is a thought leader in the private equity and investment space, is the best-selling author of The Messy Marketplace, and helped start Captial Camp, one of the most influential global gatherings of finance and investment leaders, and Main Street Summit, both held in Columbia, MO. We discuss weight loss, fitness, leadership, why pride is devastating, long range private equity, living a redemptive life, the power of excellence and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CHURCH.Tech – a powerful AI platform created by pastors with over 85 years of combined experience. Visit http://church.tech. Helping you prioritize ethical AI use and providing effective AI tools to streamline ministry tasks. In minutes, you can create and refine your sermon outline, develop small group study guides, prepare devotionals, and generate social media content. CHURCH.Tech lets your message reach further and is safe and responsible. Ready to save time? Visit http://CHURCH.Tech to learn more. And OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Join in on the Christmas shoebox campaign this fall! Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ through simple shoebox gifts. Get involved at http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus. National Collection Week is November 18-25. Build your shoebox and find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC.

Sep 11, 2024 • 49min
224 | IF: Gathering Founder Jennie Allen on Gathering the Global Church on March 1, 2025 + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is JENNIE ALLEN, best-selling author of multiple books, founder of IF: Gathering and host of the Made For This Podcast. Jennie is also the founder of Gather25, a global gathering of the Church happening March 1, 2025. We discuss Gather25, leadership, vision and courage, keys for reaching young adults, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: KINSMEN JOURNAL – Join in with the Kinsmen Community! Kinsmen and the Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Kinsmen Journal is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmen.org. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as follow and subscribe to the FREE podcast titled Faith, Fatherhood and Work with Peter Ostapko, Kinsmen publisher and founder. A perfect fit for men’s small group discussion. Again, visit http://kinsmen.org to subscribe for FREE to their Podcast and newsletter. And OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – Join in on the Christmas shoebox campaign this fall! Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ through simple shoebox gifts. Get involved at http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus. National Collection Week is November 18-25. Build your shoebox and find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC.

Sep 4, 2024 • 49min
223 | Carlos Whittaker, Best-selling Author and hope dealer + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is CARLOS WHITTAKER, best-selling author of multiple books, including his latest Reconnected. He's also the leader of the InstaFamilia Instagram community, popular speaker, avid pickle baller, and long time friend. We discuss his latest book project, the documentary, recommendations, how to navigate the election year, managing technology, making an impact, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CHURCH.Tech – a powerful AI platform created by pastors with over 85 years of combined experience. Visit http://church.tech. Helping you prioritize ethical AI use and providing effective AI tools to streamline ministry tasks. In minutes, you can create and refine your sermon outline, develop small group study guides, prepare devotionals, and generate social media content. CHURCH.Tech lets your message reach further and is safe and responsible. Ready to save time? Visit http://CHURCH.Tech to learn more. And CONVOY OF HOPE - donate to the 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 tornadoes in the US, still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake and violence victims in the Middle East. And the Maui Wildfires. Help at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Aug 28, 2024 • 59min
222 | August Top Ten Leadership List + Technology and Leadership with Praxis Partner Andy Crouch
It's the August Top Ten Leadership List. Plus our guest is Andy Crouch, partner of Culture and Theology at Praxis, a leading accelerator program for Christian entrepreneurs. Andy is the best-selling author of multiple books, including Culture Making, Tech Wise Family, Playing God and The Life We're Looking For. We discuss AI, aligning capital with vision, the power of community, making an impact, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CHURCH.Tech – a powerful AI platform created by pastors with over 85 years of combined experience. Visit http://church.tech. Helping you prioritize ethical AI use and providing effective AI tools to streamline ministry tasks. In minutes, you can create and refine your sermon outline, develop small group study guides, prepare devotionals, and generate social media content. CHURCH.Tech lets your message reach further and is safe and responsible. Ready to save time? Visit http://CHURCH.Tech to learn more. And KINSMEN JOURNAL – Join in with the Kinsmen Community. Kinsmen and the Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmen.org. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit http://kinsmen.org to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.