
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

Jun 11, 2024 • 58min
211 | Darren Whitehead on doing a Digital Fast and Leading Well with Technology + 5 Things from the Internet
Our guest is Darren Whitehead, Senior Pastor of Church of the City in Nashville/Franklin, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Digital Fast. Darren is also the founder of Hold Fast, a retreat and community for Pastors. We discuss the new book The Digital Fast, parenting teenagers, the next generation, balancing technology, 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: HELP ONE NOW – empowers families in developing countries through partnership with high-capacity leaders with proven solutions to end extreme poverty. Visit https://helponenow.org/thecircle. Get involved by joining The Circle, a growing network of people committed to ending extreme poverty through family empowerment. Your monthly recurring gift will send students to school, empower families to launch businesses and support the growth and impact of Help One Now. The Circle creates a sustainable pathway to break the cycle of poverty for generations to come! To learn more visit http://helponenow.org/thecircle. And TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE – a comprehensive CMS software for your church or nonprofit ministry. Find out more at http://touchpointsoftware.com. The TouchPoint Software is designed to help your church create community. The platform includes small group management, volunteer coordination, online and mobile giving options, enhanced communication tools, a Church app, and of course their Database Management Software. Partner today to increase connection and engagement with your congregation. Visit http://touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and set up a FREE demo.

Jun 5, 2024 • 59min
210 | Forming Men with Jon Tyson, Pastor of Church of the City NYC + May Top Ten Leadership List
Our guest is JON TYSON, Senior Pastor of Church of the City NYC, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent Fighting Shadows. Jon is founder of Primal Path, co-founder of The Art of Teaching, and co-founder of Forming Men and co-host of the Forming Men Podcast with Jefferson Bethke. We discuss the new book Fighting Shadows, spiritual formation, navigating influence, the next generation, 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: HELP ONE NOW – empowers families in developing countries through partnership with high-capacity leaders with proven solutions to end extreme poverty. Visit https://helponenow.org/thecircle. Get involved by joining The Circle, a growing network of people committed to ending extreme poverty through family empowerment. Your monthly recurring gift will send students to school, empower families to launch businesses and support the growth and impact of Help One Now. The Circle creates a sustainable pathway to break the cycle of poverty for generations to come! To learn more visit http://helponenow.org/thecircle. And OVERFLOW – change the way you give with Overflow. Visit http://overflow.co/h3. Overflow is a simple way for your congregation to give through Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, debit, credit, and cryptocurrency. Plus discover Overflow Tap, which allows attendees to simply tap their phone on the chair in front of them, for giving, registering for events, and filling out connection cards. Discover effortless generosity with Overflow. Visit http://overflow.co/h3 for ONE YEAR FREE of Apple Pay and Google Pay when launching Overflow Tap. Visit http://overflow/co/h3 to learn more.

May 29, 2024 • 50min
209 | Agency: The Antidote to a Culture Obsessed with Self with Eric Brown and Taylor Jones, Co-Founders of Whiteboard + 5 Things from the Internet
Our guests are Taylor Jones and Eric Brown, Co-Founders of Whiteboard, one of the top creative and brand agencies in America, and co-authors of Agency: The Antidote to a Culture Obsessed with Self. We discuss recent leadership lessons, the powerful Agency Axis, what Agency truly means, leading creatives, 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: HELP ONE NOW – empowers families in developing countries through partnership with high-capacity leaders with proven solutions to end extreme poverty. Visit https://helponenow.org/thecircle. Get involved by joining The Circle, a growing network of people committed to ending extreme poverty through family empowerment. Your monthly recurring gift will send students to school, empower families to launch businesses and support the growth and impact of Help One Now. The Circle creates a sustainable pathway to break the cycle of poverty for generations to come! To learn more visit http://helponenow.org/thecircle. And DIME – DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

May 22, 2024 • 17min
208 | 12 Practical Ways to Lead Well Today + 5 Things from the Internet
A leadership lesson episode! I provide 12 Practical Ways to lead well and make a difference today. A list you can implement quickly, and also share with your team to drive immediate motivation and encouragement. Plus, the weekly 5 Things from the Internet list with practical links and resources. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: DIME – DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

May 15, 2024 • 45min
207 | Leading with Prayer with Best-Selling Author and Hope International President and CEO Peter Greer + 5 Things from the Internet
Our guest is Peter Greer, President and CEO of Hope International, a leading global non-profit organization providing micro finance and financial tools to alleviate poverty in countries around the world. Peter is a best-selling author of 15 books, including his most recent Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World Changing Leaders. We discuss leadership, the power of prayer, lessons from leaders and their prayer life, leading a global non-profit, casting vision, 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: DIME – DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more. And TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE – a comprehensive CMS software for your church or nonprofit ministry. Find out more at http://touchpointsoftware.com. The TouchPoint Software is designed to help your church create community. The platform includes small group management, volunteer coordination, online and mobile giving options, enhanced communication tools, a Church app, and of course their Database Management Software. Partner today to increase connection and engagement with your congregation. Visit http://touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and set up a FREE demo.

May 8, 2024 • 46min
206 | 8 New Leadership Books to Read + Scott Beck, Co-Founder of GLOO and Past CEO of Einstein's Bagels, Boston Market, Blockbuster and More
Check out the list of 8 New Leadership Books to Read. Plus, our guest is Scott Beck, longtime entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of GLOO, past CEO of Einstein’s Bagels and Boston Market, and President and COO of Blockbuster. Scott has almost 50 years of executive experience, starting off by working at Waste Management as a teenager, and multiple seasons of executive leadership. And a longtime investor and venture advisor, with notable companies like Ancestry and Home Advisors. We discuss leadership, why connection matters, lessons from Blockbuster, how to create a win/win, the power of family, 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: CONVOY OF HOPE – donate to the recent tornado relief 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 helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires and recent tornadoes in the US. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And OVERFLOW – change the way you give with Overflow. Visit http://overflow.co/h3. Overflow is a simple way for your congregation to give through Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, debit, credit, and cryptocurrency. Plus discover Overflow Tap, which allows attendees to simply tap their phone on the chair in front of them, for giving, registering for events, and filling out connection cards. Discover effortless generosity with Overflow. Visit http://overflow.co/h3 for ONE YEAR FREE of Apple Pay and Google Pay when launching Overflow Tap. Visit http://overflow/co/h3 to learn more.

May 1, 2024 • 39min
205 | 8 New Podcasts to Check Out + Dan Britton, Speaker, Author & EVP of FCA
Check out the list of 8 New Podcasts to Know. Plus, our guest is Dan Britton, Exec VP of International Ministry at Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Dan has been part of FCA for 34 years, and is a speaker, author of multiple books, and leadership expert. We discuss the power of consistency, how to lead through Free Agency, NIL and the transfer portal, intentionality, what the best leaders focus on, 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: CONVOY OF HOPE – donate to the recent tornado relief 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 helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires and recent tornadoes. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE - a comprehensive CMS software for your church or nonprofit ministry. Find out more at http://touchpointsoftware.com. The TouchPoint Software is designed to help your church create community. The platform includes small group management, volunteer coordination, online and mobile giving options, enhanced communication tools, a Church app, and of course their Database Management Software. Partner today to increase connection and engagement with your congregation. Visit http://touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and set up a FREE demo.

Apr 24, 2024 • 43min
204 | April Top Ten Leadership List + Paul Daugherty on Winning the Battle in Mental Health
It's the April Top Ten Leadership List. Plus, our guest is Paul Daugherty, lead pastor of Victory Church in Tulsa, one of the largest churches in America. Paul is the author of Mind Games, host of a weekly leadership podcast, frequent speaker at conferences, and long time songwriter and musician. We discuss mental and emotional health, taking over the Church his parents started, navigating anxiety, tools for leaders today, 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: CONVOY OF HOPE – donate to the Texas and Oklahoma wildfires relief 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 helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE - a comprehensive CMS software for your church or nonprofit ministry. Find out more at http://touchpointsoftware.com. The TouchPoint Software is designed to help your church create community. The platform includes small group management, volunteer coordination, online and mobile giving options, enhanced communication tools, a Church app, and of course their Database Management Software. Partner today to increase connection and engagement with your congregation. Visit http://touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and set up a FREE demo.

Apr 17, 2024 • 48min
203 | Career Advice with Former Pepsi COO Grace Puma and Former Nike Executive Christiana Smith Shi + 6 Keys for Healthy Ambition
Our guests are Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi, co-authors of the new book Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who've Made It. Grace is former COO of PepsiCo, and Christiana is a former executive with NIKE and also Senior Partner at McKinsey & Co. We discuss their corporate careers, the difference between a job and a career, why sponsors and mentors are so important, keys for career advancement, 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: PHASE FRANCHISE PARTNERS – Phase exists to help churches have a multi-use strategy and specializes in helping churches own and operate a child development center that will activate your building space like never before. Their support service helps you navigate design, licensing, marketing and ongoing operation. Visit http://phasefranchise.com for more info and to talk with their team. Get on the path to greater use of your space and great impact in your community. Again, visit http://phasefranchise.com and schedule a complimentary call and download their FREE ebook today. And CONVOY OF HOPE – donate to the Texas and Oklahoma wildfires relief 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 helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Apr 10, 2024 • 45min
202 | Preston Sprinkle, Host of Theology in the Raw Podcast and NYT Best-Selling Author + 5 Things from the Internet
Our guest is PRESTON SPRINKLE, speaker, host of the uber popular Theology in the Raw Podcast, NYT best-selling author, and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender. Preston's recent book is entitled Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire. Preston is a go to thought leader and theologian regarding tough cultural topics. We discuss leadership, identity and gender, how to navigate politics in an election year, how the Church can engage culture, 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: PHASE FRANCHISE PARTNERS – Phase exists to help churches have a multi-use strategy and specializes in helping churches own and operate a child development center that will activate your building space like never before. Their support service helps you navigate design, licensing, marketing and ongoing operation. Visit http://phasefranchise.com for more info and to talk with their team. Get on the path to greater use of your space and great impact in your community. Again, visit http://phasefranchise.com and schedule a complimentary call and download their FREE ebook on multi use strategy from founder Frank Bealer today. And GENERIS - Get your FREE Generosity Pulse Report at http://generis.com/h3. A FREE tool designed to provide insights and assess the health of generosity and giving in your Church. Generis 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/h3 to schedule a completely free Pulse Report and set up a complimentary 30-minute coaching session. Again, visit http://generis.com/h3 to get started.