
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

Nov 22, 2023 • 45min
182 | 6 Time Emmy Award Winning Producer and President of Evolve Studios Joel Edwards + 5 Things from the Internet
Our guest is Joel Edwards, president and executive producer of Evolve Studios, a Nashville based independent full service award winning production studio, with 6 TV Emmy Awards and over 50 nominations for their work in TV, film, sports and entertainment. Clients include ESPN, Disney, National Geographic, Netflix, HBO, Discovery, and more. We discuss storytelling, taking risks, the new Surprised by Oxford movie, how to connect with clients, and much more. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List. 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 – Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men at http://kinsmenjournal.com. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. 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://kinsmenjounral.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community. And WINSHAPE TEAMS – the WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

Nov 15, 2023 • 45min
181 | Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and MicDrop Workshop + 10 Women Leaders to Know
Our guest is Jess Ekstrom, a Forbest top rated speaker, entrepreneur, founder of Headbands of Hope out of her college dorm room, and more recently founder of MicDrop Workshop, helping raise up a new wave of women speakers. Jess is a 2 time author, including the bestseller Chasing the Bright Side. She speaks for and advises some of the top companies in the world. We discuss leadership today, tips on speaking, lessons as an entrepreneur, balancing mom life and work life, and much more. Plus check out the list of 10 Women Leaders to Know. 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 Maui Wildfires Relief at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And KINSMEN JOURNAL – 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://kinsmenjournal.com. 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://kinsmenjounral.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

Nov 8, 2023 • 50min
180 | The Leadership Freak Dan Rockwell, a Top 50 Leadership and Management Expert + 5 Things from the Internet
Our guest is Dan Rockwell, one of the top leadership and management bloggers in the country. Founder of Leadership Freak, Dan is known for empowering leaders 300 words at a time through his uber popular website and blog. He is the author of The Vagrant, and speaks, advises and consults with leaders and companies. We discuss writers vs authors, the power of empowerment, blogging, leadership lessons, and more. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List. 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 Maui Wildfires Relief at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And KINSMEN JOURNAL – 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://kinsmenjournal.com. 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://kinsmenjounral.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

Nov 1, 2023 • 55min
179 | Jon Acuff on the Power of Goals + October Top Ten Leadership List
Our guest is Jon Acuff, a NYT Best-selling Author of 9 books, including his most recent All It Takes is a Goal. Jon is a popular speaker, writer, and advises multiple companies while also inspiring and hosting great guests on his All it Takes is a Goal Podcast. We discuss the power of goals, why he posts Instagram reels at the end of his run, communication today, travel, creating momentum, and more. Plus check out the October Top Ten Leadership List. 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 Maui Wildfires Relief at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And KINSMEN JOURNAL – 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://kinsmenjournal.com. 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://kinsmenjounral.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

Oct 25, 2023 • 53min
178 | Double Interview with Richmond Wandera from Uganda on his Compassion story and David Kim on Building Community + 5 Things from the Internet
Double interview episode featuring Richmond Wandera and David Kim. Richmond Wandera is a pastor, leader and founder of Pastors Discipleship Network in Kampala, Uganda and a former Compassion sponsored child and shares his story of being lifted out of poverty as a child. And David Kim, discipleship and spiritual formation pastor at Westgate Church in San Jose, and author of Made to Belong and A Kids Book on Change. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List for this week. 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 Maui Wildfires Relief at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And KINSMEN JOURNAL – 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://kinsmenjournal.com. 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://kinsmenjounral.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

Oct 15, 2023 • 19min
177 | Why the Best Leaders are Connectors vs Networkers + 10 Leaders You Should Know
I break down the power of being a connector compared to a networker. Including why connectors are always invited into the room and networkers only want to get in the room. Plus check out the list of 10 Leaders You Should Know. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD - Join in on the Shoebox Campaign this fall at http://samaritanspurse.org/occ. Be a part of sending the Gospel around the world by packing a shoebox Christmas gift! Millions of boys and girls around the world will be impacted and invited into the Greatest Journey discipleship course. Through OCC more than 17 million boys and girls have made a decision to trust Christ. Find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/occ. And KINSMEN JOURNAL – 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://kinsmenjournal.com. 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://kinsmenjounral.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

Oct 11, 2023 • 48min
176 | Trade Boring Prayers for Real Connection to God with Addison Bevere + 5 Things from the Internet
Our guest is Addison Bevere, author of multiple books, including his newest book Words with God, along with COO of Messenger International, a global ministry impacting millions in over 150 countries with translated Bible and Christian resources, and the co-founder of Sons and Daughters. We discuss leadership, prayer, staying fresh in ministry, making prayer a consistent habit, the power of encouraging words for others, and more. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List for this week. 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 Maui Wildfires Relief at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And COMPASSION - over 2 million children are being impacted daily by the work of Compassion International. Let’s focus on kids in Ecuador. Join the movement and sponsor a child in Ecuador at http://compassion.com/h3 or you can TEXT “H3” to 83393. One leader, like me and you, sponsors one child. One sponsorship ensures food, clean water, education, medical checkups, and spiritual discipleship. All in partnership through the local church. Go to http://compassion.com/h3 or TEXT “H3” to 83393 to sponsor a child. Join me in bringing hope to a waiting child in Ecuador today.

Oct 4, 2023 • 37min
175 | 8 New Podcasts to Check Out + Dr Charles Mugisha, Co-founder of Africa New Life and Rwandan Leader
Our guest is Dr. Charles Mugisha, co-founder of Africa New Life, reconciliation leader in Rwanda, and Lead Pastor of New Life Bible Church in Kigali, Rwanda. Charles is one of the most respected and influential leaders in the entire country of Rwanda. We discuss the history of Africa New Life, lessons for building influence, encouragement for pastors, discerning God's call, the power of reconciliation, and more. Plus check out the list of 8 Podcasts You Should 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: OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD - Join in on the Shoebox Campaign this fall at http://samaritanspurse.org/occ. Be a part of sending the Gospel around the world by packing a shoebox Christmas gift! Millions of boys and girls around the world will be impacted and invited into the Greatest Journey discipleship course. Through OCC more than 17 million boys and girls have made a decision to trust Christ. Find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/occ. And OVERFLOW - the all in one giving platform for receiving stocks, crypto, and traditional cash donations. Switch to Overflow and start experiencing major savings in as little as 2 weeks. Visit http://overflow.co/h3 for a FREE cost analysis. Overflow has some of the lowest cash processing fees in the industry, which can save your church or non profit org thousands of dollars to further your Kingdom mission. Head to http://overflow.co/h3 for your FREE cost analysis to see how much you can save today!

Sep 27, 2023 • 39min
174 | Top Ten Leadership List for September + Community Activist and Social Entrepreneur Dr Alex Gee
Our guest is Dr. Alex Gee, who has impacted the city of Madison, WI in powerful ways over the last 40 years. Alex is founder of the Nehemiah Center, host of the Black Like Me Podcast, Lead Pastor of Fountain of Life Church, author, social entrepreneur and community activist. We discuss how to have influence in your community, faithfulness over 40 years in one city, collaboration, and much more. Plus check out the September Top Ten Leadership List. 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 Maui Wildfires Relief at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And COMPASSION - over 2 million children are being impacted daily by the work of Compassion International. Let’s focus on kids in Ecuador. Join the movement and sponsor a child in Ecuador at http://compassion.com/h3 or you can TEXT “H3” to 83393. One leader, like me and you, sponsors one child. One sponsorship ensures food, clean water, education, medical checkups, and spiritual discipleship. All in partnership through the local church. Go to http://compassion.com/h3 or TEXT “H3” to 83393 to sponsor a child. Join me in bringing hope to a waiting child in Ecuador today.

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h
173 | NEXT GEN Episode with Gabe Lyons and Grant Skeldon from Q Ideas and THINQ Media + Young Influencers List September
The NEXT GEN Episode is here. Our guests are Gabe Lyons and Grant Skeldon from THINQ Media. Grant leads Next Gen and the NXT Gen Summit and hosts the Next Up Podcast, and Gabe is a speaker, podcaster, founder of Q and THINQ Media, The Culture Summit, and a best-selling author of multiple books, including UnChristian and The Next Christians. We discuss the history of Catalyst, collaboration, leadership transition, why they're hopeful about the next generation, how to lead well, and more. Plus check out the September Young Influencers List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD - Join in on the Shoebox Campaign this fall at http://samaritanspurse.org/occ. Be a part of sending the Gospel around the world by packing a shoebox Christmas gift! Millions of boys and girls around the world will be impacted and invited into the Greatest Journey discipleship course. Through OCC more than 17 million boys and girls have made a decision to trust Christ. Find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/occ. And OVERFLOW - the all in one giving platform for receiving stocks, crypto, and traditional cash donations. Switch to Overflow and start experiencing major savings in as little as 2 weeks. Visit http://overflow.co/h3 for a FREE cost analysis. Overflow has some of the lowest cash processing fees in the industry, which can save your church or non profit org thousands of dollars to further your Kingdom mission. Head to http://overflow.co/h3 for your FREE cost analysis to see how much you can save today!