The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast

Having a team filled with outstanding talent is a game-changer for any organization. Today, we talk with a couple of culture leaders in a large church who have leveraged their culture to be relentlessly selective in creating a staff that is humble, hungry, and healthy. To learn how, listen in! In 2016, Outreach Magazine named Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana as one of the "100 Fastest-Growing Churches in America." Such growth alone is significant. Yet, there's another reason to celebrate. I call it the hidden story of another kind of growth that can inspire churches everywhere. It's a story you need to hear. With me right now are the two best people I know who are ready to reveal this hidden story. Kristen Miller is Culture & Development Director at Traders Point Christian Church. With Kristen is Emily Hoover, Talent Manager at Traders Point. Kristen and Emily, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast.

Happy New Year and thanks for joining us! Today, we highlight what we see as the seven trends of workplace culture in 2021! Listen in to see if you agree with this about what you see coming in the new year. Most of us are really happy 2020 is over! As we look at 2021, what can we look forward to as we lead our organizations, or as the Bible suggests, shepherd the flock that God has entrusted to us? Now for the past several years, we have outlined the trends we project for the next year. These have become some of the most-read blog posts and downloaded podcast episodes. In fact, last January, the first trend I predicted was "the virtual workplace is poised for even more growth as tech-savvy employees work remotely!" I never dreamed that COVID would be the thing that would cause this to be so true! So, this year we plan to ask, what are the seven leading trends likely to shape the vitality and future of your culture, your organization's workplace, in 2021? So let's go. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/workplace-trends…y-bransford-bcwi/

Today's podcast is a real treat. Do you wonder if workplace culture should be one of your organization's core strategic objectives? Well, learn from today's special guest about treating culture as a strategy for your organization. Whether you work in a church, parachurch organization or company, the struggle to communicate can sometimes leave your culture in a painful, frustrating place. So, What do you do? Today, it's a real pleasure to be talking with Jeff Lockyer, Lead Pastor at Southridge Community Church in St Catherines, Ontario, Canada. Hi Jeff, and welcome to our podcast, today. Find full shownotes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/s3e40-jeff-lockyer-2/

We've all heard the expression from hurried people that they're running from one thing to another as if their hair is on fire. Is this what God wants for your lives? Well, listen in as our guest today talks about practical steps for leaders to live an unhurried life. Sometimes, a quote from a book is all that's needed to stop you in your tracks and say, "Wow." Here's what I mean. Listen to this quote from a book, I've just finished: "Unholy hurry may make me look busy, but too often it keeps me from actually being fruitful in the ways Jesus wants me to be." As I read it again, let the words soak in: "Unholy hurry may make me look busy, but too often it keeps me from actually being fruitful in the ways Jesus wants me to be." These words from a fantastic book titled, An Unhurried Leader: The Lasting Fruit of Daily Influence. The book's author, Alan Fadling, is my guest today. Welcome to our podcast, Alan! Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/uncategorized/s3-e19-alan-fadling-2/

If you happen to be married, I have a personal question for you: Have you ever noticed how a lingering frustration or a serious, unresolved issue in your marriage can eat at you at work and take you out of your game as a leader? Believe me, I've experienced this, and I know I'm not alone. How to build a healthy marriage in ways that can help you become a healthy, better leader in the process is what my guest is all about. Les Parrott and his wife Leslie have spent the past 30 years same helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University, in Kirkland, Washington, and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University in Anza, California As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages, and include best-selling and Gold-medallion winner Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Les, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/les-parrott-healthy-marriage/

Do you wish you could make your staff feel more truly appreciated, reduce staff turnover, increase loyalty, even reduce cynicism, and make a more positive work environment? If so, then today's episode is for you. Dr. Paul White, Ph.D., is co-author, along with Gary Chapman, of the book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People. The book is based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages which has sold 9 million copies, worldwide. Dr. White is a psychologist, speaker, consultant, and author whose passion is "making work relationships work." For over 20 years, he has assisted businesses, government agencies, schools, and non-profit agencies to build positive work cultures by discovering how to overcome the most common obstacles faced. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/could-you-improv…-dr-paul-white-2/

Today's special guest is none other than the new president and Chief Operating Officer of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Enjoy Al's conversation with Jay Bransford. To everyone who's listening, you've got a front-row seat to a very special conversation. On Tuesday, November 3rd, we at BCWI, made a historic announcement that Jay Bransford has been named the new President and Chief Operating Officer of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. With more than 20 years of leadership in respected Christian organizations and for-profit companies, Jay was the top choice of an international search that involved 600 candidates. I wondered what the best way would be to tell you about Jay's stellar credentials, character, and deep commitment to Jesus Christ. The best way is to have you meet and get to know him yourself. I'm delighted and grateful to welcome the new President and Chief Operating Officer of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, Jay Bransford. Find full show notes https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/inspirational-wo…y-bransford-bcwi/

Have you been working to identify your blind spots? As a leader, overcoming your blind spots is important in becoming your best true self. Today, we highlight a tool that helps you do just that. If you know anything about the Enneagram—or even if you aren't familiar with the Enneagram—the next few minutes could be tremendously important to you, your relationship with God, and your continuing spiritual growth. My guest is Alice Fryling, who is a seasoned spiritual director, presenter, and the author of nine books, including her very popular book, Mirror for the Soul: A Christian Guide to the Enneagram. Alice, welcome to the Flourishing Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/the-enneagram-as…th-alice-fryling/

Every leader leaves a wake behind them. Whether the wake is positive or negative depends on their integrity. Today's episode is for Christian leaders who hope to live and finish strong. What are the secrets that are creating an integrity gap in your life, today? To learn about the common pitfalls and anecdotes that will help you flourish, stay tuned! If you're a leader, or if you work alongside a leader, or you aspire to be a leader, get ready. We're going to talk about one of the biggest trouble spots leaders face. Something we've never talked about here on the podcast. Here's the trouble spot: Leaders who preach one set of values yet live by another are not just harming themselves. A leader's lack of integrity may generate immense internal guilt and shame, but it also limits the effectiveness of any organization he or she leads. Jeff and Terra Mattson are the married co-founders of Living Wholehearted and the Courageous Girls Movement. They coach leaders in a variety of settings, from corporate offices to leadership retreats and individual counseling. Their professional experience and research have formed their unique perspective on the relationship between leadership and integrity. Their new book is called Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live. Jeff & Terra know this issue inside and out—and they've got some insightful, practical answers you can use. Jeff & Terra, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/why-exceptional-…nd-terra-mattson/

What are four ways you can improve diverse relationships in your organization? Today's guest brings insights from her life and her book called The Colors of Culture. What if you could look at racism, racial righteousness, and personal identity in a way that didn't threaten you but rather moved you inside to truly love others from the perspective of us having "one blood," because we're all made in the image of Jesus. My guest today is going to show you how and why this tremendous, radical truth speaks to where you live and work and walk with God. It gives me great pleasure to welcome in Dr. MelindaJoy Mingo, author of a timely and significant new book from Intervarsity Press titled, The Colors of Culture: The Beauty of Diverse Friendship. MelindaJoy, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here