The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast

Is anxiety running your leadership on empty? Discover how peace, rest, and soul care can offer a more fulfilling and impactful way to lead. In this episode, Gem and Alan Fadling share transformative insights from their work as founding partners of Unhurried Living, helping leaders shift from pressure to purpose with rhythms of renewal and deeper self-awareness. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/428gemandalanfadling Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

What if your investments could reflect your faith and make a Kingdom impact? In this episode, Cassie Laymon, president of Beacon Wealth Consultants and author of I Found Jesus in the Stock Market, shares how to cultivate a flourishing workplace culture through values-driven leadership, open communication, and strategies that inspire purpose and unity within your team. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/427cassielaymon Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

Are you looking to create a workplace culture that overflows with servant leadership and Christ-centered values? In this episode, Gilbert Montez, president of Christian Community Action, shares how transparent communication, spiritual leadership, and a heart of surrender can transform not just your organization, but the lives you serve. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/426gilbertmontez Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

How can embodying the fruit of the Spirit transform your leadership and workplace culture? In this episode, Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12, shares powerful insights on leading with character, building trust, and modeling Christ in daily decisions to inspire Kingdom impact. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/425mikesharrow Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org  

Jay Bransford, President and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces, shares invaluable insights on workplace trends for 2025. The discussion highlights the shift towards hybrid work and the importance of employee well-being, including mental health initiatives. They delve into the gig economy and its benefits for Christian organizations. Bransford emphasizes the role of values-driven leadership in fostering integrity and compassion, showcasing how inspirational leaders can drive organizational success and cultivate a thriving workplace culture.

Is the key to transforming your organization's impact hidden within your staff and volunteers? In this episode, Kevin East, president of Mentoring Alliance, shares how clear values, intentional mentoring, and Christ-centered leadership can create thriving workplaces and multiply Kingdom impact.  Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/423kevineast Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

In this Christmas season, we're exploring how the story of Jesus' birth continues to offer fresh lessons and encouragement for our lives. Join us as Elisa Morgan of Our Daily Bread Ministries shares profound insights from her book, Christmas Changes Everything, and helps us reflect on the transformative power of the Christmas Story. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/422elisamorgan Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org  

What kind of leadership creates lasting Kingdom impact? In today's episode, Tami Heim, president of the Christian Leadership Alliance, shares transformative insights on developing women leaders, fostering cross-gender collaboration, and embracing mentorship to inspire and empower others. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/421tamiheim Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Rob McKenna, CEO of WiLD Leaders and expert in leadership development, unpacks the essential role of trust in effective leadership. He introduces the Wild Trust Index, breaking down trust into four quadrants, and highlights common team issues like communication and clarity. Rob emphasizes the importance of emotional maturity in leaders and offers strategies to repair trust through honest conversations. He also shares how to build trust within remote teams, treating it as a delicate garden that requires ongoing cultivation.

Join us as we speak with Kendra VanderMeulen, CEO of the National Christian Foundation, about her transition from the corporate tech world to leading one of the largest Christian donor platforms. Discover the powerful strategies she used to elevate employee engagement, drive momentum, and cultivate a Christ-centered, healthy workplace culture. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/419kendravandermeulen Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2   By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on X https://twitter.com/allopus  Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org