The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast

It's a privilege and pleasure to welcome Leighton Ford. Leighton is a Christian leader whom God has called and gifted as an evangelist and later called to identify, develop and network leaders of a new generation. He is also the author of several books including Transforming Leadership … which is used widely now in seminaries globally. You might also know another one of his books called… The Attentive Life. Leighton, welcome to our podcast, today. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e52-leighton-ford/

Imagine if your staff culture changed for the better through higher levels of trust, better overall management, greater compassion, plus an increasing level of fairness and integrity. My guest has seen this come true in his organization--and a transformed staff culture can happen in your organization too. Today, I want to welcome Brad Carr, Founder and President of SonicAire, a very successful Christian-led company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. And what a story he has to tell. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e50-brad-carr

"How engaged would you like your staff to be at work, where people trust one another, give their all, and feel unified and productive in fulfilling the organization's mission?" Wait till you hear how my guest, today, answers this question—because I think it points to some great results that would thrill any leader. Let me welcome Duane Zook, CEO, of Josh McDowell Ministry, based in Plano, Texas. Hi Duane and welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e50-duane-zook/

I'd like to dedicate today's entire podcast to you, our listener, and your leadership. Who you are and who you desire to become as a follower of Jesus, and as a leader serving in his name, matters deeply to God. When it comes to leadership, what you're about to hear from our guest, could… I believe, be life-shaping, even life changing, for you. My guest, is Phyllis Hennecy Hendry. For the past 16 years, Phyllis has served as President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus, which brings leaders face-to-face with Jesus for transformation that impacts individuals, organizations, and nations. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e48-phyllis-hennecy-hendry/

Here's a "what if" scenario you'll find it hard to refuse? Let's say you invested in the stock market. After one year, you'd feel pretty good to see your investment increase by 21%. But then imagine the value of investment increasing 81% of its original amount in just four years. 81%! 81% is how much the level of staff engagement has grown at Rolling Hills Christian Church in El Dorado Hills, California. How did they do it? Here to tell us the answer is Rolling Hills' Executive Pastor, Eric Bergen. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e47-eric-bergen/

As you slow down to savor this Thanksgiving holiday, take some time to reflect on the heart of your leadership. Enjoy this listener favorite from our archives, as Ruth Haley Barton teaches spiritual disciplines to keep our leadership centered on Christ. How does a busy Christian leader – with a full plate of responsibilities and activities – maintain an abundant spiritual life so they can effectively lead from that place? Today, Al is talking with Dr. Ruth Haley Barton, the founder of the Transforming Center located in Wheaton, IL. Ruth is a seasoned spiritual director, teacher, retreat leader and author of several spiritual formation books and resources. Tune in to this illuminating, important and deeply rich conversation, as Al and Ruth discuss the dangers of living out of our false, untransformed selves, and how to cultivate spiritual rhythms to draw us into the presence of God. Read the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/encore-ruth-haley-barton.

Our conversation today will center around the question: What does a leader do to build high levels of trust in their organization? As we'll learn, it has a lot to do with making regular trust deposits into your culture through transparency, consistency and integrity. It is our distinct privilege to talk with Bill Robinson, one of our early champions of organizational culture in Christian workplaces. Bill is perhaps best known for his role as president of Whitworth University for 17 years, retiring in 2010. For more than 10 years, Whitworth held the record for the highest scores on the BCWI Employee Engagement Survey in Christian higher education. Since his retirement, Bill continues to play significant roles in Christian leadership positions. He serves as Chairman of the Princeton Theological Seminary Board, and for a year, he played a key role as interim President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/46-bill-robinson-whitworth-university.

Communicating effectively is a core competency for any leader. Today we have the pleasure of talking with Pam Marmon, the Founder and CEO of Threefold Tribe where she helps growing churches multiply. Pam is also the Founder and CEO of Marmon Consulting, a growth management consulting firm that helps growing companies scale. Hi Pam and welcome to our podcast, today. Fill full shownotes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e46-pam-marmon/

Here's a question: What could have motivated one the most innovative churches in the country to invest in a human resources function to help build their staff culture? The answer just might speak to where your church, organization, or business can improve the health of your own culture. With me in the studio is Chris Taylor, who serves as director of human resources for Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Hi, Chris, and welcome to our podcast. Find full shownotes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3-e45-chris-taylor/

How can you continually develop a staff both professionally and spiritually to better advance the vision and mission of your Christian ministry? Our guest, today, has walked this path and has more than a few practical insights and stories to help you strengthen your people and improve the health of your culture. Today, we have the pleasure of visiting with Scott Wiggins the Director of Staff at Pinelake Church, a multi-site church in Mississippi. Pinelake has over 125 staff and, today, has a very healthy staff culture. Scott's role is to train and develop the church staff spiritually and professionally. Find full shownotes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/s3e23-scott-wigg…inelake-church-2/