

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast
Al Lopus
This is what a flourishing workplace culture looks and feels like. Listen to inspiring stories told by actual Best Christian Workplace leaders and other experts. Each week, you will discover how you can build a flourishing workplace and a thriving organization. Hosted weekly by Al Lopus, Cofounder & Board Chair of Best Christian Workplaces. Learn more at www.workplaces.org.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 42min
362: From Sunday to Monday: Making Your Faith Relevant in the Workplace // Dr. JoAnn Flett, Center for Faithful Business
How do you integrate your faith and work, especially when leading in a marketplace setting? Dr. JoAnn Flett, executive director of the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University, joins us to discuss the value of living out your faith in your daily work. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/362drjoannflett 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

Oct 30, 2023 • 49min
361: Scaling Up Your School: Fostering Flourishing Workplace Culture During Rapid Expansion // Ryan Hyde, Calvary Christian School
Consider the scenario where you're tasked with overseeing your organization as it rapidly triples in size, all the while nurturing a thriving workplace culture. How would you go about enabling this remarkable growth? Ryan Hyde, at Calvary Christian School in Bellefontaine, Ohio, shares several key initiatives that have been foundational to their growth. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/361ryanhyde 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

Oct 23, 2023 • 42min
360: Inspiring Employee Growth: Keys to Employee Engagement and a Thriving Business // Robb Wilson, Wilson Lumber
Do your employees live out your values throughout your business? Listen to Robb Wilson, the third-generation leader of the family business Wilson Lumber, as he highlights how a growing and thriving business can provide a healthy workplace where employees are engaged and inspired to grow. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/360robbwilson 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

Oct 16, 2023 • 43min
359: Biblical Business: Navigating Profit and Purpose in Modern Society // Jeff Van Duzer
Do you ever ponder the role of business and profit in our society through the lens of Christianity? Jeff Van Duzer, the author of Why Business Matters to God (And What Still Needs to Be Fixed), delves into the connection between theology and business. He discusses how having a clear understanding of our purpose and calling can positively impact the world. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/359jeffvanduzer 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

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 6min
358: Honoring God in Your 9-to-5: Integrating Faith and Work // Al Erisman, Theology of Work Project
Are you wondering if it's possible to integrate your faith and work in a marketplace context? Whatever you do, you can find a purposeful life that honors God and points people towards Jesus. Learn more from Dr. Al Erisman, the board chair of the Theology of Work Project. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/358alerisman 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

Oct 2, 2023 • 42min
357: How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z // Darrell Hall, The Way Community Church
How would you like to guarantee that you're communicating effectively to all generations in your organization? Well, discover how from Dr. Darrell Hall, author of Speaking Across Generations: Messages that Satisfy Boomers, Xers, Millennials, Gen Z, and Beyond. Darrell is the pastor of The Way Community Church in the Atlanta area. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/357darrellhall 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

Sep 25, 2023 • 54min
356: Creativity Unleashed: Strategies for Sparking Innovation in Your Nonprofit // Leah Kral, Mercatus Center
Would you like to increase the level of innovation in your organization? Listen to Leah Kral to learn how you can unleash the creativity of your staff to be more effective in fulfilling your mission and vision. Leah is senior director of strategy and innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/356leahkral 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 Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

Sep 18, 2023 • 41min
355: Shaping Souls: Building Christian Character in Your Team // Peter Greer, Jesse Casler, HOPE International
Are you wondering how to develop the Christian character of your staff? It's by modeling Christian character in your leadership. Listen to our guests, Peter Greer, CEO and Jesse Casler, COO of HOPE International to learn how you can lead from a strong foundation of biblical values. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/355greercasler 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 Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

Sep 11, 2023 • 44min
354: How to Build a Resilient and Unbreakable Team // Warren Bird, Léonce B. Crump Jr
Listen to this episode if you want to uncover how you can infuse new energy and a foundation of resilience into your team so that you can meet the challenges of the future. Our guests are Warren Bird and Léonce Crump Jr. They’re seasoned leaders and coauthors, along with Ryan Hartwig, of The Resilience Factor: A Step-by-Step Guide to Catalyze an Unbreakable Team. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/354birdcrump 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 Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org

Sep 4, 2023 • 33min
353: How this Christian School Moved from a Toxic to a Healthy Workplace Culture // Steve Anderson, Grace International School
If you'd like to discover how to move from a toxic to a healthy culture while facing extraordinary challenges then you need to listen to this interview. Our guest today is Steve Anderson, superintendent of Grace International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/353steveanderson 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 Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at al@workplaces.org