Linch With A Leader

Episode 67 of Linch with a Leader features Mike's conversation with author, blogger & leader, Bob Tiede. Bob has worked for CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) for over 48 years and is currently on the US Development Leadership Team. HIs passion for leadership has led him to become a thought leader in leading by asking questions. He is most known for his work - Now that's a great Question.Mike and Bob talk about their faith and also how to lead by asking questions!

Mike kicks of 2020 with Episode 66 of the "Linch with a Leader" podcast by sitting down with business guru Dr. Blanchard.  Mike & Dr. Blanchard talk about not only what he has learned about leadership in business but also about how his faith led him to pen the book and organization "Lead Like Jesus".Few people have influenced the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is respected for his lifetime of groundbreaking research and thought leadership that has influenced the day-to-day management and leadership of people and companies throughout the world.With a passion to turn every leader into a servant leader, Ken Blanchard shares his insightful and powerful message with audiences around the world through speeches, consulting services, and bestselling books. When Ken speaks, he speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. No matter how large the audience, he is able to communicate with each person as if the two of them were alone and talking one on one. Ken is a sophisticated storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand.Ken’s impact as an author is far reaching. His iconic 1982 classic, The One Minute Manager, coauthored with Spencer Johnson, has sold more than 13 million copies and remains on bestseller lists today. In the past three decades he has authored or coauthored 60 books whose combined sales total more than 21 million copies. His groundbreaking works—including Raving Fans, The Secret, and Leading at a Higher Level, to name just a few—have been translated into more than 42 languages. In 2005 Ken was inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time.Dr. Ken Blanchard is the cofounder and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm that he and his wife, Margie Blanchard, began in 1979 in San Diego, California. In addition to being a renowned speaker, author and consultant, Ken is a trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, Cornell University, and he also teaches students in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership Program at the University of San Diego.Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, Ken received his master’s degree from Colgate University and his bachelor’s and doctorate degrees from Cornell University.

In this final episode of 2019, Mike sits down with world renowned business leader & author, Mark Sanborn.  Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and award winning keynote leadership speaker.Mark has written 9 books, and The Fred Factor has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His latest book is The Intention Imperative: Three Essential Changes That Will Make You a Successful Leader Today.In 2019 he was ranked #5 leadership expert in the world by GlobalGurus.orgHe is Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University, the Premier Life Skills University.Mark holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. He was honored with the Cavett Award, the highest honor the NSA bestows on its members, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the speaking profession.Mark’s ideas are taught in 90 counties by Crestcom and hislist of over 2600 clients includes Costco, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, KPMG, Morton’s of Chicago, New York Life, RE/MAX, ServiceMaster, ESPN, GM, IBM, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Sandvik and John Deere.“Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be extraordinary in whatever you do.” Mark Sanborn challenges his audiences with this message and provides insights for extraordinary.

On this episode of Linch with a Leader finds Mike sitting down with Dave Ramsey Personality, Anthony O'Neal. Since 2003, Anthony has helped hundreds of thousands of students. He’s the national bestselling author of Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in College and travels the country spreading his encouraging message to help teens and young adults start their lives off right. His latest book, Debt-Free Degree, launched in October 2019.During this episode, Mike talks to Anthony about his journey and his experiences that have shaped who he is today.  Anthony is now using this story to inspire and instruct this next generation.

On this episode Mike sits down with Terence Chatmon who is President of Equip, part of the John Maxwell Company. Prior to his time with Equip, Terrance was in executive leadership with some of America's greatest companies including Johnson & Johnson and the Coca-Cola Company. In this episode Mike talks to Terence about not only his vantage point on leadership from the positions that he has held but also he learns about the faith that drives him. Terence also shares his passion for families and the discipleship that takes place within the home. His curriculum has been used to train over 100,000 pastors & parents across the world! To learn more about Terrance book and ministry, please visit www.victoriousfamily.org

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, MIke sits down with Pastor & New York Times best-selling Author Mark Batterson to talk about his new book "Double Blessing". Mark is the Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC and has led them from a church start-up to now one church in seven locations. Mark also has authored such popular books such as In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Circle Maker, Play the Man, Whisper among others.Mark shares with Mike his heart by Double Blessing and how he has watched this happen in his own life!

On this week's episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Pat Flood. Pat is the regional operating partner of Supreme Lending.  In 2018 he was voted one of Atlanta's Most Admired CEO's by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  He has been a mainstay mortgage industry for his career and led Supreme Lending to be voted one of Atlanta's top places to work in 2017.Pat shares with Mike what he believes is the calling that God has placed on his life and how he believes faith integrates with how he leads.

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with the "Leadership Freak" Dan Rockwell. Dan has been recognized by Inc Magazine as Top 50 Leadership and Management Expert and Top 100 Leadership Speakers. His blog "Leadership Freak" is the most socially shared leadership blog on the internet according to Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness.Dan has earned both MBA's and undergraduate degrees as well owing two of his own businesses. He currently coaches leaders across the world and consults with organizations and is a sought after communicator as well.Mike talks to Dan about not only his background but also the role that faith has played in his journey!

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman.  Dr.  Chapman is the author of the best selling book “The Five Love Languages” which has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide along with translated into 50 languages.  Along with traveling the country speaking on marriage and family, Dr. Chapman has served on staff at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC.    He has authored many other books including:  Anger, The Family You’ve Always Wanted, The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted, Desperate Marriages, God Speaks Your Love Language, Parenting Your Adult Child, and Hope for the Separated.Dr. Chapman and his wife Kathryn have two grown children and two grandchildren.

This week's episode features guest , Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL network. Daniel is a former scout for three different NFL teams. Most recently, he was the West Coast scout for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2010 to 2012. He previously worked as a national scout with the Cleveland Browns (2007-08) and a West Coast scout for the Baltimore Ravens (2005-06), after initially joining the team as a personnel assistant from 2003 to 2004. Jeremiah graduated in 2000 from Appalachian State, where he started at quarterback for three seasons.Jeremiah is currently the host of the "Moving the Sticks" podcast and is an analyst for the NFL network and a writer for NFL.com. He also does color commentary for the San Diego Chargers on KFI radio. He is married and has four children.In today's episode, Mike talks to Daniel about his experiences in life and football and how faith has played such a huge role in his journey.