On this episode entitled, Calling, Character, and Courage: David and Goliath, Benjamin shares a high-value teaching on life and leadership from one of the greatest stories of all time. Benjamin originally shared this message live with the players and coaching staff of the Colorado University Football Team and compressed that message into an episode. You may have heard this battle account before, but this episode will share it in a completely different way that will have you relating to so many aspects of this story.  This is a foundational episode for anyone in leadership. This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On this episode entitled, What is More Important Than How, Benjamin shares why so many hopes, dreams, and opportunities die because we focus on the "how" more than the "what". He talks about 4 common experiences when the "what" is right and he lays out a simple three step strategy for those who don't know what their "what" is, they're confused about their next step, and they feel stuck. Here is one powerful quote by Jim Rohn shared on this episode: “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way, if not you’ll find an excuse”This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On this episode entitled, How to Have a Healthier Relationship with Time, Benjamin share a three step approach to help you relate to time better, focus on what matters most, and maximize the time you do have to live your purpose and impact more people. Many people have a toxic relationship with time believing they they are too old, too late, or have missed their opportunity. It's time to declare a truce with time and start doing what you have been created and called to do. "Other than physical limitations, most everything else has no expiration date. Who says you can’t go back to college now and get a degree? Just because your classmates could be old enough to be your child doesn’t mean you can’t go back."This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

On this episode entitled, 5 Daily Hacks to Be More Confident , Benjamin shares 5 practical daily habits you can implement to step up your confidence and expand your impact. Remember, it’s not the things you do occasionally that will increase your confidence, but the things you do consistently. Research supports that almost every person wishes they were more confident in who they are and what they are capable of accomplishing and this teaching is guaranteed to move you in that direction. This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin sits down for a powerful conversation with Dr. Aaron Rosales. Their conversation is all about the mental health crises among teenagers and young adults today, and how we as leaders can better engage, respond, and support the next generation. Aaron is the Director of Mental Health at Brio, a non-profit that partners with communities to design and launch well-being initiatives in low-resource contexts globally.  He is passionate about promoting mental health for all people, Aaron has a wealth of experience applying psychological research and skills into real-world practice in churches, universities, police departments, and community organizations across the globe. He completed his Clinical Psychology PhD at Fuller Theological Seminary and his postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Most people know that teens and young adults are struggling, but don’t always know what to do in response. This episode will help give you the confidence and tools to do something. Which could mean the difference between life and death. Thanks for leaning in to this conversation. "When you speak into the life of a young people and truly listen to their story and experience they'll know you care, and that makes all the difference in the word. You might actually save a life."   Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

On this episode entitled, Rise Up and Build - Life and Leadership Lessons from Nehemiah, Benjamin shares timeless lessons about the call of leadership, what to do when your heart is broken, owning the moment, building a solid foundation, effective teamwork, and saying "no" to good so you can say "yes" to great. The story of Nehemiah in the Bible is one of the greatest rebuilding stories in history and is guaranteed to level up your life and expand your impact. This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin sits down for a powerful conversation with Lewis Caralla (@lewiscaralla). Lewis is the head football strength and conditioning coach at Georgia Tech University. Together they talk about Lewis’ story and the high level of stress and expectations of coaching Division 1 College Football, and about  failure, setbacks, breakthroughs, knowing your “why”, family balance, leadership, and the most important message Lewis wants to share with the world. This episode is worth the the 30 minutes. "A lot of people are going to talk about you behind your back, let your actions be louder than their words." - Lewis CarallaDon't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

On this episode entitled, I'm Overthinking Again, Benjamin shares with you the struggle he has had with overthinking and  how he engages this struggles in real life. Overthinking has not only been a struggle in a particular life season of his, it’s been a life-long struggle, the difference today is that he has found proven strategies and tools that work for him and that’s what this episode is about. We all overthink on some level and you need tools and a plan to help you get out of your own head, refocus on what you know to be true, and keep moving forward. This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin sits down for a powerful conversation with Meshali. She is a portrait artist, lover of people, and a storyteller and owns and operates Meshali Mitchell Photo, which takes her all over the world. She is a creative image builder, confident in her style, and recognized for her ability to capture the true heart of a moment. She believes every human being has a story worth hearing and a story worth telling. Meshali’s mission is to be a conduitfor people to do just that.She is currently restoring a 1886 Farmhouse and is documenting, via social media, the restorative process, which closely parallels her own personal story of restoration--room by room, piece by piece. She has discovered that her house is all of our stories. Broken to beautiful. Beauty from ashes. Nothing too far beyond God’s reach. This current project and movement “A House God is Building” is now being carried around the world into hearts of people who desperately need to be reminded of the restorative and transforming power of Christ’s love. This is a powerful episode. God sees and knows all you have experienced, been through, and walked through. He's walking with you. Wholeness is your destiny. Keep moving forward. - Meshali Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and I’ll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode, How to Lead Meetings and Difficult Conversations Like a Pro, Benjamin teaches you how to lead meetings that people actually want to attend, including you. Have you ever dreaded showing up to a meeting and you were the one leading and organizing the meeting? There is an art and skill to facilitating meetings in a way that inspires people, strengthens your team, and moves mission forward. He also shares with you the best approach he has seen when it comes to having difficult conversations with your team. Thanks for being a part of the growing Rise and Lead community. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!