Rise and Lead

In this episode Benjamin talks about  10 Huge Lessons on Life and Leadership that came from a recent in-person leadership conference he held in Southern California.  Over 80 leaders were invited to connect, grow, and level up. Benjamin's friend, Brand Lomenick, former President of Catalyst Conference, author of Catalyst Leader, H3 Leadership, and host of the H3 Leadership Podcast joined as the keynote speaker for the event. Brad has been guest on the Rise and Lead before and his episode, “Identity, Calling, and Assignment”, is still one of the most downloaded. You know when you get back from a conference or training and someone says, "So how was that conference and what did you learn." That is exactly what this episode is all about. These lessons are a combination of Brad's teaching, content Benjamin shared, and lessons that came from group discussion. This short episode is packed with value. 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 power-packed conversation with Michael Chitwood. Michael Chitwood is the founder of Team World Vision, a ministry of World Vision that is dedicated to helping people take on life-changing challenges like marathons and endurance races to raise money for clean water projects. Team World Vision has raised over $100 Million to date for clean water. Michael serves as the the Executive Director for Church and Ministry Partnerships at World Vision.  He has also written a book called, “The Ability to Endure”, which invites people to consider how God can use the most painful experiences in our lives to draw us closer to Him through serving others. Benjamin and Michael talk about what it takes to bring a vision to life, the importance of embracing risk, the power of building a family culture, what it takes to be a world-class leader, and more. 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 talks about how to lead effectively beyond the pandemic. Remember, you need to be an anticipatory leader and not a simply a reactionary leader. Know what changes are coming so you, your team, and your organization can pivot quickly to continue moving your mission forward. Benjamin is always watching leadership trends and in this episode he shares 10 changes to consider as we are hopefully coming out of the pandemic.  What happened in the spring of 2020 caught the world off guard, but you can be proactive about what has changed and what is coming. 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 talks about how to beat self-doubt with five practical steps that have made a huge difference for him. Everyone deals with self-doubt in one form or another and you can overcome self-doubt to live your purpose and pursue your dreams. Do you remember going off the high dive for the first time as a kid, Benjamin talks about that experience for him and what he learned about not giving into fear. This is a very empowering teaching that will help you move forward in who you really are. Our team recommends you listen to this one twice. 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 great conversation with Dr. Terry Johnnson, VP for Community Engagement at Advent Heath and former serviceman in the U.S. Air Force Presidential Honor Guard at the White House for three U.S. Presidents. Dr. Johnson shares much of his story about overcoming severe dyslexia and how he became the longest serving honor guard in history.  He also talks about breaking through his own self-imposed limits of what he saw as attainable and possible for himself. Have you ever wanted to interact with the President of the United States? Dr. John has, and on this episode he describes an forgettable moment he shared with President Ronald Reagan. 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 talks about how to get things done by sharing a proven strategy that works. Getting things done is one of the top qualities of effective leaders and is essential in accomplishing the dreams and goals you have for your life.  This is episode is about writing a new chapter in your story, a chapter of execution instead of excuses.  Benjamin shares about how he reached an early goal of buying a 1966 Ford Mustang and much more.  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 John T. Boston II, together they talk about embracing forgiveness as a leader and why forgiveness matters more than we realize.  John shares the experience of meeting his birth mother for the first time in 38 years and how that experience transformed his life and leadership.  You don't want to miss this story.John is a university professor and specializes in community collaboration and helping people overcome trauma. He’s led projects in six continents and 42 countries. He has also served his community as a chaplain for the Columbus Division of Police, faith leader for President Barack Obama’s mentor initiative, My Brother’s Keeper, and a host of high impact community initiatives including, 87th J.C.O.C., which is the only outreach project of the United States Department of Defense operated from the Pentagon. He has also traveled to the Syrian border to help assess and identify opportunities to support the largest humanitarian crisis in the last 50 years. 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 talks about how to become a more courageous leader.  As he mentions in this episode, no one is born a courageous leader, courage is developed through practice. Courageous leaders make bold moves and Benjamin's teaching will help you take a step in that direction. There is also a powerful life and leadership lesson from the animal kingdom in this episode that you won't want to miss. 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 talks about the need to build regular rhythms of honest assessment and realignment. Every month you need to know what is happening with yourself, your team, and your organization. As mentioned in the episode the first job of leaders is to define reality (personally and professionally) allowing them to make adjustments as they go in order to reach their goals and achieve their potential. This teaching is not for the faint of heat and will challenge every listener. Benjamin has been using this approach for years and it'll will be a great practical tool for you too. 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 honest and hopeful conversation with Heather Thompson Day  about her new book: It’s Not Your Turn -  What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough, together they talk about what to do in your waiting season when everyone else seems to be in their winning season. If you are part of our Rise and Lead community, you’ll know that Heather is a return guest on the podcast, Benjamin and Heather good friends, and he is honored to have her back again for another episode. Heather is an interdenominational speaker and contributor for Religion News Service, Newsweek and the Barna Group. She is also an Associate Professor of Communication at Colorado Christian University. She is passionate about supporting women, and runs an online community called I’m That Wife which has nearly 200k followers. Heather’s writing has been featured on the Today Show, and the National Communication Association. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio Live. She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches for young people. She is the author of 7 books; including Confessions of a Christian Wife, and It’s Not Your Turn, which this episode is about. 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! Purchase Heather's New Book (Releases June 29, 2021)