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A changed heart means a changed leader. You are a leader who truly wants to lead like Jesus, the greatest leadership role model of all time—but you don’t. Why? Paul had the same problem. He articulated his frustration perfectly in Romans 7:15: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do.” Does this sound familiar to you? What is in the heart determines why we do what we do; our hearts are the source of our motivations. What motivates you to lead others? Is your leadership about you? We continue to see that the most persistent barrier to leading like Jesus is a heart motivated by self-interest.

A changed heart means a changed leader. You are a leader who truly wants to lead like Jesus, the greatest leadership role model of all time—but you don’t. Why? Paul had the same problem. He articulated his frustration perfectly in Romans 7:15: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do.” Does this sound familiar to you? What is in the heart determines why we do what we do; our hearts are the source of our motivations. What motivates you to lead others? Is your leadership about you? We continue to see that the most persistent barrier to leading like Jesus is a heart motivated by self-interest.

Lead Like Jesus: The Heart of Leadership

Accurate Self Awareness is critical in the way we seek out, receive, and apply feedback. It begins with two critical questions: Whose Are You? and Who Are You? These questions ultimately point to our Identity. Self-awareness is simply a conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives and desires. Accurate self-awareness has the potential to propel us to new heights, safeguard from unnecessary blunders and strengthen relationships. If ignored, misguided or rejected, it can derail even the best, most skilled and prepared leaders.

Accurate Self Awareness is critical in the way we seek out, receive, and apply feedback. It begins with two critical questions: Whose Are You? and Who Are You? These questions ultimately point to our Identity. Self-awareness is simply a conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives and desires. Accurate self-awareness has the potential to propel us to new heights, safeguard from unnecessary blunders and strengthen relationships. If ignored, misguided or rejected, it can derail even the best, most skilled and prepared leaders.

Lead Like Jesus: Feedback Part 2

Oleg Vasilevsky and his wife Lena have been a part of our global Lead Like Jesus family for over 5 years. They are from Ukraine, and today they are on the frontlines helping to feed thousands of war victims. "Food is the number one priority. Russians have destroyed bridges and roads and it’s getting harder and harder to buy food. People are beginning to starve in some areas. At the same time there is a need for basic essentials. We are getting dozens of calls a day but have nothing to give. Churches who we partner with provide weekly care to 11,000 refugees as well as distribute food locally." - Oleg You can learn more about Oleg and his team's work, and how to help financially here: https://www.spiritofvictory.org

Oleg Vasilevsky and his wife Lena have been a part of our global Lead Like Jesus family for over 5 years. They are from Ukraine, and today they are on the frontlines helping to feed thousands of war victims. "Food is the number one priority. Russians have destroyed bridges and roads and it’s getting harder and harder to buy food. People are beginning to starve in some areas. At the same time there is a need for basic essentials. We are getting dozens of calls a day but have nothing to give. Churches who we partner with provide weekly care to 11,000 refugees as well as distribute food locally." - Oleg You can learn more about Oleg and his team's work, and how to help financially here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGxOajlqMVRsNDB6VG5mWXl1aVh4bDRLVm1HQXxBQ3Jtc0trU2l1bGRGSzBQOWpkaGxZMzRubTBTN1U2NWdPa0s0dkNTMjh2dVZvNXJhRVl2V2duSWxYVHFrYTJndEZNemRZSG5sT2RPcFd2QTllakpDN29RTHJ1VzBINkhiZGEzdG9RSTU1RWNuaVUwR2VTSEp6NA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritofvictory.org&amp;v=-0dmtoDqRlA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spiritofvictory.org</a>

Interview with Oleg Vasilevsky from Ukraine

One indication of the new heart is an honest desire for candid feedback. The desire to serve better welcomes accurate feedback even when it is unflattering. Self-serving leaders, however, prefer flattery to truth — fearing that they risk losing their image, their position, and their power. That is their worst nightmare. How are you doing with feedback?

One indication of the new heart is an honest desire for candid feedback. The desire to serve better welcomes accurate feedback even when it is unflattering. Self-serving leaders, however, prefer flattery to truth — fearing that they risk losing their image, their position, and their power. That is their worst nightmare. How are you doing with feedback?

Lead Like Jesus: Candid Feedback Part 1

Leading like Jesus does not exist without grace, forgiveness and redemption. In today's episode Rich and Freddie discuss the importance of extending grace to others, the importance of forgiving ourselves, and the beauty of redemption that Jesus offers to all who come humbly to Him!

Leading like Jesus does not exist without grace, forgiveness and redemption. In today's episode Rich and Freddie discuss the importance of extending grace to others, the importance of forgiving ourselves, and the beauty of redemption that Jesus offers to all who come humbly to Him!

Lead Like Jesus: Grace and Redemption

Technology is neither good nor bad. It’s a tool. How we use it is the key. Technology, if abused, can lead to anxiety, separation, depression, sin, comparison and distortion. In today's episode we'll focus on leading your family through wise use of technology in your home.

Technology is neither good nor bad. It’s a tool. How we use it is the key. Technology, if abused, can lead to anxiety, separation, depression, sin, comparison and distortion. In today's episode we'll focus on leading your family through wise use of technology in your home.

Lead Like Jesus: Technology and Family

The Mulligan movie, based on the book by Ken Blanchard and Wally Armstrong, is a heartwarming story of failure and second chances. Join us on this Part 2 conversation with the co-authors of the book and the executive producer of the movie about why The Mulligan story is so relevant for all of us today.

The Mulligan movie, based on the book by Ken Blanchard and Wally Armstrong, is a heartwarming story of failure and second chances. Join us on this Part 2 conversation with the co-authors of the book and the executive producer of the movie about why The Mulligan story is so relevant for all of us today.

Lead Like Jesus: The Mulligan Movie - Golf and Leadership Part 2

The Mulligan movie, based on the book by Ken Blanchard and Wally Armstrong, is a heartwarming story of failure and second chances. In today's episode we get the opportunity to chat with the co-authors of the book and the executive produce of the movie about why The Mulligan story is so relevant for all of us today.

The Mulligan movie, based on the book by Ken Blanchard and Wally Armstrong, is a heartwarming story of failure and second chances. In today's episode we get the opportunity to chat with the co-authors of the book and the executive produce of the movie about why The Mulligan story is so relevant for all of us today.

Lead Like Jesus: The Mulligan Movie - Golf and Leadership Part 1

Integrity starts at home and overflows to our workplace and other areas of our lives. In today's episode Rich and Freddie use the story of Eli as a lesson of how Eli's lack of integrity at home, with his own sons, cost him not only the lives of his children, but his position as the high priest. Questions we'll explore: • Am I faithful in small things both at work and at home? What are some of the “small” things I’ve been ignoring that are negatively impacting me personally, my home (spouse/children) and my workplace? • Are there any unhealthy habits I’m cultivating that are breaking fellowship with my loved ones and with my co-workers? • What small changes can I make at home and at work to cultivate integrity and build stronger relationships? Next step resources: - Biblical DISC Assessment - Biblical EIQ Assessment

Integrity starts at home and overflows to our workplace and other areas of our lives. In today's episode Rich and Freddie use the story of Eli as a lesson of how Eli's lack of integrity at home, with his own sons, cost him not only the lives of his children, but his position as the high priest. Questions we'll explore: • Am I faithful in small things both at work and at home? What are some of the “small” things I’ve been ignoring that are negatively impacting me personally, my home (spouse/children) and my workplace? • Are there any unhealthy habits I’m cultivating that are breaking fellowship with my loved ones and with my co-workers? • What small changes can I make at home and at work to cultivate integrity and build stronger relationships? Next step resources: - Biblical DISC Assessment - Biblical EIQ Assessment

Lead Like Jesus:Leadership and Integrity Part 2

"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely..." Proverbs 10:9 Leadership does not survive without integrity. What integrity gaps do you struggle with? Is there a difference between the image you project and what you do when no one is watching? Next step resources: https://leadlikejesus.com/  - The Heart of a Great Leader Study Guide as a self-study or a group study - The Heart of a Leader 5-Session online experience (self-paced online study) - Lead Like Jesus coach – to help you grow as a lead like Jesus leader in all aspects of your leadership journey

"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely..." Proverbs 10:9 Leadership does not survive without integrity. What integrity gaps do you struggle with? Is there a difference between the image you project and what you do when no one is watching? Next step resources: <a href="https://leadlikejesus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leadlikejesus.com/ </a> - The Heart of a Great Leader Study Guide as a self-study or a group study - The Heart of a Leader 5-Session online experience (self-paced online study) - Lead Like Jesus coach – to help you grow as a lead like Jesus leader in all aspects of your leadership journey

Lead Like Jesus: Integrity and Leadership Part 1

How to lead and influence by following the greatest leadership role model of all time, Jesus. Practical and insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

For many work, church or ministry activities take priority over family. Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and our spouses and children are our closest neighbor. Are we loving and leading them like Jesus? This episode is filled with simple, practical yet profound ways all of us can refocus in 2022 and help our families flourish, so that we can influence those outside of our homes for Christ.

For many work, church or ministry activities take priority over family. Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and our spouses and children are our closest neighbor. Are we loving and leading them like Jesus? This episode is filled with simple, practical yet profound ways all of us can refocus in 2022 and help our families flourish, so that we can influence those outside of our homes for Christ.

Lead Like Jesus: Simple Ways to Lead Your Family

Christ Connections - our ability to not only notice but be available for daily interruptions - is the final element of emotional intelligence in Christ. In today's episode three co-authors of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ help us understand how Jesus allowed interruptions in order to connect with people on a much deeper, personal level. Today's episode challenges all of us to be open to interruptions in order to value people over "to do" lists and activities.

Christ Connections - our ability to not only notice but be available for daily interruptions - is the final element of emotional intelligence in Christ. In today's episode three co-authors of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ help us understand how Jesus allowed interruptions in order to connect with people on a much deeper, personal level. Today's episode challenges all of us to be open to interruptions in order to value people over "to do" lists and activities.

Lead Like Jesus: Emotional Intelligence in Christ Part 5 - Christ Connections

Altruistic Attitude - ability to give to others without expecting anything in return - is another important aspect of emotional intelligence in Christ. In today's episode three co-authors of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ book help us understand selfless generosity and altruism, how it impacts us and others and how Jesus modeled it to us so perfectly.

Altruistic Attitude - ability to give to others without expecting anything in return - is another important aspect of emotional intelligence in Christ. In today's episode three co-authors of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ book help us understand selfless generosity and altruism, how it impacts us and others and how Jesus modeled it to us so perfectly.

Lead Like Jesus: Emotional Intelligence in Christ Part 4 - Altruistic Attitude

Self-control is an important aspect of emotional intelligence in Christ. In today's episode three co-authors of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ book help us understand what self-control means, how it impacts us and others and how to grow and develop and grow in self-control so that we can lead like Jesus.

Self-control is an important aspect of emotional intelligence in Christ. In today's episode three co-authors of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ book help us understand what self-control means, how it impacts us and others and how to grow and develop and grow in self-control so that we can lead like Jesus.

Lead Like Jesus: Emotional Intelligence in Christ part 3 - Self-Control

Jesus Christ of Nazareth modeled the highest form of emotional intelligence, connecting the hearts of humanity: love in action. Using His acute awareness, words, intonation, body language, and self-control, Jesus won the hearts of the people who encountered Him from the youngest to the oldest; He positively impacted people’s lives. What if you could do the same? In today's episode Rich Cummins, President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus talks with Lauren Miller, co-author of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ, and Ken Voges, author of the Biblical DISC, about the importance of knowing our identity: whose we are and who we are in Christ.

Jesus Christ of Nazareth modeled the highest form of emotional intelligence, connecting the hearts of humanity: love in action. Using His acute awareness, words, intonation, body language, and self-control, Jesus won the hearts of the people who encountered Him from the youngest to the oldest; He positively impacted people’s lives. What if you could do the same? In today's episode Rich Cummins, President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus talks with Lauren Miller, co-author of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ, and Ken Voges, author of the Biblical DISC, about the importance of knowing our identity: whose we are and who we are in Christ.

Lead Like Jesus: Emotional Intelligence in Christ Part 2

Jesus Christ of Nazareth modeled the highest form of emotional intelligence, connecting the hearts of humanity: love in action. Using His acute awareness, words, intonation, body language, and self-control, Jesus won the hearts of the people who encountered Him from the youngest to the oldest; He positively impacted people’s lives. What if you could do the same? In today's episode Rich Cummins, President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus talks with Lauren MIller, co-author of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ, and Ken Voges, author of the Biblical DISC, about the importance of developing emotional intelligence.

Jesus Christ of Nazareth modeled the highest form of emotional intelligence, connecting the hearts of humanity: love in action. Using His acute awareness, words, intonation, body language, and self-control, Jesus won the hearts of the people who encountered Him from the youngest to the oldest; He positively impacted people’s lives. What if you could do the same? In today's episode Rich Cummins, President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus talks with Lauren MIller, co-author of the Emotional Intelligence in Christ, and Ken Voges, author of the Biblical DISC, about the importance of developing emotional intelligence.

Lead Like Jesus: Emotional Intelligence in Christ Part 1

Are anger, ego, fear, pride or self preservation driving the way you lead and influence others? Do unresolved past wounds cause you to continually react to people and situations only to regret those reactions later? Steve Arterburn, Founder of New Life Ministries, shares Biblically-based insights to help us stop reacting and start responding to people and situations in a God honoring way so that we can lead like Jesus.

Are anger, ego, fear, pride or self preservation driving the way you lead and influence others? Do unresolved past wounds cause you to continually react to people and situations only to regret those reactions later? Steve Arterburn, Founder of New Life Ministries, shares Biblically-based insights to help us stop reacting and start responding to people and situations in a God honoring way so that we can lead like Jesus.

Lead Like Jesus: Reacting of Responding

Best selling author and leadership consultant, Dr. John Townsend shares insights from his book, People Fuel, that focuses on people we choose to surround ourselves with. There are people that fuel us and people that drain us. Dr. Townsend outlines relational nutrients we all need to cultivate good relationships that provide energy, focus, and the support to be all you were meant to be.

Best selling author and leadership consultant, Dr. John Townsend shares insights from his book, People Fuel, that focuses on people we choose to surround ourselves with. There are people that fuel us and people that drain us. Dr. Townsend outlines relational nutrients we all need to cultivate good relationships that provide energy, focus, and the support to be all you were meant to be.

Lead Like Jesus: People Fuel - Energy gains or Drains?

Are you allowing your past leadership mistakes to control and dictate your future? Steve Arterburn, Founder of New Life Ministries, shares Biblical wisdom on ways we can own our mistakes, repent and find freedom in God's grace and mercy.

Are you allowing your past leadership mistakes to control and dictate your future? Steve Arterburn, Founder of New Life Ministries, shares Biblical wisdom on ways we can own our mistakes, repent and find freedom in God's grace and mercy.

Lead Like Jesus: Don‘t Let Past Control Your Future

Best selling author and leadership consultant, Dr. John Townsend, joins us today to share his wisdom about setting healthy boundaries in the workplace. Balanced life is much talked about but rarely practiced and today Dr. Townsend unveils practical steps to move us toward establishing healthy boundaries to help us and our teams flourish.

Best selling author and leadership consultant, Dr. John Townsend, joins us today to share his wisdom about setting healthy boundaries in the workplace. Balanced life is much talked about but rarely practiced and today Dr. Townsend unveils practical steps to move us toward establishing healthy boundaries to help us and our teams flourish.

Lead Like Jesus: Boundaries in the Workplace

Grateful to listen to Part 1 of Healthy vs Unhealthy Heart. Leaves me thinking of our hearts as an additional sense, (in addition to our 5 physical senses) — let’s get entrepreneurial with our hearts. Thank you, Phyllis and Karin:-)

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Leadership for all

Lead Like Jesus: Leadership Starts on the Inside

Danita Bye

Danita Bye is a best selling author and speaker and is an expert on the subject of millennials in the workplace. Building high capacity millennial salespeople and leaders can become a driver and differentiator for your business &amp; your life. Danita specializes in coaching leaders of millennials, with a focus on empowering emerging leaders to maximize your sales growth efforts. In today's Leadership Conversations Danita outlines a 5-step practical plan for Boomers and Gen-Xers who manage and lead Millennials in order to mentor and disciple them into great leaders.

Danita Bye is a best selling author and speaker and is an expert on the subject of millennials in the workplace. Building high capacity millennial salespeople and leaders can become a driver and differentiator for your business &amp; your life. Danita specializes in coaching leaders of millennials, with a focus on empowering emerging leaders to maximize your sales growth efforts. In today's Leadership Conversations Danita outlines a 5-step practical plan for Boomers and Gen-Xers who manage and lead Millennials in order to mentor and disciple them into great leaders.

Danita Bye: 5 Steps to Leading Millennials 

Joe May

Today’s podcast hosts another emerging leader, Joe May, who is passionate about not only being a leader, but about modeling his leadership after the leadership model of Jesus. Joe is a managing partner at Evolve Capital Group and today he shares his journey of growing up in a strong Christian home, falling away from his faith for a season, and returning back to Jesus as a young man. Being raised in a single parent home was a challenge for Joe, but having Godly men step in and step up made all the difference. Joe is now dedicated to making Jesus his leader role model, influencing those he leads for His Kingdom. Hearing "Well Done" is Joe's ultimate measure of success. 

Today’s podcast hosts another emerging leader, Joe May, who is passionate about not only being a leader, but about modeling his leadership after the leadership model of Jesus. Joe is a managing partner at Evolve Capital Group and today he shares his journey of growing up in a strong Christian home, falling away from his faith for a season, and returning back to Jesus as a young man. Being raised in a single parent home was a challenge for Joe, but having Godly men step in and step up made all the difference. Joe is now dedicated to making Jesus his leader role model, influencing those he leads for His Kingdom. Hearing "Well Done" is Joe's ultimate measure of success.

Joe May: Are You a "Well Done" Leader?

Sheryl Giesbrecht

Want to multiply your impact? Leave a lasting legacy. Legacy is defined as "leaders’ lasting value which is measured by succession.” Author, Teacher and Speaker Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner talks about characteristics we can observe in leaders who prioritize the legacy of leadership. She also addresses why most leaders struggle with positioning their organizations to do great things without them.

Want to multiply your impact? Leave a lasting legacy. Legacy is defined as "leaders’ lasting value which is measured by succession.” Author, Teacher and Speaker Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner talks about characteristics we can observe in leaders who prioritize the legacy of leadership. She also addresses why most leaders struggle with positioning their organizations to do great things without them.

Leadership Legacy: Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner

Lionel Hollins

Lionel Hollins is an American basketball coach and a former professional basketball player. Drafted out of Arizona State University, he played for the Portland Trail Blazers. After retiring from playing professional basketball, he had a successful career coaching teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets. In today's podcast, we will hear coach Hollins tell the story of being raised by his incredible grandmother who taught him the importance of overcoming obstacles. Having only an 8th grade education and trying to raise a handful of grandchildren on her own, Lionel's grandmother was an early influencer in his life, and contributed greatly to his success. Listen to his powerful story!

Lionel Hollins is an American basketball coach and a former professional basketball player. Drafted out of Arizona State University, he played for the Portland Trail Blazers. After retiring from playing professional basketball, he had a successful career coaching teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets. In today's podcast, we will hear coach Hollins tell the story of being raised by his incredible grandmother who taught him the importance of overcoming obstacles. Having only an 8th grade education and trying to raise a handful of grandchildren on her own, Lionel's grandmother was an early influencer in his life, and contributed greatly to his success. Listen to his powerful story!

NBA Coach Lionel Hollins: Success and Overcoming Adversity Part 1 

Phyllis Hendry

Just like our physical heart muscle that can be vibrant and healthy or dark and unhealthy, our spiritual heart displays the same healthy or unhealthy characteristics. And just like our physically unhealthy heart will look and behave differently than our physically healthy heart, our spiritual heart condition is also revealed by various external behaviors and attitudes. There are three critical questions that help us determine the spiritual condition of our heart. Today’s Leadership Conversations with Phyllis Hennecy Hendry will explore these questions and more! You can watch the video Zoomcast here.

Just like our physical heart muscle that can be vibrant and healthy or dark and unhealthy, our spiritual heart displays the same healthy or unhealthy characteristics. And just like our physically unhealthy heart will look and behave differently than our physically healthy heart, our spiritual heart condition is also revealed by various external behaviors and attitudes. There are three critical questions that help us determine the spiritual condition of our heart. Today’s Leadership Conversations with Phyllis Hennecy Hendry will explore these questions and more! You can watch the video Zoomcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJdaiX0g1hU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

Phyllis Hendry: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Heart Part 1

Peter Demos

Before Peter surrendered his life to God, his marriage was a ticking time bomb, only salvageable by divine intervention. His business was his idol, and he felt immense pressure to run others over with it. Peter was a walking ball of fear, which manifested itself as uncontrolled anger. But Christ changed all that, granting Peter the peace he had not realized was possible. Dedicating his life and his business to God didn’t take away all of Peter’s problems. Keeping his new restaurant, Peter D’s, running was incredibly challenging and was the source of some of his biggest business failures. But God used those failures to draw Peter to Himself and make Peter more like Him. Learning to trust God to lead him through it all has turned those difficulties into growth and blessing in Peter’s life.

Before Peter surrendered his life to God, his marriage was a ticking time bomb, only salvageable by divine intervention. His business was his idol, and he felt immense pressure to run others over with it. Peter was a walking ball of fear, which manifested itself as uncontrolled anger. But Christ changed all that, granting Peter the peace he had not realized was possible. Dedicating his life and his business to God didn’t take away all of Peter’s problems. Keeping his new restaurant, Peter D’s, running was incredibly challenging and was the source of some of his biggest business failures. But God used those failures to draw Peter to Himself and make Peter more like Him. Learning to trust God to lead him through it all has turned those difficulties into growth and blessing in Peter’s life.

Peter Demos: Afraid to Trust 

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