Our youngest child started kindergarten last week. Because this is our third time down this road, we have a pretty good idea of how this is going to go. We know, for example, that this week is going to be rough. He’s going to be exhausted all week long as he adjusts to this new ...
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Leadership Podcasts You Might Not Know –
In lieu of our "5 Leadership Questions" podcast on iTunes receiving great feedback in the past few months since launch, we wanted to share about 10 great leadership podcasts you might not know about yet, but should:
5 Leadership Questions - from Lifeway Leaders with Todd Adkins ...
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5LQ Episode 18: Alli Worthington –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd and I have a lovely conversation with Alli Worthington about entrepreneurialism, work and home life balance, DISC profiles and much more. Alli is the COO of Propel Women, an organization founded by Christine Caine that ...
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8 Great Quotes from Catalyst One Day –
The recent Catalyst One Day in Tulsa, Oklahoma featured Andy Stanley and Craig Groeschel. Here are 8 of our favorite quotes from the day:
"The potential of your organization rests on the strength of it's people. Build great leaders!" -Craig Groeschel
"If you aren't happy with ...
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Prayer is Essential in the Life of a Leader –
By Carolyn Taketa
Early in my vocational ministry, our team was launching a new program that needed many volunteer leaders. We tried various recruiting techniques, begged and pleaded, and did everything we could to get people on board. When our efforts did not yield quick ...
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5LQ Episode 17: Public Speaking –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins, Daniel Im, and I talk about leading and public speaking. What are good habits? Who are the best public speakers we've heard? How can someone improve at public speaking? What are the best resources to help someone ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
Culture vs. Vision in an Organization - John Maxwell
Leadership guru John Maxwell shares the difference between culture and vision in an organization, and why they are both important to understand.
4 Characteristics of an Emotional Healthy Church - Pete Scazzaro
Peter ...
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8 Simple Steps to Triple Your Facebook Impact –
More and more these days, leaders are finding themselves utilizing social media, and especially facebook and twitter to impact people, and train other leaders.
Michael Hyatt has said, "[Leaders] have to see the use of social media as an integral part of your job. It has to be a ...
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5LQ Episode 16: Danny Akin –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions Podcast we talk life, leadership, pastoral training,and parenting with Danny Akin who is the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin is passionate about the gospel, reaching the lost, and his family. And ...
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32 Leadership Books from the 5LQ Podcast –
In a recent 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins, Eric Geiger and I talked leaders and reading. Throughout the course of the podcast we mentioned a number of books then at the end listed our strongest recommendations in different categories. Todd and Eric especially are ...
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13 of Our Favorite Quotes from the Global Leadership Summit –
Another great Global Leadership Summit year is on the books. In case you weren't attending a host location, or following the twitter hashtag earlier this month, here are 13 of our favorite quotes from GLS15:
"We succeed at our very best only when we help others succeed." -Jim ...
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5LQ Episode 15: Leading from the Middle –
99% of all leadership happens from the middle of the organization. - John Maxwell
Really? 99%? You'd think most of the leadership happened at the top. Think about it, though. Those in the middle have influence up, down, and across. They lead teams and influence executives. The ...
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