Eternal Leadership (general)

Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building stakeholder value—driving innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory. 

Today, Mark serves as Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC—a consulting firm inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential while making a positive, lasting difference in the world. 

Mark has just released his new book titled, The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder. 

Mark is also a member of the Senior Leader Network within Conscious Capitalism, Inc., a global organization whose mission he shares: Elevating Humanity Through Business.  

Find out more about Mark and get his book here!

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In a recent episode of the Eternal Leadership podcast, we were honored to host Michelle Spadafora, the founder of Faithful Workouts. Michelle's biblical perspective on integrating physical and spiritual health offers a refreshing approach to wellness.

 

The Synergy of Faith and Fitness

Michelle shares how physical health and spiritual well-being are deeply interconnected. She explained that taking care of our bodies is not only a matter of physical health but is also intertwined with our spiritual lives. This holistic approach underlines the importance of nurturing both aspects harmoniously.

 

Small Habits, Big Results

Our discussion's key focus was the power of small habit changes. Michelle emphasized that dramatic lifestyle overhauls are often less effective than minor, consistent adjustments in our daily routines. By integrating simple practices into our physical and spiritual lives, we can achieve substantial and sustainable results.

 

The Role of Community and Support

Michelle highlighted the importance of community and mutual support in maintaining physical and spiritual health. She believes in the strength of shared experiences and the encouragement of being part of a supportive network. This sense of community is vital in staying motivated and committed to our health goals.

 

Overcoming Challenges with Faith

Throughout the conversation, Michelle stressed the role of faith in overcoming health challenges. She shared how a solid spiritual foundation can provide the resilience and perspective needed to navigate the ups and downs of any health journey.

 

Faithful Workouts: A Brief Overview

While our conversation centered on the principles behind Michelle's approach, the practical application of these ideas in her Faithful Workouts program is worth noting. Designed specifically for women over 40, Faithful Workouts offers more than just exercise routines. It encompasses over 500 workout videos, healthy eating plans, and faith-based encouragement, all aimed at nurturing the body and the spirit.

 

About Michelle Spadafora

Michelle, a mother of three with over 30 years of marriage, brings a genuine and approachable style to health and fitness. Her passion for cooking, her love for laughter, and her appreciation of life's simple joys like a glass of wine or french fries, make her relatable and inspirational. Her mission extends beyond physical fitness; it's about reminding people of their intrinsic value and the love they deserve.

 

Discover more about Michelle and her holistic approach to health at Faithful Workouts.

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In this episode of the Eternal Leadership podcast, we delve into the unique concept of "Marketplace Mission Trips" with Mike Henry Sr., CEO and Lead Instigator of Follower of One. These innovative trips are designed to integrate faith into the workplace, offering both 2-week online and 6-week offline versions. Participants engage in daily devotionals, prayer, and evening calls to share experiences and encouragement. The program focuses on building spiritual strength, transforming mindsets, and experiencing God's work firsthand. Testimonies from diverse professionals like entrepreneurs, CEOs, nurses, and consultants highlight the profound impact on their work and faith.
 
Mike Henry Sr. is the CEO and Lead Instigator of Follower of One, deeply committed to helping individuals live out their faith in the marketplace. His mission is to mobilize believers to serve and inspire others, aiming to be a full-time minister in all aspects of life.
 
For more details, you can visit Follower of One. Follower Of One - Community for Marketplace Christians
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David consults, coaches, and trains sales organizations and sales professionals to tap into the power of orange to grow their business and clientele. David’s sales efforts have consistently exceeded expectations resulting in hundreds of millions raised by him and his sales teams.  David’s success is built on relationship building skills that have significant impact on sales as well as personal and professional growth.


David has served in several leadership roles for large financial and investment organizations, most recently at Inland Securities Corporation as Senior Vice President and Managing Director.  Prior to joining Inland, David was Director of Financial Services with AEI Fund Management Inc., and was responsible for wholesaling public and private net lease real estate investments and 1031 property exchanges through financial planners.  Additionally, David represented mutual funds at Carnegie Capital Asset Management LLC, sold trust services to financial brokers at Piper Jaffray, and sold limited partnerships to oil and gas companies at Dain Bosworth and Dyco Petroleum Corporation.  He also has significant experience in leading sales growth and teams in the manufacturing and technology industries.


David’s 40+ years of sales experience has culminated into an astute understanding in human behavior, specifically as it relates to the cultivation of high value business relationships.  Through practical experience and deliberate observation, David has mastered the capacity to attract a steady stream of high profitable relationships.  By his own admission, he can accurately assess a prospect’s behavioral tendencies in 90 seconds.  David is a sought-after speaker, presenter and trainer who enjoys sharing his proven strategies and practical tips to other sales professionals.  David believes strongly that anyone with the right mindset can accomplish far more than they thought possible.


David has a Bachelor of Arts from Ferris State University in Michigan and an MBA from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota where he was also an instructor.  David also had the privilege of serving in the US Army National Guard for 6 years before he officially began his sales career.


David is based in Minneapolis where he resides with his wife Randy of 57 years and enjoys spending time with his daughter Lisa and grandson Josh.  He is an avid golfer, expert art and antique collector and recent cancer survivor.  David’s favorite business book is “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn.

Listen to this episode to hear more on David's path to success, and check out his book here!

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Dr. Wallnau is a strategist, futurist and compelling communicator who has shared platforms with Ben Carson, Mike Pompeo, and best-selling authors Ken Blanchard and John Maxwell. He has conducted training for the United Nations and spoken at Harvard, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the London School of Theology. With a thirty-year background consulting business and non-profits, Lance’s students represent a global tapestry spanning governments, CEOs, entertainers, and entrepreneurs.

He currently directs the Lance Learning Group, a strategic teaching and consulting company based in Dallas, Texas.

Join us for a conversation on how to find the calling God has set out before you, and how to pursue it with purpose.

Find more on Lance here!

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This week we had the great pleasure of speaking with Craig Thayer, M.D.

Craig Thayer's destiny was mapped before he was even born. Being put up for adoption at birth and finding his family at nine months was just the start of his unorthodox journey.

Craig Thayer battled a reading disorder that went undiagnosed until he was fifty-five years old. Despite that and numerous other challenges, the calling in his heart to become a surgeon grew louder and louder. It didn’t quit when he suffered a twisted intestine, witnessed his adopted mother’s alcohol problem, grieved her death when he was just eighteen, healed from a skull fracture in college, agonized over his adopted father’s fight for his life, and struggled to find his self-esteem. Through adversity, he has become a well-respected surgeon, head of trauma, community leader, and forever a jokester.  The miracles that touched his life were his saving grace and shined a light on his purpose.

Craig Thayer’s intent in sharing his stories are to give you hope, inspiration, a sense of belonging.  His passion is to inspire and motivate others to live their life to the fullest. We are all more alike than we know.

Find more about Craig and his book here!

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In a recent heart-to-heart, business leader Donna Johnson shared insights from her new book, "My Mentor Walks on Water". A harmonious blend of faith and personal development, the book has emerged as an illuminating guide for those journeying on a spiritual path seeking to forge a profound connection with the Divine.
 
Discovering the Mentor Within and Beyond
 
The crux of Donna's book is Mentorship. "At various stages in our lives, we seek guidance and wisdom. But have we ever considered that perhaps the greatest mentor of all might be Jesus?" Donna ponders. Her book elucidates the journey to recognizing one's intrinsic worth as seen through the eyes of God and harnessing the mentorship opportunities found in Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and even the people we encounter in life.
 
The Significance of Mentorship
 
During our chat, Donna shared, "Mentorship goes beyond learning specific tasks. It's a deep dive into understanding oneself, reconciling with past experiences, and carving out a purposeful future." She highlights the transformative experience of self-awareness and the importance of seeking guidance in every dimension of our existence.
 
Walking on Water and Its Reverberations
 
The evocative title "My Mentor Walks on Water" isn't solely about biblical miracles. It's a clarion call for readers to challenge their boundaries, to dare beyond the ordinary, and to be catalysts for change. "Dare to lock eyes with Jesus and embrace the impossible," Donna entreats.
 
About Donna Johnson
 
Renowned business leader Donna Johnson has etched her name in the annals of the corporate world with her indomitable spirit and unparalleled insight. She was honored with the prestigious Profession's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. She has graced many publications, most notably, "Think and Grow Rich for Women", a collaborative effort between The Napoleon Hill Foundation and Sharon Lechter.
 
Alongside her illustrious career, Donna and her husband Thomas divide her time between homes in Wisconsin, Arizona, and Sweden. Family is a cornerstone of her life, with five children: Nathaniel, Nicole, Joseph, Olivia, Alexandra, and step-son Max, and eight doting grandchildren. Their charity initiative, "Spirit Wings Kids", stands as a beacon of their altruism, nurturing orphanages in India and Africa and supporting a Permaculture farm and soccer academy in Uganda.
 
For a deeper dive into Donna Johnson's philosophy and insights, visit https://www.mentordonnajohnson.com/.
 
Our enriching dialogue with Donna Johnson emphasized the importance of introspection, nurturing one's faith, and embracing challenges. As Donna succinctly states, perhaps it's time we all took a leap of faith and walked on water.
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Robert and Kay Lee Fukui are the co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving precious time back to the owner to invest into their marriage. 

Together, they have developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by DesignTM, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. They have also authored the book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance. 

Check out their website here and get Tandem today! Robert and Kay Lee have also provided a free work-life balance guide you can get here.

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Dan Rockwell is a farm boy from Central Maine. He writes the Leadership Freak blog which is read in every country on the planet and is co-author of the The Vagrant.

Dan had his first leadership position in the non-profit world at the age of nineteen. Since then, he earned an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction and Design.

Dan has also owned two businesses and served fifteen years as a Workforce Development Consultant for a Penn State University Special Affiliate. In that capacity, he designed courses, hired and mentored instructors, and delivered hundreds of presentations for local, regional, and global organizations.

Currently, Dan coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and delivers corporate and community presentations.

Find out more about Dan here! Also get his new book The Vagrant!

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Chuck Wisner is an advisor, coach, and teacher in organizational strategy and leadership communication. He has spent thirty years as a coach and advisor in high-profile companies. Inspired by life circumstances, Chuck changed from a successful architectural career mid-life and was among the first to be certified in a Mastering the Art of Professional Coaching program with the Newfield Network, was a senior affiliated mediator with the Harvard Law Mediation Program, and a teacher/coach for MIT’s Transformational Leadership Program. His client list has included Google, Ford, Tesla, Apple, Harvard Business School, and General Motors. 

Join us as we discuss the challenge of getting the message out about the power of language and how it shapes our lives. 

Check out Chuck's website and new book here! You can also learn more on Chuck's LinkedIn and Facebook.

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In this episode of Eternal Leadership, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Lyle Lee Jenkins, a distinguished author and advocate in the field of education. With an impressive collection of over 30 books crafted for children and educators, Dr. Jenkins has left an indelible mark on the world of learning.

As a sought-after speaker, he has shared his expertise with teachers and administrators, not only across the United States but also in 10 other countries, making a global impact on educational practices.

Dr. Jenkins is renowned for his innovative approach to maintaining children's natural love for learning. Through his unique monitoring process and a range of specially designed products, he addresses common pain points in elementary education, ensuring a more engaging and supportive learning experience.

To learn more about Dr. Lyle Lee Jenkins and his profound contributions to education, visit his website: https://www.ltoj.net/about.

Don't miss this enlightening episode as we delve into the insights and vision of an education trailblazer, dedicated to solving the biggest problem in education today.

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This week, we were thrilled to have Steve White join us for a riveting conversation about his incredible journey from a poor kid growing up in housing projects to becoming the President of Comcast's West Division and a recognized thought leader in corporate America.
In this episode, Steve shares how his unwavering commitment to his 'why' and the influence of key mentors enabled him to consistently drive growth for his teams, leading them to deliver industry-leading results. He unpacks his guiding principles, including continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Steve's hard-won insights are profound and practical, giving listeners a roadmap to living an impactful life that leaves a lasting legacy. Here are a few key takeaways from our conversation:
  1. The Importance of Knowing Your 'Why': Steve discusses how discovering his 'why' shaped his life and career, leading him to extraordinary professional and personal achievements.
  2. Uncompromising Pathways to Success: Steve shares his seven pathways to success that have guided him through his personal and professional journey.
  3. Making a Difference: From championing causes related to family and education to offering guidance and mentorship to others, Steve emphasizes the significance of giving back and paying it forward.
  4. Embracing Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles: Steve talks about embracing life's "crooked path" and using challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
  5. The Role of Core Values in Leadership: Steve discusses the core values that have shaped his leadership style and how these values can foster a culture of excellence and inclusivity.
Remember to check out Steve's book, 'Uncompromising: How an Unwavering Commitment to Your Why Leads to an Impactful Life and a Lasting Legacy,' which is now available on Amazon and wherever fine books are sold.
 
About Steve White
Steven A. White is an inspiring corporate leader, thought-provoker, and author of the book 'Uncompromising.' He served as President of Comcast's West Division for eleven years, leading almost thirty thousand employees, serving nearly eleven million customers, and driving annual revenue of almost $18 billion. Steve now serves as special counsel to the CEO of Comcast. A champion for family and education-related causes, Steve has served on several prominent boards, including Hormel Foods, W.W. Grainger, and Shaw Communications. His commitment to mentoring and guiding others extends beyond the professional realm as he inspires others to find their 'why' and make a lasting difference.
 
Connect with Steve White
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In this awe-inspiring episode of Eternal Leadership, we had the profound honor of speaking with Carole Ward, a woman whose life is a testament to the miraculous and redemptive power of God at work. As the founder and director of Favor International, Carole has been an instrument of change in Northern Uganda and South Sudan for over 18 years, transforming lives and communities through her unwavering faith and dedication to her mission.
 
Carole's journey began when she courageously prayed, "Send me where no one wants to go." Despite being warned by US authorities and other organizations that she would likely return in a body-bag, Carole's faith in God's power led her to Northern Uganda and South Sudan. There, she has not only survived but thrived, witnessing the work of the Holy Spirit and experiencing miracles reminiscent of those found in the Book of Acts.
 
In the face of unspeakable horrors, including a 30-year war in Northern Uganda, Carole stood strong as the only white woman in that part of the country for the last two years of the conflict, after all other missionaries had fled. Through her unyielding faith and trust in a God who is stronger than the strongest evil, Carole has seen lives transformed, communities rebuilt, and even governments impacted by the love and power of God.
 
Carole Ward's story is a vivid reminder that when we surrender our lives to God and follow His calling, even in the darkest of places, miracles can and do happen. Her journey is a shining example of God's redemptive work in action, inspiring all who hear her story to believe in the power of faith, love, and commitment.
 
To learn more about Carole Ward and Favor International, visit their website at https://www.favorintl.org/about/our-story/founder. If you feel called to support their mission and contribute to the miracles God is working through Carole and her team, you can donate directly through this link: https://www.favorintl.org/donate.
 
In addition to their main website, you can also find Favor International on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FavorIntl) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/FavorIntl), where they regularly share updates and stories of lives transformed by their work.
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Stephen Drum is a retired combat-tested Navy SEAL Master Chief who has 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. 

As a speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations such as CDW, Horizon Pharma, and 9 Energy develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.

Find his website here! https://stephendrum.com/

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People who seek to live a life OF purpose, ON purpose often find themselves fighting a daily battle between devotion to Christ and distraction by a million other things. Since 2007 Aarron and Cristine Pina have been using 3 sizes of discipleship to help men, women, couples, and teams to connect with and clarify their God-given purpose and walk in fullness and freedom.

Find more on their website! https://seasonsoflifeministries.org/ 

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Ed Rush is a fighter pilot and a card-carrying member of the Million Mistake Club. Despite failing kindergarten, Ed graduated from Top Gun. Despite typing like a chicken on amphetamines, Ed wrote several best-selling books. 

Ed’s superpower is showing entrepreneurs how to use their messages to change the world by creating more income and impact. His mission is to connect you with God and let Him do the rest because, frankly, He’s got this. 

Check out God Talks here!

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Sharon Wood launched Generational Family Wealth after enjoying a 14-year career as the national Director of Leadership Development at T-Mobile. She uses the development skills she taught to leaders of all ages to help families achieve their ideal vision, setting them up for success for generations to come. Sharon is also a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, helping individuals, families, businesses, and non-profits leverage their natural talents. 

Check out her website here!

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Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was even awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission in Baghdad.

As a senior military leader, Kim has led hundreds of Airmen both at home and abroad in deployed locations and enabled them to succeed in their missions. She has experience leading complex organizations and driving cultural change. Kim knows what it takes to be a successful leader, to inspire and empower high performance teams to achieve success. Kim is passionate about leadership and feels strongly that leaders earn trust by leading with courage and connecting with their team.

Get her book here!

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Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry.

Join us for a conversation on how CEO's can overcome their fears and pride to bring about transformation in their companies.

Find Walt's book on transformational influence here!

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Bruce McEver founded Berkshire Global Advisors in 1983 and he has over 40 years of industry experience. During his tenure at Berkshire, Bruce has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions across all sectors of the asset management and securities industries. Bruce is additionally President and co-founder of The Foundation for Religious Literacy and also the author of Many Paths.

Many Paths is heartfelt, honest, unflinching, and charged on every page with humor and grace. It takes an under represented view of traditional autobiography, charting a full and unique life that weaves entrepreneurial, spiritual, intellectual, philanthropic and artistic paths together. Get it here!

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Josh White is the author of Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing and Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus, as well as being an acclaimed speaker, recording artist, writer, and founding and teaching pastor of Door of Hope. Josh has recorded multiple worship albums, including as frontman of Telecast, and produced many records.

Join us for a conversation about the beautiful uncertainty of the future through the lens of grace. 

Also find Josh's book here and his Instagram here!

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More than ever before, pastors and Christian leaders are feeling anxious, cynical, and
discouraged, especially at prospect of long-term ministry. According to a recent Barna survey,
38% of pastors have indicated even leaving full-time ministry.

Join author Peter Greer and I as we discuss his experiences with disillusionment and about how to stand in a calling of lifelong leadership.

Get Peter's book here!

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Since 2015, John has been recognized as one of the top 10 most in demand speakers. He has spoken to some of the highest performing organizations in the world such as Google, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Mercedes-Benz, BMW,and many others. John is also the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, Bestselling Author of Fearless Success, an expert in the How of High Performance teams and 'The Guru of Gratitude’.

Join us for a great conversation about the "Glad To Be Here" mindset.

 

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The Secret to Getting More from Your Job Than a Paycheck

You may not be crazy about your job, but making a deliberate choice to bring God's heart of grace to work can have a radically positive impact on how you view yourself, the God you serve, the people with whom you work, and the job you do. Dr. Tim Kimmel, Founder and Executive Director of Family Matters, has created resources for families and churches across the globe that reform and restore through grace. In his new book Grace at Work, Kimmel partnered with co-author Michael Tooker to educate and inspire workers so they can apply grace-based lessons where they spend most of their time—at work.

Join us for an amazing conversation on how to live under the expectations of God and not others, and bring God into your workplace!

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After playing Chief Everything Officer for multiple businesses almost killed him, Richard Shaull made it his mission to ensure other entrepreneurs didn’t go through the same struggles alone. His passion is pairing visionary entrepreneurs with their Operations Counterpart and training the two of them to work in tandem. 

Find more on his website: https://www.unleashed.ceo/

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Brigadier General (Retired) Doug “Odie” Slocum has 35 years in the U.S. Air Force served and last served as the Commanding General of Selfridge ANGB, earning awards for being the top Air National Guard Wing in the country. Doug is a career fighter pilot with 4,100 hours flying F-4, F-16, and A-10 aircraft. He has authored over 250 lessons, textbooks and professional publications, and has championed nationwide programs for suicide prevention, and more, resulting in his being inducted into the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame. Embracing the Others Over Self® mindset, Doug serves as the Primary Instructor of Military Cultural Competency for the Warriors With Warriors Program: Connecting Spiritual Warriors with Earthly Warriors.

He has also taken the time to make a page just for our listeners! Check it out here: https://othersoverself.com/EL/

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Michael J. Marx, MBA, EdD, PCC, CMCC.  Michael is an ICF Professional Certified Coach specializing in business coaching and corporate consultation. Dr. Marx serves on the ICF Independent Review Board and leads the team for the Ethical Interpretive Statements. Additionally, he the author of Ethics and Risk Management for Christian Coaches (2016). Currently he serves as the Administrative Direction of Success Unlimited Network. He and his team have founded a non-profit call Coaching Suicide Awareness.

Find more on his website: https://coachingsuicideawareness.com/

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Duane Donner serves on several faith-based ministry boards including Bridge2Rwanda and Highlands College. Duane has been an active member of Church of the Highlands since 2001. He has a passion for connecting and investing in high-capacity leaders for Kingdom purpose, which is what led him to start the Heritage Forum in 2017. Duane has started, operated, bought, and sold businesses and advised clients across a range of industries over his 25-year business career. He is the Founder and CEO of Founders Advisors, a middle market M&A advisory firm he started in 2003.

Find more on his website: https://foundersib.com/

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John W. Stevenson is the founder of Heirs International Ministries, Heirs Media Group, serving as president and CEO, and Heirs Covenant Church located in Hamilton, Ohio just north of Cincinnati, where he serves as apostle and senior pastor. He is the CEO / Overseer of THE EMBASSY: A Regional Center for Kingdom Transformation, a 140,000 Sq. Ft. facility which is the home of Heirs Covenant Church, Genesis Life and Recovery, and other Kingdom minded entities. 

Find more on his website: https://heirscovenant.com/

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Natalie Mills is a leading ladies fashion, jewelry and accessory brand – styling women globally with a “Luxury for Less” concept. 

Originally from South Africa, Natalie immigrated to the United States and knows what it means to create the American Dream— from selling her handmade jewelry to neighbors at 8 years old to being named a best-selling product for 2020 on NBC.  She has sold products on HSN, been awarded the Einstein Greencard Award (an achievement only given to top 1% globally for her business mind!) and is recognized as a trend setter and style leader in fashion with her signature “Bling” designs.

Find out more on her website: https://nataliemills.com/

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Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, Master Certified Coach, is president of Covisioning, a leadership training and coaching firm. She holds a doctoral degree in organizational psychology and master's degrees in education and communications. She is a former International Coaching Federation global president and has been hired by organizations to teach coaching skills across Southern Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Russia, China, and North America. She is the author of five books, including Outsmart Your Brain, Wander Woman, and The Discomfort Zone. 

Find out more on her website: https://covisioning.com/

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Miles Mettler is a writer, speaker, and coach who is passionate about bringing out the best in people and helping families thrive. He attended South Dakota State University, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Miles is an ambassador for Focus on the Family, a global Christian ministry located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

A lifelong learner, Miles is certified as a life coach, a Leading from Your Strengths facilitator, and self-talk trainer. He enjoys speaking, coaching, writing, and opining on his blog at MilesMettler.com.

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Jon Sanders and Les Hughes know a hard, rarely shared truth about life in ministry: that hundreds of pastors leave vocational ministry every month. Frequently, financial scarcity and anxiety that comes with it are key factors in the departures. Out of this knowledge, a desire for more financial freedom and margin for their own families, and a passion to help others claim that freedom for themselves, EntrePastors was born.

EntrePastors helps pastors think, act, and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. Through podcasts, a membership community, and mastermind groups, EntrePastors provides the tools and support community to help pastors and others with a ministry background achieve financial and time freedom and escape the stressful paycheck to paycheck life that often accompanies vocational ministry.

Find their info here: https://www.entrepastors.com/

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Peter Docker teaches people how to navigate the challenge of leadership. His latest book, Leading from the Jumpseat, delivers the message that leadership is about lifting people up and giving them the space they need so that, when the time is right, they can take the lead. Peter draws on his 25-year career in the Royal Air Force, and over 14 years spent partnering with businesses around the world, to inspire others to Lead from the Jumpseat.

Find more on his website: https://www.leadingfromthejumpseat.com/

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This week I am joined by Terilyn Miller, Johnny Parker, and Eric Bents of Pinnacle Forum. Listen in as we dive deep into trauma, loneliness, and how to build your community. This is essential advice for everyone, no matter what walk of life you are in.

Find more on our guests on the Pinnacle Forum site: https://pinnacleforum.com/about/

Direct download: 409_-_Pinnacle_Forum.mp3
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A sought-after keynote speaker, Likky Lavji is passionate about helping others “break barriers” to unleash their human potential. His cheeky-titled new book Death By BS has hit Amazon’s #1 Selling Author List. With over 25 years as a CEO of a top IT company, Likky’s extensive experience in executive leadership has given him a unique perspective that remains unchartered by leaders and organizations in understanding the layers beneath human behavior and how it impacts growth and productivity of an organization. He has been acknowledged by prominent organizations, including Telus Corporation, Lenovo Canada and Royal Bank of Canada for his ability to create mindset shift when it comes to commitment and powerful performance to achieve results.

Find more on Likky's website: https://www.blindspotsglobal.com/

Direct download: 407_-_Likky_Lavji.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:07pm MDT

Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother, Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a drop out, welfare dependent teenage mother. As a high school dropout with substance-abuse and emotional trauma tendencies, she was well on her way to perpetuating the generational cycle of destruction and becoming a statistic lost to the system and her upbringing. But a sudden, transformative embrace by God, filling the trenches dug by rejection in her past, changed everything and put her on a journey to her unbelievable “God Story” and transformation!

Find out more on her website! https://www.rebeccacontreras.com/about

Direct download: 406_-_Rebecca_Contrera.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:35pm MDT

Duane Donner serves on several faith-based ministry boards including Bridge2Rwanda and Highlands College. Duane has been an active member of Church of the Highlands since 2001. He has a passion for connecting and investing in high-capacity leaders for Kingdom purpose, which is what led him to start the Heritage Forum in 2017. Duane has started, operated, bought, and sold businesses and advised clients across a range of industries over his 25-year business career. He is the Founder and CEO of Founders Advisors, a middle market M&A advisory firm he started in 2003. Duane is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana and holds a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette as well as an M.B.A. from the University of Alabama.

Find more here: http://heritageforums.com/speaker/duane-donner/

Direct download: 405_-_Duane_Donner.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:37pm MDT

Bob Lotich is a high-performance financial coach, Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF®) and has been named a top-20 influencer in personal finance. His writing and advice has been featured in Men’s Health Magazine, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Inc., Beliefnet, Time, and many others. For the last 15 years he’s shared his best lessons with over 52 million readers and listeners on his award-winning blog, SeedTime.com and SeedTime Money Podcast. 

Find his website here: https://seedtime.com/

Direct download: 404_-_Bob_Lotich.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:10am MDT

Michael Phillips was pushed to the margins of the school system.  As a kid, a teacher essentially told him he’d never amount to anything. That was followed by a series of losses—his father’s death, getting in a life-altering car accident, and losing his college scholarship—which led him to abandon his hopes of a better life and turn to dealing drugs. But when he was arrested, a judge gave him a second chance at college rather than 30 years in prison if convicted, and that changed his whole life trajectory. Enough so that his son even attended and graduated from Harvard! 

Michael would love to share what we can do individually to create change and give every child an opportunity to dream and succeed.

Find his website here and his Ted talk here!

Direct download: 403_-_Michael_Phillips.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:35am MDT

Steve White's path from the housing projects to president of Comcast West was punctuated by defining, and often heart-wrenching, moments. These moments helped him identify what matters most and how he positively made a difference in his life and in those around him.

Steve's hard-won insights will help you find your fight, pursuing what matters most and discovering where you can make the biggest difference.

Find more about Steve on his website! https://www.stevewhitespeaks.com/

Direct download: 402_-_Steve_White.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:36am MDT

Darryl Lyons is one of PAX Financial’s three founders and current CEO. Before PAX, Darryl was on track for a future on Wall Street, but his love for Texas and dreams of a more rewarding career led him to create PAX Financial instead. In his time outside of PAX, Darryl has lobbied in DC for small business reform, chaired a board that redeveloped part of San Antonio, published books and articles, and co-founded a non-profit in Moldova

Join us for a conversation about how to manage high level growth, and how to invest with a kingdom forward mindset.

Find more about Darryl here: https://paxfinancialgroup.com/team_member/darryl-w-lyons/

Direct download: 401_-_Darryl_Lyons.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:58pm MDT

John Busacker is a writer, speaker, coach and the Founder of Life-Worth, a personal leadership development firm. He has delivered keynotes, facilitated workshops, coached leaders, and orchestrated conferences on six continents with clients ranging from Medtronic, Duke Corporate Education, Thrivent Financial, PwC, CommonSpirit Health, National Football League, NGL, Ameriprise Financial and Kingdom Advisors. John is the author of four books including his latest, Gasping for Breath: Inviting God's Spirit Into Your Overwhelmed Life. 

Find out more on his website! https://www.johnbusacker.com/

Direct download: 400_-_John_Busacker.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:20am MDT

Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster and a Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, as well as Accredited Enneagram Professional. Through speaking, training, coaching, and consulting she serves her clients to move from living with their hair on fire to discovering clarity about the life they want to live each day and the business they want to lead.

Find out more about Teresa here: https://www.therealifeprocess.com/

Direct download: 399_-_Teresa_McCloy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:58am MDT

For more than a decade, readers of the bestselling Go-Giver series have been clamoring for a book on how to apply the philosophy at the heart of The Go-Giver to their personal relationships. From the original story’s coauthor and his wife, a clinically trained therapist, this long-awaited sequel shows readers how to unlock a deeply satisfying, abundant relationship based on simple, everyday acts of generosity.

Find more here! www.gogivermarriage.com

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:19am MDT

Sterling Harris is a former NFL Player and federal prisoner, who's life was radically changed by starting and developing an intimate Love Relationship with Jesus. Sterling is a person who tried all life had to offer and found no true peace and fulfillment, until God moved him from being a lukewarm and religious Christian, with no intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, to hearing God's voice and being on Fire for Jesus!

In Sterling’s new book How to Hear God, 10 Ways God Speaks, you will experience your spiritual senses being increased in all kinds of amazing ways so that you can hear God’s voice with greater clarity and encounter God’s activity in your everyday life. This powerful book has been an Amazon Best Seller. It is a simple and practical step by step guidebook which will help anyone, no matter where they are spiritually, to have a closer relational connection with Jesus. 

Find more on Sterling on his website! https://sterlingharris.org/

Direct download: 397_-_Sterling_Harris.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:44am MDT

Dr. Weiss is a nationally known author, speaker, and licensed psychologist, and has been featured on many prominent television shows such as Dr. Phil, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Doctors, Good Morning America, and more. He has several decades of experience working with prodigals and parents of prodigals. He is the President of the American Association for Sexual Addiction Therapy (AASAT) and the Executive Director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs.

Find more on his website: https://www.drdougweiss.com/

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:02am MDT

Darren Shearer is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute, which helps marketplace Christians to explore and apply God’s will for business. He has authored three books, including Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World and The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business. 

Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Media, a multimedia agency specializing in publishing and promoting the world-changing ideas of inspiring thought leaders. Its imprint, High Bridge Books, has published 135+ books since 2013. 

Find out more on these websites!

https://s.surveyanyplace.com/christcenteredco

https://www.theologyofbusiness.com/

Direct download: 396_-_Darren_Shearer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:46am MDT

On April 29, 2020, Steve's wife, Elizabeth, was hospitalized with double pneumonia and a blood infection ... despite them both being tested negative for COVID (her 2nd negative test), Steve wasn't allowed to be by her side. On her 21st day at Univ. of CO Hospital-Anschutz, she was set to come home, but a blood clot hit her lungs and killed her. Steve didn't get to see her until she was gone.

The NEVER Alone Project exists to mobilize a community to raise awareness about the dangers of isolation in the healthcare system and heal together so that we can work to pass the necessary regulatory/legislative change to protect people from forced isolation.

Find more on their website: https://www.neveralonepandemic.org/

Direct download: 395_-_Steve_Reiter_-_NEVER_Alone_Project.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:05pm MDT

Michael Hudson is a strategic advisor, consultant, & speaker who helps leaders and influencers be heard and understood when the stakes are high.

During his tenure in academia he spearheaded two nationally recognized business programs, one at Cornell University and the other at the University of Illinois, before leaving the academic world to turn to his entrepreneurial passions. Since then he has helped over 3,000 businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and government agencies create their strategic visions and communicate them into existence.

Find out more at Aspire Leadership!

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Category:general -- posted at: 2:18pm MDT

Jeff is a Transformational Coach and the Founder of Coaching Transformation Academy, a program that trains coaches who change lives. He has been practicing transformational coaching professionally since 2001 and certifying coaches since 2017. 

In addition, Jeff is the President of Convergence Point Coaching since 2009 and co-founder of Soul Care with Mindy Caliguire. He is the author of 8 published books, including The Habits of Hope and Transformational Coaching.

Find more on his website!

Direct download: 393_-_Jeff_Caliguire.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:45am MDT

Bill is the President and Founder of FiveTwo, a network that equips faith-based entrepreneurs to launch a variety of sustainable startups and nonprofits. In 2015, the network launched a “Mother Teresa meets a friendly Mark Cuban” training process that helps entrepreneurial leaders to launch and grow ministries, nonprofits, and businesses that make an eternal difference in financially sustainable ways. Over the past decade, Bill has led countless entrepreneurs grow their businesses and better communities across the country.

Find more on their website!

Direct download: 392_-_Bill_Woolsey.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:23pm MDT

Founded in Dallas, Texas, on January 1, 1984, Marketplace Chaplains has expanded every year for the past 37 years. Founder Gil Stricklin’s visionary leadership and willingness to obey God’s call, along with support and encouragement from his wife Ann, fueled him to persistently present the idea to Dallas-area business leaders for years. Over 1,700 chaplains now serve from California to Massachusetts, providing personal care for more than 1,085,000 employees and family members.

Find more on their website!

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:46am MDT

Warwick Fairfax is the founder of Crucible Leadership, a philosophical and practical breakthrough in turning business and personal failures into the fuel for igniting a life of significance. Fairfax was only 26 when, as the fifth-generation heir to the Australian media empire bearing his family name, he led―and lost―a multibillion-dollar public takeover bid. The result? The company founded by his great-great grandfather slipped from family control after 150 years, leaving him to examine not only his own shortcomings and losses, but also his life’s principles and the lessons he learned from family members who came before him and some of history’s greatest leaders. By shaping these insights as a leadership adviser, Fairfax has enabled others to learn from what he describes as their own “crucible experiences” and emerge to lead lives driven by vision and passion and dedicated to serving others.

Find Warwick's latest book here!

Direct download: 390_-_Warwick_Fairfax.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:13am MDT

3 life-threatening illnesses have given Tom Hulsey a wonderful perspective on life. He never intended to take this journey, but through his cancer and a heart attack, he found a sense of a higher meaning in his plight by switching from nursing his personal sense of tragedy(s) to encouraging empathy for others. Tom's journey has created a passion in him to help others battle adversity. As both a survivor and advocate, Tom is passionate about utilizing his lived experiences to fuel positive changes and impact the health of our world. 

Check out his book here!

Direct download: 389_-_Tom_Hulsey.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:09am MDT

Jim and Martha Brangenberg committed their lives to full-time ministry as teenagers and later recognized that their workplace answered that call. As entrepreneurs and business owners, Jim and Martha learned their work was significant in the Kingdom of God and able to reach people who would never set foot in a church. Since 2013, Jim and Martha have co-hosted the iWork4Him Talk Show challenging thousands across the globe with the simple message that your workplace is your mission field. They have recently added podcasts for iRetire4Him and sheWorks4Him into their line-up. In addition to the podcasts and radio spots, speaking, and mentoring, they have co-authored the collaborative books of iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him. Learn more about Jim, Martha, and iWork4Him at www.iWork4Him.com.

Direct download: 388_-_Jim_Brangenberg.mp3
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Dr. Johnny Parker is the Director of Counseling and Men’s Ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. As an executive coach, keynote speaker and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Johnny Parker helps pro athletes, CEO’s, ministry leaders and high-achievers experience authentic success by viewing their life as a story so they flourish in what matters most. Dr. Parker has served as life coach and consultant for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins and Washington Mystics and he regularly helps pro athletes (NFL, NBA, PGA and WNBA) and CEO’s develop healthy personal/professional lives and strong relationships.

Find his book Turn the Page: Unlocking the Story Within You here!

Direct download: 387_-_Dr._Johnny_Parke_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:44pm MDT

Jordan Raynor, the author of Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive is a serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author who has helped millions of Christians around the world connect the gospel to their work through his “The Call to Mastery” podcast, devotionals, and two other books. He also serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech start-up that has built the world’s largest library of 360-degree virtual experiences of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. A highly sought-after speaker on the topic of faith and work, Raynor has spoken at many events around the world including Harvard University, SXSW, and has been selected as a Google fellow twice.

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It's no secret that we're pushed to the limit. Today's professionals feel rushed, overwhelmed, and perennially behind. So we keep our heads down, focused on the next thing, and the next, without a moment to breathe. 

How can we break out of this endless cycle and create the kind of interesting, meaningful lives we all seek?

As top business thinker and Duke University professor Dorie Clark explains, we all know intellectually that lasting success takes persistence and effort. And yet so much of the relentless pressure in our culture pushes us toward doing what's easy, what's guaranteed, or what looks glamorous in the moment. In The Long Game, she argues for a different path. It's about doing small things over time to achieve our goals—and being willing to keep at them, even when they seem pointless, boring, or hard. 

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Dave Robinson is the founder and CEO of Vertical Performance Enterprises, a leadership and management consulting company specializing in executive leadership development and organizational performance improvement. A former fighter pilot, TOPGUN instructor, and U.S. Marine Corps colonel with over three decades of experience leading high-performing teams in complex, dynamic, high-stakes operating environments, Dave is a senior advisor to Fortune 1000 companies and an international speaker on the subject of leadership effectiveness. His passion is helping leaders inspire their teams to change their world.

Visit David's website at www.verticalperformance.us

Direct download: 384_-_David_Robinson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:20am MDT

Laura Stack's son, Johnny Stack, tragically took his life at the age of 19 due to the mental effects of underage marijuana abuse. This led Laura to found Johnny's Ambassadors. Johnny's Ambassadors is on a mission to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. They don’t believe kids are on a purposeful path to self-destruction. Johnny's Ambassadors focuses on youth marijuana awareness, prevention, and education.

Direct download: 383_-_Laura_Stack.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:09pm MDT

13 years after his career as a professional baseball player
ended, Josh established himself as a successful entrepreneur
and CEO of multiple companies. He is a man of faith, father of
four, and husband to a rockstar woman.
Josh is intensely focused on empowering men and women to
live a life of exceptional impact, influence and faith. He
challenges the status quo by wringing out every second of
every day and inspiring others to do the same.

Join us in discussing these 4 essential habits.

Direct download: 382_-_Joshua_Kalinow.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:42am MDT

Tyler Dickerhoof is a highly acclaimed mentor and advisor to entrepreneurs and executives on effective leadership. With a degree from Cornell University and over 20 years of experience starting multiple businesses that have generated more than $700 million in sales, Tyler is sought after by leaders of all types who are trying to get their teams to the next level.

Join us for a conversation on how to lead with impact.

Direct download: 381_-_Tyler_dickerhoof.mp3
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Dr. Allen Lycka is acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world. In 2003, Dr. Lycka was diagnosed with ALS and given 6 months to live. After fighting the diagnosis, he is here today as a result of his courage and determination. Having been given a “Golden Ticket” Dr. Lycka used his experience to co-author the books The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Business Life with Harriet Tinka and The Pillars of Success with #1 New York Times Best Selling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jack Canfield. Dr. Lycka is a keynote speaker, thought leader, coach, and mentor who is widely acknowledged as a leading expert in the turning points people encounter in both their personal lives and in business.

Dr. Lycka is offering a free digital copy of his best selling book here: https://13gpnow.ca/

Direct download: 380_-_Dr._Allen_Lycka.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:38am MDT

Who else wants to grow as a husband and dad? Joe Pomeroy learned the hard way that helping lead an 8 figure business means nothing if your family is walking out the door. So he spent years studying family relationships and discovered a secret that would change his family forever. Now, his 3D Family Framework has become the new way business-minded men are transforming their families from "fine" to fantastic.

Find more on Joe at his website!

Direct download: 379_-_Joe_Pomeroy.mp3
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Sorry for the delay folks, our systems went a bit haywire. However, we are back with an amazing episode with guest Elizabeth Dixon!

More than just a speaker, Elizabeth is a winsome corporate executive and serial entrepreneur who connects with executives and their teams, integrating strategy, innovation, leadership and personal development in speeches that ignite conversation and inspire purposeful action.  Leading service and hospitality strategy for Chick-fil-A, Elizabeth has driven the strategic direction central to the company's exponential growth from $6B-$13B annual sales. Through Elizabeth’s influence and direction, Chick-fil-A continues to be recognized as #1 in QSR Customer Service year after year.

Direct download: 378_-_Elizabeth_Dixon.mp3
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Jon Lokhorst, CPA, PCC, is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author of the new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. He works with organizations to develop leaders everyone wants to follow, build teams no one wants to leave, and deliver exceptional results. Before launching Lokhorst Consulting LLC, Jon enjoyed a 30-plus year career as a CPA, CFO, and organizational leader.

Our listeners can download a free chapter of Mission-Critical Leadership at the first orange button on the web page for the book: missioncriticalleadership.com. They can also contact Jon with further questions at the second orange button on that page. 

Direct download: 377_-_Jon_Lokhorst.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am MDT

Paul is a psychologist, author, researcher & workplace culture expert. He is a co-author of 4 books, including the best-selling (500,000+ copies) The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.

Join us for a conversation about how to succeed as remote work becomes more and more common.

Direct download: 376_-_Paul_White.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:41am MDT

Will Owens, creator, entrepreneur, life coach, and spiritual educator has dedicated his time and energy to helping people create a mindset that sets them on the path to success through his company The Mind Creates, LLC. He works to help people realize their full potential and live the life they genuinely want to lead. Owens has a distinct system that focuses on building time freedom. The company's unique methods help people come out from under the weight of financial burdens and helps them identify what their true talents and passions are.

Will has also prepared a special offer for our listeners! A free “It Could Happen To You” audiobook and ebook download: https://youtu.be/KgHEzYIFhmo

Direct download: 375_-_Will_Owens.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:48am MDT

Dave Alpern is the president of Joe Gibbs Racing, where he began his career in 1993 as an unpaid intern. As one of the longest-tenured executives in the sport, Alpern has seen the team grow from 18 employees to more than 500 and has worked with C-level executives from many of the world’s top brands, such as Toyota, FedEx, Mars, and Stanley Black & Decker.  Alpern’s new book, Taking the Lead: Winning Business Principles That Fuel Joe Gibbs Racing, is out now!

Direct download: 374_-_Dave_Alpern.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:44am MDT

Dr. Joey Faucette is the author of eight books including two #1 best-sellers. His latest book is Work Positive in a Negative World, Team Edition which is available free for a limited time when you go to WorkPositiveBook.com.

He is the founder of Listen to Life, Too, an international coaching company that develops leaders, engages employees, and transforms culture. His Get Positive Coaching and Coach Training programs impact Fortune 50 companies, family-owned businesses, and governmental organizations. His content is consumed in over 50 countries. 

Join us for a deeper conversation on how to stay positive.

Direct download: 373_-_Eternal_Leadership_-_Joey_Faucette_Part_II.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:18pm MDT

Ken is the chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers. Ken’s mission is to provide executive leadership and strategic direction to the ministry while inspiring men to be bold, humble and ambitious about their faith. Harrison also serves as CEO of WaterStone, a Christian Community Foundation that gives away over $1 million per week to build God’s Kingdom. He started his career as an LAPD street cop in the notorious Watts/Compton area. There he received numerous commendations and awards.

Join us for a conversation on how you can redefine your future in the best way possible.

Direct download: 372_-_Ken_Harrison.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:13pm MDT

Dr. Joey Faucette is the author of eight books including two #1 best-sellers. His latest book is Work Positive in a Negative World, Team Edition which is available free for a limited time when you go to WorkPositiveBook.com.

He is the founder of Listen to Life, Too, an international coaching company that develops leaders, engages employees, and transforms culture. His Get Positive Coaching and Coach Training programs impact Fortune 50 companies, family-owned businesses, and governmental organizations. His content is consumed in over 50 countries. 

Join us for a conversation on how to not just create better teams, but also on how to have more fun.

Direct download: 371_-_Joey_Faucette.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:16am MDT

Join the 5-Day Free Grow Your Business Without Selling Challenge for Christian Business and Leadership Challenge http://beyondinfluence.com/challenge

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:06am MDT

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Emory University in Atlanta, a Juris Doctor degree in Tax and Corporate Transactions from Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans. In 2013, Trey was named one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40. Frequently featured as Keynote speaker, he has addressed attendees at the Human Capital Institute, the Ascend Conference, and many other engagements. 

Join us for a conversation about three key things you can do to see massive success.

Direct download: 370_-_Trey_Taylor.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:35am MDT

Brad graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy and has owned and managed a community pharmacy for 24 years. He is also a Leadership Speaker & Coach who helps leaders turn potential into reality. 

Join us for a conversation on how you can discover your orange soda.

Direct download: 369_-_Brad_Hurdle.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:28am MDT

Jonathan Raymond is the CEO of Refound, a leadership training company that helps organizations unlock high-performance through transparent conversations about growth and accountability. Jonathan spent 20 years building careers in business development and personal growth before realizing he could have the best of both worlds by starting his own company. Now, he uses those skills to advise CEOs and organizational leaders on how to create a people-first culture that drives results. Jonathan is an experienced CEO, Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker (Inc. 2018) and the author of Good Authority, How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For.

Join us for a conversation on how to use leadership skills to totally transform your workplace. Jonathan also has a special offer for our listeners! Visit https://www.refound.com/podcast-promos/eternal-leadership to check it out!

Direct download: 368_-_Jonathan_Raymond.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10am MDT

TGIF Today God Is First Daily Devotional reaches several hundred subscribers daily in 105 countries. Now you can listen to TGIF in Podcast form! Listen to uplifting messages by Os Hillman that go along with today's devotional, and be encouraged to "Live out your faith at work."

Join us as host Os Hillman interview John Ramstead about exceeding expectations and exceeding at life.

Direct download: 367_-_Os_Hillman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:47pm MDT

The mission of The Dad Edge Podcast (formerly The Good Dad Project Podcast) is to help you become the best, strongest, and happiest version of yourself so that you can help guide your kids to the best version of themselves. Simple as that.

Join us as Larry Hagner interviews John Ramstead on all things fatherhood.

Direct download: 366_-_Larry_Hagner.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:57am MDT

Dr. Trevor Blattner is a Business Coach, author, and leading thinker on Shepherd Leadership -- a modern approach to leadership designed to address a world that is complex and ever-changing. His focus is to help grow leaders and organizations dedicated to Truth, Justice, and Human Dignity, and his latest book "Redefining The Top 1%: 7 Behaviors That Drive Shepherd Leadership" delivers a step-by-step framework of personal leadership for those aspiring to move the world in a positive direction through their businesses and leadership. 

Join us for a conversation on redefining our culture from the top down.

Direct download: 364_-_Trevor_Blattner.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:43am MDT

On this special episode I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my good friends Chris McClusky and Kim Avery! Join us on a deep dive of my book, On Purpose with Purpose, launching April 27th!

Direct download: 365_-_On_Purpose_With_Purpose.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:43am MDT

Larry Hagner is the founder of the Good Dad Project and author of The Dad's Edge. He grew up in a fatherless home and through his childhood struggles developed his passion for being a great dad. He now helps dads all over become the best father figures possible for their kids.

Direct download: 363_-_Larry_Hagne.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:50am MDT

Join me for a special message this week. As the world inches back towards "normal" life, it is up to us as the Church to either sit in the background of society, or emerge stronger and more impactful than ever before!

Direct download: 362_-_Emerging_Stronger.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:20pm MDT

Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church in seven locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. Mark is the New York Times best-selling author of 20 books, including the children's book "God Speaks in Whispers" (co-written with his daughter Summer) and his latest "Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More".

Join us to discuss faith and these daily habits.

Direct download: 361_-_Mark_Batterson_With_Intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:43am MDT

Ken Costa is  Dean of the Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) Leadership College London, which trains young people to be distinctive Christian leaders in their workplace. He is the chairman of Alpha International, an evangelistic course borne out of HTB which has taught the basics of Christianity to millions of people around the world, and the chairman of Worship Central, a movement promoting worship events and courses across the globe. Ken spent more than four decades of his career in investment banking and as an adviser to global corporations on their mergers and acquisitions and on their international strategies, and still maintains his own consulting firm. Given his professional experience, he has frequently been asked to speak on financial, ethical and Christian issues at conferences and churches. Ken is author of the books Know Your Why and God at Work.

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:38am MDT

Deb Brown Maher is an accomplished business owner, sales coach, author, speaker, artist and devout Christ-follower. Her professional background testifies of her ability as a relationship catalyst; one who helps people connect in meaningful ways through the art of conversation.

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Os Hillman formerly owned and operated an ad agency in Atlanta for 12 years. He began Marketplace Leaders in 1995 and since then Os has encouraged thousands of men and women to seek God’s calling on their own lives as it relates to their vocation and to view their work as ministry. Marketplace Leaders and the TGIF devotional that is read in 104 countries today helps men and women fulfill their calling and purpose in their work and life. Os has written 21 books and spoken in more than 26 nations around the globe encouraging, equipping and educating people to live out God’s calling in their lives.

Join us for a conversation on how we can successfully partner with God in our lives and ministry.

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Deborah Spencer is a Harvard-educated lawyer with a heart to uplift oppressed women and girls.  The people she serves have been identified by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and the BBC as some of the most exploited in our world today.  She co-founded and leads an organization that trains them to end child marriages and child labor, to form a barrier of prevention against trafficking in their homes and communities, and to lift themselves above the poverty level.

Join us for a conversation about an important struggle going on every day that we rarely ever see.

Direct download: 357_-_Deborah_Spencer_-_With_Ad.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:59am MDT

Joel began his career as a CPA with the prestigious firm of Price Waterhouse. During his time with the company’s Entrepreneurial Services Group, Joel immersed himself in the real estate syndication business. After reviewing hundreds of partnership agreements and preparing as many tax returns, he left Price Waterhouse in 1986 to start his own syndication firm, raising several million dollars in three short years. By 1990, Joel had built a property management firm of more than 40 employees with a portfolio exceeding $100 million. Joel continues to syndicate real estate and other assets, as well as counseling other promoters on successful syndication strategies. He is also involved in film financing and invests in early-stage companies and other deals.

Join us for a conversation about what smart moves to make in this coming year.

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Steve Grant is a Furman Graduate and grew up in Paramus ,NJ. Grant has 40 years in Financial Services, is the founder of Chris and Kelly's HOPE Foundation, and is the Author of "Don't Forget Me".

Join us for an important conversation about the mental health and addiction crisis the youth of our country faces today.

Direct download: 354_-_Steve_Grant.mp3
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Michael is the president and founder of CrossPointe Capital, a middle market mergers, acquisitions and business development firm he founded over 30 years ago that serves buyers, sellers and builders of small to medium sized CA, OR and WA manufacturing, distribution, sales and services companies. Mike has been an entrepreneur since the fifth grade. Since then, his career experiences, which include civil engineering, publishing, computer simulation, multimedia production, direct sales, business consulting, training and education, manufacturing, retail and real estate, have proven invaluable in his current work as a business intermediary and consultant to growing companies. 

Join us for a conversation on how to grow and stay strong in faith through uncertain times.

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Jim has worked in the political and public policy arena for over three decades in his business, Innovative Research and Data Solutions, and at organizations like Focus on the Family and Americans for Prosperity. Jim also served as Chief of Staff for two U.S. Congressmen where he directed political priorities, policy issues, and constituent services from Capitol Hill. He also advised on communications and grassroots political efforts. Through his consulting firm, he provided his expert services on public policy and public relations, business research, media strategies, grassroots campaigns, and pro-family organizations.

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Daniel Harkavy has been coaching business leaders to peak levels of performance, efficacy, and fulfillment for more than twenty-five years. In 1996 he harnessed his passion for coaching leaders and teams to found Building Champions, where he serves as CEO and Executive Coach. Daniel and his team of coaches have worked with thousands of clients and organizations to improve the way they lead and live.

Join us for a conversation about how to lead when times are tough.

Direct download: 351_-_Daniel_Harkavy.mp3
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Brad Hawkins entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in the development of several companies such as an investment management company, a financial coaching company, an international LED light manufacturing company based in Hong Kong, an oxygen delivery company, a software development company, an appliance leasing company, an event center and wedding venue, and a network security company. Brad has authored 5 books, 10 online financial courses. Brad received a degree in theology a second degree in Business and Finance.

Join us for a conversation about perseverance in the hardest times.

Direct download: 350_-_Brad_Hawkins.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:49am MDT

Our guest this week is Pete Kettler. Pete had a long career in business but the most fulfilling part of his career was people development, both in the corporate world and in his own businesses. Pete's greatest motivation was helping his coworkers and employees develop their full potential.

Join us for a deep, touching conversation about life, humility, the art of listening, and how mentoring can change lives.

Direct download: 999-_Transformational_Power_of_Mentorship_-_Pete_Kettler.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:43am MDT

Cherlyn Decker is a speaker, writer, coach, and spiritual director. Her signature process has helped hundreds of women turn their struggles into a source of strength to propel them forward and not hold them back. Cherlyn believes that it’s only when we face our challenges that we can take back control and triumph over them.  For the past 15 years, Cherlyn has helped hundreds of women not just survive their trials, but use them, learn from them and find confidence and peace so they can empower and uplift others .

Join us for a great conversation on how to learn and grown from the struggles we encounter, ultimately becoming all the stronger for it.

Direct download: 349_-_Cherlyn_Decker.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:26pm MDT

In a world of constant change it’s becoming even more difficult for leaders to pick the right change at the precise time. Marc helps leaders overcome the barriers to change so they can “see around corners and far down the horizon”. Marc’s unique approach to leadership and purpose uncovers the key obstacles affecting individual and team performance and guides them to become the leaders they were created to be. 

Join us for a conversation on what good coaching is and how to overcome imposter syndrome.

Direct download: 348_-_Mark_Wolf.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:22pm MDT

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, bridge builder, and strategist who ignites and equips leaders to be catalysts for transformation in their spheres of influence. Shae co-founded the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur movement in 2012 and her most popular book Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t is shifting the way people live, work, and engage the world around them. Whether she is sharing on platforms publicly or consulting privately, you can expect Shae to deliver an abundance of truth with love, grace, and contagious joy.

Join us for an engaging conversation about how to apply a Kingdom lens to hard situations.

Direct download: 352_-_Shae_Bynes.mp3
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Sarah attended Grove City College and majored in Christian Thought and a got a Christian Ministry auxiliary. Following graduation she worked for a year at a children’s home in Tennessee for at-risk kids and then moved to Wyoming to work at a guest ranch in Jackson Hole for six months. Sarah cleaned cabins and washed dishes, and “thought Christian thoughts” but wasn’t sure what would come next until she unexpectedly landed an interview and then a job in the Children’s Ministry of North Point Community Church just outside Atlanta, Georgia. She worked there for two years, before transitioning into student ministry at DASH Student Ministry and then finally to the ReThink Group in 2008. Since then Sarah has worked as a writer and editor for the student curriculum and been a contributing writer to the Orange Parents blog since 2012. 

Join us for a deep conversation about how to stand against the divisiveness we see today and come together with all people.

Direct download: 351_-_Sarah_Anderson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:55am MDT

Ralph Reed is founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition. He was senior advisor to the Bush-Cheney campaigns in both 2000 and 2004, and chairman of the Southeast Region for BC04. As chairman of the Georgia Republican Party he led the GOP to its biggest victory in history, helping to elect the first Republican Governor and third U.S. Senator since Reconstruction. Reed is chairman and CEO of Century Strategies, LLC, a public relations and public affairs firm. As executive director of the Christian Coalition from 1989-1997, he built one of the most effective public policy organizations in recent political history. He is the best-selling author and editor of six books. He is married to his wife Jo Anne and is the father of their four children.

Join us for a conversation about the dual responsibility of Christians to the Kingdom of God and to their country.

Direct download: 350_-_Ralph_Reed.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:26am MDT