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Are you applying the right solutions to your leadership challenges? In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus break down the crucial difference between technical and adaptive change. Learn how to identify which approach you need in various situations, from streamlining work processes to navigating family dynamics. Discover practical tips for implementing effective change and fostering growth in all areas of your life. Whether you're a busy professional, a parent, or both, this episode will equip you with valuable insights to lead more effectively at work and home.
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In this special episode of the Lead Together Podcast, Nick and Kim Bogardus are interviewed by Joe Crabb, outreach pastor at Woodside, for a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of place and transitions in life. Drawing from their personal experiences of moving from Mongolia to Seattle to California to Michigan, they explore how geography, culture, and community shape us and our families. The conversation delves into the theology of place, the challenges of navigating change, and practical ways to engage meaningfully with our surroundings. Whether you're facing a big move or simply seeking to be more present where you are, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement for making the most of your current place and season.
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In this episode of Lead Together, Nick and Kim discuss seven crucial aspects of effective church leadership often overlooked. From the importance of leadership development and accountability to avoiding burnout and valuing women in ministry, they offer practical wisdom for pastors and church leaders. Whether you're in ministry or simply interested in church dynamics, this episode provides valuable insights on creating healthier, more impactful churches.
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Discover why setting goals isn't enough and learn how to create lasting change through powerful systems and habits. Nick and Kim Bogardus draw on James Clear's work in Atomic Habits to talk about the secrets of habit stacking, breaking bad behaviors, and leveraging accountability for growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to grow in their leadership and life.
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Why have crucial (hard) conversations?
• Because your own growth likely involved them.
• Because your own failures likely involved not having them.
The bottom line is that having crucial conversations builds trust and drives growth.
This episode provides a practical framework for approaching impactful conversations with empathy and solutions. Learn steps like stating issues clearly, active listening, proposing ways forward, and following up - skills for transforming challenging talks into catalysts for positive change.How you can support us:
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In this podcast episode, we delve into the Harvard Business Review article titled "The Role of a Manager Has to Change in 5 Key Ways" . These five key shifts include going from Directive to Instructive, Restrictive to Expansive, Exclusive to Inclusive, Repetitive to Innovative, Problem Solver to Challenger, Employer to Entrepreneur. We apply these lessons to leading teams, strengthen marriages, and parenting. Check out the article here for more insights, and tune in to learn how these shifts can empower your relationships and leadership skills across all areas of life.How you can support us:
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In this "Leader's Corner" episode, we talk to David Bahnsen about his new book Full Time: work and the meaning of life.
David oversees the management of over $5.3 billion in client assets, and prior to launching the Bahnsen Group, he spent eight years as a managing director at Morgan Stanley and six years as a vice president at UBS.
He is consistently named one of the top financial advisors in America by Barron's, Forbes, and the Financial Times. He is a frequent guest on CNBC. Bloomberg, Fox News, and Fox Business, and as a regular contributor to National Review. David's true passions include anything related to USC football, another thing we have in common, the financial markets, politics, and Chinese food.
His ultimate passions are his wife of 22 years, Jolene, their children, Mitchell, Sadie, and Graham, and the life that they've created together on both coasts.How you can support us:
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On this episode of Lead Together we reflect on work and lessons from the first quarter of the year.
Leading by Example: Embrace a leadership style that mirrors Christian values, inspiring excellence and integrity in the workplace.Mentorship and Learning: The importance of seeking guidance and continuous improvement to navigate workplace dynamics effectively.Community Support: Leveraging the strength of community for support and encouragement in both career and family life.Reflect on Personal and Professional Goals: Encouragement to consider how faith influences leadership style and decision-making.Incorporating Faith into Daily Routines: Practical tips for integrating spiritual practices into your daily work and family life for a balanced and fulfilling approach.
Some of the key takeaways from the conversation:How you can support us:
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In an age where the intersection of faith and politics seems more like a battleground than a meeting ground, Joshua Ryan Butler offers a beacon of hope and clarity.
As a pastor, author, and speaker based in Portland, Oregon, Butler is no stranger to the complexities of living out one's faith in a politically charged environment for leaders.
His latest book, "The Party Crasher," explores the divisive nature of politics and presents a novel framework for understanding and engaging in the political landscape without compromising our Christian convictions or unity.How you can support us:
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In this episode we talk about setting clear goals as a vital part of leadership both at home and work.
The problems of not setting goalsHow to write SMARTER goalsWhat are OKRs
Here is the roadmap:Thank you for listening!
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Welcome to Lead Together podcast’s “Office Hours”. This is the part of the show where we answer your questions about Nurturing a Strong Marriage, Faith and Leadership, Parenting in the Modern World, leading with strategic vision, and anything else on your mind. You can submit a question for a future episode at relationalleadership.co/leadtogether
Question 1: As you were growing your church plant, how did you go about identifying potential leaders, helping them catch your vision, and training them to lead others to accomplish that vision?
Question 2: How can I lead and assist well when my boss is stuck in his ways, not as aware of his impact on others or great leadership development?
Question 3: How can couples support each other in pursuing personal and professional growth while maintaining a strong connection?
Question 4: How can Christian couples navigate transitions and major life changes while remaining grounded in their faith and leadership principles?How you can support us:
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In this episode of Lead Together we close out 2023 by looking at the best advice we received, our favorite books of the year, what we're dreaming toward in '24, and what we see coming for leadership at work and home.
We want to say "Thank you!" for your support by subscribing, listening, sharing, and supporting on Patreon. In our first year we landed in the top 50% of all podcasts on Buzzsprout (our hosting platform), had listeners from 13 countries, our top cities were Los Angeles, Dallas, and St. Louis, and the top episodes were interviews with guests and topical commentary. Thank you for your support and we're excited for 2024 with you!How you can support us:
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After giving a personal update, in this episode we talk about Vision as a vital part of leadership both at home and work.
What Vision is (and is not)Examples of vision statementsTips on how to find yours
Using examples from Amazon, Southwest, Charity Water, and our own family, we look at:PS. You can download our free New Years Workbook to help couple get aligned moving into the new year over at relationalleadership.co
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In this episode we share some big news: we're moving!
How’d we get here?How are we navigating it?What is ahead?
We thought it would be helpful to be transparent about our process because everyone listening will experience challenge and change at some point. We also wanted to share how we incorporated our family values, purpose, and vision into the decision and have been walking through it as a family.
Here's the roadmap:How you can support us:
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On this Leader's Corner episode, we talked to author and speaker Natalie Runion about her ministry and book, Raised to Stay. In this interview we get to dig into her story, the beauty and struggle of following Jesus, in the church, leadership and marriage.
Natalie Runion is a pastor’s Kid turned Pastor. She just released her first book where she shares more of her story of the brutal beauty of being raised in the church and 42 years later still here, holding on to Jesus.Natalie has been a worship leader, songwriter, teacher, mentor and lover of all things family, friends and Jesus.
Her ministry, Raised to Stay, is for anyone weary of God’s people but longing to keep their faith in God.
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On this Leader's Corner episode we talk to Harrison Scott Key about his book How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told
Harrison Scott Key is the author of How to Stay Married, Congratulations, Who Are You Again?, and The World's Largest Man, winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor. His first TEDx talk went viral among a certain demographic.
He holds an M.F.A. in creative nonfiction and a Ph.D. in playwriting and has worked at SCAD for quite literally thousands of years, where he’s held appointments as chair of liberal arts, professor of English, professor of writing, and executive dean. He lives in Savannah, Georgia, with three children and one wife.
Harrison's humor and nonfiction have appeared in The Best American Travel Writing, Oxford American, Outside, The New York Times, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Town & Country, The Mockingbird, Salon, Southern Living,, as well as a number of magazines that don't pay you anything at all, not even a little, but it was cool, because people who work at magazines are mostly poor, and helping the poor is a priority for Harrison, should he come under scrutiny.How you can support us:
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In this episode we talk about Purpose as a vital part of leadership both at home and work. Using examples from Bosch, Nike, Zappos, and our own family, we look at:
What purpose is (and is not)Examples of purpose statementsTips on how to find yoursHow you can support us:
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This is our very first Situational Awareness episode. This is where we comment on current events, trends, and articles that we find interesting based around leadership and strategy and relationships.
We have three articles to discuss with you on the topics of relationship, motherhood, and marriage.
Harvard study on what makes a happy, healthy life.
Barna's insights on the state of Motherhood.
One leader's take on a new approach to weddings and marriage.How you can support us:
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On this Leader's Corner episode we talk to our friend David Zahl about leadership lessons he's learned in marriage and in building Mockingbird.
"Just because something doesn't happen immediately doesn't mean it's not going to happen. Stick with it a little longer than you think you should." "You can get through almost anything if you feel like you've got a partner, someone who's got your back." "The demand is to be everything to everyone, which is just not feasible.""It's not about changing your spouse's process but learning to adapt and support it."
A few quotable moments from David: (Read all of his points over at the blog)David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001, and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2007 he founded Mockingbird in NYC.
Today David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church.
He is the author of Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself), Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It, and Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints).How you can support us:
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In this episode we talk about Values as a vital part of leadership both at home and work. Using examples from Charity:Water, Southwest Airlines, Redeemer City to City, and our own family, we look at:
What values areExamplesHow to find yoursHow you can support us:
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