Second Chair Leadership Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsJosh Cooper believes every second chair leader can use what influence they possess to lead creatively and courageously right now. Believing you can lead right where you are makes all the difference about how you feel about yourself and the value you bring to your organization. The SCLP is all about shining the spotlight on second chair leaders who are leading creatively and courageously right where they are!
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Jon Wiest | Multiplication Pastor
May 16, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 39 MBJon Wiest is the Multiplication Pastor at Trinity Church in Indianapolis, IN and is passionate about multiplying disciples, leaders, and churches. A church planter at heart, Jon was privileged to plant two churches in Dallas, TX and Des Moines, IA and has served as the Church Planting Director for multiple districts within The Wesleyan Church. He is a graduate of Wheaton College and Wesley Seminary and the author of Banding Together: A Practical Guide for Disciple Makers. Show Notes Lear...
Daniel Im | LifeWay Christian Resources
April 25, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBWelcome to the Second Chair Leadership Podcast episode 27! I’m really excited about this episode. Sitting in the second chair with me is Daniel Im. Daniel is the Church Multiplication Director for NewChurches.com at LifeWay Christian Resources and is a leader who has added a lot of value to my life and work over the years. Daniel is someone I’m continually learning from through his writing, speaking, and podcasts. Daniel has a lot of wisdom to share when it comes to leading well right where ...
Garrett Lowe | Pastor and Distant Mentor
March 05, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBMy guest today is Garrett Lowe. He is the NextGen Pastor at Living Word Community Church in York, Pennsylvania where he provides broad oversight to children, middle and high school, and young adult ministries. One of his main areas of expertise is mentoring and helping others live with a deeper purpose and guiding them through a discernment process. Show Notes Connect with Garrett on Facebook and Instagram. JOIN THE DISTANT MENTOR COMMUNITY SUBSCRIBE TO DISTANT MENTOR BECOME A PATRON D...
Sheldon Wagner | UW-LaCrosse Athletic Training
February 07, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBSheldon Wagner is a Certified Athletic Trainer and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse where he also provides athletic training services and conducts research on concussion in sport. I’ve observed that Sheldon works with a high degree of integrity, is a second chair leader who has a high degree of influence on peoples’ lives. Show Notes Connect with Sheldon on LinkedIn or Twitter. Be sure to check out Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. BECOME A PATRON DONOR For more informat...
Bob Clifton | Cannonball!
December 20, 2018 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBSitting in the second chair with me to talk about courage and creativity on the podcast is Bob Clifton. Bob is a Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Cannonball!, a coaching organization that utilizes emotional intelligence to maximize personal and professional development. He speaks regularly on marriage, parenting, personal development, and leadership. I hope you enjoy the conversation with this gifted second chair leader! Show Notes KEY INSIGHTS: Self-awareness and self-care ar...
Josh Cooper | A Second Chair Leader's Manifesto
December 07, 2018 19:34 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode I share two bold statements about what I believe applies to every second chair leader. Show Notes KEY INSIGHTS: Everyone is a second chair leader and possesses the capacity to lead. Every second chair leader can lead creatively and courageously right where they are! Download a free PDF of a Second Chair Leader's Manifesto at www.joshuacooper.net/resources. LEAVE A REVIEW: Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. Leave an iTunes review. It helps other second cha...
On Sabbatical with Josh and Sarah Siders
November 20, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBWelcome to the podcast. Today’s episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Josh & Sarah Siders. Be sure to listen to Part 1 here. In this podcast we talk about something every leader needs but doesn’t get enough of - rest. Rest is an essential, but often neglected aspect, of leadership. Josh & Sarah also share some really practical insights and tips for planning a sabbatical. If you aren’t sure you even know what a sabbatical is, then I hope you listen in and enjoy today’s episode. Show Note...
Co-Pastoring with Josh and Sarah Siders | The Well
November 05, 2018 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBI’m grateful to have Josh and Sarah Siders on the podcast. We had such a good conversation with so much content that I’ve created not one but TWO episodes from our one conversation. The Siders’ are co-pastors of The Well, a thriving church in Manhattan, Kansas, that ministers to hundreds college students and young professionals. It’s unusual for me to interview first chair leaders for the podcast, but they are such a dynamic team and I”m so grateful they are giving us a behind-the-scenes loo...
Jason Berry | 12Stone® Church
October 15, 2018 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBSitting in the second chair with me to talk about courage and creativity on the podcast is Jason Berry. Jason is the Associate Executive Pastor for the Atlanta-based multisite church - 12Stone® Church, with 17,000 attendees across 8 locations! He has been on staff at 12Stone® for 11 years. He has done a little bit of everything while on staff there, from leading worship to spiritual formation. Seven years ago Jason launched 12Stone’s second campus in Flowery Branch. Three years ago, he st...
Josh Cooper | Why Coaching Matters
October 04, 2018 14:09 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this special episode, Josh shares three reasons why every leader needs a coach, three unexpected transitions that happened to him a couple years ago and how having a coach in his corner helped him navigate through those complexities, AND a big announcement from our friends at Stay Forth Designs!!! Thanks for listening. If you find this content useful, please share it across social media to help other second chair leaders lead with courage and creativity. ANNOUNCEMENT FROM STAY FORTH DESI...
Jenny Randle | Courageous Creative
October 01, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBShow Notes Key Insights: As a creative your one job it to glorify your creative source as the one who is creating. From a biblical perspective God is the Ultimate Creator, and in your creative process direct your attention to who you create for and who you can serve while you are creating. The number one thing you can do to turn your creativity around is to intentionally work your creative muscle. As a creative you’re creating afraid. There’s fear that surrounds your creativity, but you ...
Chase Smith | Podcasting Pastor
September 17, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBSitting in the second chair with me to talk about courage and creativity is Chase Smith. Chase is a worship and student ministries pastor in Grove City, OH, and he’s a podcast enthusiast! He successfully launched two podcasts in 2017 - The Chase Smith Podcast and The Orange is Oranger Browns Podcast (a Cleveland Browns podcast). In 2018, Chase launched Cavs on the Break NBA Podcast and the Press Play Podcast Network! Show Notes Key Insights: Leadership is how you value and treat those who...
Alan Briggs on Side Hustling
September 04, 2018 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBFor today's episode I’m joined once again by my friend, Alan Briggs, Lead Creative of Stay Forth Designs, to talk about a topic that I believe a lot of people think about, but are perhaps too afraid or are unclear about what to do. I know because I’m one of those people. And so we are going to talk about side-hustling - how to start one and what it takes to make a side-hustle work. Show Notes Key Insights: The why behind a side hustle is found in the careful balance between money and mean...
Holly Tate | Vanderbloemen Search Group
July 16, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBI’m honored to talk courage and creativity with Holly Tate on the podcast today. Holly is the Vice President of Marketing for Vanderbloemen Search Group, an executive search firm that helps churches and ministries build great teams. Named a Top Christian Young Influencer by ThomRainer.com in 2016, Holly is passionate about connecting people and helping organizations grow by developing effective and creative marketing strategies. Holly is fun to interview, so I hope you are challenged and ins...
Tim Kirkpatrick | Second Chair Solutions
July 02, 2018 05:01 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBI am thrilled to have Tim Kirkpatrick as my guest for this episode. Tim is the managing partner of Second Chair Solutions based in the suburbs of Washington D.C. Tim is a fantastic second chair with entrepreneurial instincts. Tim and his team take pride in working behind-the-scenes help leaders experience the freedom to truly be who they were created to be. Show Notes Key Insights: Tim talks about his trial by fire experiences serving in a church where he started out "mowing the grass" t...
Josh Jones | Advisors Excel
June 20, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBSitting in the second chair with me for today's episode is Josh Jones. Josh serves as Chief of Staff for Advisors Excel - an independent marketing organization in Topeka, KS. Voted in 2017 as a Best Place to Work for small and medium sized companies Advisor’s Excel’s mission is to have a dramatic impact on the business and life of their client. Josh is a lifelong student of people and understands what it takes to help them succeed. Show Notes Key Insights: It takes courage to stay in yo...
Jenni Catron | The 4Sight Group
May 29, 2018 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBFor today's episode I’m joined by Jenni Catron. Jenni is an author, speaker, and leadership expert. She is passionate about helping others lead from their extraordinary best. She is the founder of The 4Sight Group - a coaching and consulting organization committed to developing the health of leaders and organizations. Her most recent book, The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership, published in 2015 has an impressive 5-star rating on Amazon. Jenni is an engaging speaker, so I hope you are...
Greg Crooks | Watermark Church
May 16, 2018 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBShow Notes Highlights: Greg talks with admiration for the leaders in his life who, in his words, "had a vision for his life than he had" for himself. As leaders we have to see that in those we lead on our teams. When we have those kinds of visions, rather than keep it to yourself, share it. Needs-based budgeting allows an organization to innovate by saying yes to some new, creative ideas while simultaneously saying no to continuing to do the same things over and over again. Thinking crea...
Alan Briggs | Stay Forth Designs
May 01, 2018 05:01 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBFor this episode I'm joined once again by my friend and Founder of Stay Forth Designs, Alan Briggs. Unlike previous episodes I invite Alan to co-host with me where I give Alan creative control over what we talk about. Today's episode focuses on helping upside-down leaders get right-side up. I hope you enjoy today's episode. Show Notes Highlights: Josh shares what lies ahead for the podcast by talking about adding a patron program to fund the ministry of the podcast. Alan talks about the ...
J.J. Peterson | StoryBrand
April 16, 2018 05:01 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBSitting in the second chair with me today is the StoryBrand Chief of Staff and co-host of the Building a StoryBrand podcast, J.J. Peterson. J.J. is a scholar and communication practitioner. From building communication strategies for multi-national nonprofit companies and developing television shows in Hollywood to teaching college communication courses, J.J. uses his experience to help companies clarify their message in order to move people to action. Show Notes Highlights: J.J. says tha...
David Hinkle | Fellowship Bible Church
April 02, 2018 05:01 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBSitting in the second chair is David Hinkle. David is the Discipleship Pastor for Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka, KS. Ministry can be tough, and David shares what he's learning about courage and creativity in the second chair as a staff pastor under the same senior leader for over 14 years in a church that experienced major growth over the last decade. Show Notes Highlights: When you're unsure about your next step having wise people speak truth over you helps provide clarity. Listen to...
Brad Gray | Walking the Text
March 15, 2018 05:01 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBShow Notes Highlights: Your message matters and you can you present it unhindered to the world. The #1 communication mistake is communicating too many things. Make your communication about one thing. Clear communication requires understanding the nature of change and how change works. Follow your natural curiosity and rather than think of risk in terms of success vs. failure; think of risk in terms of what you'll learn. Quotable Quotes: We won't make any change in our lives unless we...
Richard Sigle | Topeka Fire
March 01, 2018 05:01 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBShow Notes Highlights: Leaders are responsible for effectively motivating the team. Fear is an ineffective motivator. Never stop learning or asking the right questions. Learning something new ignites the creative spark. Empower your employees to do the right thing. Quotable Quotes: "Ask the questions and someday you will live into the answers." "If you can walk, talk, and have one hand - you can do CPR!" Read: Richard recommends you read When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Br...
Pete Kramer | Highpoint Church
February 15, 2018 05:01 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBShow Notes Highlights: Inflexibility limits your future potential. Stay flexible. Consistency builds confidence and credibility. Get in front of creative faces and in creative places. Quotable Quote: "At first ask for less. You will get more. When people buy in more we ask for more." "One of the most courageous things a leader can do is know when to talk and when to shut up." "Never be afraid to call the people you idolize." Read: Pete recommends you read Jesus: A Theography by Le...
Enedina Patch | Stormont Vail Health
February 01, 2018 05:01 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBEnedina Patch is the Program Manager for the Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care service line for Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS. She shares what she's learning about courage and creativity in the second chair. Show Notes Highlights: Enedina is giving away a copy of Alisa Keeton's book, The Wellness Revelation: Lose What Weighs You Down So You Can Love God, Yourself, and Others. To enter the contest, post a picture on social media of who or what inspires you. Be sure to use the has...
Alan Briggs | Vanguard Church
January 15, 2018 05:01 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBShow Notes Highlights: Be honest and honoring at the same time with your first chair leader. A leader's value comes from God and God alone. Be creative with your schedule. Do you know how you are proactively spending your time? Quotable Quote: "Your value comes from God, not where you are on an organizational chart." - Alan Briggs "We should be accessible leaders, but not necessarily always available." - Alan Briggs Read: Alan recommends you read two books: The War of Art and Deep ...
Timm Collins | Trash Mountain Project
January 01, 2018 05:01 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBTimm Collins is the Chief Operating Officer for the Topeka-based non-profit organization, Trash Mountain Project. TMP works alongside international ministry partners to serve people living and working in trash dump communities around the world. He shares what he's learning about courage and creativity in the second chair. Show Notes Highlights: The volume of leadership tools, books, podcasts, and resources is enormous. It's good to slow down and practice applying what you're learning. Ca...
Alan Briggs | You Have a Genius
December 02, 2017 21:09 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this special episode leading up to our official launch we've invited a very special guest and author, Alan Briggs, to talk about the "why" behind the SCLP and his latest book, Everyone's a Genius: Unleashing Creativity for the Sake of the World. ----more---- Show Notes Highlights: Apprenticeships are making a comeback. Look for hunger and chemistry in an apprentice. Become a genius spy. Watch what people do when they don’t have any responsibility to do it. Apprentice from your kids....