EC-12 Leadership Podcast
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFive to ten minute reflections and explorations of leadership topics most relevant to leaders of Lutheran educational ministries. The concepts and insights covered in these brief episodes will highlight new thoughts for your professional development, while reinforcing and reminding you of truisms you never want to lose touch with, to be the leader you've been created to be! Brought to you as a service and support from the EC-12 Education Services Department of the Northwest District - LCMS.
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Episodes
Episode 19: Strategic Planning - Do It or Disappear
March 08, 2021 23:31 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThe title pretty much says it all. Even if strategic planning still sounds foreign or scary to you, this is something you need to understand, and figure out how to implement. Trust me - it's essential to lasting and effective leadership. Thanks for listening! If you haven't yet done so, I invite you to Subscribe! You can also help me out tremendously by Rating and even Reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If I've been of help to you, that's awesome - share the goodness by tel...
Episode 39: Strategic Planning - Do It or Disappear
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThe title pretty much says it all. Even if strategic planning still sounds foreign or scary to you, this is something you need to understand, and figure out how to implement. Trust me - it's essential to lasting and effective leadership. Thanks for listening! If you haven't yet done so, I invite you to Subscribe! You can also help me out tremendously by Rating and even Reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If I've been of help to you, that's awesome - share the goodness by telling oth...
Episode 18: Hail to the Chief
February 22, 2021 17:58 - 9 minutes - 13 MBOne of the challenges of leadership is buying into the hype, coming to believe you are as great and powerful as some seem to be lifting you up. It can get mighty high up on that pedestal. Let's discuss the risk, and how to avoid the pitfalls. Thanks for listening! If you haven't yet done so, I invite you to Subscribe! You can also help me out tremendously by Rating and even Reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If I've been of help to you, that's awesome! Have any suggestions ...
Episode 38: Hail to the Chief
February 22, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBOne of the challenges of leadership is buying into the hype, coming to believe you are as great and powerful as some seem to be lifting you up. It can get mighty high up on that pedestal. Let's discuss the risk, and how to avoid the pitfalls. Thanks for listening! If you haven't yet done so, I invite you to Subscribe! You can also help me out tremendously by Rating and even Reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts. If I've been of help to you, that's awesome! Have any suggestions for futur...
Episode 17: Temper Your Enthusiasm
February 08, 2021 17:10 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBLeaders are often eager to jump in and change things up when they join a new ministry. However, change things too quickly and you may walk into pitfalls, creating more challenging than positive results. We'll talk about things to keep in mind before digging in too deep!
Episode 37: Temper Your Enthusiasm
February 08, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBLeaders are often eager to jump in and change things up when they join a new ministry. However, change things too quickly and you may walk into pitfalls, creating more challenging than positive results. We'll talk about things to keep in mind before digging in too deep!
Episode 15: Recognizing, Embracing, & Celebrating the COVID Silver Linings
January 25, 2021 02:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBLeading through a pandemic has been full of challenges, and issues leaders are eager to leave in the rear view mirror. But don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Jim chats with guest Mike Schiemann about silver linings, the new positive discoveries that school leaders should look for, that you might want to try to keep in some manner once we move back to whatever "normal" will eventually look like. Thanks for listening! If you haven't yet done so, I invite you to Subscribe! ...
Episode 36: Recognizing, Embracing, & Celebrating the COVID Silver Linings
January 25, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBLeading through a pandemic has been full of challenges, and issues leaders are eager to leave in the rear view mirror. But don't throw the baby out with the bath water. Jim chats with guest Mike Schiemann about silver linings, the new positive discoveries that school leaders should look for, that you might want to try to keep in some manner once we move back to whatever "normal" will eventually look like. Thanks for listening! If you haven't yet done so, I invite you to Subscribe! You can a...
Episode 14: I Didn't Sign Up for This
January 11, 2021 17:20 - 5 minutes - 8.35 MBWhile there are great joys in leading an educational ministry, there are also some serious challenges. You can feel like some of these issues aren't what you ever wanted to deal with, and shouldn't have to! But let's consider - this is exactly why God has you where you are at this time. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
Episode 35: I Didn't Sign Up for This
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MBWhile there are great joys in leading an educational ministry, there are also some serious challenges. You can feel like some of these issues aren't what you ever wanted to deal with, and shouldn't have to! But let's consider - this is exactly why God has you where you are at this time.
Episode 13: Practicing Being Joyful
December 29, 2020 20:01 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBGood leaders are able to find and see the joy in all circumstances. Great leaders are able to infuse that joy into those around them. We'll touch on specific practices you may use to become that spreader of joy as a leader. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
Episode 34: Practicing Being Joyful
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBGood leaders are able to find and see the joy in all circumstances. Great leaders are able to infuse that joy into those around them. We'll touch on specific practices you may use to become that spreader of joy as a leader.
Episode 12: A Formula for a Peaceful Night's Sleep
December 14, 2020 19:10 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBWe'll discuss better ways to address those nagging issues that hang over you and keep you tossing and turning. You can't solve everything instantly, but you also don't need to let worry and stress consume you. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
Episode 33: A Formula for a Peaceful Night's Sleep
December 14, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBWe'll discuss better ways to address those nagging issues that hang over you and keep you tossing and turning. You can't solve everything instantly, but you also don't need to let worry and stress consume you.
Episode 11: The Art of Asking Questions
November 30, 2020 17:41 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBLeaders don't often ask enough questions. In this episode, we won't just consider asking more questions, but rather how skilled leaders may utilize questions to help lead their teams more effectively. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
Episode 32: 31 - The Art of Asking Questions
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBLeaders don't often ask enough questions. In this episode, we won't just consider asking more questions, but rather how skilled leaders may utilize questions to help lead their teams more effectively.
Episode 10: Managing with Style and Grace
November 16, 2020 17:25 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBTo lead well, sometimes we have to bring up subjects that others don't like to hear. How can we do so without having staff turn against us, dismiss us, or simply dislike being around us? There are ways - and we'll touch on them in this episode. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
30 - Managing with Style and Grace
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBTo lead well, sometimes we have to bring up subjects that others don't like to hear. How can we do so without having staff turn against us, dismiss us, or simply dislike being around us? There are ways - and we'll touch on them in this episode.
Episode 9: Shake It Up Sometimes
November 02, 2020 18:09 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBWe can become complacent in our usual routines. Leaders can disrupt the normal at times for very positive effect. We'll consider some possibilities in this episode.
29 - Shake It Up Sometimes
November 02, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBWe can become complacent in our usual routines. Leaders can disrupt the normal at times for very positive effect. We'll consider some possibilities in this episode.
Episode 8: Know Where You're Going
October 19, 2020 15:49 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThis episode explores the importance of having your destination in mind as you lead, as well as staying aware of the challenges and pitfalls that may trip you up. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
28 - Know Where You're Going
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThis episode explores the importance of having your destination in mind as you lead, as well as staying aware of the challenges and pitfalls that may trip you up.
Episode 7: Managing the Squirrel Principle
October 06, 2020 15:42 - 5 minutes - 8.04 MBIn this episode, we'll explore how leaders can stay focused on mission while tempted to veer off course by shiny new possibilities. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
27 - Managing the Squirrel Principle
October 06, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 8.04 MBIn this episode, we'll explore how leaders can stay focused on mission while tempted to veer off course by shiny new possibilities.
Episode 6: Self Care is Serving Others
September 21, 2020 16:02 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIt seems a solid character trait, putting the needs of others before your own. But a leader can go too far, neglecting their own needs to the detriment of sustainable leadership. We'll give a new framework to viewing taking time out for yourself in this episode. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
26 - Self Care is Serving Others
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIt seems a solid character trait, putting the needs of others before your own. But a leader can go too far, neglecting their own needs to the detriment of sustainable leadership. We'll give a new framework to viewing taking time out for yourself in this episode.
Episode 5: All Work and No Play
September 07, 2020 23:02 - 7 minutes - 9.89 MBLeaders have to take time for rest. It's part of how you continue to work well. Don't ignore this! Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
25 - All Work and No Play
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.89 MBLeaders have to take time for rest. It's part of how you continue to work well. Don't ignore this!
Episode 4: Into the Great Unknown
August 24, 2020 15:54 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBLeadership always involves a degree of uncertainty. Playing it safe usually is a poor option for leaders. People look to you for reassurance and confidence when moving forward into new and unknown circumstances. We'll dive a bit into fiction and faith in this episode for reminders of where leaders can draw their bold confidence from. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
24 - Into the Great Unknown
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBLeadership always involves a degree of uncertainty. Playing it safe usually is a poor option for leaders. People look to you for reassurance and confidence when moving forward into new and unknown circumstances. We'll dive a bit into fiction and faith in this episode for reminders of where leaders can draw their bold confidence from.
Episode 3: The Wisdom of Not Knowing
August 10, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 9.75 MBWhile exuding confidence as a leader is important, it can also be a detriment. Too much confidence can deter people from sharing their own ideas, and diminish the input a leader needs. We'll consider this challenge, and how to overcome it. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
23 - The Wisdom of Not Knowing
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.75 MBWhile exuding confidence as a leader is important, it can also be a detriment. Too much confidence can deter people from sharing their own ideas, and diminish the input a leader needs. We'll consider this challenge, and how to overcome it.
Episode 2: Persisting Through Turbulence
July 27, 2020 16:55 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBEveryone faces challenging times. How you choose to move through them makes all the difference. This episode considers guidance for handling tough times well, even productively. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
22 - Persisting Through Turbulence
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBEveryone faces challenging times. How you choose to move through them makes all the difference. This episode considers guidance for handling tough times well, even productively.
Episode 1: Competing as a Leader
July 13, 2020 16:28 - 6 minutes - 9.34 MBWho doesn't love some simple, healthy competition? I'd even warrant many leaders are by nature highly competitive people. But competition can lead to leadership pitfalls, major headaches. This episode digs into what to watch out for. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
21 - Competing as a Leader
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 9.34 MBWho doesn't love some simple, healthy competition? I'd even warrant many leaders are by nature highly competitive people. But competition can lead to leadership pitfalls, major headaches. This episode digs into what to watch out for.
Episode 21: Taking on a Fixer-Upper
June 29, 2020 16:49 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBTaking on leadership often means trying to lead organizations out of ineffective, even dysfunctional circumstances into something better. This isn't for everyone. This episode explores what leaders need to keep in mind as they choose to tackle challenges. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
20 - Taking on a Fixer-Upper
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBTaking on leadership often means trying to lead organizations out of ineffective, even dysfunctional circumstances into something better. This isn't for everyone. This episode explores what leaders need to keep in mind as they choose to tackle challenges.
Episode 20: Growth Requires Change
June 15, 2020 15:44 - 6 minutes - 9.03 MBYou can't stay in your comfortable rut and grow towards a better place. To grow, one must change. Yet so many people avoid change at all cost. In this episode, we'll address this conundrum. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
19 - Growth Requires Change
June 15, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MBYou can't stay in your comfortable rut and grow towards a better place. To grow, one must change. Yet so many people avoid change at all cost. In this episode, we'll address this conundrum.
Episode 19: Right Size Vision
June 01, 2020 19:54 - 5 minutes - 2.8 MBIs your vision for your organization big enough? Or is it too big? How can you be sure? We'll consider how to "right size" your vision in this episode. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
18 - Right Size Vision
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.04 MBIs your vision for your organization big enough? Or is it too big? How can you be sure? We'll consider how to "right size" your vision in this episode.
Episode 18: Leadership as Partnership
May 19, 2020 23:37 - 7 minutes - 3.76 MBAn exploration of the significance of leading in partnership with your team, rather than for your own benefit. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
17 - Leadership as Partnership
May 19, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MBAn exploration of the significance of leading in partnership with your team, rather than for your own benefit.
Episode 17: Maybe Leadership
May 04, 2020 20:05 - 6 minutes - 3.31 MBIn this episode we consider the temptation of responding with "maybe" as a gentler way of letting someone down, or simply to avoid having to say yes or no. Wise leaders learn to stay away from maybe. We'll go through some reasons. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
16 - Maybe Leadership
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBIn this episode we consider the temptation of responding with "maybe" as a gentler way of letting someone down, or simply to avoid having to say yes or no. Wise leaders learn to stay away from maybe. We'll go through some reasons.
Episode 16: Addressing Rather Than Tolerating
April 13, 2020 17:18 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MBOne of the tougher things to deal with as a leader is underperformance of those you lead. You can't duck your responsibility for this. Let's talk about how to address this in a way that moves forward towards a better circumstance. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
15 - Addressing Rather Than Tolerating
April 13, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBOne of the tougher things to deal with as a leader is underperformance of those you lead. You can't duck your responsibility for this. Let's talk about how to address this in a way that moves forward towards a better circumstance.
Episode 15: Managing the Pressure of Leadership
March 30, 2020 21:15 - 7 minutes - 3.61 MBPressure? Being a leader comes with pressure? Sort of obvious, especially in times like these. In this episode we'll discuss the importance of managing the pressure well, as well as suggestions for how you might do so. Have any thoughts on this episode? Or suggestions for future content? Email Jim at [email protected].
Managing the Pressure of Leadership
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBPressure? Being a leader comes with pressure? Sort of obvious, especially in times like these. In this episode we'll discuss the importance of managing the pressure well, as well as suggestions for how you might do so.