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Episode 21: Managing Staff Politics
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - June 21, 2024 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe people we work with are far from perfect, just as we each have our flaws. Today we focus on steps a leader should take to keep the team focused in positive directions rather than descending towards more self-serving and sinful directions. Which WILL happen, even at a Christian schoo...
Episode 20: Who Do You Turn To?
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - April 16, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingI can't pretend otherwise, sometimes being the leader isn't much fun. When that happens to you, it's important you don't isolate or silo. You need to talk to the right people. Let's talk about preparing for such a need. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podc...
Episode 19: Perspective Matters
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - December 21, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingYou will never be able to please everyone when you are making decisions. However, there is wisdom in anticipating what problems might result from your choices. Let's consider this, particularly with the help of a true story. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple...
Episode 18: Courage for All Conditions
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - December 11, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNo one goes into leadership because it's the simpler, easier path. Leadership is hard, and sometimes downright scary. Today we talk about the way courage is truly needed from a leader to help their school ministries move through challenging times so that they may thrive. Help me spread...
Episode 17: Not So Great to be TOO Needed
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - September 12, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe all enjoy feeling needed. However, as a leader, there is definitely such a thing as being TOO needed. Let's talk about the traps leaders should avoid, and what to do to empower those we lead. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you liste...
Episode 16: Your Leadership: Renewable Resource, or Fossil Fuel?
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - August 21, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLeaders often undervalue their own importance. I know, I know - we are warned more often about being overconfident or slipping towards arrogance, the the push against that swings easily the other direction. We take servant leadership to an extreme, and do far more than we should, easily...
Episode 15: Sometimes It's Them, Not You
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - August 04, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDoesn't matter how skillfully you lead, communicate, and interact with others, sometimes things don't work out. It takes TWO for relationships to be successful. This episode reminds leaders to recognize that you should always do what you can, but not beat yourself up when things fail. S...
Episode 14: Don't Be Afraid to Change Your Mind
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - July 10, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingYes, leaders need to be confident in their decisions, and giving off an air of indecisiveness can damage people's opinion of your leadership. But so will bad decisions, and a stubbornness about shifting your direction when new data comes to light. Let's give this some consideration in t...
Episode 13: Never Ignore the Danger Signs, Pt. 2
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - June 19, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere are risks you take, and risks you shouldn't. As a leader, you need to pay attention to the changing landscape around you, to best determine when to move forward, and when to stop and adjust. Here's another example of such consideration. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by ...
Episode 12: Never Ignore the Danger Signs, Pt. 1
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - June 06, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLeaders help keep the team on mission, and watch for pitfalls that could derail them. At least, that how it's supposed to work, but leaders are human too, and can fall prey to "ostrich disease." Let's talk about this. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcas...
Episode 11: Character vs. Reputation
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - March 06, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTwo different terms, somewhat related but not quite the same. In this episode I discuss their relation, and how each impacts your leadership effectiveness, as well as what you should be sensitive to in this regard. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast o...
Episode 10: The Need for Documentation
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - February 21, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDocumentation has a negative connotation, but honestly, that's simply because most leaders are using it wrongly. I'll give you a fresh perspective and a suggestion to add to your leadership practices here in this episode. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Po...
Episode 9: Standing Your Ground on the Wrong Ground
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - February 07, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLeaders need to be confident, ready to defend their positions. But what about when your position is wrong? Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with o...
Episode 8: The Power of the Door
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - January 09, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHaving an "open door policy" is important, right? Oh, the trouble that phrase has caused. Let's explore this a bit today. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to sh...
Episode 7: The Need for Professional Development
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - December 12, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt's been a busy couple of months, including time filled by running and then attending professional development - so that's the topic I'm turning to here. Professional development is critical! Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen ...
Episode 6: Upgrading Your Bus Passengers, Part 2
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - October 03, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingContinuing with the analogy and theme of our previous episode, this time we explore how to help people gracefully "exit the bus" when it turns out that, despite your efforts, they aren't proving to be a good fit for the team and the needs of your school ministry. Help me spread the wor...
Episode 5: Upgrading Your Bus Passengers Pt. 1
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - September 20, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn his book Good to Great, Jim Collins introduced me to the the concept of viewing your professional team as the people riding your bus. To be effective in proceeding in the direction you're headed, you need the right people on the bus. That's not always what you have when you move into...
Episode 4: Giving Feedback That Works
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - September 06, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingProviding effective feedback is a critical aspect of leadership. Providing feedback is a leadership aspect about which many leaders lack ease, some because they've truly botched it in the past. Let's explore how to be effective with feedback in this episode. Help me spread the word of ...
Episode 3: Stop Working So Hard
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - August 22, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLeadership is hard work. That's a given. Yet some leaders regularly make decisions that make the job even more difficult and time consuming, and at the same time less effective. In this episode, we'll discuss pitfalls to avoid, and behaviors you should stop if you truly want to thrive l...
Episode 2: Avoiding Drain
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - August 08, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWorking with people can be complex. Adults can have just as much difficulty playing nice together as preschoolers. It's a leader's responsibility to remain sensitive to the climate, and to step in and help when things turn towards the toxic. Let's discuss. Help me spread the word of th...
Episode 1: The Best Leaders Utilize the Help of Others
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - July 26, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSure, you are a capable, effective individual. That's part of how you ended up in leadership. But producing as an island, needing no one else, is NOT what leadership is about. Let's explore. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to...
Episode 40: Connecting Your Cart to the Right Horse
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - July 11, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat is driving you? What do people see in our leadership? Is it helping convey what you'd hope? Perhaps you need to hitch your leadership wagon to something new. Let's explore.
Episode 39: The Intentional Extrovert
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - June 27, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingExtroverted. Introverted. Which are you? How does it impact your leadership? Let's dig into these concepts just a bit today. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to...
Episode 38: The Gift of Encouragement
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - June 06, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow often do you intentionally encourage those around you? You have a real opportunity to make a difference with some well placed words. Let's talk about some ways to encourage the different people in your circle of influence. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on App...
Episode 37: Someone Has to Do It
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - April 04, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe person driving the bus gets to make the decisions. Are you ready for that? Are you willing? Let's talk about this! Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share...
Episode 36: Giving Trust Wisely
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - December 21, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow do you trust, as a leader? Are you too trusting? Too hesitant to trust? Is trust even needed? Let's explore! Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this ...
Episode 35: Reining in the Ego
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - November 19, 2021 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLeaders need to be confident, to believe in themselves. Can you be too confident? How can you tell? What can you do? This is our conversation. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review...
Episode 34: Fixing Proactively
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - November 13, 2021 00:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingStuff happens. And when it does, it's got to be addressed. You can't just let problems sit there, ignored - they can grow and grow, even bring your ministry down! But HOW you address them makes a world of difference, to avoid letting such urgent issues become all-consuming. Let's explor...
Episode 33: I Just Can't Take It Anymore
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - October 04, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat does it mean when the stress feels too great, when you think you may not be able to continue? It can happen to any leader. Let's talk about what this can mean, and what you can do to move through this while remaining a successful leader. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by ...
Episode 32: What Can I Learn From You?
EC-12 Leadership Podcast - September 20, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe best leaders are the ones who recognize there is always more to know, more to learn, and seem constantly on the search for new opportunities to gain knowledge. This is particularly true in watching for what others around them can teach them. Let's explore this! Thanks for listening...
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