• 437: Healing Workplace Hurt: Restoring Trust and Flourishing Again // Dr. Meryl Herr, Good Works Group, LLC
    2025/04/07

    Workplace hurt is real, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the story. In this episode, Dr. Meryl Herr, author of When Work Hurts, shares how leaders can process pain in a faith-centered way, foster emotional and spiritual healing, and build a culture of trust and resilience.

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    48 分
  • 436: Why Staff Engagement is the Key to a Thriving Camp & Retreat Ministry // John MacDonald, T Bar M Camps
    2025/03/31

    What if the key to transforming your workplace isn’t just new strategies but a shift in culture? In this episode, John MacDonald, President of T Bar M Camps, shares how he and his team built trust, transparency, and alignment with their Christ-centered mission—creating a workplace where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered.

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    41 分
  • 435: Essential Traits of a Thriving Church Community // Steve Macchia, Leadership Transformations, Inc.
    2025/03/24

    What if the key to a thriving church isn’t just great leadership, but a leader’s spiritual health? In this episode, Dr. Steve Macchia, founder and president of Leadership Transformations, Inc., shares insights from his book Becoming a Healthy Church on how soul care, deep community, and servant leadership lay the foundation for a truly flourishing church.

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    48 分
  • 434: How Investing in Faculty and Staff Led to Record Enrollment and Giving // Michael Lindsay, Taylor University
    2025/03/17

    What if the secret to lasting organizational success isn’t just strategy but a flourishing workplace culture? In this episode, Dr. Michael Lindsay, president of Taylor University, shares how faith-driven leadership, values-based decision-making, and investing in people have led to remarkable growth in both employee engagement and institutional impact.

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    27 分
  • 433: Building a High-Performance Culture: The Role of Leadership and Engagement // Mark Miller
    2025/03/10

    Great workplace culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s shaped by leaders who are intentional about fostering an environment where people can thrive. In this episode, leadership expert Mark Miller, and author of Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage, shares insights on building a high-performance culture, communicating vision, and handling challenges with clarity and purpose.

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    37 分
  • 432: 5 Key Salary and Compensation Trends in Large Churches and Ministries // Susan Griffith Byers, Church Compensation Services
    2025/03/03

    Struggling to keep up with rising compensation demands while staying true to your mission? In this episode, we sit down with Susan Griffith Byers, Owner and Founder of Church Compensation Services, to explore key compensation trends, biblical principles, and practical strategies to help your church or ministry attract and retain top talent.

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    42 分
  • 431 : How a Top 100 Church Transformed Its Culture from Unhealthy to Flourishing // Jesse DeYoung, Flatirons Community Church
    2025/02/24

    Many leaders struggle with workplace dynamics that drain energy and hinder mission impact—but what if your culture could truly flourish? In this episode, Jesse DeYoung, Executive Pastor at Flatirons Community Church, shares practical steps to break free from dysfunction and build a thriving, Christ-centered organization.

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    45 分
  • 430: Grit and Grace: Building a Thriving Mission Culture That Lasts // Scott Chin, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
    2025/02/17

    What does it take to lead a ministry that transforms lives while navigating the challenges of high-demand leadership? In this episode, Scott Chin, president of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, shares how grit and hope fuel lasting change—for both those overcoming homelessness and the teams that serve them.

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    21 分