12 Steps to Take Today to Lead Well + 5 Things from Around the Internet this Week

12 Practical Steps to Lead Well Today

Find a mentor and a sage

Identify one new friendship to cultivate 

Start a new plan by putting one new habit in place (start a new plan- reading plan, exercise, eating, personal growth, spiritual intensity)

Write a note to someone who helped you get where you are

Connect with someone a few steps ahead of you in your role at another org

2 and 1 – start listening to 2 new Podcasts, and subscribe to 1 new newsletter

Brainstorm a new dream

Accomplish a family goal

Share your faith

Inject some courage 

Redeem a relationship 

Clarify your calling 

5 Things from the Internet

Gather25 – global Gathering of the Church happening March 1, 2025 

Jerry Seinfeld delivers the DUKE commencement address 

Scott Galloway talk at TED – how the US is destroying young people’s futures 

Listening to podcasts hits all time high 

5 Communication Skills from the Navy Seals

Leading with Prayer with Best-selling Author and Hope International CEO Peter Greer + 5 Things from the Internet

Check out my intervieww with Peter Greer on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 207. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Peter Greer is President and CEO of Hope International, a leading global non-profit organization providing micro finance and financial tools to alleviate poverty in countries around the world. Peter is a best-selling author of 15 books, including his most recent Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World Changing Leaders. We discuss leadership, the power of prayer, lessons from leaders and their prayer life, leading a global non-profit, casting vision, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE and DIME for being our trusted partners on this episode.

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5 Things from the Internet

Carey Nieuwhof interviewing Scott Galloway on his leadership podcast- a MUST listen!! 

Ed Mylett interviewing Steven Furtick on the Ed Mylett Show

Amy Webb- her Annual Trends Report that she released at SXSW 2024

Future Today Institute is her website 

Here’s the YouTube Video of her talk at SXSW

Piper Sandler put out their yearly study on Teenagers and their preferences and buying habits

Nike is still most popular brand in footwear

Chick fila most popular restaurant

The Company that makes every other Companies Vibe – from The Hustle 

US employee engagement hits 11 year low – from Gallup

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

8 New Leadership Books to Read + Scott Beck, co-founder of GLOO and past President of Blockbuster and Einstein's Bagels

See below the list of 8 New Books to Read. And also check out my intervieww with Scott Beck on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 206. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Scott Beck is a longtime entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of GLOO, past CEO of Einstein’s Bagels and Boston Market, and President and COO of Blockbuster. Scott has almost 50 years of executive experience, starting off by working at Waste Management as a teenager, and multiple seasons of executive leadership. And a longtime investor and venture advisor, with notable companies like Ancestry and Home Advisors. We discuss leadership, why connection matters, lessons from Blockbuster, how to create a win/win, the power of family, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and OVERFLOW for being our trusted partners on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Donate to the ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake and violence victims in the Middle East. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

OVERFLOW

Change the way you give with Overflow. Visit http://overflow.co/h3. Overflow is a simple way for your congregation to give through Apple Pay, Google Pay, stock, debit, credit, and cryptocurrency. Plus discover Overflow Tap, which allows attendees to simply tap their phone on the chair in front of them, for giving, registering for events, and filling out connection cards. Discover effortless generosity with Overflow. Visit http://overflow.co/h3 for ONE YEAR FREE of Apple Pay and Google Pay when launching Overflow Tap. Visit http://overflow/co/h3 to learn more.

8 New Books to Read

High Road Leadership – John C Maxwell 

Worthy – Jamie Kern Lima 

The Score That Matters – Ryan Hawk 

Elevate and Dominate – Deion Sanders 

Right Thing, Right Now – Ryan Holiday (releases June 2024) 

Think Remarkable – Guy Kawasaki 

The Anxious Generation – from Jonathan Haidt 

Difficult Conversations Don’t Have to Be Difficult – Jon Gordon

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

8 New Podcasts to Check Out + Dan Britton, Speaker, Author, Leadership Expert and EVP of FCA

See below the list of 8 New Podcasts to Know. And also check out my intervieww with Dan Britton on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 205. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Dan Britton is Exec VP of International Ministry at Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Dan has been part of FCA for 34 years, and is a speaker, author of multiple books, and leadership expert. We discuss the power of consistency, how to lead through Free Agency, NIL and the transfer portal, intentionality, what the best leaders focus on, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE for being our trusted partners on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Donate to the ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake and violence victims in the Middle East. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE

A comprehensive CMS software for your church or nonprofit ministry. Find out more at http://touchpointsoftware.com. The TouchPoint Software is designed to help your church create community. The platform includes small group management, volunteer coordination, online and mobile giving options, enhanced communication tools, a Church app, and of course their Database Management Software. Partner today to increase connection and engagement with your congregation. Visit http://touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and set up a FREE demo. Again, visit http://touchpointsoftware.com today.

8 New Podcasts to Check Out

Next Sunday Podcast - Jim Sheppard and Frank Bealer new podcast  from Generis 

The ARO Podcast – Joey Odom 

In Good Company Podcast – with Nicolai Tangen 

In Good Faith Podcast – Chelsea and Judah Smith 

Mature Me Podcast - with Rich Wilkerson Jr 

THINQ Media Podcast – from THINQ Media 

Next Up Podcast – with Grant Skeldon and Will Chung 

Beyond the Letter Podcast – episode I was on – Season 2 episode 27 – unexpected lessons in leadership   

BONUS - Grow Leader with Chris Hodges

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

April Top Ten Leadership List + Paul Daugherty, pastor of Victory Church, on Winning the Battle in Mental Health Battle

It’s the April Top Ten Leadership List. Check out the list below. And also check out my intervieww with Paul Daugherty on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 204. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Paul Daugherty is lead pastor of Victory Church in Tulsa, one of the largest churches in America. Paul is the author of Mind Games, host of a weekly leadership podcast, frequent speaker at conferences, and long time songwriter and musician. We discuss mental and emotional health, taking over the Church his parents started, navigating anxiety, tools for leaders today, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE for being our trusted partners on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Donate to the ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake and violence victims in the Middle East. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

TOUCHPOINT SOFTWARE

A comprehensive CMS software for your church or nonprofit ministry. Find out more at http://touchpointsoftware.com. The TouchPoint Software is designed to help your church create community. The platform includes small group management, volunteer coordination, online and mobile giving options, enhanced communication tools, a Church app, and of course their Database Management Software. Partner today to increase connection and engagement with your congregation. Visit http://touchpointsoftware.com to learn more and set up a FREE demo. Again, visit http://touchpointsoftware.com today.

April Top Ten Leadership List

Resources

GoodBids – Seth Godin’s new charity auction project 

Cara Dumaplin – Taking Cara Babies 

Box to Box Films – the production company behind Drive to Survive, Full Swing, Tour De France, and other docuseries

Podcasts

Good Work Podcast with Barrett Brooks – first episode is 90 minute interview with James Clear

Grow Leader with Chris Hodges

Articles 

An Update on the 4 day Workweek – from NPR 

The 6 Drivers of Business Growth – from Ramsey Solutions

Books 

The Anxious Generation – from Jonathan Haidt

Interview with Jonathan Haidt about his new book The Anxious Generation – on the Russell Moore Podcast 

Difficult Conversations Don’t Have to Be Difficult – Jon Gordon

Music 

New EP from Elevation Worship – Another One/All of a Sudden 

God is (LIVE) - New Life Worship

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.