If you have ever darkened the doors of a Hobby Lobby, you undoubtedly belong to the Hobby Lobby fan club. There is simply something special about this family-feel business culture. Today, well over 43,000 people belong to the Hobby Lobby team of workers, and this is largely due to the positive culture created by Steve and Jackie Green. This incredible couple has been so influential because of their grounding in Scripture, teaching, and personal growth. Plus, as a couple, they set an example of godly prioritization – putting God first, marriage and family second, and work third. Jackie summed up their core values as loving God and loving others. This simple phrase is their guide for everyday decisions. 

Steve and Jackie are also the co-founders of the Museum of the Bible, and if you have yet to visit, we encourage you to add it to your bucket list! Life and circumstances may be challenging and complicated, but God owns it all, and long ago, the Greens determined that God would be their guide. They know this is easier said than done but rely on their faith to see them through each day!

Guests: Steve and Jackie Green

Ministry/ Workplace: Hobby Lobby; Museum of the Bible

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Dr. Za’ndra Bishop and Dr. Andy Westmoreland are more than just headhunters; they are cultural influencers. With every leadership placement they make in an organization, they have the unique opportunity to impact the culture.  Whether it be in higher education, non-profits, or a host of other types of organizations, Za’ndra and Andy are always asking the question: “what could the culture here be?”

When we asked about what it takes to create a culture of belonging, Za’ndra says it starts with a self-aware leader that invests in and with people. Good leaders get to know who is on their team. Both Za’ndra and Andy love a challenge – helping an organization make a tough placement gives them a true sense of accomplishment, knowing the future is impacted by their work with FaithSearch Partners.

Guests: Dr. Za’ndra Bishop; Dr. Andy Westmoreland

Ministry/ Workplace: FaithSearch Partners

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Mark Vincent is a leader who loves leaders that love leaders. His 4-year peer-based program, Maestro-level leaders, is all about supporting leaders in the "Third Turn," where they begin to craft their organization's long-term vision, legacy, and future value. After all, no leader can do it by themselves. We all need to learn from others, and the earlier we begin this process in our career, the better we become as leaders. This is the heart of Maestro-level leaders: community! 

Mark's people-centered posture is rooted in a daily habit of prayer and reading and a weekly worship routine. These spiritual practices allow him the opportunity to inhale and exhale from the chaos of the week and reset his mind on the things above. Plus, Mark talks with us about his new book Listening, Helping and Learning: The Core Competencies of Process Consulting.

Guests: Mark Vincent

Ministry/ Workplace: Maestro-level leaders

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Flipping around the microphones today, Tami Heim and Scott Brown of Christian Leadership Alliance interview your very own Jim and Martha Brangenberg of iWork4Him Ministries. In this special show, Jim and Martha share about leadership strategies and creating a culture of belonging at iWork4Him. 

The Brangenbergs have had a front-row seat to over 3,000 leaders through their podcast interviews on iWork4Him, iRetire4Him, and sheWorks4Him. This ministry has allowed them to highlight the stories of others, see God work mightily in the everyday, and make connections in the Kingdom that have an eternal impact. Learning from others, along with Scripture and prayer, are their keys to growing as leaders.

This interview reminds us of the importance of the Tapestry Project – to create and freely offer a database that will increase collaboration between ministries. Take a few minutes to learn more about the Tapestry Project.

Guests: Jim and Martha Brangenberg

Ministry/ Workplace: iWork4Him

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We consistently find that great leaders have spiritual disciplines to help them grow. Al Lopus, Co-Founder and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, is no different. He has daily prayer and devotional time, weekly Sabbath, quarterly spiritual days, and annual 3-day retreats to keep him grounded and growing in his faith. Al also implements personal disciplines to stay emotionally and physically fit. His drive for consistency and excellence is mirrored in the mission of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Through their intentional connections with leadership and one-on-ones with supervisors, they're able to invest in every level of the organization.  

In today’s show, Al reminds us that you can’t give what you don’t have and that we shouldn’t ask others to do what we wouldn’t do ourselves. He makes it a point to talk last at meetings, so others’ voices are heard first. Plus, as a lifelong learner, Al is a reader and author, and his new book Road to Flourishing was voted Christian Leadership Alliance book of the Year 2022.    

Al is offering the first chapter of his new book, Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being, for FREE at roadtoflourishing.com. He also has a free video course and free workplace diagnostic!

Guests: Al Lopus

Ministry/ Workplace: Best Christian Workplaces Institute

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The title “Chief People and Culture Officer” perfectly describes the work that Tom Beck does at Compassion International. With a global workforce in 26 countries, every day Tom tackles the challenge of creating an organizational culture of belonging for staff who live across the world. So, how does he do it? According to Tom, it starts with cultivating the spiritual habit of prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit. As an extremely early morning person, Tom begins his most productive part of the day in prayer and Bible reading. From this place he is able to focus on the people and workplace culture he stewards – one that is in line with Compassion’s brand promise “to be known, loved, and connected.”

Our last words of wisdom from Tom are based on his line, “teach what we know – replicate what we are.” These are just a few ways that Tom leads a culture of belonging at Compassion International!

Guests: Tom Beck

Ministry/ Workplace: Compassion International

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Have you ever thought of being a mentor? Meet Bill Hendricks of “The Giftedness Center”. In part II of this PowerPod series, Bill shares what mentoring is, success stories, and why this investment glorifies God and is the best investment in the Kingdom of God.

Featured Guest: Bill Hendricks
Ministry/Workplace: The Giftedness Center 

To be or not to be a mentor, that is the question. That was the question we asked today’s guest, Bill Hendricks of “The Giftedness Center”. Bill talked mentoring, and being mentored, and why BOTH are a crucial investment in the Kingdom of God.

Featured Guest: Bill Hendricks
Ministry/Workplace: The Giftedness Center 

Whether you love or hate conflict, it’s still inevitable. Join us for this special PowerPod with Tony Deal, Felicia Betancur, and Mike Martin from Sedera Health as we talk about resolving conflict in the workplace - Texas Christ-follower style – with a British influence!

Featured Guest: Tony Dale & Felicia Betancur & Mike Martin
Ministry/Workplace: Sedera Health

Is there Millennials vs. Boomers conflict? Yep. Hear from both who wrote a book together, that shares both generations’ perspectives. Tune in and learn how we, as believers, can be leaders in resolving these conflicts and impact our organization’s culture.

Featured Guest: Hans Finzel & Patrick Kelly
Ministry/Workplace: MillennialBOOM