For Central Christian Church in Phoenix, Arizona, it was one of those “moment of truth” opportunities that caused leadership to hold their breath. The best part is what happened next . . . The Challenge Kelly O’ Donnell, Central’s Executive Director, reveals what was at stake: “We were growing in numbers, and yet we could…
Thanks for joining us on Season 2 of The Flourishing Culture Podcast! What can leaders learn from “the greatest leadership role model of all time”? Our guest today not only coined that phrase, but is also best known as one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. Listen to the Episode Listen in iTunes | Listen…
Thanks for joining us on Season 2 of The Flourishing Culture Podcast! One of the most remarkable cultural transformations we’ve seen comes from one of the oldest and most revered Chrisitan ministries. In the past 6 years, Craig Warner, Executive Director of The Gideons International, has moved their workplace culture from toxic to one that’s very healthy. Today, we’re…
It’s one of the most remarkable Christian organizations anywhere: a family of seven distinctive ministries united by a compelling five-word pledge. Preserving that promise is where the story gets interesting. I’d known Bob Lonac, President and CEO of CRISTA near Seattle, for years. And still, when I sat down with Bob, the situation he and…
Thanks for joining us on Season 2 of The Flourishing Culture Podcast! Imagine, for a moment, if you could significantly improve the health of your workplace culture over this coming year and see the growing satisfaction, camaraderie and productivity of your people. Today, you’re going to meet a leader who’s has done just that – significantly improve the…
Today we’re sharing the surprising story of how a ping-pong table, a series of free lunches and the use of a GoPro camera, kayak or paddleboard (take your pick) transformed one organization’s culture—from teetering on the rocks to soaring off the charts! The Challenge In 1996, Scott Evans founded Outreach, Inc. with an audacious vision to…
We asked for your feedback. And you delivered. Thank you. Clear preferences from this year’s respondents–double the number over last year’s survey—have produced three significant, practical takeaways any organization, church and Christian-owned business can use to create a healthy, flourishing culture that can translate to increased organizational effectiveness. What can these three key findings mean…
Thanks for joining us on Season 2 of The Flourishing Culture Podcast! Have you ever wondered if there’s a strategic planning process that’s effective, yet doesn’t take months to develop? Today, we’re talking with an innovator behind a proven strategic planning process that’s immediately functional and operational—and that works for both organizations and churches. Listen to the…
What if you could advance (even accelerate) your organization’s ministry calling through a sustainable strategy that operates and functions immediately? You can! Read on for the proven approach and principled plan that can move your ministry forward. (The closing story, alone, is pure gold.) The Challenge Does any of this sound familiar? Many ministries are…
Thanks for joining us on Season 2 of The Flourishing Culture Podcast! What can leaders learn from “the greatest leadership role model of all time”? Our guest today not only coined that phrase, but is also best known as one of the most influential leadership experts in the world. Listen to the Episode Listen in iTunes | Listen…
