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The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast450: Eight Drivers of a Flourishing Workplace Culture // Giselle Jenkins, Best Christian WorkplacesIn this episode, Al Lopus and Giselle Jenkins unpack the eight-factor FLOURISH Model—a powerful framework for building a Christ-centered workplace where people truly want to stay. Find full show notes here: https://workplaces.org/podcast/450-eight-drivers-of-a-flourishing-workplace-culture Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. | Follow our Host, Al Lopu...2025-07-0724 min

CLATV OutcomesThe Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast - 449: Why Flourishing Workplaces Still Matter: A Final Word from Al Lopus // Al Lopus, Best Christian WorkplacesWhat if the most effective, transformative workplaces in the world were led by Christians? In this final episode as host of the Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast, Al Lopus reflects on over a decade of powerful conversations with Christian leaders who have turned that vision into reality—through intentional leadership, culture change, and the redemptive work of Christ in the workplace. Find full show notes here: https://workplaces.org/podcast/449-why-flourishing-workplaces-still-matter-a-final-word-from-al-lopus Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...2025-06-3022 min

CLATV Leader ShowcaseThe Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast - 449: Why Flourishing Workplaces Still Matter: A Final Word from Al Lopus // Al Lopus, Best Christian WorkplacesWhat if the most effective, transformative workplaces in the world were led by Christians? In this final episode as host of the Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast, Al Lopus reflects on over a decade of powerful conversations with Christian leaders who have turned that vision into reality—through intentional leadership, culture change, and the redemptive work of Christ in the workplace. Find full show notes here: https://workplaces.org/podcast/449-why-flourishing-workplaces-still-matter-a-final-word-from-al-lopus Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...2025-06-3022 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast449: Why Flourishing Workplaces Still Matter: A Final Word from Al Lopus // Al Lopus, Best Christian WorkplacesWhat if the most effective, transformative workplaces in the world were led by Christians? In this final episode as host of the Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast, Al Lopus reflects on over a decade of powerful conversations with Christian leaders who have turned that vision into reality—through intentional leadership, culture change, and the redemptive work of Christ in the workplace. Find full show notes here: https://workplaces.org/podcast/449-why-flourishing-workplaces-still-matter-a-final-word-from-al-lopus Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...2025-06-3022 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast448: Thank God It’s Monday: Building a Ministry Culture Employees Love // Doug Mazza, Joni and FriendsIn this episode, as Al Lopus, host of the Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast, closes his time as the host, he welcomes back one of his very first guests, Doug Mazza. From leading Hyundai Motor America to expanding the global reach of Joni and Friends, Doug shares how Christ-centered leadership can shape a flourishing workplace culture that leaves a lasting legacy. Find full show notes here: https://workplaces.org/podcast/448-thank-god-its-monday-building-a-ministry-culture-employees-love Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...2025-06-2342 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast444: Boards That Shepherd, Not Just Oversee // Michael Martin, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)What’s one of the biggest risks to the health of Christian ministries that often gets ignored? In this episode, Al Lopus sits down with Michael Martin, President of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability), to explore how trust, governance, and leader well-being are deeply connected—and why boards play a critical role in sustaining healthy, Christ-centered leadership. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/444michaelmartin Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 ...2025-05-2650 min

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The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast424: 7 Workplace Trends Christian Leaders Need to Watch in 2025 // Al Lopus, Jay Bransford, Robert Wachter, Best Christian WorkplacesHow can your organization thrive in the rapidly evolving workplace of 2025? In this episode, Al Lopus (Cofounder & Board Chair), Jay Bransford (President and CEO), and Rob Wachter (Global Marketing Director) of Best Christian Workplaces explore seven key trends shaping the future of Christian-led organizations, offering practical strategies to build flourishing workplaces rooted in faith and resilience. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/4247trends2025 Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By do...2025-01-0629 min

the LOVE JUSTICE podcastEpisode 18 of the LOVE JUSTICE podcast with special guest: Al Lopus | hosted by Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes | LoveJustice.NGOThis week’s conversation on the Love Justice Podcast features Al Lopus of Best Christian Workplaces. Listen in with hosts Hannah Munn and Jason Dukes as Al shares insights on what it means to have a flourishing workplace and how employees stay engaged with the mission. Al Lopus is the Cofounder and Board Chair at Best Christian Workplaces (BCW). He has undisguised zeal for Christ-based workplace cultures and believes Christian workplaces should set the standard as the best, most effective places to work in the world. He cofounded BCW in 2002 to provide Christian organizations with re...2024-12-1850 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast389: Leadership Lessons from the Military to Liberty University (LU): Dr. Dondi Costin's Journey // Dr. Dondi Costin, Liberty UniversityJoin Al Lopus in conversation with Dr. Dondi Costin, the new president of Liberty University, as they discuss the vital aspects of assessing organizational culture, the power of visibility in building trust, and the three key functions of a CEO. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/389drdondicostin Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian wo...2024-05-1344 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast379: Adapting to the Artificial Intelligence Era: Strategies for Christian-Led Workplaces // Jon Hirst, SILJoin Al Lopus as he explores insights from Jon Hirst, Chief Innovation Officer at SIL, uncovering strategies for embracing innovation, navigating AI integration, and fostering a spiritually grounded approach to technological evolution in Christian-led workplaces. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/379jonhirst Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cu...2024-03-0443 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast370: 7 Workplace Trends for 2024 // Al Lopus, Jay Bransford, Best Christian WorkplacesAs Christian leaders, the burning question on your minds might be, "What trends can we expect this year?" Join us in this annual episode as we delve into the anticipated workplace trends for Christian-led organizations in 2024. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/370workplacestrends2024 Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build fl...2024-01-0146 min

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug SmithAl Lopus on Assessing, Measuring, and Improving Your Organization's Culture, Health, and EngagementSend us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Al Lopus, cofounder, and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute talks about the assessment he created that helps organizations assess, measure, and improve their overall health and engagement. He also talks about what factors play the biggest role in the health of an organization and some tips on the key elements to building a great organization.About Al Lopus: Al Lopus is the CEO and Cofounder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, founded in 2002. The Institute provides research-based...2023-03-0747 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS8E04: Discipleship as a Key to Racial Reconciliation // Dr. Robert Loggins, Robert F. Loggins MinistriesAs we address racial tensions in the workplace, many would agree that at the core of the problem is broken trust on both sides. In this episode, Al Lopus talks with Dr. Robert Loggins, President of Robert F. Loggins Ministries and a Minister-at-Large for Citygate Network. Robert is a leader who believes racial reconciliation should be part of any leader’s discipleship journey. Listen in as he teaches us some practical approaches. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s8e04drrobertloggins Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Ap...2023-01-2349 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS8E01: 7 Workplace Trends for 2023 // Al Lopus, Jay Bransford, Best Christian WorkplacesListen in as Al Lopus, Cofounder & Board Chair, and Jay Branford President & CEO of Best Christian Workplaces highlight workplace trends that they're anticipating for Christian-led workplaces in 2023. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s8e01workplacetrends2021 Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al...2023-01-0242 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E28: Al and Jay Share About Their Leadership Transitions // Al Lopus and Jay Bransford, Best Christian Workplaces InstituteIn today's episode, we address CEO succession, and what's unique is we're going to talk about my succession from the CEO role at Best Christian Workplaces. You know, I found over time that CEO successions and transitions mark a significant change in organizations and often don't go well, especially when it comes to succeeding a founder. As many of you know, we've just had a CEO transition at Best Christian Workplaces, and several have asked, “How's it going?” Well, listen in as we talk about our succession story. To lead our conversation today, we’ve asked Robert Wachte...2022-09-1956 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastExpanding God's Kingdom in You Through Healthy Workplace Culture // Jeff Lockyer, Southridge Community ChurchHave you ever wondered how important improving your workplace culture is? Well, today our guest says of all the changes that you can make in your organization there's one that matters more than all the others—the culture of your organization. Listen in as this pastor describes how working on cultural health is actually at the core of Christian discipleship for any leader. One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting to know innovative leaders that are making a difference for the kingdom. One of those leaders is Jeff Lockyer, the Lead Pastor at...2022-08-0147 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastImportant Advice on Managing Remote Employees // Robert Bortins, Jr., Classical ConversationsFor many organizations having a majority of your employees work from home is a new challenge. This new environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has challenged leaders to learn new ways of leading their virtual workplaces. Today we learn from the CEO of a growing, Christian company with 70 percent of their employees who have been working from home remotely for years. I know that you'll benefit from this great advice. It’s my pleasure to welcome back to the Flourishing Culture Podcast Robert Bortins, Jr., CEO of Classical Conversations, in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Robert, good to be...2022-07-2524 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastA Biblical Mandate for Healthy Workplace Culture // David Emmert, Celebration Baptist ChurchIs there a biblical imperative to lead a workplace culture? Christian leaders, why would we want to invest time and treasure into creating a flourishing workplace? Today we hear directly from a leader who shares his heart including why a flourishing workplace matters and how it has come about. David Emmert is Lead Pastor at Celebration Baptist Church, in Tallahassee, Florida. Their workplace culture, for the most part is thriving and flourishing. And, under David’s leadership, Celebration’s staff of 33 employees has achieved something truly remarkable, and that’s that 91 percent of their staff is engaged in their work. ...2022-07-1834 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastThe Soft Skills Every Leader Needs // Dr. Gene HabeckerAre you looking for ways to improve your leadership effectiveness? Today, our special guest, with 35 years of CEO experience, outlines four ways to improve the softer side of your leadership. Dr. Gene Habecker is Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute (Leadership Development and Capacity Building) and President Emeritus of Taylor University. He’s also an Adjunct Professor in the PhD in Leadership program at Capital Seminary and Graduate School as well as the former President and CEO of American Bible Society. He’s the author of The Softer Side of Leadership: Essential Soft Skills That Transform Leaders and...2022-07-1153 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastBuild a Healthy Marriage; Be a Better Leader // Les ParrottWhat's one thing that can inflict so much emotional pain that it can significantly hinder your leadership effectiveness? Today, listen to one of the world's leading experts on having a healthy marriage and better relationships overall. If you happen to be married, I have a personal question for you. Have you ever noticed how a lingering frustration or a serious unresolved issue in your marriage can eat at you at work and even impact your leadership? Well, believe me, I've experienced this, and I know I'm not alone. How to build a healthy marriage is what my...2022-07-0442 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E26: Why Disillusionment Can Be a Gift and How to Lead Your People Through It // Peter Greer, Chris Horst, HOPE InternationalDo you feel discouraged because the realities of life have caused you to be disillusioned? Well, maybe you feel cynical. We've seen visionaries succumb to cynicism in these times, or at least cause them to coast. Today, our guests provide hope for us by calling this disillusionment a gift. Listen in as they talk about moving past the false hope of idealism to discover true Christian hope. Those of us in leadership at Christian organizations feel a call from God to serve, and also a vision for how our organization can make a difference in the world...2022-06-2747 min

God‘s Story PodcastAl Lopus – Road to FlourishingSick and tired of struggling in a toxic workplace? How can we best create flourishing workplaces where people thrive and love what they do? Brent and Ian talk with Al Lopus, the author of ‘Road to Flourishing – Eight Keys To Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being’ published by IVP America. Al is the CEO and co-founder of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute which provides research-based measurement tools and strategic advisory services with a vision to create the most effective workplaces in the world. Al served for over 20 years in leadership roles with Watson Wyatt where h...2022-06-2129 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E25: 5 Reasons Why Long-Range Planning Doesn't Work and How to Shift into Opportunity Leadership // Roger Parrott, Belhaven UniversityDo you feel your organization’s approach to strategic planning is inflexible and ineffective? Do you feel like you’re missing untapped opportunities? Well, listen in as today’s guest suggests a new counterintuitive approach to traditional planning, an approach that shows you how unexpected opportunities may be the key to your future success. There is a leadership adage that says, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” But what if there’s a different paradigm of leadership that embraces the need to be flexible rather than strictly adhering to a plan? Certainly, the future we lead into...2022-06-2044 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E24: Top Trends That Are Impacting Church and Organizational Growth // Warren Bird, ECFAAs leaders, we can learn from our peers in other churches and Christian organizations, to understand how they are growing and developing. Also, research into trends and best practices helps all of us on our road to flourishing. Our guest today will help us understand the landscape of this moment in the church and how we can move forward as we follow Jesus and lead with integrity. I’m delighted to welcome Warren Bird, who is Vice President of Research and Equipping at the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). Warren has a rich understanding of church moveme...2022-06-1339 min

The Discerning Leader PodcastAl Lopus | Your Discerning Life Story (Ep 11)Host: Steve Macchia | Guest: Al Lopus “Divine providence called me and I answered the phone.” – Al Lopus Today’s discerning life story features the founder of Best Christian Workplace Institute, Al Lopus, who joins us to share his wisdom about the keys to outstanding organizational life. His new book, The Road to Flourishing: Eight Keys to Boost Employee Engagement and Well-Being covers eight priorities to greater effectiveness. Based on extensive research, the eight keys also spell the word FLOURISH: Fantastic Teams; Life-Giving Work; Outstanding Talent; Uplifting Growth; Rewarding Compensation; Inspirational Leadership; Sustainable Strategy; and Healthy Communication. The #1 nee...2022-06-0938 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E23: Keys for Developing Emerging Leaders // Clay ScrogginsHow is your organization developing emerging leaders? We believe a key role for every leader is to develop the next generation of leaders. And today, we talk with author and leader, Clay Scroggins, about the key to emerging leader development. We see that the world is changing rapidly and that what worked in the past may not work in the future. But what are the skills and qualities that emerging leaders need so they can lead into the future? This podcast will have clear takeaways for those who are stepping up as aspiring leaders. And those of...2022-06-0647 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E22: Why Effective Leaders Prioritize Self-Awareness // Doug Waldo, Best Christian Workplaces InstituteFind full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s7e22dougwaldo Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/Email our host at info@bcwinstitute.org 2022-05-3044 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E21: How to Build Character and Competence into Your People // Craig Walker, NewSpring ChurchWhen it comes to hiring, we believe a person’s character is the most important criteria. But how does an organization help build both character and competence into your people so your organization will flourish in the future? Well, listen in as we have an engaging conversation with a church leader on that very topic. The character and integrity of leaders are essential for a healthy, thriving church or ministry. We will explore the topics of leadership character, trust, and inspiration in today’s episode. Inspirational leadership is one of the eight drivers of employee engagement that we h...2022-05-2341 min

Christian Podcast™#62 - TOXIC WORKPLACE MAKEOVER // AL LOPUSChristian Podcast Live with Beto Gudino presents our guest: Al Lopus CEO and founder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) Helps Christian organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces in the world. Al Lopus. Road to flourishing. Eight keys to boost employee engagement and well-being. Get the book here: https://www.ivpress.com/al-lopus SHOP CHRISTIAN PODCAST EMOJI MERCH: https://www.christianpodcast.com/shop/ DOWNLOAD OUR APP: https://www.christianpodcast.app CHRISTIAN PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.tiktok.com/@xtianpodcast https://www.youtube.com/christianpodcast https://www.facebook.com/XtianPodcast/ https://twitter.com/xtianpodcast https://www.instagram.com/xt...2022-05-1950 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E20: Why a Discerning Life is Key to Inspirational Leadership // Steve Macchia, Leadership Transformations Inc.Would you like your leadership to be more inspirational? In my new book, I write about Inspirational Leadership as a key to a flourishing workplace but it begs the question, "how do you develop it?" Our guest today believes having a discerning life is the key. Listen in as we discuss spiritual principles and practices that will change your life and leadership. I’m delighted to welcome Steve Macchia, Founder and President of Leadership Transformations Inc. Steve is the author of numerous books—the most recent one is The Discerning Life. He also has years of experience as a past...2022-05-1642 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E19: How Inspirational Leaders Multiply Leaders // Dave Ferguson, Community Christian ChurchAs organizations, we often ask, how do we multiply our organization's impact? But isn't a better question how do we multiply our organization's leadership? Today, we'll talk with an internationally known leader and author who will help us develop and multiply our organization's leadership. I’m delighted to welcome Dave Ferguson. He is the lead pastor and co-founder of Community Christian Church, a thriving multi-site community in the Chicago area. He also is the visionary for NewThing, an international church-planting movement, and president of the Exponential Conference. Dave has also written a number of books including Exponential, Hero Makers, an...2022-05-0937 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E18: How an Entrepreneurial Operating System Produces Greater Outcomes // Doug Hall, Resources for CEOsDoes your organization have an operating system that links your vision down to your employees' daily and weekly actions? Well, find out how many entrepreneurial companies and ministries are discovering how an effective operative system can lead to improved outcomes and impact. In order to effectively lead an organization, senior leaders need a management framework and practical tools to keep the organization moving forward. Employees are looking to senior leaders to bring them together for a common purpose. Wise leaders have learned how to implement systems that support the growth of their organizations. What steps can you take to...2022-05-0235 min

True North Leader with Bobby Albert#35: You Can Only Lead with What You Have with Al LopusWhen was the last time you got honest employee feedback on your leadership or company culture? Leaders will hear what they want to hear when there isn't anonymity. In today's episode of True North Leader, guest Al Lopus says that Christian organizations should have the best cultures. We couldn't agree more! Al is the CEO and Co-founder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, and today he is serving up tough truths like, "Lashing out at employees means you aren't leading with the fruit of the spirit!" We can't wait for you to hear more from Al. He shares personal failures and...2022-04-2743 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E17: 4 Key Rhythms for Developing Healthy Communication and a Flourishing Culture // Pete Kelly, Apartment LifeToday, our conversation is about flourishing leaders leading flourishing workplaces. What are some of the key rhythms a leader must practice to flourish? What are some key rhythms an organization must practice to flourish? I’m delighted to welcome Pete Kelly, CEO of Apartment Life. Pete has been leading Apartment Life, a unique business–as-ministry organization, for several years. Prior to that, he was with Cru for 24 years, developing leaders, and also doing front-line ministry in several settings. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s7e17petekelly Share the love. If you en...2022-04-2532 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E16: How Flourishing Workplace Culture Fosters a Thriving Mission // Doug Mazza, Al Lopus, BCWIToday, you'll have an opportunity to listen in on a conversation with one of the leaders highlighted in my new book, Road to Flourishing. I know you'll be encouraged by his wit and wisdom as he describes steps to achieving a thriving mission fueled by their flourishing culture. I’m delighted to welcome Doug Mazza, President Emeritus of Joni and Friends. Doug was with Joni and Friends from 1999 to 2019, overseeing an era of tremendous growth in the ministry. He currently serves on their board. At Joni and Friends, they share the hope of the Gospel and give pr...2022-04-1842 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E15: Businesses that Impact People for the Glory of God // Mike Sharrow, C12 GroupDoes your organization have strong and deep leadership talent? Well today, we talk about how to develop leaders with character based on an environment of feedback and accountability. As you grow your organization, how are you investing in the people who will carry out the mission that God has given you? Today we will talk about investing in leaders who are committed to following Jesus in their businesses. The principles of leadership development and Christian values apply whether you are leading in a Christian ministry or a marketplace business. In both contexts, we are called to steward...2022-04-1139 min

Refining Rhetoric with Robert BortinsFun, The Key to Flourishing | With Al LopusAl Lopus is the CEO and co-founder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, an organization founded in 2002 dedicated to helping Christian-led workplaces set the standard as the best, most effective places to work in the world. Al is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant for helping Christian leaders and organizations thrive. In this conversation, Robert and Al discuss the Christian’s relationship with work and the criteria for a flourishing workplace. Show notes: refiningrhetoric.com/al-lopus 2022-04-0640 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E14: How to Build Community and Fantastic Teams in Your Workplace // Rusty Chadwick, WinShape TeamsHave you wondered if it would be helpful to invest in improving your team's effectiveness? Today, our episode uncovers the transformational power of experiences and how they build community in the workplace. I’m delighted to welcome Rusty Chadwick, Director of WinShape Teams. In addition to leading WinShape Teams, Rusty also speaks, writes, and creates development experiences for teams and leaders. Rusty understands the power of transformational experiences. He is the co-author of the book Team Work: 13 Timeless Principles for Creating Success and Fulfillment as a Team Member. He is also the author of an e-book, Retreating To...2022-04-0440 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E13: 3 Practical Keys to Make Your Strategy and Leadership Sustainable // Jos Snoep, Bible League InternationalDo you think about improving the effectiveness organization by engaging your employees in discussion groups? Well in today's episode, we talk about approaches to help inspire your employees by connecting vision to their work. Listen in as we discuss practical ways to be sure your strategy and leadership is sustainable. Flourishing organizations have a sustainable strategy. For your strategy to be sustainable, it needs to be threaded throughout your organization. Strategy isn’t just for your executive team but should be embraced by everyone. How do you lead in a way that equips and empowers your teams to...2022-03-2830 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E12: How Flourishing Culture Leads to Greater Ministry Impact // Kevin Enders, 4KIDSDo you have a vision to see your organization making a greater impact? Well today, we talk with a leader who has positioned his organization to do just that. Listen in as we talk about how he has prepared the soil to create an intentional flourishing culture, facilitating the expansion of their vision. I’m delighted to welcome Kevin Enders, President of 4KIDS. We’ve talked with Kevin before and I’m looking forward to today’s conversation. He has built a strong team and highly engaged staff at 4KIDS. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s7e12ke...2022-03-2131 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E11: Building Trust: The Core of Inspirational Leadership and a Flourishing Workplace // Al Lopus, Jay BransfordIf there was one thing that you could work on as a leader that would improve your relationship with others, and your organization's effectiveness, what would it be? In today's episode, we discuss building trust, the core to Inspirational Leaders, and a Flourishing Workplace. At the core of a flourishing workplace is the level of trust that exists between leaders, leaders and employees, and among employee groups. Today our podcast topic is Building Trust, the Core of Inspirational Leadership, and a Flourishing Workplace. Joining me today is BCWI’s president, Jay Bransford. Jay welcome back to the...2022-03-1429 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E10: How Flourishing Culture Facilitates Business Growth // Laura Jones, Shon Cass, Texas Security BankWould you ever ask yourself the question, how would a flourishing workplace culture impact the performance of my team or my organization? Well, today, we'll talk with two business leaders who outline the steps they've taken to build a flourishing workplace facilitating their bank's growth from startup to one billion in assets in just fourteen years. Along with serving Christian ministries, we work with marketplace organizations to assess employee engagement and culture. In these organizations, excellence is a result of strong values and integrity in their leadership. If you’re a Christian leader in a marketplace organization, ho...2022-03-0728 min

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The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E09: 5 Key Steps to Getting Your Church or Organization Unstuck // Jim Tomberlin, The Unstuck GroupToday is a special and unique episode, listen to my conversation with a leader who is in his fifth decade of spiritual and organizational leadership. He can honestly say, each organization he has served was healthier when he left than when he started. Learn from his immense wisdom and listen to his personal challenge for you at the end of our conversation. Organizations have seasons of growth and change. Through each season your leadership team needs a variety of competencies to help your organization thrive. Our guest today will help you understand the skills that you need...2022-02-2833 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E08: Key Strategies for Developing the Next Generation of Leaders // Alec Hill, InterVarsity Christian FellowshipWhat would happen in your organization if a top leader, as they say, was hit by a bus? Well, today we talk to a leader who was and lived to talk about it. Listen in as we learn how to prepare our organization for the next generation by investing in rising leaders. Developing future leaders is an important part of any healthy organization and is core to long-term flourishing. Who is engaged in coaching the next generation of leaders for your organization? Does the process include a focus on spiritual maturity as well as leadership principles? We’ll...2022-02-2138 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E07: How to Build a Strong Leadership Pipeline // Mac Lake, Multiply GroupDo you have a strong leadership bench pipeline that will facilitate your organization's future growth? Well, today we discuss how to develop a leadership pipeline that will produce four new generations of leadership for your organization. I’m delighted to welcome Mac Lake. He is the author of The Multiplication Effect: Building a Leadership Pipeline That Solves Your Leadership Shortage. Mac has a passion for leadership development in the local church. He served at Seacoast Church in South Carolina developing leaders for their multi-site movement. He's launched The Multiply Group which now operates under the oversight of th...2022-02-1438 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E06: Healthy Habits for Long-Term Leadership // Doug Nuenke, The NavigatorsImagine just finishing a thirteen-year run leading a large, global, Christian ministry. What would you consider your legacy? What would your plans be? How did the selection of your successor go? What was your involvement in helping in the process? Well today, we have a great privilege of having a conversation with Doug Nuenke, who just finished a thirteen-year term as the President of The Navigators. Listen in to hear his responses on these and other questions. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s706dougnuenke Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode...2022-02-0745 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E05: Timeless Truths of Effective Spiritual Leadership // Richard Blackaby, Blackaby Ministries InternationalWhat is your secret weapon as a leader? Well, today Richard Blackaby shares his timeless truths for effective leadership including effective spiritual leadership. Join us as Richard shares his wisdom and coaches us on the secrets of spiritual leadership. There are so many important topics in leadership – and voices telling us how to be better leaders. But as Christian leaders, what is distinctive about our leadership? How do we steward God’s agenda for our organizations and develop as a spiritual leader? We’ll address the topic of Spiritual Leadership in our discussion today and focus on moving...2022-01-3150 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E04: How Celebration and Fun Can Build a Flourishing Workplace // Dawn Pearcy, Calvary Chapel Fort LauderdaleOn a scale of one to ten, how would your employees rate the level of celebration and fun in your organization? Listen in as today's guest gives examples of how celebration and fun have helped create a flourishing workplace culture. How do you create a workplace with engaged staff who enjoy their work and the people they work with? Today we are going to talk about the value of celebration and fun, and how these underlying values can make a difference for people in their everyday workplace experience. I’m delighted to welcome Dawn Pearcy. She is...2022-01-2437 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E03: 5 Principles of Effective Leadership // Dr. Jerry White, The NavigatorsDo you see yourself continuing to flourish as a leader in Christian service to age 84 or beyond? Well, today my conversation is with just such a leader. I hope this episode will challenge you to think about how you steward the gifts and experience God has blessed you with long-term. What are the habits and practices that you need as a leader to be effective in the long run? One of the keys is self-leadership – taking responsibility for your ongoing growth. As years of leadership stretch into decades of leadership, how can you stay effective and focused? We will...2022-01-1744 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E02: How to Build Effective Processes for Hiring Top Talent // Tara VanderSande, BCWIAre you finding it difficult to fill your open positions? As we start out the new year, listen in for some timely tips to hire great people in this challenging environment. How do you find the very best people to be part of your organization? Recruiting and hiring top talent can be challenging, especially in today’s competitive labor market. But mistakes in hiring can be costly, not just financially, but in terms of employee morale and engagement. I’m delighted to welcome Tara VanderSande, Senior Engagement, and Talent Consultant, here at the Best Christian Workplaces In...2022-01-1029 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS7E01: 7 Workplace Trends for 2022 // Al Lopus, Jay Bransford, BCWIAre you ready to lead your workplace in 2022? Well, listen in as we talk about the workplace trends that will impact the way you manage and experience your workplace in 2022. Listen in to see if you agree, and more importantly, if you are ready to lead for the future? Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/bcwiworkplacetrends2022 Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more liste...2022-01-0331 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast8 Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture // Giselle Jenkins, BCWIWhat is the antidote of what many are calling the great resignation? Simply it's a healthy, even flourishing workplace culture where employees are emotionally connected to their jobs and organizations. Listen in today as we discuss the eight keys that boost employee engagement. Well, let’s get started. I want to welcome in my colleague, BCWI Director for Consulting Services, Giselle Jenkins. Giselle and I are going to unlock each of the “Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture.” Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s4e1-giselle-jenkins/ Share the love. If...2021-12-2726 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastHow To Develop an Effective Compensation Program // Susan Griffith Byers, Church Compensation ServicesRecent reports show consumer prices rose 6.2 percent year over year in October 2021. Adding pressure on employers to raise wages. It's the largest wealth fund increase in over 30 years. So how should Christian-led organizations address compensation practices? Well, listen in as I talk with a compensation expert that can help us get a good grasp on this important topic. Today, we’re going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. Rewarding Compensation is all about providing tangible resources in ret...2021-12-1332 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E40: Finding and Retaining the Best Talent for Your Organization // Craig Springer, Alpha USAMany Christian organizations are working to build their workplace culture to keep our best talent from leaving. Part of the challenge has to do with employees working remotely. In today's episode, we focus on how Alpha USA has built a flourishing workplace culture while having a one hundred percent remote staff. Listen in! As a leader, you need to recruit and retain a high-quality team to help your organization achieve its mission. Having the right people on your team is always important to a thriving organization. But now there are some trends that make recruiting and retaining emplo...2021-12-0628 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E39: Discovering Your Unique Calling Leads to Deeper Fulfillment at Work // Kelly Kannwischer, Younique, Future Church Co.Are you clear on what God has called you to be and to do? Are your team members in jobs that reflect their special calling? In today's episode, we discuss how you can understand your unique calling so that you can experience a deep sense of purpose and meaning in your life. As a leader, how do you equip the people on your team to thrive? Helping people understand how they are uniquely designed by God is part of the process. Then you want to match people’s abilities to the needs within your organization. Getting the ri...2021-11-2939 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E38: How Investing in Employees Leads to Organizational Success // Jeff Crosby, Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA)The leaders in Christian publishing have had to adapt to many changes over the past years. Even if you face different issues in your own sector, we can all learn from those who have thrived, even during challenging times. I’m delighted to welcome Jeff Crosby. He is the President of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, known as ECPA. Previously Jeff was the publisher at InterVarsity Press. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s638jeffcrosby Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. ...2021-11-2247 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E37: Why Reconciliation and Diversity are Important for your Organization // David Bailey, ArrabonAs a leader, you face the challenge of bringing together people with different experiences toward a common vision. We want to help you have engaged employees and a flourishing workplace. Part of building a great workplace includes learning how to incorporate reconciliation into your regular practices. I’m delighted to welcome David Bailey. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Arrabon. We’ve had David on before and wanted to continue our conversation in this podcast. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s637davidbaileyarrabon Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode...2021-11-1538 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E36: Leadership and Innovation Insights from Christian Higher Education // Shirley Hoogstra, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)The leaders of Christian colleges and universities face unique challenges as they train up the next generation. Even if your organization faces different issues, we can all learn from the leaders of these institutions. Consider how leadership and innovation in Christian higher education impact other Christian workplaces. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/shirleyhoogstracccu Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listen...2021-11-0848 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E35: The Competitive Advantage of Faith Driven Entrepreneurs // Henry KaestnerToday, our topic is entrepreneurship and our conversation is with a Christian venture capitalist, who started his first business in college selling t-shirts and tie-dye boxer shorts. Listen in as he highlights the competitive advantage that faith-driven entrepreneurs have in the marketplace. As a Christian entrepreneur or business leader, how do you step into your purpose and pursue creativity? In this episode, our conversation will include how the work you do today serves as an active part of God’s work. and, how you can learn values and habits that empower you to build your business and serve yo...2021-11-0137 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E34: Important Insights for Employee Retention, Communication, and Innovation // Ted Esler, Missio NexusAre you experiencing greater than unusual turnover of your staff? Well, listen in as today's guest has great insights on the importance of employee retention, keys to effective remote communication, and innovation for Christian-led organizations. As a leader, how do you inspire your team, care for your people, and practice healthy communication? And how can you unleash an atmosphere of innovation in your organization? Today we will address these leadership topics that help your organization flourish over the long term. I’m delighted to welcome Ted Esler, President of Missio Nexus and the author of The Innovation C...2021-10-2539 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E33: How Rescue Missions are Overcoming Key Leadership Issues // John Ashmen, Citygate NetworkWhat are some of the challenges your organization is facing and how are you addressing them? Well, today we have the privilege of talking with John Ashmen the CEO of Citygate Network representing 300 rescue missions across North America. He outlines some of the key leadership issues that they are facing as their organizations focus on life transformation. For me, one of the groups that I most admire and appreciate, especially during the pandemic, is the work of rescue missions and their employees. Today it is my distinct pleasure to have John Ashmen, the President, and CEO of Ci...2021-10-1835 min

MõttekohtMõttekoht, Osa 72: Kaheksa aastat skisoafektiivse häirega: "Tunneli lõpus on alati valgus"„Inspireerivad lood haigusest taastumisel mõjuvad teinekord paremini, kui mistahes muu nõustamine,“ lausub tänases Naistelehe podcastis Henri Külm, keda ülikooli lõpus tabas nagu välk selgest taevast psüühikahäire diagnoos. Henri on nüüdseks õppinud koos skisoafektiivse häirega elama, mõistagi tervislikke eluviise järgides, ravimeid tarvitades ning psühhiaatriga koostööd tehes. Vähe sellest, ta otsustas toetada ka saatusekaaslasi ning töötab nüüd Tallinna Vaimse Tervise keskuses kogemusnõustajana. „Ega ma varem vaimsest tervisest suurt midagi ei teadnudki,“ tunnistab mees. Nüüd on hoopis vastupidi. Henri on saanud teada, et psüühikahäirete tekkes on oluline osa pik...2021-10-1224 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E32: 6 Layers of Culture to Make Your Brand Effective // Mark Miller and Ted Vaughn, Historic AgencyYou've heard the phrase, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Well today, our guests will talk about how bad culture eats your brand for breakfast. Listen in as our guests outline five pillars of your brand promise and six layers of culture to help your brand be effective. Are you getting the traction you hoped for with your marketing dollars? Today, our conversation is about a topic that has undermined and wasted countless resources that organizations have invested in their marketing campaigns. You might be asking why are we talking about marketing on the Flouri...2021-10-1145 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E30: An Innovative Approach to Selecting a Senior Leader // Bob Smith, 2|42 ChurchIs your organization in a position where it needs to hire a new senior leader? Is your recruiting and selection approach proven to select the best candidate for the role? Well, listen in to today's episode, as we discuss an innovative approach where our guest describes how his organization conducted an internally led, professionally supported senior leader selection process. I’m delighted to welcome in Bob Smith, Pastor of Church Planting and Expansion of 2|42 Church, with 7 locations in Southeastern Michigan. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s630bobsmith Share the love. If you enj...2021-09-2735 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E29: 5 Components That Create High Trust and High-Performing Groups // Robby Angle, TruefaceWould you like to improve your team's performance by creating a high-trust environment? Today, we have a conversation with an expert in leading and designing thriving groups. Listen in as we talk about five components that create high trust, high-performing groups. One of the important characteristics of a flourishing workplace is the ability of people to have healthy, authentic trusting relationships with others. Today, we are going to have a conversation about tested best practices to build transformational groups in your organization. I’m delighted to welcome Robby Angle, President of Trueface and the aut...2021-09-2035 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS628: What Every Exhausted Christian Leader Needs to Hear // Josh Patterson, The Village ChurchHas the last year and a half left you exhausted? Are you wondering if you have the energy necessary to lead your team or organization? Well today, listen in on my conversation with a highly respected leader about the importance of a deep, interior life and rich relationship that will enhance your spiritual leadership. The past year and a half has been a very difficult time for many leaders in ministry as well as in business. We’ve seen that many leaders are just exhausted. In fact, large numbers of leaders have retired years before they planned beca...2021-09-1344 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastOur Best Stories of Healthy Workplace Culture // Cary Humphries, Giselle Jenkins, BCWIWelcome to our season finale podcast reflecting on the 8 drivers that create engage employees and a flourishing culture. For the past several months we have listened to dozens of leaders describe how they have helped create healthy workplaces. Listen in on our highlights with two of my esteemed colleagues, Cary Humphries and Giselle Jenkins. You’ve heard the phrase, “We’ve saved the best for last.” Well, that’s never been more true than right now, because during the next few minutes you’re going to hear some of the very best stories and strategies to equip and inspire...2021-09-0645 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastHow Healthy Communication Leads to Trust // Troy Meachum, ACR Supply Co.How did a family-owned, Christian-led company increase its revenue 7-fold from $4 million to $29 million? Discover the principled strategies that worked for them—and how they can work for you, next! Troy Meachum is President of ACR Supply Company, which happens to be North Carolina’s leading wholesale distributor for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/troy-meachum-healthy-communication in workplace/ Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-f...2021-08-3036 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastSpiritual Growth as a Component of Sustainable Strategy // Kevin Enders, 4KIDSToday, we’re going to look at Sustainable Strategy, which is the seventh of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level. My guest, today, knows why Sustainable Strategy is so critical to a healthy, thriving workplace culture. What he’s going to share with you might wow you, challenge you and take you to a fresh new understanding of how your culture can improve and influence your organizational impact. With that, I want to welcome in Kevin Enders, President of 4KIDS, in south Florida. Find full show notes her...2021-08-2342 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastBuilding the Happiest Place on Earth Through Life-Giving Work // Paul MacDonald, Crossings Christian SchoolToday, we’re continuing our new series on the “Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture.” Each week, we’re giving you a close-up look at one of the eight factors that make up what we call The FLOURISH Model. In the next few minutes, you’ll see how the FLOURISH Model is key to building a healthier workplace culture that leads to greater organizational impact. Today, we look at the second of the eight drivers that make up The FLOURISH Model. It's called Life-Giving Work. If you want to see how Life-Giving Work can he...2021-08-0921 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastHow to Cultivate Uplifting Growth and Leadership Development // Kelly Jones, Apartment LifeOn the podcast, today, we look at the fourth of the eight drivers that make up The FLOURISH Model. We call it Uplifting Growth, and my guest has plenty to share with you about how Uplifting Growth is a critical driver to help improve—and even transform--your workplace culture. Today we have the pleasure of talking with Kelly Jones, Chief Operating Officer of Apartment Life, based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Kelly, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s4-e16-kelly-jones/ Share the love. If you enjoyed this epis...2021-08-0238 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastA Great Recruiting Process to Find Great Talent // Peter Greer, HOPE InternationalOn the podcast, today, we look at the third of the eight drivers that make up The FLOURISH Model. We call it Outstanding Talent, and my guest has plenty to share with you about how Life-Giving Work is a critical driver to help improve—and even transform--your workplace culture. Today we have the pleasure of talking with Peter Greer, President & CEO, of HOPE International, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Peter, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s4e13-peter-greer/ Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it...2021-07-1949 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E27: 3 Biggest Outcomes of Motivated and Inspired Employees // Mike Sharrow, C12 GroupAn organization's values effectively developed and communicated can have a dramatic impact on the effectiveness of your people and organization. Listen in today as Mike Sharrow of C12 talks about the importance of their culture and organizational culture overall. There’s a one-of-a-kind association for Christian leaders that can help you make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create a solid plan for business growth. The chief executive of this organization is with me today, and over the next few minutes, I believe his message could take your culture to the next level. The person I'm talking...2021-07-0543 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E26: The Top Three Trends that are Impacting Christian Workplaces // Tami Heim, Christian Leadership AllianceWhat are the trends to focus on in the next few months? In today's episode, we discuss key trends that are impacting the Christian workplace. Listen in as Tami Heim identifies the top three Christian workplace issues leaders are facing. Suppose I told you that right now, there are three noticeable trends that point to three barriers preventing your organization from fulfilling its outcomes. Name and overcome these barriers, and your outcomes become more within reach. My guest can help you do just that. I’m delighted to welcome Tami Heim, President, and CEO of th...2021-06-2836 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E25: Could Receiving Feedback have an Eternal Impact? // Dr. Chris Stephens, Faith Promise ChurchAs a leader how do you respond to the feedback you received that isn't what you want to hear? Listen in as today's guest inspires us to receive regular, anonymous feedback from staff and to act on it. He believes it will have an eternal consequence for every Christian leader. What if you could belong to a church “with a heart for those outside the church. A place where anyone can come and connect with God without the risk of being judged. A church that’s rich with ethnic diversity, and a place where kids love to come ba...2021-06-2127 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E24: Flying Blind vs. Actionable Data on Workplace Culture // Dave Riner, StuMoDo you feel like you may be flying blind when it comes to navigating the health of your culture? Well, today's guest admits he was. Yet he wanted to create a culture his staff could thrive in. Listen in as he describes the key steps that he took to move his workplace culture to one of the healthiest that we've worked with. Thanks for listening in! I'd like you to listen closely: I'm going to give you the two-syllable abbreviation of one of the healthiest, flourishing organizations BCWI has ever worked with. Are you ready? The two...2021-06-1442 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS623: The Road to High Employee Engagement and Flourishing Culture // Mark Maxwell, Prairie CollegeYou'll find today's guest has a fascinating story of how he inherited a very unhealthy culture at a Christian college and turned it into a flourishing one. Listen in to how he did it. We all know that tremendous employee engagement equates to a tremendously flourishing workplace culture. A lot of leaders would be glad if 60% of their people felt engaged in their work. My guest today leads an organization where 79% of the employees—nearly 80%--feel engaged. How do they do it? What’s been their secret? We’re about to find out. I want to welcome...2021-06-0749 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E22: Is Your Leadership Jesus Centered? // Dr. Steve Brown, Arrow LeadershipWould you like to be led more by Jesus, live and lead more like Jesus, and lead more to Jesus? Today's podcast is just for you. Sometimes in life, we can lose our wonder. It can happen gradually or overnight. In talking with many Christian leaders struggling through the past year, I hear about a lot of people being exhausted, tired, thinking about retiring early, even quitting. Some have described it as ‘the dark night of the soul’ where there has been an absence of the presence of God in our lives. In the next few minu...2021-05-3133 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E21: Why Workplace Culture is Mission Essential // Mike Johnson, Yakima Union Gospel MissionToday we talk with a leader of an organization that will bring new hope and a better life to people who might otherwise have nowhere to turn. It's a one-of-a-kind story that you need to hear. So listen in, as he highlights the thing that is mission essential for his organization's success. I’m so grateful to have with me Mike Johnson, CEO of the Yakima Union Gospel Mission in Yakima, Washington. Mike, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here http://bit.ly/mikejohnsonepisode Share the love. If you enj...2021-05-2435 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E18: How Your Leadership can Build or Break Trust // Ezra Benjamin, Jewish Voice Ministries InternationalDo you believe that having an unhealthy culture is creating roadblocks for your organization? That was the experience described by today’s guest. Listen in to hear how this ministry turned those roadblocks into pathways as they moved to a flourishing culture. I’m glad to bring to the microphone, Ezra Benjamin, Vice President of Global Ministry Affairs for Jewish Voice Ministries. Ezra, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here http://bit.ly/ezrabenjaminjewishvoice Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief...2021-05-0342 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E17: Is Your Organization Growing Rapidly? Discover Insights You Need Now // Ryan Stanton, CompassAre you looking at the possibility of exceptional growth in the next year? Listen in to today's guest, that saw rapid growth in his organization while on the way to a flourishing workplace culture. If you’ve ever known the joy and challenge of raising a child, if you’ve adopted a child, or fostered a child, then the next few minutes are for you. I want to welcome in Ryan Stanton, Chief Executive Officer, for Compass, a very special organization based in Kearney, Nebraska. Ryan, I'm so glad to welcome you to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find f...2021-04-2636 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E16: How to Build Better Customer Relationships Through Healthy Culture // Jordan Newton, Sonic AireWhat is the benefit of having a flourishing workplace culture? Yes, things run more smoothly, there is often lower turnover, people are treated more respectfully, employees are more engaged, and productivity is higher. But on today's show, one more benefit comes out. When organizations have flourishing workplace cultures leaders love coming to work. They come with more energy and enthusiasm. Listen in to learn how! I know leaders who are willing to go on record and say, "Your workplace culture is as necessary as air. Workplace culture, they'd say, 'is the very air your organization needs to l...2021-04-1928 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E15: How a 360 Review Can Make You More Effective as a Leader // Todd Ervin, The Summit ChurchLeadership blindspots are the specific areas where a leader, even a very successful leader, is missing something. A blind spot can be a lack of attention to a certain area or part of your skillset that really has never been developed. And of course, you don't know what your blind spots are. But, we know how to find them. Listen in, as we talk with a leader about tools that helped him and his team grow to be even more effective in their leadership. Welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. I’m Cary Humphries, Senior Consultant with th...2021-04-1232 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS614: Do You Fight For the Highest Good of Those You Lead? // Kevin Hewitt, Christian Children’s Home of OhioToday's guest highlights the heart of a Flourishing Christian leader who fights for the highest possible good for those he leads. He takes us on a five-year journey of actions that he and his team have taken to improve the health of their workplace for the sake of the children they serve. During the next few minutes, you’re going to hear an inspiring story. It’s a story rooted in the deep, compassionate, life-giving love of Jesus. It’s a story of children experiencing this love, some for the very first time. My guest is someone who kn...2021-04-0539 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E13: 5 Culture Strategies for Building a Flourishing Workplace // Mark Heffentrager, Eagle Lake CampsAre you ready to lead your team into the exciting times just ahead? Well, today's show highlights a conversation with a leader that has had his ministry crushed by COVID. All of our ministries and Christian camping have faced the most significant disruptions this past year. Yet, listen to the excitement in our guest's voice today about this summer's ministry. He highlights five culture strategies he and his leadership team have implemented to ensure the engagement and wellbeing of their staff. A staff that will serve twelve thousand campers this summer; all of which we hope will make personal...2021-03-2940 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E12: How to Improve Employee Engagement and Well-Being Remotely // Christyl BuchananToday's episode gets us behind the scenes of one of the largest churches in the United States. Gateway Church has grown to over forty-thousand-weekend attenders and over six-hundred staff. They say that they are all about people. Listen in as today's guest describes how they walk the talk with their staff and how they care about their spiritual, relational, and professional wellbeing. The bitter, winter storms in Texas have captured our attention. Many cities and towns, families, and businesses were hit hard. While the folks in Texas remain in our prayers, I say we're overdue for some...2021-03-2238 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E11: 4 Proven Keys to Influence Performance // Jay Bransford, BCWIHave you ever been asked, "What keeps you up at night"? I'll bet it often has to do with performance issues related to one of your employees. Today's episode will help you solve the problem of performance issues so that you can get on with more meaningful work. Listen is as we discuss, four proven keys to influence performance. Our topic today is all about the performance of the people who make up your organization. Imagine, if we could hand you four proven keys to influence performance. To help us do that, I want to welcome in my trusted...2021-03-1531 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E10: Bringing Reconciliation and Hope to a Culturally-Divided World // David Bailey, ArrabonToday, our guest starts with a harsh reality. He says, “We know our world is broken.” But what he focuses on and has dedicated his life to is helping Christians build reconciling communities. When there’s reconciliation only then can we experience the restoration of relationships. To learn from his experience and to learn how—stay tuned. David Bailey is the Founder and Executive Director of Arrabon, a ministry in Richmond, Virginia, where he and his wife, Joy, call home. Find full show notes here: http://bit.ly/davidbaileyarrabon Share the Love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it...2021-03-0844 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E09: Putting Christ at the Center of a Solidly Flourishing Culture // Bob Bruder-Mattson, FaithBridge Foster CareAre you looking for a few powerful tips on how to improve the health of your workplace culture? Well, today's show is an interview with a president who has created one of the most Flourishing cultures we've seen in the past few years. All while seeing great ministry growth. Stay tuned to learn how! Every week, 126 new children in Georgia are removed from their homes and placed into the state’s foster care system due to abuse, neglect, addictions, violence, and more. Enter FaithBridge Foster Care, in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta. As you’re about to hear, this amazing...2021-03-0131 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS6E08: Why God Cares About Values-Driven Leadership // Rich Stearns, World Vision President EmeritusYou're really going to love today's podcast episode. Listen to one of the most recognized Christian leaders of this generation. He challenges us to lead like it matters to God. Stay tuned as Rich Stearns talks about his new book. I'm delighted to welcome one of the most outstanding Christian leaders of our generation. Rich Stearns is President Emeritus of World Vision, and author of the soon-to-be-published book, Lead Like it Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World. These are two mileposts of a tremendous career filled with lessons, insights, and influence that continues to advance God’s work on e...2021-02-2243 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS4E38: Workplace Trends for 2020 // Al Lopus, Mark Cutshall, BCWIOur workplaces are changing rapidly, well what's next? You might be surprised by the answers as we discussed our 2020 top workplace trends; coming up next! Would you like to give yourself, your team, and your organization a distinct advantage heading into the new year, 2020? The advantage is all about one word—and the word is “trends.” There are at least six significant workplace culture trends that could well impact your organization’s impact in 2020. What are these workplace trends? Who’s behind them? And why should you pay attention sooner than later? To help guide...2020-01-0632 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS3E25: 3 Essential Drivers of a Flourishing Culture // Al Lopus, Mark Cutshall, Best Christian Workplaces InstituteHere’s a quiz for you: Can you name the three most important things that drive the health of your culture? When you know these three essential drivers of a flourishing, healthy culture I’m about to share with you, you can leverage them to tremendous advantage: Your people will feel more engaged than ever. Individuals, teams, departments—and the entire organization—will experience greater levels of trust, unity, productivity and effectiveness. Your culture’s improving health will be a fantastic end in itself. And, as you already know, a healthier, growing culture leads to greater organizational effectiven...2018-02-0520 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastEncore Episode: 7 Trends for Christian Workplaces in 2017 // Al Lopus, BCWI PresidentToday, we’re going to talk about trends. Trends help us stay cutting-edge in our work and get a glimpse of the future in real time. They help us get a jump on ways to improve our work and sharpen our direction. Knowing trends helps us to be more effective. 7 Trends for Christian Workplaces in 2017 // Al Lopus, BCWI President Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e13-2017-trends. 2018-01-0121 min

The Flourishing Culture Leadership PodcastS3E12: 500 Miles on the Camino de Santiago // Al Lopus, BCWIToday's podcast is something completely different. Normally, I'm the one asking the questions. In the next few minutes, the questions will be coming straight at me! Playing the role of host, today, is Mark Cutshall. As a professional writer and creative consultant is a member of the team at the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. He's a long-time friend and I have a good idea of what he has up his sleeve, today. Welcome, Mark, and lead us on. Back in August, I took a little journey, the journey of a life-time, a journey that lasted 35 days in which I actually...2017-10-1622 min