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Leading is ServingDealing With the Curveballs of Business: How Entrepreneurs Tackle Unforeseen Challenges | e88In today's podcast, our hosts, Chris and Jason, explore the art of dealing with the unexpected curveballs in business and life. They discuss the importance of staying steadfast and visionary amidst challenges, drawing parallels with their experiences as busy parents during summer. The conversation steers toward the cultural shift caused by COVID and how it has impacted businesses. They share personal anecdotes and valuable lessons gained through trials on their journey as entrepreneurs, emphasizing the necessity to adjust goals and expectations in the face of unexpected situations. This episode is a must-listen for everyone looking to navigate their path...
2023-06-3023 minLeading is ServingDealing With the Curveballs of Business: How Entrepreneurs Tackle Unforeseen Challenges | e88In today's podcast, our hosts, Chris and Jason, explore the art of dealing with the unexpected curveballs in business and life. They discuss the importance of staying steadfast and visionary amidst challenges, drawing parallels with their experiences as busy parents during summer. The conversation steers toward the cultural shift caused by COVID and how it has impacted businesses. They share personal anecdotes and valuable lessons gained through trials on their journey as entrepreneurs, emphasizing the necessity to adjust goals and expectations in the face of unexpected situations. This episode is a must-listen for everyone looking to navigate their path...
2023-06-3023 minLeading is Serving4 Types of Leaders: The Liberating Leader - A Leader Worth Following | e85Ever wondered what it takes to be a great leader? Today, Chris and Jason finish up the series on 4 types of leaders: Liberating, Protecting, Dominating, and Abdicating leaders. We explore how the Liberating Leader is the most effective one, as they support and challenge their team to achieve success. On the other end of the spectrum, an Abdicating Leader creates disengagement in their team and can lead to high turnover rates. Chris and Jason discuss how effective communication is essential for leadership, and how recognizing natural tendencies in communication can help leaders adjust their approach to suit individual team...
2023-05-2518 minLeading is Serving4 Types of Leaders: The Liberating Leader - A Leader Worth Following | e85Ever wondered what it takes to be a great leader? Today, Chris and Jason finish up the series on 4 types of leaders: Liberating, Protecting, Dominating, and Abdicating leaders. We explore how the Liberating Leader is the most effective one, as they support and challenge their team to achieve success. On the other end of the spectrum, an Abdicating Leader creates disengagement in their team and can lead to high turnover rates. Chris and Jason discuss how effective communication is essential for leadership, and how recognizing natural tendencies in communication can help leaders adjust their approach to suit individual team...
2023-05-2518 minLeading is ServingShifting Mindset To Working IN Your Business To ON Your Business | Pt2 | E82Today, hosts Chris Wood and Jason Kempf discuss the crucial but challenging transition from working in a business to working on it. They candidly point out the difficulties of embracing this shift and highlight how this journey is often growing slowly rather than just arriving instantly. They delve deeper into important topics such as communication, self-awareness, delegation, and leading oneself before leading others. The hosts also stress the importance of taking baby steps towards personal growth, focusing on the right things, and identifying critical tasks that can foster business growth. If you're a leader determined to succeed in your...
2023-05-0222 minLeading is ServingShifting Mindset To Working IN Your Business To ON Your Business | Pt2 | E82Today, hosts Chris Wood and Jason Kempf discuss the crucial but challenging transition from working in a business to working on it. They candidly point out the difficulties of embracing this shift and highlight how this journey is often growing slowly rather than just arriving instantly. They delve deeper into important topics such as communication, self-awareness, delegation, and leading oneself before leading others. The hosts also stress the importance of taking baby steps towards personal growth, focusing on the right things, and identifying critical tasks that can foster business growth. If you're a leader determined to succeed in your...
2023-05-0222 minLeading is ServingShifting Mindset from Working IN Your Business to ON Your Business | pt1 | e80Hey there leaders! Feeling a little overwhelmed trying to juggle the ins-and-outs of your biz? Ever feel bombarded by advice from gurus, books, and coaches? Chris and Jason got you covered with a discussion on how to navigate it all. Tune in to our latest episode where we talk about our own experiences and explore changing our mindsets in order to build a thriving business.They dive into what it means to be a strategic hustler, lay the groundwork for success, and choose the right people for your team. Remember, Rome wasn't b...
2023-04-2520 minLeading is ServingShifting Mindset from Working IN Your Business to ON Your Business | pt1 | e80Hey there leaders! Feeling a little overwhelmed trying to juggle the ins-and-outs of your biz? Ever feel bombarded by advice from gurus, books, and coaches? Chris and Jason got you covered with a discussion on how to navigate it all. Tune in to our latest episode where we talk about our own experiences and explore changing our mindsets in order to build a thriving business.They dive into what it means to be a strategic hustler, lay the groundwork for success, and choose the right people for your team. Remember, Rome wasn't b...
2023-04-2520 minLeading is ServingDave Maurer Talks Impact, Connecting, and Legacy While Leading and Serving on the Southside of IndyFeeling stuck in your career and not sure where to go from here? Then this episode of the Leading is Serving Podcast is perfect for you! Join Jason and Chris as they chat with Dave Maurer, a successful businessman who's discovered his true passion. Dave shares his story of moving to Indianapolis, going to college, and how following his passion and faith over the years has led him through aviation, insurance, Franklin College, and the local Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, he talks about the three stages of a career, why investing in yourself is super important, and...
2023-04-2136 minLeading is ServingDave Maurer Talks Impact, Connecting, and Legacy While Leading and Serving on the Southside of IndyFeeling stuck in your career and not sure where to go from here? Then this episode of the Leading is Serving Podcast is perfect for you! Join Jason and Chris as they chat with Dave Maurer, a successful businessman who's discovered his true passion. Dave shares his story of moving to Indianapolis, going to college, and how following his passion and faith over the years has led him through aviation, insurance, Franklin College, and the local Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, he talks about the three stages of a career, why investing in yourself is super important, and...
2023-04-2136 minLeading is ServingFake It Till You Make It - Good or Bad Advice? | e78Welcome to this week's episode of Leading As Serving. In today's conversation, Jason & Chris centered on a popular phrase that's often tossed around as a mantra for success: 'Fake it till you make it'. While we've used the phrase before, we realize that it could be misapplied and potentially harmful in some situations. The conversation is centered on the advice that sounds good on the surface but may not be appropriate in reality.Don't miss critical aspects such as the strong code of ethics, knowing your limitations and boundaries, building step-by-step, being methodical, and...
2023-04-1920 minLeading is ServingFake It Till You Make It - Good or Bad Advice? | e78Welcome to this week's episode of Leading As Serving. In today's conversation, Jason & Chris centered on a popular phrase that's often tossed around as a mantra for success: 'Fake it till you make it'. While we've used the phrase before, we realize that it could be misapplied and potentially harmful in some situations. The conversation is centered on the advice that sounds good on the surface but may not be appropriate in reality.Don't miss critical aspects such as the strong code of ethics, knowing your limitations and boundaries, building step-by-step, being methodical, and...
2023-04-1920 minLeading is ServingCoaching Your Team, Building Relationships, and Empowering Word of Mouth Marketing | e76Today, Cris and Jason talked through the hard to embrace aspect of word-of-mouth marketing. How do we affect the results there? We can’t control what others say about our brand, but we sure can influence it through our teams. Tune in to find out more about how we can build our teams and coach them toward greater word of mouth results.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or...
2023-04-1122 minLeading is ServingCoaching Your Team, Building Relationships, and Empowering Word of Mouth Marketing | e76Today, Cris and Jason talked through the hard to embrace aspect of word-of-mouth marketing. How do we affect the results there? We can’t control what others say about our brand, but we sure can influence it through our teams. Tune in to find out more about how we can build our teams and coach them toward greater word of mouth results.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or...
2023-04-1122 minLeading is ServingMelahni Ake on Clarity, Purpose, and Letting God Guide Her in Serving Leaders Everyday | e75Jason and Chris talk with Melahni Ake who is a fellow podcaster, leadership coach, and motivational speaker. She shares her journey to follow her calling, and the role her faith played in guiding her to founding Everyday Leaders. Melahni also discusses the power of showing up for others and encourages people to forget about their own agenda and serve others instead. Join Melahni as she shares her insights and experiences to help people achieve their potential. You can find her at www.everydayleaders.com.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com...
2023-04-0746 minLeading is ServingMelahni Ake on Clarity, Purpose, and Letting God Guide Her in Serving Leaders Everyday | e75Jason and Chris talk with Melahni Ake who is a fellow podcaster, leadership coach, and motivational speaker. She shares her journey to follow her calling, and the role her faith played in guiding her to founding Everyday Leaders. Melahni also discusses the power of showing up for others and encourages people to forget about their own agenda and serve others instead. Join Melahni as she shares her insights and experiences to help people achieve their potential. You can find her at www.everydayleaders.com.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com...
2023-04-0746 minLeading is ServingJoin a Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Group - Uncommons Network - Drawing Out the Best In One Another | e74We (Jason & Chris) have grown so much over the past couple of years being a part of peer-to-peer mentoring groups. We meet twice a month with like minded professionals and entrepreneurs to discuss the ins, outs, ups, and downs of business leadership. The Uncommons is launching a network of groups this Spring to help you experience the same encouragement and camaraderie in your leadership journey. Go to www.uncommonsnetwork.com to sign up today! Memberships start at an introductory price of $50/month. You'll receive resources for growth, connection with others in the trenches, and the opportunity to draw out...
2023-04-0414 minLeading is ServingJoin a Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Group - Uncommons Network - Drawing Out the Best In One Another | e74We (Jason & Chris) have grown so much over the past couple of years being a part of peer-to-peer mentoring groups. We meet twice a month with like minded professionals and entrepreneurs to discuss the ins, outs, ups, and downs of business leadership. The Uncommons is launching a network of groups this Spring to help you experience the same encouragement and camaraderie in your leadership journey. Go to www.uncommonsnetwork.com to sign up today! Memberships start at an introductory price of $50/month. You'll receive resources for growth, connection with others in the trenches, and the opportunity to draw out...
2023-04-0414 minLeading is ServingErin Smith on her dining room start to a fast growing business and the nonprofit Rock The Block | e73Today, Chris and Jason talk with Erin Smith of Spotlight Strategies and Rock The Block. We talk about her journey from starting her business in her dining room to merging with a good friend, and growing the premier promotional products solution on the south-side of Indianapolis. She’s also the cofounder of one of Greenwood/center grove’s biggest spring events called Rock the Block. Runners from all over come to complete a 5K, while representing and raising funds for nonprofits here in the area. Tune in today to hear the inspiration and drive behind Erin Smith!You...
2023-03-3043 minLeading is ServingErin Smith on her dining room start to a fast growing business and the nonprofit Rock The Block | e73Today, Chris and Jason talk with Erin Smith of Spotlight Strategies and Rock The Block. We talk about her journey from starting her business in her dining room to merging with a good friend, and growing the premier promotional products solution on the south-side of Indianapolis. She’s also the cofounder of one of Greenwood/center grove’s biggest spring events called Rock the Block. Runners from all over come to complete a 5K, while representing and raising funds for nonprofits here in the area. Tune in today to hear the inspiration and drive behind Erin Smith!You...
2023-03-3043 minLeading is ServingClimbing Out of the Pit of Despair: Being Thankful for the Journey | e71Today, Chris and Jason reflect on the journey of leadership. We’d like to belive that growth is just a steady motion upward. But the reality is often so much different (and actually like real life). The journey is more like a roller coaster with all kinds of unexpected thrills, fears, twists, and turns. To see our growth, we have to back up and look at the bigger picture where we see our highs getting higher and our lows not being quite as low as before. It’s easy to hate on the lows. But having a sense of grat...
2023-03-2118 minLeading is ServingClimbing Out of the Pit of Despair: Being Thankful for the Journey | e71Today, Chris and Jason reflect on the journey of leadership. We’d like to belive that growth is just a steady motion upward. But the reality is often so much different (and actually like real life). The journey is more like a roller coaster with all kinds of unexpected thrills, fears, twists, and turns. To see our growth, we have to back up and look at the bigger picture where we see our highs getting higher and our lows not being quite as low as before. It’s easy to hate on the lows. But having a sense of grat...
2023-03-2118 minLeading is ServingIf disruption is the new normal, how do I build a resilient team? | e70Jason & Chris talk about how the disruption of the past few years has really uncovered the true health of our teams. How do we build teams that will be resilient in the face of disruption? Where do we need to start in order to get our teams aligned, executing, and growing their capacity?Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at...
2023-03-1417 minLeading is ServingIf disruption is the new normal, how do I build a resilient team? | e70Jason & Chris talk about how the disruption of the past few years has really uncovered the true health of our teams. How do we build teams that will be resilient in the face of disruption? Where do we need to start in order to get our teams aligned, executing, and growing their capacity?Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at...
2023-03-1417 minLeading is ServingAre frustrations in our businesses due to leadership problems? | e69Chris and Jason review the frustrations we feel in business and talk about how all of those frustrations at the end of the day reveal weaknesses in leadership that we should be paying attention to. We’re pretty sure that every problem is somehow rooted in leadership. We don’t need more leaders, we need more great leaders who are willing to navigate these issues.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topi...
2023-03-0721 minLeading is ServingAre frustrations in our businesses due to leadership problems? | e69Chris and Jason review the frustrations we feel in business and talk about how all of those frustrations at the end of the day reveal weaknesses in leadership that we should be paying attention to. We’re pretty sure that every problem is somehow rooted in leadership. We don’t need more leaders, we need more great leaders who are willing to navigate these issues.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topi...
2023-03-0721 minLeading is ServingLeading when you're in the middle | e68Jason & Chris talk today about what it’s like to bring 360 degree leadership even to those above you or on the same level as you. We explore what influence looks like and how we are moving away from authority structures in leadership.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on...
2023-02-2820 minLeading is ServingLeading when you're in the middle | e68Jason & Chris talk today about what it’s like to bring 360 degree leadership even to those above you or on the same level as you. We explore what influence looks like and how we are moving away from authority structures in leadership.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on...
2023-02-2820 minLeading is ServingI’m a slave to my business! How we can begin to set new guardrails in Leadership | e67Jason & Chris talk today about the many expectations put on us as leaders. We discuss what those might look like and how we can begin to recognize and reset expectations that cause tension in our lives.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe
2023-02-2124 minLeading is ServingI’m a slave to my business! How we can begin to set new guardrails in Leadership | e67Jason & Chris talk today about the many expectations put on us as leaders. We discuss what those might look like and how we can begin to recognize and reset expectations that cause tension in our lives.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe
2023-02-2124 minLeading is ServingWhy do we like playing the comparison game? You are exactly where you are supposed to be! | e66Chris & Jason talk about how easy it is to compare our journey to others and feel like we just don’t measure up. How do we stop getting on this merry go round that keeps us from moving forward? Join us as we talk about resetting our mindset to better understand our progress. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comFind out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential int...
2023-02-1420 minLeading is ServingWhy do we like playing the comparison game? You are exactly where you are supposed to be! | e66Chris & Jason talk about how easy it is to compare our journey to others and feel like we just don’t measure up. How do we stop getting on this merry go round that keeps us from moving forward? Join us as we talk about resetting our mindset to better understand our progress. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comFind out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential int...
2023-02-1420 minLeading is ServingReviewing The Working Genius | The why behind how we get stuff done | e64This week, Jason shares with Chris about his experience with The Working Genius from Pat Lencioni. We talk about our tendencies as leaders in how we like to work and get things done. It’s easy to get frustrated at others on the team when they don’t see things the same way as us. But the Working Genius helps us understand others on our team better so we can streamline and be more effective together. You can find the book at your favorite retailer or jump into their wonderful podcast over at https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#podcasts.
2023-02-0124 minLeading is ServingReviewing The Working Genius | The why behind how we get stuff done | e64This week, Jason shares with Chris about his experience with The Working Genius from Pat Lencioni. We talk about our tendencies as leaders in how we like to work and get things done. It’s easy to get frustrated at others on the team when they don’t see things the same way as us. But the Working Genius helps us understand others on our team better so we can streamline and be more effective together. You can find the book at your favorite retailer or jump into their wonderful podcast over at https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#podcasts.
2023-02-0124 minLeading is ServingFrustrations in Business | How to know what’s missing | Annual Leadership Rhythms | e62Jason & Chris take on a listener questions from YouTube this week. "What are signs that you're missing a piece to your business?” This made us immediately think about tracing our frustrations to a part of our business that is missing or lacking. We also look at annual rhythms leaders need to put into their lives to better set themselves up for success.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or...
2023-01-2550 minLeading is ServingFrustrations in Business | How to know what’s missing | Annual Leadership Rhythms | e62Jason & Chris take on a listener questions from YouTube this week. "What are signs that you're missing a piece to your business?” This made us immediately think about tracing our frustrations to a part of our business that is missing or lacking. We also look at annual rhythms leaders need to put into their lives to better set themselves up for success.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or...
2023-01-2550 minLeading is ServingMastermind & Networking Groups | Quarterly Leadership Rhythms | e61Jason and Chris dive into a couple of great topics. First, they continue the series on leadership planning rhythms that help us grow looking at the quarterly cycles. Second, they look at the value of getting involved in mastermind, networking, and peer-to-peer mentoring groups based on their own experiences. They even share some of the things that helped them launch their own groups so that you can too. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you h...
2023-01-1851 minLeading is ServingMastermind & Networking Groups | Quarterly Leadership Rhythms | e61Jason and Chris dive into a couple of great topics. First, they continue the series on leadership planning rhythms that help us grow looking at the quarterly cycles. Second, they look at the value of getting involved in mastermind, networking, and peer-to-peer mentoring groups based on their own experiences. They even share some of the things that helped them launch their own groups so that you can too. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you h...
2023-01-1851 minLeading is ServingGoal Obstacles and Obstructions | Weekly Leadership Rhythms | e60This week Jason & Chris talk through the weekly rhythms of planning that we as leaders need to focus on each week to improve our productivity and effectiveness. We also take some time to talk about what happens often at the first of the year when we already feel off track with the goals we’ve set for the new year. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just wa...
2023-01-1157 minLeading is ServingGoal Obstacles and Obstructions | Weekly Leadership Rhythms | e60This week Jason & Chris talk through the weekly rhythms of planning that we as leaders need to focus on each week to improve our productivity and effectiveness. We also take some time to talk about what happens often at the first of the year when we already feel off track with the goals we’ve set for the new year. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just wa...
2023-01-1157 minLeading is ServingSean Daniels | Intentionality, Serving Others, and Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late | Daily Leadership Rhythms | e59Sean Daniels joins us on the podcast today. He shares about perseverance in working 2 full-time jobs for 3 years while transitioning into developing a business in real estate. Today he is a rock star realtor setting huge goals with a heart to serve others. If you feel stuck in a rut, listen in and be inspired to take action today. You can find Sean on YouTube @indianarealestate, on Facebook @danielsrealeste, on the web at danielsrealestate.com, or by phone at 317-371-0060.Chris and Jason start a 4 week series about the rhythms of leadership. This week we cover...
2023-01-0459 minLeading is ServingSean Daniels | Intentionality, Serving Others, and Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late | Daily Leadership Rhythms | e59Sean Daniels joins us on the podcast today. He shares about perseverance in working 2 full-time jobs for 3 years while transitioning into developing a business in real estate. Today he is a rock star realtor setting huge goals with a heart to serve others. If you feel stuck in a rut, listen in and be inspired to take action today. You can find Sean on YouTube @indianarealestate, on Facebook @danielsrealeste, on the web at danielsrealestate.com, or by phone at 317-371-0060.Chris and Jason start a 4 week series about the rhythms of leadership. This week we cover...
2023-01-0459 minLeading is ServingMerry Christmas & Happy New Year from Leading Is Serving | e58Chris and Jason get together for a short episode talking about connecting during the holiday week as we wind down 2022. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are optimistic about the new year!Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe
2022-12-3012 minLeading is ServingMerry Christmas & Happy New Year from Leading Is Serving | e58Chris and Jason get together for a short episode talking about connecting during the holiday week as we wind down 2022. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are optimistic about the new year!Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe
2022-12-3012 minLeading is ServingFinding Strength On the Other Side of Struggle | Joy Exercise | Dee Bonney e57We sit down with Dr. Dee Bonney of Alpha Omega Wellness on the south-side of Indy. He talks about his journey through many struggles along the way and how he has found strength on the other side.Chris and Jason talk about the Joy Exercise and how it can benefit us during the holidays reflecting on our year.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just...
2022-12-2157 minLeading is ServingFinding Strength On the Other Side of Struggle | Joy Exercise | Dee Bonney e57We sit down with Dr. Dee Bonney of Alpha Omega Wellness on the south-side of Indy. He talks about his journey through many struggles along the way and how he has found strength on the other side.Chris and Jason talk about the Joy Exercise and how it can benefit us during the holidays reflecting on our year.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just...
2022-12-2157 minLeading is ServingLooking Back at 2022 with Renae Furnee of Resources of Hope | Active Listening | e56Renae Furnee comes back on the podcast 10 months after her first interview to tell us about the wild and crazy year of growth they’ve experienced at Resources of Hope. There has been changes behind the scenes, such as adding staff and moving to a new location, that has helped propel them into serving more and more foster families on south-side of Indianapolis.Jason and Chris also explore what it looks like to utilize active listening in our leader ship.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Se...
2022-12-1456 minLeading is ServingLooking Back at 2022 with Renae Furnee of Resources of Hope | Active Listening | e56Renae Furnee comes back on the podcast 10 months after her first interview to tell us about the wild and crazy year of growth they’ve experienced at Resources of Hope. There has been changes behind the scenes, such as adding staff and moving to a new location, that has helped propel them into serving more and more foster families on south-side of Indianapolis.Jason and Chris also explore what it looks like to utilize active listening in our leader ship.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Se...
2022-12-1456 minLeading is ServingKeith Howard | Striking Out On Your Own & Passion For A Job Well Done | CORE Process | e55Keith Howard is the new owner of Guys In The Ties Carpet Cleaning. He has been in the business for many years and is transitioning into the owner/operator space. We have fun hearing his journey and realign how slack we’ve been on taking care of our home. You can find Kieth at 317-494-0086 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/785166782278540/And Zack Killey joins Chris & Jason to talk about the CORE Process tool! Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is...
2022-12-0750 minLeading is ServingKeith Howard | Striking Out On Your Own & Passion For A Job Well Done | CORE Process | e55Keith Howard is the new owner of Guys In The Ties Carpet Cleaning. He has been in the business for many years and is transitioning into the owner/operator space. We have fun hearing his journey and realign how slack we’ve been on taking care of our home. You can find Kieth at 317-494-0086 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/785166782278540/And Zack Killey joins Chris & Jason to talk about the CORE Process tool! Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is...
2022-12-0750 minLeading is ServingDave Barnett | Overcoming “No”, Perseverance, Clear Purpose | 5 Circles of Influence | e54We catch up today with Dave Barnett to talk shop about business ownership and franchising. He is the owner of My Baby Detailing and a franchise owner of Christian Brothers Automotive on the south side of Indy. We talk about Dave’s journey and how he worked his way through a huge “no” in his life where he was absolutely certain that if was going to be a “yes”. You can find Dave at www.cbac.com/greenwood or mybabydetailing.com. Chris and Jason also talk about changing the world by starting to work on yourselves using the 5 Circ...
2022-11-3050 minLeading is ServingDave Barnett | Overcoming “No”, Perseverance, Clear Purpose | 5 Circles of Influence | e54We catch up today with Dave Barnett to talk shop about business ownership and franchising. He is the owner of My Baby Detailing and a franchise owner of Christian Brothers Automotive on the south side of Indy. We talk about Dave’s journey and how he worked his way through a huge “no” in his life where he was absolutely certain that if was going to be a “yes”. You can find Dave at www.cbac.com/greenwood or mybabydetailing.com. Chris and Jason also talk about changing the world by starting to work on yourselves using the 5 Circ...
2022-11-3050 minLeading is ServingJordan Asbury | Dealing with Hurt, Being a Learner, & the Value of Mentors | 100X Leader | e53We catch up this episode with Jordan Asbury of Mia's Home Security. Jordan started up his business right before the pandemic and after shifting the focus of his business, he ended up doubling revenues during the shut down. Chris and Jason talk about what being a 100X Leader looks like in terms of being 100% healthy and multiplying your health into others.You can connect with Jordan at 317-658-7230, miassecurity.com, or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/Miashomesecurit.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is...
2022-11-2349 minLeading is ServingJordan Asbury | Dealing with Hurt, Being a Learner, & the Value of Mentors | 100X Leader | e53We catch up this episode with Jordan Asbury of Mia's Home Security. Jordan started up his business right before the pandemic and after shifting the focus of his business, he ended up doubling revenues during the shut down. Chris and Jason talk about what being a 100X Leader looks like in terms of being 100% healthy and multiplying your health into others.You can connect with Jordan at 317-658-7230, miassecurity.com, or on FB at https://www.facebook.com/Miashomesecurit.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is...
2022-11-2349 minLeading is ServingLeading is Serving is 1 year old! | What to expect for year 2 | e51Jason and Chris reminisce about the first year of podcasting. We talk about some of our favorite moments of the past year and look forward to what changes are coming down the road for year 2! Want to celebrate the 1st year of Leading is Serving? Give us a comment, voice mail, review, or message at leadingisserving.com!Thanks for being a part of the journey!Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you...
2022-11-0932 minLeading is ServingLeading is Serving is 1 year old! | What to expect for year 2 | e51Jason and Chris reminisce about the first year of podcasting. We talk about some of our favorite moments of the past year and look forward to what changes are coming down the road for year 2! Want to celebrate the 1st year of Leading is Serving? Give us a comment, voice mail, review, or message at leadingisserving.com!Thanks for being a part of the journey!Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you...
2022-11-0932 minLeading is ServingCody Johnson | Redemptive Stories, Big Vision, & Determination | The Leader Mirror | e50We are excited to talk with Cody Johnson of Oil Change Near Me on the podcast today! Cody has a crazy story of set backs but not to be deterred from moving forward through strength of character, faith, and ingenuity. Cody is building an innovative business on bringing preventative auto maintenance to your home or workplace. You can find Cody at https://oilchangeusa.net or call at 1-877-404-4OIL. Today Jason and Chris talk about the Leader Mirror. When it comes to the people you lead, have you ever taken the time t...
2022-11-0259 minLeading is ServingCody Johnson | Redemptive Stories, Big Vision, & Determination | The Leader Mirror | e50We are excited to talk with Cody Johnson of Oil Change Near Me on the podcast today! Cody has a crazy story of set backs but not to be deterred from moving forward through strength of character, faith, and ingenuity. Cody is building an innovative business on bringing preventative auto maintenance to your home or workplace. You can find Cody at https://oilchangeusa.net or call at 1-877-404-4OIL. Today Jason and Chris talk about the Leader Mirror. When it comes to the people you lead, have you ever taken the time t...
2022-11-0259 minLeading is ServingAdam Binkerd | People First Leadership, Value Humanity, & Courage in Leadership | Pioneer Voice | e48This week on the podcast, Adam Binkerd of 240 Solutions joins us to talk leadership and his journey as a landscaper from Grant County through Indiana Wesleyan University to become a business owner influencing teams and organization to aim for humanity in a people first leadership style. Chris and Jason also finish up talking through the 5 Voices focusing on the Pioneer voice. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or...
2022-10-191h 01Leading is ServingAdam Binkerd | People First Leadership, Value Humanity, & Courage in Leadership | Pioneer Voice | e48This week on the podcast, Adam Binkerd of 240 Solutions joins us to talk leadership and his journey as a landscaper from Grant County through Indiana Wesleyan University to become a business owner influencing teams and organization to aim for humanity in a people first leadership style. Chris and Jason also finish up talking through the 5 Voices focusing on the Pioneer voice. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or...
2022-10-191h 01Leading is ServingDeep Dive: End of Year Goal Setting To Get Over Barriers, Hurdles, and Gaps | Guardian Voice | e46Jason & Chris reminisce as we enter into Q4 and look forward to 2023. Setting goals begins to start running through our minds wondering what the new year holds. What are you doing right now to prepare for the future? Are you identifying the barriers, hurdles, and gaps in what lays before you? We also talk about the guardian voice who loves having clearly defined goals to shoot for.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any...
2022-10-0544 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive: End of Year Goal Setting To Get Over Barriers, Hurdles, and Gaps | Guardian Voice | e46Jason & Chris reminisce as we enter into Q4 and look forward to 2023. Setting goals begins to start running through our minds wondering what the new year holds. What are you doing right now to prepare for the future? Are you identifying the barriers, hurdles, and gaps in what lays before you? We also talk about the guardian voice who loves having clearly defined goals to shoot for.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any...
2022-10-0544 minLeading is ServingThe E-Myth Revisited | Thinking Of Your Business As A Franchise To Sell | Simple Moments Can Add Up To Significant Opportunity | E43Jason and Chris talk about a section from Michael E. Gerber's insightful book "The E-Myth Revisited". We explore Gerber's thinking around considering your business as a franchise or a product that you want to sell to someone. The thinking leads to developing the principles and processes necessary to take your business to the next level. You can pick up "The E-Myth Revisited" online or at your local retailer.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have...
2022-09-0836 minLeading is ServingThe E-Myth Revisited | Thinking Of Your Business As A Franchise To Sell | Simple Moments Can Add Up To Significant Opportunity | E43Jason and Chris talk about a section from Michael E. Gerber's insightful book "The E-Myth Revisited". We explore Gerber's thinking around considering your business as a franchise or a product that you want to sell to someone. The thinking leads to developing the principles and processes necessary to take your business to the next level. You can pick up "The E-Myth Revisited" online or at your local retailer.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have...
2022-09-0836 minLeading is ServingPeace Index | e41Jason and Chris work though the Peace Index tool this week. With the fall season getting fully underway, life is really speeding up! This tool helps us take an inventory of 5 key areas of our lives that blend together to bring us peace and fulfillment. The 5 areas are Purpose, Place, Provision, Personal Health, and People. Listen in and take a few moments for yourself to gain some clarity on life.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf...
2022-08-2426 minLeading is ServingPeace Index | e41Jason and Chris work though the Peace Index tool this week. With the fall season getting fully underway, life is really speeding up! This tool helps us take an inventory of 5 key areas of our lives that blend together to bring us peace and fulfillment. The 5 areas are Purpose, Place, Provision, Personal Health, and People. Listen in and take a few moments for yourself to gain some clarity on life.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf...
2022-08-2426 minLeading is ServingIs Every Problem a Leadership Problem? | e40Is every problem a leadership problem? Jason and Chris test this theory and try and boil down as many problems as they can think of into leadership problems. We take a look at everything from workplace drama, mistrust, missed deadlines, wasted effort, lost time, and many more. Join us as we seek to become a leader worth following. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to...
2022-08-1747 minLeading is ServingIs Every Problem a Leadership Problem? | e40Is every problem a leadership problem? Jason and Chris test this theory and try and boil down as many problems as they can think of into leadership problems. We take a look at everything from workplace drama, mistrust, missed deadlines, wasted effort, lost time, and many more. Join us as we seek to become a leader worth following. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to...
2022-08-1747 minLeading is ServingKeith Fechtman | Restauranteur, Professor, Student, Children's Author, & Waffle Maker Collector | Relational Impact | e38Join Jason & Chris as they talk to Keith Fechtman and special guest Paisley. We journey through all of the amazing things they have going on from waffle makers to doctoral student. In the midst of all of that, Keith somehow finds the time to teach, write children's books, and run a restaurant as well. Keith is a guy passionate about putting ideas into action. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics...
2022-08-0356 minLeading is ServingKeith Fechtman | Restauranteur, Professor, Student, Children's Author, & Waffle Maker Collector | Relational Impact | e38Join Jason & Chris as they talk to Keith Fechtman and special guest Paisley. We journey through all of the amazing things they have going on from waffle makers to doctoral student. In the midst of all of that, Keith somehow finds the time to teach, write children's books, and run a restaurant as well. Keith is a guy passionate about putting ideas into action. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics...
2022-08-0356 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Is This A Good Time To Buy A Business? | The Hope Meter | E37How are you feeling about tomorrow? Turn in this week as Jason and Chris talk about the Hope Meter and how our outlook for tomorrow affects our actions today. Also, have you ever thought about getting into business for yourself? Ever thought of what it might be like to buy an existing business and is this even a good time to be thinking about it? Jason and Chris unpack a few things that they’re seeing in our culture today. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is...
2022-07-2748 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Is This A Good Time To Buy A Business? | The Hope Meter | E37How are you feeling about tomorrow? Turn in this week as Jason and Chris talk about the Hope Meter and how our outlook for tomorrow affects our actions today. Also, have you ever thought about getting into business for yourself? Ever thought of what it might be like to buy an existing business and is this even a good time to be thinking about it? Jason and Chris unpack a few things that they’re seeing in our culture today. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is...
2022-07-2748 minLeading is ServingDave Beasley | Engaging Young Leaders & Preventing Burnout | 70:30 Principle | e36Dave Beasley joins us today on the podcast. He is a School Resource Officer for our local school district and coaches tennis here in the community. Dave is continually fighting for the highest good of our students and families whether it's on the court talking to a teen about their passion for tennis or walking the halls of our schools with their K9 unit building healthy relationship with our kids. Chris and Jason take some time to reflect again on the 70:30 Principle and how that plays our in our roles. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving...
2022-07-2049 minLeading is ServingDave Beasley | Engaging Young Leaders & Preventing Burnout | 70:30 Principle | e36Dave Beasley joins us today on the podcast. He is a School Resource Officer for our local school district and coaches tennis here in the community. Dave is continually fighting for the highest good of our students and families whether it's on the court talking to a teen about their passion for tennis or walking the halls of our schools with their K9 unit building healthy relationship with our kids. Chris and Jason take some time to reflect again on the 70:30 Principle and how that plays our in our roles. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving...
2022-07-2049 minLeading is ServingSupporting and Challenging Our Friendships, "Workships", and Ourselves | e35Jason and Chris pause and reflect on what it looks like to bring effective support and challenge to the people we are fighting for their highest good. We look at how this works its way through all of the circles of our influence from ourselves to our community. Do you lean more toward providing support or bringing challenge to the people you lead? Are you taking the time to know yourself so you can lead yourself?Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris...
2022-07-1336 minLeading is ServingSupporting and Challenging Our Friendships, "Workships", and Ourselves | e35Jason and Chris pause and reflect on what it looks like to bring effective support and challenge to the people we are fighting for their highest good. We look at how this works its way through all of the circles of our influence from ourselves to our community. Do you lean more toward providing support or bringing challenge to the people you lead? Are you taking the time to know yourself so you can lead yourself?Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris...
2022-07-1336 minLeading is Serving"Donut" Tom Neary | Making Donuts & Inspiring Fathers | Leader Mirror | e32We talk with a leader and new entrepreneur today who has one of the biggest hearts around. Tom Neary, better known around here as "Donut Tom", joins us from Savanna, GA. He is connecting the art of donut making with how to inspire young dads to faithful fatherhood. We talk about how he is playing the long road on his journey from a cottage food license to a food truck to eventually a physical location. Tom and his family have a passion not just for donuts but for connecting with fathers as early as possible to inspire them to...
2022-06-2256 minLeading is Serving"Donut" Tom Neary | Making Donuts & Inspiring Fathers | Leader Mirror | e32We talk with a leader and new entrepreneur today who has one of the biggest hearts around. Tom Neary, better known around here as "Donut Tom", joins us from Savanna, GA. He is connecting the art of donut making with how to inspire young dads to faithful fatherhood. We talk about how he is playing the long road on his journey from a cottage food license to a food truck to eventually a physical location. Tom and his family have a passion not just for donuts but for connecting with fathers as early as possible to inspire them to...
2022-06-2256 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Bringing on help, Virtual Assistant, Intentional Apprenticing | e31Jason take a deep dive talking about how difficult it is to bring on help as a leader to do the things either we're not good at or the stuff that just drains us. We talk about some of the barriers we have to overcome and about Jason's story in bringing on someone to help with digital marketing recently for The Uncommons. To find out more about The Uncommons, check us out in the links below!Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris...
2022-06-1547 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Bringing on help, Virtual Assistant, Intentional Apprenticing | e31Jason take a deep dive talking about how difficult it is to bring on help as a leader to do the things either we're not good at or the stuff that just drains us. We talk about some of the barriers we have to overcome and about Jason's story in bringing on someone to help with digital marketing recently for The Uncommons. To find out more about The Uncommons, check us out in the links below!Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris...
2022-06-1547 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive: Vision, Strategy, Core Values | Healthy Culture | e30Jason and Chris continue talking about the development of your organization and business. What is the vision that you plan to execute your business plan with? How does this define you as a leader, your business, and bring alignment to your team?Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei...
2022-06-0844 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive: Vision, Strategy, Core Values | Healthy Culture | e30Jason and Chris continue talking about the development of your organization and business. What is the vision that you plan to execute your business plan with? How does this define you as a leader, your business, and bring alignment to your team?Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei...
2022-06-0844 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | What is Your Why? Discovering Your Mission | e29What is your mission? What drives you to be a better person? Entrepreneur? Leader? Getting down to the core of what drives you is essential to your success. Chris and Jason uncover some empty pursuits and highlight that fighting for the highest good of others is a truly fulfilling mission to drive not just our income but also our impact. Tune in and do the 25 in 25 challenge at the end of the podcast. (Thanks Andrew Robinson for the exercise!)Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is...
2022-06-0144 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | What is Your Why? Discovering Your Mission | e29What is your mission? What drives you to be a better person? Entrepreneur? Leader? Getting down to the core of what drives you is essential to your success. Chris and Jason uncover some empty pursuits and highlight that fighting for the highest good of others is a truly fulfilling mission to drive not just our income but also our impact. Tune in and do the 25 in 25 challenge at the end of the podcast. (Thanks Andrew Robinson for the exercise!)Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is...
2022-06-0144 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Pricing & Value | Role Clarity | e27Today, Chris and Jason take another deep dive into the pricing strategies we need to consider during the start up phase of a business. What role do you play in the value you bring to the marketplace? How do you set a baseline for your pricing? How do you think through your pricing strategy when things are lean? We also look at the role of the organization and the leader in bringing role clarity to your employees.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by...
2022-05-1843 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Pricing & Value | Role Clarity | e27Today, Chris and Jason take another deep dive into the pricing strategies we need to consider during the start up phase of a business. What role do you play in the value you bring to the marketplace? How do you set a baseline for your pricing? How do you think through your pricing strategy when things are lean? We also look at the role of the organization and the leader in bringing role clarity to your employees.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by...
2022-05-1843 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Finances & Reserves | Clear Expectations | e25Chris & Jason take another week break from the interview scene to talk deeper about finances when working on your start up dream. How do your personal finances play into the equation? What kind of reserves do I need? What kind of profit should I expect? In addition, we talk about how to set clear expectations and what goes wrong when we fail to communicate expectations appropriately.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions...
2022-05-0450 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Finances & Reserves | Clear Expectations | e25Chris & Jason take another week break from the interview scene to talk deeper about finances when working on your start up dream. How do your personal finances play into the equation? What kind of reserves do I need? What kind of profit should I expect? In addition, we talk about how to set clear expectations and what goes wrong when we fail to communicate expectations appropriately.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason KempfIf you have any questions...
2022-05-0450 minLeading is ServingMatt Simon | Starting from Scratch, the Role of Passion, & Undermining Influence | e24Matt Simon is a driven entrepreneur who has started multiple businesses and pioneered new ground in options backtesting. We talk about the ins and outs of launching from scratch in industries that we know little about. We also ask how passion plays into his success. Connect with Matt through his newest company, Option Omega, or on LinkedIn. In addition, Jason and Chris reminisce about growing up and discuss ways we undermine our influence as leaders. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood...
2022-04-2754 minLeading is ServingMatt Simon | Starting from Scratch, the Role of Passion, & Undermining Influence | e24Matt Simon is a driven entrepreneur who has started multiple businesses and pioneered new ground in options backtesting. We talk about the ins and outs of launching from scratch in industries that we know little about. We also ask how passion plays into his success. Connect with Matt through his newest company, Option Omega, or on LinkedIn. In addition, Jason and Chris reminisce about growing up and discuss ways we undermine our influence as leaders. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood...
2022-04-2754 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Finding Your Entrepreneurial Fit | Effective Support & Challenge | e23Jason & Chris start shaking things up a bit today. We're going to play with a bit of a different format for a few episodes taking a deeper dive on some topics interspersed with interviews. Today is our first deep dive on the topic of finding your fit. We consider factors such as self awareness as a leader, start up risk, and having mentors or a coach in helping us discern the right fit. In addition, we talk about the leadership tool, the Support & Challenge Matrix, in relation to our mindset as leaders.Find out more on our...
2022-04-2049 minLeading is ServingDeep Dive | Finding Your Entrepreneurial Fit | Effective Support & Challenge | e23Jason & Chris start shaking things up a bit today. We're going to play with a bit of a different format for a few episodes taking a deeper dive on some topics interspersed with interviews. Today is our first deep dive on the topic of finding your fit. We consider factors such as self awareness as a leader, start up risk, and having mentors or a coach in helping us discern the right fit. In addition, we talk about the leadership tool, the Support & Challenge Matrix, in relation to our mindset as leaders.Find out more on our...
2022-04-2049 minLeading is ServingBryan Ottney | Following Your Call & the Leader Mindset | e22Chris and Jason talk about the mindset of a leader in today's wildly shifting culture. Then, Bryan Ottney shares with us the experience of growing up in the family business and then learning how to balance the call to ministry while continuing the legacy of his parents. We also explore a decision to not grow and become rich but rather focus on serving others as the goal in life. You can connect with Bryan on Facebook, at Bluff Creek Christian Church, or through Greene's Auto South.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com
2022-04-1352 minLeading is ServingBryan Ottney | Following Your Call & the Leader Mindset | e22Chris and Jason talk about the mindset of a leader in today's wildly shifting culture. Then, Bryan Ottney shares with us the experience of growing up in the family business and then learning how to balance the call to ministry while continuing the legacy of his parents. We also explore a decision to not grow and become rich but rather focus on serving others as the goal in life. You can connect with Bryan on Facebook, at Bluff Creek Christian Church, or through Greene's Auto South.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com
2022-04-1352 minLeading is ServingScott Frye | Seeking Other’s Success, Giving Yourself Away, & Resistance to Change | e21We talk with Scott Frye today. He is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones and is pioneering new work in estate planning. Scott brings an honest and genuine perspective to life and relationships, which has probably been a major ingredient to his success in life. Listen in as we talk about the struggles of changing industries, getting a new business off the ground, and intentionality in relationships. In addition, Chris and Jason take a look at naming the resistance that keeps us from change. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com...
2022-04-0644 minLeading is ServingScott Frye | Seeking Other’s Success, Giving Yourself Away, & Resistance to Change | e21We talk with Scott Frye today. He is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones and is pioneering new work in estate planning. Scott brings an honest and genuine perspective to life and relationships, which has probably been a major ingredient to his success in life. Listen in as we talk about the struggles of changing industries, getting a new business off the ground, and intentionality in relationships. In addition, Chris and Jason take a look at naming the resistance that keeps us from change. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com...
2022-04-0644 minLeading is ServingJason Kempf | The Uncommons, leadership development, confident humility, & the Guardian Voice | e12Once again, we turn the mic around and interview one of our own. On the hot seat today is co-host Jason Kempf. We get into the variety of pursuits that Jason is a part of today from leadership coaching and launching a new non-profit in the community all the way to foster care and co-pastoring New Hope Church. We also take some time to breakdown the Guardian Voice as part of our mini-series on the 5 Voices.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris...
2022-02-0247 minLeading is ServingJason Kempf | The Uncommons, leadership development, confident humility, & the Guardian Voice | e12Once again, we turn the mic around and interview one of our own. On the hot seat today is co-host Jason Kempf. We get into the variety of pursuits that Jason is a part of today from leadership coaching and launching a new non-profit in the community all the way to foster care and co-pastoring New Hope Church. We also take some time to breakdown the Guardian Voice as part of our mini-series on the 5 Voices.Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLeading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris...
2022-02-0247 minLeading is ServingJason Adler | GenZ: showing how much you care so they care how much you know | e9**Disclaimer** well...we're a week behind. The holidays and vacations really caught us podcast newbies unaware and we forgot to release this episode last week! So, without further adieu, here is your New Year installation of Leading Is Serving!This week we talk with Jason Adler. He is a High School math teacher influencing and gaining respect with the toughest crowd today...teenagers. We talk to Jason about GenZ and how to lead the newest generation hitting adulthood. Plus, find out how 36 ÷ 6 = 6 really mystified a student once and how that has started social media fame for Jason.
2022-01-1253 minLeading is ServingJason Adler | GenZ: showing how much you care so they care how much you know | e9**Disclaimer** well...we're a week behind. The holidays and vacations really caught us podcast newbies unaware and we forgot to release this episode last week! So, without further adieu, here is your New Year installation of Leading Is Serving!This week we talk with Jason Adler. He is a High School math teacher influencing and gaining respect with the toughest crowd today...teenagers. We talk to Jason about GenZ and how to lead the newest generation hitting adulthood. Plus, find out how 36 ÷ 6 = 6 really mystified a student once and how that has started social media fame for Jason.
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