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StressTest : The Heartbeat of a Healthy LeaderInsanely Practical Leadership with Stephen BlandinoIn this episode of Stress Test, hosts Shane and Sue Schlesman sit down with Stephen Blandino, author of Insanely Practical Leadership, to unpack the must-have skills every leader needs. Stephen delivers actionable insights on topics like personal growth, spiritual leadership, time management, decision-making, building influence, navigating conflict, and coaching others. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just stepping into leadership, this conversation offers practical strategies to help you lead with confidence and clarity—no fluff, just real-world advice. Ready to level up your leadership game? Tune in now! Don’t forget to subscribe for more leadership tips and insigh...2025-03-041h 01

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Coach OthersOn the Leader Fluent Podcast, we’re in a series on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. The book is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and other retailers. On today’s episode, you’ll get a taste of my chapter on, “How to Coach Others.” Be sure to order Insanely Practical Leadership today, and check out the Masterclass as well as the bonus con...2025-03-0411 min

The Clarity PodcastStephen Blandino on Mastering the Soft Skills of LeadershipPastor Stephen Blandino returns to the podcast to share about growing in the soft skills of leadership. Stephen encourages, challenges and inspires. Send questions for Back Channel with Foth to aaron.santmyire@agwmafrica.org 2025-03-0243 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Lead Through ConflictOn the Leader Fluent Podcast, we’re in a series on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. The book is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and other retailers. On today’s episode, you’ll get a taste of my chapter on, “How to Lead Through Conflict.” Be sure to order Insanely Practical Leadership today, and check out the Masterclass as well as the bonus...2025-02-1612 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Communicate with OthersOn the Leader Fluent Podcast, we’re in a series on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. The book is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and other retailers. On today’s episode, you’ll get a taste of my chapter on, “How to Communicate with Others.” Be sure to order Insanely Practical Leadership today, and check out the Masterclass as well as the bonus...2025-02-1012 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Be a Servant LeaderOn the Leader Fluent Podcast, we’re in a series on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. The book is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and other retailers. On today’s episode, you’ll get a taste of my chapter on, “How to Be a Servant Leader.” Be sure to order Insanely Practical Leadership today, and check out the Masterclass as well as the b...2025-02-0213 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Lead PeopleOn the Leader Fluent Podcast, we’re in a series on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. The book is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and other retailers. On today’s episode, you’ll get a taste of my chapter on, “How to Lead People.” Be sure to order Insanely Practical Leadership today, and check out the Masterclass as well as the bonus con...2025-01-2813 min

AVAIL PodcastEpisode 226: Lead the Insanely Practical Way with Stephen BlandinoThe secret to transformative leadership isn’t found in charisma but in cultivating systems and teams that thrive. On this episode of the AVAIL Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Stephen Blandino, author of Insanely Practical Leadership and lead pastor of Seven City Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Stephen shares his personal journey as a "learned leader" and reveals key insights on how to bridge the gap between spiritual passion and the nuts and bolts of effective organizational leadership. From navigating team dynamics to aligning vision with execution, this conversation is packed with tools to help leaders grow themselves and em...2025-01-2346 min

Influence Podcast373. Leadership Can Be Learned“Extensive research reveals that only 10 percent of people possess the raw talent to manage,” writes Stephen Blandino. “And while there are clear differences between leading and managing, Gallup merges the two by defining a manager as ‘someone responsible for leading a team toward common objectives.’” Blandino goes on to say that while most people are not “natural leaders,” they can become “learned leaders.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to him about learning to lead. I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influencemagazine and your host. Stephen Blandino is lead pastor of 7 City Church in Fo...2025-01-1630 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Build InfluenceOn the Leader Fluent Podcast, we’re in a series on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. The book is now available, and on this episode, you’ll get a taste of my chapter on, “How to Build Influence.” Be sure to order Insanely Practical Leadership today and the bonus content that goes with the book HERE. SHOW NOTES: Each...2025-01-1212 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Make Leadership DecisionsOn the Leader Fluent Podcast, we’re in a series on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. The book is now available, and on this episode, you’ll get a taste of my chapter on, “How to Make Leadership Decisions.” Be sure to order Insanely Practical Leadership today and the bonus content that goes with the book HERE. SHOW NOTES: ...2025-01-0500 min

AVAIL PodcastEpisode 228: Lead the Insanely Practical Way with Stephen BlandinoThe secret to transformative leadership isn’t found in charisma but in cultivating systems and teams that thrive. On this episode of the AVAIL Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Stephen Blandino, author of Insanely Practical Leadership and lead pastor of Seven City Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Stephen shares his personal journey as a "learned leader" and reveals key insights on how to bridge the gap between spiritual passion and the nuts and bolts of effective organizational leadership. From navigating team dynamics to aligning vision with execution, this conversation is packed with tools to help leaders grow themselves and em...2025-01-0546 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoInsanely Practical Leadership, Session 5: How to Manage Your TimeToday’s an exciting day because it’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE of my new book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life and leadership. In preparation for the release, I’ve been giving you a taste of each chapter on the Leader Fluent Podcast. Today, you’ll get a taste of chapter 5, “How to Manage Your Time.” It’s a great way to start the new year. Again, be...2025-01-0112 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoInsanely Practical Leadership, Session 4: How to Think Like a LeaderIn this Leader Fluent Podcast Series, I’m sharing some teaching from each chapter of my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life. Enjoy this taste of what’s in the book, and learn more about Insanely Practical Leadership and the bonus content that goes with the book HERE. In today’s episode, we’re talking about “How to Think Like a Leader.” SHOW NOTES: ...2024-12-3000 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoInsanely Practical Leadership, Session 3: How to Lead with CharacterIn this Leader Fluent Podcast Series, I’m sharing some teaching from each chapter of my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life. Enjoy this taste of what’s in the book, and learn more about Insanely Practical Leadership and the bonus content that goes with the book HERE. In today’s episode, we’re talking about “How to Lead with Character.” SHOW NOTES: Si...2024-12-2310 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoInsanely Practical Leadership, Session 2: How To Be a Spiritually Grounded LeaderIn this Leader Fluent Podcast Series, I'm sharing a snippet from each chapter of my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. The book addresses a host of insanely practical skills, and it provides you and your team with the tools to apply the insights to your life. Enjoy this taste of what’s in the book, and learn more about Insanely Practical Leadership and the bonus content that goes with the book HERE. Leadership is immensely challenging. In fact, as I coach leaders, I hear stories of bold visions, heart-breaking pain, board m...2024-12-1811 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoInsanely Practical Leadership, Session 1: How To Grow YouWelcome to a Leader Fluent Podcast Series based on my book, Insanely Practical Leadership: 12 No-Nonsense Keys to Master the Art of Leading Yourself and Others. For the next few podcast episodes, I'll be sharing teaching from the Masterclass for the book. It's a great way to get a taste of what's in the book, and the insanely practical skills you'll develop. You can learn more about Insanely Practical Leadership and the bonus content that goes with the book HERE. Personal and professional growth help you become the person, and the leader, God intended for you to become. As a leader, y...2024-12-1814 min

The Clarity PodcastStephen Blandino on Insanely Practical LeadershipStephen Blandino joins us on the podcast to discuss his new book Insanely Practical Leadership. Stephen has delivered a book and resources that will be valuable to both learned and natural leaders.insanelypracticalleadership.comSend questions for Back Channel with Foth to aaron.santmyire@agwmafrica.org 2024-12-0833 min

The Clarity PodcastPastor Stephen Blandino on Seven Deadly Sins in the Life of a LeaderPastor Stephen Blandino returns to the podcast for a challenging and insightful conversation on the Seven Deadly Sins and how they can be exaggerated in the life of a leader. Please send questions for BackChannel with Foth to aaron.santmyire@agwmafrica.org 2024-07-2844 min

The Clarity PodcastStephen Blandino on Spirit Led Visionary Leaders / Back Channel with FothPastor, author, and podcaster Stephen Blandino joins us again on the podcast to discuss what it means to be a spirit led visionary leader. Dick Foth returns for another session of Back Channel with Foth. Send questions to aaron.santmyire@agwmafrica.org 2023-12-3149 min

StressTest : The Heartbeat of a Healthy LeaderLearning from Catastrophe: The Blandino Family on Processing StressIn the second part of this insightful conversation on the Stress Test Podcast, Stephen and Karen Blandino continue to share their experiences and valuable lessons learned from leading the Seven City Church and dealing with personal challenges. Stephen, a pastor, and Karen, a licensed professional counselor, use their knowledge and personal experiences to guide others through managing their stress amidst life's trials. They share the benefits of having coaches, the importance of counseling, and how leaning into gratitude during hardship can lead to growth. Further, they share their personal health battles and reflect on the beauty of community support...2023-12-2139 min

StressTest : The Heartbeat of a Healthy LeaderThe Power of Perspective: An Engaging Interview with Stephen and Karen BlandinoIn this episode of Stress Test, we welcome Stephen and Karen Blandino, two extraordinary leaders and founders of 7 City Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Stephen, a pastor, coach, and writer shares his passion for leadership training and personal growth, while Karen, a co-pastor and licensed counselor, shares insights about healing the brokenness in people. They also dive into the concept of ambiguous grief experienced post-pandemic, coping with unknown futures, and staying grounded in their life purpose. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with wisdom, resilience, and the heartbeat of healthy leadership. 7 City Church Forth Worth, TX h...2023-12-1837 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Handle Criticism in LeadershipIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “Four Ways to Handle Criticism in Leadership.” Criticism is an increasing problem in the leadership landscape. It might be a problem, but how we handle it can become a bigger problem. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: You don’t have to be in leadership for long to realize that criticism comes with the territory. People have o...2023-10-0115 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Prepare for a One-On-One with Your LeaderIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “How to Prepare for a One-On-One with Your Leader.” If you’re a team member, I’ll share four questions you can ask to prepare or your one-on-one. And if you’re a leader, you can use these four questions to train your team how to come prepared for their meeting. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: ...2023-09-0515 min $Let\'s Talk with Sanctuary$ Let's Talk with SanctuaryLet's Talk Episode 70 | Ambiguous GriefSend us a textOften times grief is exclusively defined as the loss of a friend or loved one to death. But there's actually a form of grief that comes when someone hasn't died, but something has died. You feel a sense of loss. Perhaps it's the death of a dream, the loss of a friendship, or your expectations have been shattered. Licensed professional counselor and pastor's wife Karen Blandino joins us at Let's Talk with Sanctuary today to talk about what ambiguous grief is, how to recognize it, and what steps to take forward to move...2023-07-2845 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoSeven Keys to Resolve ConflictIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “Seven Keys to Resolve Conflict.”Conflict is a part of life and leadership, and how we resolve it matters. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: Every leader encounters conflict. In fact, conflict is a part of life, whether it’s at work, at school, or at home. And one of the biggest reasons for conflict is when there’...2023-05-0118 min

The Clarity PodcastStephen Blandino on Leading Through FearA friend of the podcast, Pastor Stephen Blandino, returns to share about Leading Through Fear. He gives us wisdom, insight, and excellent biblical examples on how we can each navigate the turbulent culture we live in. 2023-03-2745 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoFive Keys to Build a High-Performance TeamIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “Five Keys to Build a High-Performance Team.” Today’s episode gives you a very small taste of a brand new coaching cohort I’m launching that’s focused on building highly effective teams. You can learn more HERE. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: Every leader wants his or her team to excel at the highest level possible. B...2023-03-1228 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Equip Your Team to Set Great GoalsIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “How to Equip Your Team to Set Great Goals.” We’re going to look at five questions to ask to give you the green light on your goals. Not only are these great questions to ask yourself, but they’re great questions to help you equip your team to set great goals. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW...2023-01-2915 min

JUST LEAD PodcastThe Upswing: How To Lead When You're Not In ChargeBy nature, leaders like to take action! But in most cases, their desire to take action outpaces the authority they have been given to make decisions. In other words, you may have a boss, director, team captain, parent, teacher, coach or someone else that’s in charge. How do you influence in a positive direction, LEAD UP, and make a difference even when you’re not in charge?ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:How To Lead When You're Not In Charge by Clay ScrogginsHow To Lead When You're Not In Charge | Study Guide10 Ways to Lead Up | Stephen BlandinoHow To L...2022-11-1619 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoThe Five Stages of Vision CastingIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “The 5 Stages of Vision Casting.” Vision is an important part of leadership, which means the ability to cast vision is an essential leadership skill. In this episode of Leader Fluent, we’re going to look at the five stages to casting vision, and how to maximize each stage in your leadership environment. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SH...2022-11-0713 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoThe 5 Faces of Pride in LeadershipIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “The 5 Faces of Pride in Leadership.” Humility is often the forgotten ingredient in effective leaders, but it is essential to the health of our soul and the health of our leadership. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” Pride is destructive to our souls, but the destruction doesn’t...2022-09-0521 min

The Clarity PodcastPastor Stephen Blandino on Habits of Effective Ministry LeadersPastor Stephen Blandino returns to the podcast to discuss Habits of Effective Ministry Leaders. Send questions for Back Channel with Foth to aaronsantmyire@afgwmafrica.org 2022-07-2540 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoSeven Words of Wisdom for GraduatesIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “Seven Words of Wisdom for Graduates.” The graduation season is a great time of celebration, but as you enter into a new chapter of your life, I’d love to share seven practical insights that will help you succeed in the future. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: After celebrating your graduation, let me encourage you to take to...2022-05-0219 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoLeading When You Feel LIke a FailureIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “Leading When You Feel Like a Failure.”The last two years have been the most difficult years to lead through for millions of leaders, and if we’re honest, we’ve all had moments in this season where we’ve felt like a failure. The question is, how do we lead in those moments. That’s what we’re dealing with in today’s episode. Plus, if you haven’t picked up my new book, Stop Chasing Easy, I’d like to encourage you to get your copy today. It’s available...2022-04-1021 min

Frontline Magic Podcast24. Ritz Carlton on delivering five star customer experience with Horst Schulze, Co-founderIf you heard Horst Schulze, Co-founder at The Ritz Carlton, talking about the hotel’s Ladies and Gentleman you might assume that he was referring to the guests, but you’d be wrong. As the companies most important asset in their service commitment to guests, this is how Ritz-Carlton refers to their staff - and each of the Ladies and Gentleman who work at The Ritz-Carlton have been invited to join in the vision to exceed their guests’ expectations, and embody the legendary service that makes The Ritz-Carlton a leading luxury brand.Horst is adamant that T...2022-03-3033 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoFive Parts of an Effective Team MeetingIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “Five Parts of an Effective Team Meeting.” No matter where you are in the organization, you likely lead meetings with staff members or volunteers. In this episode, you’ll learn how to lead effective meetings by incorporating five practical parts. Plus, if you haven’t picked up my new book, Stop Chasing Easy, I’d like to encourage you to get your copy today. When you do, you’ll also gain access to several FREE BONUS RESOURCES including the “Stop Chasing Easy Masterclass for Leaders.” If you're not already a subscribe...2022-03-0616 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoStop Chasing Easy Releases Today (The Mic Flips Today as Derek Moffatt Interviews Me About My New Book)I'm so excited to announce that my new book, Stop Chasing Easy officially releases today. To celebrate the launch, I'm flipping the mic on the Leader Fluent Podcast as my good friend and business leader, Derek Moffatt, interviews me about the book. We talk about several great insights including: Three types of gratitudeTrusting God when you want to make life count Five questions to find your mission Three gifts of a mentorThe value of unity And more If you're not already a subscriber to Leader Fluent, I'd love for you to subscribe to the podcast today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Andr...2022-02-1440 min

The Clarity PodcastPastor Stephen Blandino on Stop Chasing EasyPastor Stephen Blandino returns to the podcast today to discuss his new book " Stop Chasing Easy." You can find more about the book at http://stephenblandino.com/stop-chasing-easy 2022-02-1442 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoDeveloping an Opportunity MindsetIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m sharing a lesson that comes straight from my new book, Stop Chasing Easy. In today’s episode I’ll talk about “Developing an Opportunity Mindset. Plus, in this episode I’ll share how you can get a copy of Stop Chasing Easy, along with several FREE BONUS RESOURCES including the “Stop Chasing Easy Masterclass for Leaders.” If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciate...2022-02-0624 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoQuestions to Start the New YearIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Questions to Start the New Year.” As we launch into a new year, I’ve found some great questions to help me reflect on where I’ve been and prepare for where I want to go. Today, I’ll share these questions with you, and I have a very special announcement to share with you at the end of the episode. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always...2022-01-0218 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoJesus On Habit FormationIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Jesus on Habit Formation.” As we prepare for a new year, many of us are thinking about new habits and new resolutions, so in this episode I’ll share four keys to habit formation from the life of Jesus. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: John Maxwell often says, “Most people have uphill hopes, but downhill habits.” In...2021-12-0514 min

The Leadership Drip with Rob Fultz and Jeff PittsTLD 079: Stephen Blandino : Don't Do Easy Pastor and leadership coach Stephen Blandino challenges us to not do easy.Special Guest: Stephen Blandino. 2021-11-3057 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen Blandino10 Signs of an Emerging LeaderIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “10 Signs of an Emerging Leader.” One responsibility of a leader is to develop young leaders, but first, you have to identify the potential leaders that are emerging around you. Today, I’ll share the ten signs to look for. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: How do you know if somebody has leadership potential? Leaders have the respo...2021-11-0712 min

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Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoFive Signs of a Hard WorkerIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Five Signs of a Hard Worker.” Most people believe they work hard, but in this episode we’ll discover that working hard is more than working long hours…it’s how we work that makes the difference. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: What are the signs of a truly hard worker? I believe there are five signs that se...2021-10-0400 min

The Clarity PodcastPastor Stephen Blandino on Ministry Pitfalls / Back Channel with FothPastor Stephen Blandino joins us on the podcast today for another compelling interview on Ministry Pitfalls, 10 Lessons for Biblical Leaders. DIck Foth joins us for another session of Back Channel with FothSend questions for Back Channel with Foth to aaron.santmyire@agmd.org 2021-09-2046 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoEight Ingredients of Good Decision MakingIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Eight Ingredients of Good Decision-Making.” Leadership and decision-making go hand in hand, and in this episode, I’ll share eight keys to make better decisions. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: Leaders make countless decisions in their organizations, and those decisions are on a wide spectrum…from easy to difficult, from small to big, from simple to complex. The...2021-09-0617 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Discover Your Life MissionIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “How to Discover Your Life Mission.” People of every age and every generation have wrestled with the question, “What was I made to do?” In this episode, I’ll share four steps you can take to get greater clarity about your unique mission in life. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES “What was I made to do?” That question h...2021-08-0219 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoCoaching Others to SucceedIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Coaching Others to Succeed.” Coaching can make a huge difference in your life and leadership personally, but it’s also a great tool to develop others. In this episode, I’ll share three practical ways to use coaching to take AIM at others’ potential. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. And after you subscribe, be sure to leave a RATING or REVIEW of the podcast. It helps us spread the word...2021-07-0617 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoDelegation in 3 Simple StepsIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Delegation in 3 Simple Steps.” Delegation is critical, but it also requires an intentional process. In this episode, I’ll share three simple but profound steps to help you delegate effectively. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. And after you subscribe, be sure to leave a RATING or REVIEW of the podcast. It helps us spread the word and help other leaders. SHOW NOTES: Delegation is a critical part of leade...2021-06-1720 min

The Clarity PodcastPastor Stephen Blandino on a Culture of Evaluation /Back Channel with FothPastor Stephen Blandino returns to the podcast to discuss his teaching on the value of a culture of evaluation. He provides wisdom and insight for anyone looking to evaluate and be a wise steward. 2021-06-0645 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoThe Eight Pitfalls of TeachabilityIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Eight Pitfalls of Teachability.”Teachability is critical to long-term success, but there are also a series of pitfalls that can undermine a teachable spirit. That’s what we’ll uncover in this episode of Leader Fluent. If you're not already a subscriber, I'd love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. And after you subscribe, be sure to leave a RATING or REVIEW of the podcast. It helps us spread the word and help other leaders. SHOW NOTES: A...2021-05-0221 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen Blandino7 Shifts You Have to Make When Becoming a Lead PastorIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’ll address a topic that is often overlooked: 7 shifts you have to make when becoming a lead pastor. Maybe you’re a staff pastor right now, and one day you desire to become a lead pastor. Or, maybe you’re a lead pastor now, but you want to train and equip a new generation of lead pastors. Or, maybe you’re not in pastoral leadership at all, but you dream of one day being a CEO or serving in an executive leadership role. If that’s you…this episode is for you. If yo...2021-04-0420 min

The Clarity PodcastStephen Blandino on FollowershipStephen Blandino returns to the podcast to discuss his teaching on Followership. He provides valuable insight for us no matter what level of the organization you serve at. Please send questions to Back Channel with Foth to aaron.santmyire@agmd.org 2021-04-0439 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Invest in Your Team’s GrowthOne of the most important things we can do as leaders is intentionally invest in our team’s growth. That’s the focus of today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast. So, whether you oversee a full-time staff, or you lead a team of volunteers, I’ll share four practical ways to invest in your team that will make a real difference. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, or your favorite podcast platform. And after you subscribe, would you do me a favor and RATE or R...2021-03-0420 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoTen Ways To Lead UpHave you ever found yourself asking, “How do I influence those who lead me?” Leading Up is a unique skill set that enables you to positively influence your leader and add greater value to the organization. In this episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I'll share Ten Ways to Lead Up. Maybe you’re the newest member of the team, and you want to get off to a great start with your supervisor. Or maybe you’re in the middle of the organization—some people report to you but you still report to the Pastor, or the principal, or the CEO, and y...2021-02-0122 min

The Clarity PodcastStephen Blandino on 8 Practices for Starting the New YearPastor Stephen Blandino joins us on the podcast today to discuss 8 practices for the New Year. Stephen has recently started a podcast- Leader Fluent- and it can be found athttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-fluent-with-stephen-blandino/id1545018098Send questions to aaron.santmyire@agmd.org 2021-01-1837 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Create a Plan for Personal GrowthIf you missed my first episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, it's a great way to kick off the new year. In this episode, I show you "How to Create a Plan for Personal Growth." You'll discover a practical framework to create a growth plan that you can use personally and with your entire team. Plus, download the free e-book, How to Create a Plan for Personal Growth in the FREE RESOURCES section of my blog. This practical resource will inspire you to grow and give you the step-by-step process to create your own Growth TRAC that's customized to your...2021-01-0617 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoCreating Stellar Customer ServiceCustomer service is critical in any organization. In the third episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I'll share my family's #1 customer service experience along with four keys to create service that wow's your customers. Regardless of what kind of organization you lead (business, non-profit, church, school), you'll find these four steps practical and applicable to any setting. Check out this episode of the podcast today on iTunes, Stitcher, Android, iHeart Radio, or your favorite podcasting platform. And after you listen, be sure to subscribe to Leader Fluent and leave a rating or review. SHOW NOTES We've all experienced the two...2021-01-0419 min

7 City ChurchLet Go of Yesterday Dear Younger Self: A Letter from Your FuturePart 1: Let Go of YesterdayStephen BlandinoExodus 1:11, 13 (NLT) – So the Egyptians made the Israelites their slaves. They appointed brutal slave drivers over them, hoping to wear them down with crushing labor….the Egyptians worked the people of Israel without mercy.How to Let Go of Yesterday:1. Embrace a New IdentityExodus 14:11b-12 (NLT) – “Why did you make us leave Egypt? 12 Didn’t we tell you this would happen while we were still in Egypt? We said, ‘Leave us alone! Let us be sl...2021-01-0338 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoSix Keys to Effective Time ManagementTime management is a huge challenge for leaders today. In this episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I share Six Keys to Effective Time Management. The goal isn't to just be more efficient. If it were, we would run the risk of efficiently doing the wrong things. Instead, the goal is to maximize our time by living in the sweet spot of WHY, WHERE, and HOW. When we do, we're able to invest our time doing the right things, in the right roles, in the right ways. And as a result, we're able to effectively resist the pull toward an...2020-12-1919 min

Leader Fluent with Stephen BlandinoHow to Create a Plan for Personal GrowthI'm excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, Leader Fluent with Stephen Blandino. Leader Fluent is designed to equip leaders to develop thriving churches and organizations. Each month you'll receive an insightful and engaging episode designed to maximize your growth. Whether you're a pastor, organizational leader, or simply have a passion for leadership and personal growth, you'll find Leader Fluent to be a practical resource that increases your personal and organizational effectiveness. You can check out the very first episode today on the topic, "How to Create a Plan for Personal Growth." The new year is a great...2020-12-1517 min

The Clarity PodcastStephen Blandino on Leadership Skills / BackChannel with FothStephen Blandino returns to the podcast today to unpack a topic that affects us all- Conflict Resolution. You will want to take notes as Stephen shares wisdom.https://influencemagazine.com/DownloadsDick Foth joins us for Back Channel with Foth. Today he discusses how we can pray for our political leaders.Questions can be sent to aaron.santmyire@agmd.org1. FAMILY HEALTH: MODELING HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE AND MINISTRY DYNAMICS. 2. PERSONAL HEALTH: EXEMPLIFYING BALANCED HOLISTIC HEALTH. 3. PEOPLE CARE: INVESTING IN THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH OF YO...2020-10-191h 00

The Clarity PodcastPastor Stephen Blandino on Leadership Skills- Demonstrating proficiency in Leading people towards a Common GoalPastor Stephen Blandino joins us today to unpack his decision making model. It is an insightful and practical interview that you will not want to miss. Questions for BackChannel with Foth-aaron.santmyire@agmd.org1. FAMILY HEALTH: MODELING HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE AND MINISTRY DYNAMICS. 2. PERSONAL HEALTH: EXEMPLIFYING BALANCED HOLISTIC HEALTH. 3. PEOPLE CARE: INVESTING IN THE EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH OF YOUR TEAM. 4. BUILDS TEAM: CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE TOGETHER WE FULFILL OUR VISION AND MISSION. 5. MISSIOLOGICAL MATURITY: EXHIBITING CROSS-CULTURAL MATURITY AND MISSIOLOGICAL APTITUDE.6. STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT: INFLUENCING THE TEAM T...2020-08-1047 min

The Fantasy Doctors: MLB PodcastThe Fantasy Doctors MLB Podcast Ep. 10Players discussed Stephen Strasburg, Kris Bryant, Michael Fulmer, Aaron Judge, Jose Altuve, Nomar Maraza, Yoenis Cespedes, Kevin Kiermaier, Alex Blandino, Sean Doolittle, Justin Turner, Blake Snell, Brent Suter, Jessie Winker, Brandon Belt, Chris Sale, Yasiel Puig, Kevin Pillar, Albert Pujols, Shohei Ohtani 2018-08-0300 min

The CultureBus Audio SessionsStrategic Conversations With Stephen Blandino 2014-12-0104 min