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Be Visible with VeronicaFrom survivor to litigator — this is what courage looks like.Send a textWhat does it take to turn heartbreak into purpose—and pain into power?In this deeply moving and empowering episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Heidi Davis of Genesis Legal Group shares her remarkable story of resilience, purpose, and leadership through empathy.Heidi’s journey began in a moment of crisis when, as a young mother, she found the courage to leave an abusive marriage. The attorney who helped her secure a restraining order said something that would change her life...
2025-11-1335 min
Synergy Leadership PodcastSynergy Leadership Podcast | EP 40: Beyond the Uniform: The Real Daryl HoodIn this inspiring episode of the Synergy Leadership Podcast, host Karen R. Jenkins sits down with Major General Daryl Hood to explore the personal side of leadership—beyond titles, ranks, or roles. Daryl opens up about the life experiences, values, and lessons that have shaped him as a person and as a leader.From humble beginnings to a life of purpose-driven leadership, Daryl shares stories of resilience, the mentors who guided him, and the daily practices that keep him grounded. He also reflects on the meaning of synergy—people working together with trust and intention—and how it can...
2025-08-2845 min
On Authentic Leadership PodcastOn Authentic Leadership Podcast | Ep. 9 - Tyler Lagasse on Confidence, and the Power of BeliefTyler Lagasse is an accomplished Special Olympics athlete, author, and advocate. Diagnosed with autism, Tyler has spent over 21 years competing in golf and Alpine Skiing. A proud Massachusetts native, he’s traveled across the U.S. for the Special Olympics USA Games and will represent the United States in Alpine skiing at the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Among his many achievements, Tyler is especially proud of his induction into the Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall of Fame and receiving an honorary ESPY Award for his book, "What Do You Say? Autism with Character", co-authored with his mother....
2025-07-0845 min
GCUC Podcast - Coworking, Hospitality & The Future of WorkGCUC Podcast - Cat Johnson, Founder Cat Johnson Co.What sets you apart? In this inspiring episode, Liz Elam (GCUC Founder) chats with the incomparable Cat Johnson,(Cat Johnson Co, Founder), coworking community builder, writer, and coach. Cat shares her journey into thought leadership and how she’s helping others uncover their “unfair advantage.”
From authentic storytelling to finding balance between creativity and structure, Cat offers wisdom and practical tips for anyone looking to make an impact. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or just starting your journey, this conversation is packed with insights to guide you toward your unique path.
Tune in for an hones...
2025-02-0431 min
Sanskrit Stories By AshokPlan the future | Sanskrit Story | AshokWhat if you could rule a town but at a deadly cost? In a mysterious town bound by extraordinary rules, anyone can rise to be king—but after five years of power, they must leave everything behind and face the perils of the wild forest, where death awaits. This gripping tale follows a young man who dares to take the throne, navigating struggles, sacrifices, and challenges to rewrite his destiny. A story of courage, foresight, and planning for the future, this podcast will inspire you to think ahead and take charge of your fate.
🎙️ Join us to uncover...
2025-01-2610 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyS3E6: Shawn Lovejoy | Releasing Someone The Right WayAre they the right person? Can they make it with me to the next level? Perhaps you've had these thoughts or similar ones regarding current or previous team members. You've tried coaching them, encouraging them, but yet you still recognize it's probably time to let them go. How do you have these kind of difficult, courageous conversations? In this episode, Shawn brings insight on how to respectfully release team members in ways that honor both parties. --- www.couragetolead.com Book A Call Here
2023-11-3021 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyS3E5 Brian Dodd | Having Your Best Season EverIn this episode, Shawn is joined by Brian Dodd and dicusses leadership, practical strategies for success, and the importance of adaptability. Brian shares insights from his latest book, "Mighty," and highlights seven key leadership skills. He emphasizes the importance of being a master of your craft, having an economy of motion, and maintaining great health as a leader. -------------- BrianDoddOnLeadership.com Business Leaders: You Need A Coach (CourageToLead.com)
2023-10-2624 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyS3E4: Micah McElveen | From the Depths to Global Impact: The Vapor Ministries StoryShawn welcomes Micah McElveen, a true visionary and the leader behind Vapor Ministries. They dive deep into the incredible journey of the organization, and Micah shares his own personal story of survival and transformation. Once dead and brought back to life, and also once living out of his car with his wife, today, he touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every week through his organization. Listen in on the vision behind Vapor Ministries and how it thrives through sustainability, diversified revenue streams, and a heart for making a real difference in the world. Vapor...
2023-09-2827 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyS3E3: Cord Sachs | Care is the New Currency (A Purpose-Driven Organization)Cord Sachs is founder and CEO of Fireseeds - a company on mission to discover remarkable leaders and deploy them into amazing companies. He is passionate about leader development, and in this episode, He and Shawn discuss what the new generation of employees really crave within an organization...and it's not ping pong tables or coffee bars! https://fireseeds.com Book a Free Call with us!
2023-08-3133 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyS3E2: Sam Chand | Embracing Chaos (Unleash Your Roar)Remember when you started off like a roaring lion, ready to conquer the world? You had courage, resilience, and an unstoppable spirit. But then life happened, and things changed. The challenges, people, and circumstances tamed that mighty lion into a meowing house cat. Join Sam Chand -- leadership consultant, author, and friend, -- as he delves into this powerful topic, and discover together what happened to that fierce leader within you and how to reignite your ROAR! SamChand.com Sam Chand Instagram Shawn Lovejoy Instagram Book a Free Strategy S...
2023-07-2735 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyS3E1: Shawn Lovejoy | How Can I Restructure My Time?How can I restructure my time? This is the most asked question by clients, potential clients, and live show attendees. Leaders spend too much time trying to structure their organization for growth when the calendar is the most critical system. The right system is the one that works. Let me encourage you… You are not responsible for what you can't do and the time you don't have. You are 100% responsible for the time you do have. So, how do you grow as a leader? You keep learning. Listen to podcasts, read a new...
2023-06-2727 min
The Courage To LeadEpisode 165 - Jeremy Streten - Courage to Understand the Business Legal LifecycleJeremy Streten is a coach, mastermind facilitator, founder, and chief executive officer at Business Legal Lifecycle, a virtual software as a service (SaaS) tool that can help business owners identify the blind spots in their business.
He is the author of the Amazon number one best-selling book “The Business Legal Lifecycle”.
Jeremy has appeared on various television shows, podcasts, and radio interviews. He also provides regular content for websites across Australia.
To learn more about Jeremy and the Business Legal Lifecycle, check out his website: https://businesslegallifecycle.com/.
As a SPECIAL BONUS, Jeremy has provided a special link for my list...
2022-07-1441 min
The Courage to LeadEpisode 143: Bryan Baer – Courage and Compassion to Drive ResultsWhen searching for a personal injury lawyer, you want to hire a lawyer that has the capacity to take on your case, the know-how and experience with your type of case, and the resources to go the distance for your case. Size matters, but bigger isn’t always better. A quality boutique trial firm like The Baer Law Firm can devote far more time, attention, and resources to your case which is what you really want from your lawyer. Attorney Bryan Baer has twenty (20) years of legal experience representing clients in serious and c...
2022-04-2847 minThe Courage To LeadEpisode 143 - Bryan Baer - Courage and Compassion to Drive ResultsWhen searching for a personal injury lawyer, you want to hire a lawyer that has the capacity to take on your case, the know-how and experience with your type of case, and the resources to go the distance for your case.
Size matters, but bigger isn’t always better. A quality boutique trial firm like The Baer Law Firm can devote far more time, attention, and resources to your case which is what you really want from your lawyer.
Attorney Bryan Baer has twenty (20) years of legal experience representing clients in serious and catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. He has b...
2022-04-2847 minThe Courage to LeadEpisode 142: Vaughn Granger – Courage to Gain Confidence through Personal Branding and StyleVaughn Granger is a second-generation haberdasher, seven-figure business owner, serial entrepreneur, and men’s performance coach on a mission to help individuals reach new heights in their professional and personal lives.Nothing excites Vaughn more than watching people pursue their own unique versions of success rather than settling for mediocrity.Vaughn developed the GAME method as a framework for addressing- and optimizing- all the key areas of our lives simultaneously so that we can ultimately show up in the world as our absolute best selves.To learn more ab...
2022-04-2649 minThe Courage To LeadEpisode 142 - Vaughn Granger - Courage to Gain Confidence through Personal Branding and StyleVaughn Granger is a second-generation haberdasher, seven-figure business owner, serial entrepreneur, and men’s performance coach on a mission to help individuals reach new heights in their professional and personal lives.
Nothing excites Vaughn more than watching people pursue their own unique versions of success rather than settling for mediocrity.
Vaughn developed the GAME method as a framework for addressing- and optimizing- all the key areas of our lives simultaneously so that we can ultimately show up in the world as our absolute best selves.
To learn more about Granger Owings, check out their website: https://grangerowings.com/. To learn ab...
2022-04-2649 min
Inspire Collective PodcastShawn Lovejoy on Empowering Leaders through CoachingIn this episode, Shawn Lovejoy, founder and CEO of CouragetoLead.com, will share with us his leadership journey, the several books he’s authored, and some of the key principles he sees as essential for leaders in ministry and in business today.
2022-02-2331 min
The Courageous Pastors PodcastThe enemy can’t steal your call, so he goes after your confidence (w/ Bil Cornelius)Bil Cornelius is one of the church leaders— a church planter— who paved the way for others. As Shawn points out in this episode of The Courageous Pastors Podcast, Bil— * Used direct mail and actually marketed the church (against the wit of some naysayers) * Hosted spontaneous baptisms Because of this, amidst his innovative approach, he’s not a stranger to criticism. How do you deal with critics? Bil says, “The devil can’t steal your gifts, so he wants to take your confidence.” Think about that one. And how hesita...
2021-11-2523 min
Beyond the Call Podcast presented by StartCHURCH | Helping empower pastors and ministry leaders.Coaching Ministry Leaders with Shawn LovejoyIn this podcast, we speak with Shawn Lovejoy of Courage to Lead about what it means to be a coach and how building relationships can lead to stronger leaders in ministry. Shawn is the Founder & CEO of CourageToLead.com.
2021-08-0925 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy050: Tendencies That Sabotage Team BuildingWhen building a team, we all start with great intentions. Then disruption comes and it's hard to tell where things went wrong. Can we get real? You may be sabotaging your team without even realizing it. Don't worry, this is actually a lot more common than you may think. On this episode of The CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy, Shawn describes the tendencies that sabotage team building and why they are so often found in new teams. Want to overcome these tendencies? Listen in...
2021-06-2909 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy049: Grow Your Passion with Derwin GrayPassion is central to being a courageous leader. But how can we channel our passion to produce our desired outputs? Derwin Gray, former NFL football player, founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, and today's podcast guest, believes it all lies in our motives. In this episode of The CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy, Derwin shares how our motives ("why we do what we do") deeply influences how effective our passion can be.
2021-06-2113 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy048: Objectively Assessing Your Team Have you ever hired someone who just wasn't the right fit? How about promoted someone who wasn't ready for it? On this episode, Shawn shares what he has learned from the times he was too hasty when hiring or promoting. Looking back, Shawn explains that this happened when he neglected to objectively assess his hires on his team. Here Shawn offers wisdom into how to better evaluate your team with objectivity.
2021-06-1510 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy047: Servant Leadership with Dino RizzoServant leadership is not an isolated event; it's a cultural shift. On this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy, we are joined by Dino Rizzo, Executive Director of ARC Churches, Associate Pastor at Church of the Highlands, and author of Servolution. Shawn and Dino discuss how serving accelerates the efforts of leadership and share about Serve Day, an annual opportunity for churches to impact their communities by showing the love of Christ through service projects.
2021-06-0821 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy046: Become A More Inspirational LeaderThere is a difference between managing people and leading them; the difference lies in your ability to inspire. You don't have to be the most brilliant person in the room, just the most passionate to inspire your people. In this episode of The CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy, Shawn presents 4 foundational ways to become a more inspirational leader. Get the tools to take your decisive step away from just managing and towards true LEADERSHIP.
2021-06-0111 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy045: Finding Purpose as a Leader with Chick-fil-A's Elizabeth Dixon"What is my purpose?" Why is it often hard to answer that question? Not knowing the answer may feel paralyzing and unnerving. We have all been there, including Elizabeth Dixon, our guest on this episode of The CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy. Elizabeth leads Strategy, Hospitality, and Service Design at Chick-Fil-A, Inc. Listen in as she offers 3 ways (plus an interactive exercise) to not only define your purpose, but also have confidence that it is built on a solid foundation.
2021-05-2512 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy044: The #1 Thing That Keeps Me Awake at NightWhat is the #1 tension that keeps leaders awake at night? The answer to this question was the reason Shawn Lovejoy founded and leads CourageToLead.com and serves as the topic of this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy. Here Shawn shares the top tension every leader navigates on a consistent basis and the coaching insights he uses to guide them through it.
2021-05-1708 min
The Preaching Donkey Podcast3. Shawn Lovejoy on Three Reasons Churches Stop GrowingShawn Lovejoy, author of Be Mean About the Vision and Measuring Success, joins us for episode three of the Preaching Donkey Podcast to discuss the three reasons why churches stop growing.Find out more about Shawn Lovejoy at https://www.couragetolead.com/ and on IG @shawnlovejoy1
2020-11-1945 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy043: Signs of a Distracted LeaderFocus is powerful. Leaders who are thriving during this current season of uncertainty keep the best of their energy and attention leveraged in the same direction. There are few limits to what relentlessly focused leaders and teams can accomplish. The opposite is also true. Distracted leaders and teams, cause problems by taking their eyes away from where they should be focused, moving in a multitude of directions and accomplishing little. In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast, Shawn Lovejoy exposes the warning signs that you may be a distracted leader.
2020-11-1013 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy042: Post-Pandemic Decisions"I wish we could just get back to normal!" Many leaders have made this statement since COVID-19 impacted America and turned the world upside down. It's hard for many of us to feel in control as the global pandemic drags on, leaving us longing for some sense of normal. Problem is, "normal" is average. Don't look to go back to normal, work to get better! In this episode, Shawn Lovejoy reflects on his own journey of "getting better" during the pandemic and the 4 key post-pandemic decisions he's made to help him...
2020-10-0611 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyEpisode 041: The Faith of Alexander HamiltonThe Broadway musical Hamilton took the world by storm. Inspired by the life of the American founding father, Alexander Hamilton, and debuting in 2015, the show was quickly received as a groundbreaking work of art, which was recognized by winning 11 Tony Awards. With its release on Disney+ in 2020, Its cultural and creative impact has even more widely grown to continue to inspire its audiences. One audience member on whom the show left a lasting mark is author Kevin Cloud who sees Hamilton as a "modern-day parable" that carries a depth of spiritual, leadership and transformative power.
2020-09-2216 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy040: The #1 Missing Ingredient In Your LeadershipIt's a simple word. In 20+ years of coaching it's also the thing we see missing most often in leaders, teams and organizations. What is it? Accountability. Most leaders don't need another podcast, another book or another conference… they need accountability. Strategies and systems work when we are accountable to another person to execute them. In this episode Shawn introduces you to part of the CourageToLead coaching framework: The 5 Pillars of Accountability.
2020-09-0810 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy039: Courageous Leadership with Nona JonesPeople tend to walk into the successful chapter a person's life is on and assume it's their entire story. Courage may even appear to come natural, while seemingly avoiding others. In this episode, Shawn is joined by a leader who embodies courage in leadership and life, Nona Jones. Nona is an author, entrepreneur, pastor, podcast host, business executive and Head of Faith-Based Partnerships for Facebook who overcame childhood physical and sexual abuse to become a global voice of hope through faith in God. Prepare to be inspired!
2020-08-1017 min
The 95 Podcast: Conversations for Small-Church PastorsLeadership Straight Talk with Shawn Lovejoy - Episode 45Shawn Lovejoy is the Founder & CEO of CourageToLead.com. His heart beats for coaching leaders through what keeps them up at night. Shawn has been a successful real estate developer, church planter, pastor, entrepreneur, and leadership coach. Courage To Lead facilitates leadership growth and organizational health for leaders all around the globe.We were honored to have Shawn join us for Episode 45 of the podcast for some straight-shootin' leadership wisdom. In today's podcast, we discuss why courage is the biggest problem in the Church today, the decision Shawn made to handoff his church 6 years ago, how pastors "...
2020-08-0746 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy038: Why Is Change So Difficult?Anyone who has ever tried to break a bad habit, start working out, or learn a new skill knows that change is hard. As human beings, we're wired to love safe, predictable and routine. Anything that challenges the tried-and-true is going to face serious resistance. In fact, a 2008 survey of 3,200 executives around the world found that only one workplace transformation in three was successful. In other words, change is difficult; but change is an integral part of growth—both for individuals and organizations. It requires Change to Grow and it requires Courage to Ch...
2020-07-1509 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy037: A Message From My HeartThe weight is heavy. The burden is broad. You, and every other leader I know, are currently leading through tension, fear and an uncertain future. I named our organization Courage to Lead for a reason. It takes courage to lead…especially in a moment like this one. In this episode I want to personally encourage you out of my heart and give you a few thoughts on how to lead courageously in this season.
2020-06-2309 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy036: Building a Killer Team (w/ guests Russ Morgan & Joey Mure)The best teams maintain good communication, trust, healthy conflict, commitment, and accountability, all while staying focused on strong results and finishing together. In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy, we welcome Russ Morgan & Joey Mure, partners at WealthWithoutWallStreet.com and co-hosts of the Wealth Without WallStreet Podcast. This conversation will help leaders build high-performing teams, that create amazing company cultures, and allow leaders to scale their organization for success.
2020-06-1124 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy035: Releasing Someone The Right WayThere's a right way and wrong way to do everything. Leadership will at some point bring you face-to-face with having to release someone from your team. Perhaps it's during the current crisis and economic downturn our country is in. Perhaps you have a weak link on your team that needs to be transitioned. Or perhaps you're dealing with a problem team-member that won't go away, but is driving everyone else away. Whatever the circumstance, you need to do the right thing, and you need to do it in the right way. In this episode, CourageToLead...
2020-05-0619 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy034: When Life Doesn't Meet Your ExpectationsEvery person on the globe has somehow been impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis. We've all felt the tension in our career, our health, our relationships, our bank account…the list goes on and on. When we made our personal resolutions and organizational plans for 2020, none of us knew this is what reality would look like only 4 months in. This has not been the year you or anyone expected. In this episode, Shawn Lovejoy walks you through what you should do when things have not met your expectations.
2020-04-2209 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy033: How To Be A More Resilient LeaderIn this episode you're getting a sneak peak inside one of the Monday Coaching Calls hosted by Shawn Lovejoy. These calls occur each Monday and focus encouraging leaders and teams to the next level. On this call, Shawn was joined by best-selling author Jon Gordon to discuss "How To Be A More Resilient Leader." Leaders need resilience. A leader's role doesn't allow for pessimism about the future—as the team takes cues from its leader about how to respond in difficult times. Individual and team resiliency is a vital component of ongoing high perfo...
2020-04-1634 min
The Wealth Without Wall Street PodcastRedefining Leadership and Success W/ Shawn Lovejoy.#132: Redefining Leadership and Success W/ Shawn Lovejoy.Great leaders are often forged in times of crisis. COVID-19 continues to decimate the economy and millions of Americans have found themselves forced to work from home. However, it’s in moments like these that leaders rise up.On today’s episode Russ and Joey sit down with Shawn Lovejoy, Founder & CEO of Courage To Lead. Shawn tells our listeners how to become a leader even during overwhelming periods in our lives. He explains the most important resource in any leadership scenario is the people you...
2020-04-0942 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy032: Thriving in CrisisThere's a great opportunity for leaders right now. Opportunity to not only survive…and hang on… …but to thrive. Leaders who seize the opportunities a crisis presents will: Separate themselves from the competition with a different message of good news Discover new innovations only times of scarcity can present Reemerge stronger after the crisis by how they reimagine during crisis In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast, Shawn Lovejoy shares practical ways to make the most of the opportunities before us during the COVID-19 Crisis.
2020-04-0704 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy031: 10 Things People Need From Leaders During A CrisisYou are one of the many courageous leaders who are adjusting to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 Crisis. Leading teams and organizations virtually, searching for new growth opportunities, and keeping things stabilized are all part of this new reality. I want to remind you of the #1 resource you have: People. People on your team and in your organization are, guess what…PEOPLE! That's right, they are not robots, they're human beings who have fears, concerns and emotions. You are the leader. During crisis leaders chart the course for the organization, care fo...
2020-03-3109 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy030: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do (w/ Lee Domingue) No one knows how long COVID-19 Crisis will last. There's no fast-forward button. We can't cancel 2020. We can't hibernate until 2021. The only way out is through. To help you navigate this moment when most feel like they don't know what to do, Shawn Lovejoy sits down for a conversation on leading through crisis with Lee Domingue. Lee Domingue is an entrepreneur, international speaker, pastor and author of Pearls of the King and KB Gameplan. Lee draws his messages from decades of success in business in the financial technology, h...
2020-03-2434 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy029: Three Requirements for Leading Through CrisisGreat leaders are identified through crisis. At the time of this post, the COVID-19 Virus has been labeled a "pandemic", businesses are suspending operations or working remotely, churches are scrambling to figure out how to hold gatherings, and America is essentially closed. It's in moments like this leaders rise up and lead. This type crisis brings pressure and pressure proves leaders. In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast, Shawn Lovejoy covers the three requirements for leading through crisis.
2020-03-1809 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy028: The #1 Reason Organizations Stop GrowingOrganizations go through a "life cycle." On the heels of growth, some organizations continue to improve and scale. Others, however, experience plateau, continue to employ practices that no longer work and begin to normalize a lack of growth. Many of them remain stuck in this cycle of settling for the status quo if they don't employ one principle: Radical HONESTY. Honesty generates health both internally and externally. Organizations that stop growing stopped being honest somewhere along the way. In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast, Shawn Lovejoy hel...
2020-03-1010 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy027: You Don't Need A New VisionWant to position your life and leadership for max growth? Guess what you DON'T NEED to make that happen... You don't need a new vision. The vision you have for your life and what you lead is just fine. What you do need is to just communicate the vision you have in the right way. We're here to help. In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast, Shawn Lovejoy will help you find clarity and consistency in how you articulate the vision you have. Propel yourself, your team and your le...
2020-03-0408 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy026: The 5 Things I Learned At My Own ConferenceOn the heels of CourageToLead's first conference, CourageToLead LIVE, Shawn shares some of what he took away from the experience. The conference was a sellout, a success, and a help to everyone who attended. And while you may have heard it said that, "Leaders are learners", that learning wasn't reserved for those who attended the conference, but for Shawn as well. J oin this episode where he unpacks the things he learned at his own conference.
2020-02-2517 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy025: CEO vs CLOAre you the leader of the organization? If you answer, "Yes," by title you may also qualify as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). However, being in charge doesn't necessarily make you the real leader. There's a difference between managing and leading. One is tactical. One is strategic. One causes you to plateau. The other keeps you out in front. You know who the real leader is in the organization? The Chief Learning Officer (CLO)! As the leader on your team, you must be learning more than a...
2020-02-1809 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy024: Why You Should Take Your Next Leap of FaithChange is hard because we often overestimate the value of what we have and underestimate what we might gain by giving that up. Living a life of impact requires taking some steps of faith. Fear of failure and fear of what we leave behind are often the deterrents keeping us from taking those steps towards a bigger dream. Let go of the familiar, let go of second guessing and walk into your "promised land." In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast, Shawn Lovejoy shares his story that's filled with leaps of...
2020-02-1116 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy023: You Are Not A VictimWhen things aren't going as we want, it's easy to take a victim mentality and begin to think that we are solely a product of our circumstances. Successful leaders don't allow life to happen to them and then use that as an excuse. Failing to take responsibility for your actions almost never leads your life and leadership to the next level. Stop focusing on what you don't have and what you can't do. You aren't responsible for that. You are only responsible for what you have, and what you have is enough. In thi...
2020-02-0409 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy022: Predicting Your Success with Les McKeownWhat if there were a roadmap that showed you all the major milestones your organization was going to hit as it grows? Wouldn't it be great to know what's coming next and how to navigate well? Actually, that framework exists, and we explore it in depth on this week's episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy. Shawn sits down with Les McKeown, Founder and CEO of Predictable Success. He developed this framework over decades, coached leaders through it, and has seen it prove out in countless organizations, regardless of their size or i...
2020-01-2833 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy021: Fundamental Requirement for a Healthy Team = a Leader Who Owns His / Her MistakesNo leader is perfect. I'm not. You're not. We are going to make some mistakes and mess some things up. That's why two of the most powerful, credibility building words a leader can say are... "I'm sorry." When we mess up, our team typically knows it. They know you're not perfect. They know you blew it. And they're most likely willing to let it go. They're just waiting on you to own it! That type of leadership models something deeper inside of a h...
2020-01-2010 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy020: Running the Race of ComparisonIn life and leadership, we all have temptations to compare ourselves to others. There is an infinite number of categories upon which we can compare ourselves and an almost infinite number of people to compare ourselves to. With how flooded we are by social media, it's easier than ever to constantly find someone "better" to compare ourselves to, which only serves to make us feel bad about ourselves. Once we begin down that road, we never find an end. The tendency to compare ourselves to others is as human as any...
2020-01-1408 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy019: Leveraging Your SuperpowerYou have influence! That makes you a leader! That also makes you a HERO... ...and your influence is your superpower. But just like any "hero", you face some adversaries... Your team struggles to stay motivated and energized You're busy and there seems to be little time to do anything more than tasks You get tired sometimes and even privately want to quit. Those are just a few realities that feel like arch-enemies to you. But I want to remind you that you have influence! That makes you a leader!
2020-01-0725 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy018: What's Your One Word for 2020?If you're like most people, January goal setting looks a little like this: You choose a problematic behavior or some undesirable habits that have plagued you for years and vow to reverse it. This typically results in some "New Year's Resolutions"...most of which are off your radar by February. To break this cycle, and propel you to new growth in 2020, I want to challenge you to lose the long list of changes you want to make during the year and instead pick One Word. Clarify your win by taking all your big pl...
2019-12-3106 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy017: Setting Goals That StickGoals are like a magnet— they pull us onward and upward. The stronger they are, the more purposeful they are, the more focused they are, the stronger they pull. Everyone sets goals. They are called New Year's Resolutions! However, within a few weeks, those goals are often forgotten. Everyone sets goals, but few follow through on them. Make the next season a season of breakthrough growth as you finally learn to set goals that pull you forward. In this episode, Shawn Lovejoy walks you through the principles and process of setting goals...
2019-12-2318 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy016: 4 Reasons High Capacity People Will Follow YouWhy do high capacity leaders have high capacity teams around them? Because the most effective leaders posture themselves in ways that others want to follow. If you want to attract and lead teams of high-octane, high-capacity, experienced people, there are some ways you need to carry yourself. In this episode, join Shawn Lovejoy as he unpacks the first-class marks of a leader that the highest caliber people want to follow.
2019-12-1012 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy015: Overcoming in Life & Leadership (w/ Lauren Sisler)We are excited to share a recent conversation between Lauren Sisler and CourageToLead.com Founder & CEO Shawn Lovejoy with you on this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy! You've likely seen Lauren on the sidelines on Saturdays in the fall as she is an award-winning sports broadcaster working with ESPN, the SEC Network, and AL.com. In addition, Lauren is also one of our featured speakers at CourageToLead.LIVE! Lauren's energetic personality shines through in our conversation, but she also shares how her journey was not always full of victories and celebrations, how t...
2019-11-2520 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy014: 3 Systems Folder Every Organization NeedsDoes what your team agrees on in meetings actually get done? Do people do what they say they are going to do in your organization? Does the right hand know what the left hand is doing? If someone is missing or out sick or on vacation, does everything go south quickly? Are you frustrated with one or more members of your team? If you answers trend to the negative, you likely need better systems. Don't stress, most of us actually need better systems. Period. So don't throw your hands up a...
2019-11-1211 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyEpisode 013: Restructuring for Growth & PeaceToo many organizations stay stuck because they presume on growth, but never prepare for growth. Too many leaders have zero peace because every small decision and question lands in their lap every day. Sound familiar? Truth is, every organization is perfectly structured for the growth it's getting NOW. The solution comes down to restructuring in a way that best positions your organization for growth and best positions you life for peace. Making the courageous decision to restructure your team means you can adequately develop and care for people, lead peopl...
2019-10-2815 min
Beyond the Call Podcast presented by StartCHURCH | Helping empower pastors and ministry leaders.Having the Heart to Lead with Shawn LovejoyIn this podcast, StartCHURCH CEO's Nathan Camp talks to special guest Shawn Lovejoy about Shawn's upbringing, his heart for leadership and for the Lord, as well as the wisdom he'd like to share with church planters. Shawn Lovejoy has been a successful real estate developer, church planter, megachurch pastor, successful entrepreneur, and leadership coach. As the founder and CEO of CourageToLead.com, he facilitates leadership growth and organizational health for leaders all around the globe.
2019-10-2126 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn LovejoyEpisode 012: The Inspiring Power of a Leader (w/ Jon Gordon) Do you believe in the power of positive inspiration to help you or others overcome challenges? Do you believe encouragement helps spur others on towards greatness and more purposeful impact? If so, then this episode is for you! Shawn sits down with his friend Jon Gordon, who helps create great organizations and great leaders through the power of inspiration, encouragement and positivity. Jon and Shawn get real about topics like guarding yourself from burnout, working with a sense of purpose, leading people in a way that helps them achieve greatness, a l...
2019-10-1628 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy011: Top Lessons Learned in 26 Years of Marriage (Part 2 of 2)Healthy leaders grow healthy organizations, and health begins at home! That's why this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy is dedicated to helping nurture the relationship that matters most...your marriage! Enjoy part 2 of Shawn sharing some of the top lessons he's learned about marriage that have helped he and his wife Tricia remain strong for 26 years.
2019-09-3021 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy010: Top Lessons Learned in 26 Years of Marriage (Part 1 of 2)Recently, my wife Tricia and I celebrated twenty-six years of marriage. I love her more than ever! Our relationship is better than ever. We enjoy oneness more than ever. We have come so far. I have learned so much! In this episode, the first of a two-part podcast series, I list some of the top lessons I have learned about marriage. This list has no particular order, and as you can imagine, it's not exhaustive! I have learned so much more! At CourageToLead.com we coach leaders towards health and growth. We know that healthy...
2019-09-1723 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy009: How To Build A Drama-Free Culture Drama. It's everywhere. Drama at work. Drama among staff. Drama in the small group. Drama at home. Drama at school. Drama in the neighborhood. Drama at the ball field. Drama in our nation + world! While conflict is inevitable, drama is a choice! How we handle conflict has a lot to do with building a healthy culture! When we don't resolve it the right way, guess what we get? Drama. Join Shawn Lovejoy and learn what part YOU can play in eliminating drama in your culture!
2019-09-0320 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy008: What Courageous Leaders Do Leadership cannot happen without courage! Courage is not something needed only by superheroes in the movies! Courage is needed in the real world! Courage is perhaps most needed in LEADERSHIP. CourageToLead.com exists because leadership requires COURAGE! It literally takes courage to lead. Join Shawn Lovejoy as he gives courageous leaders the tools necessary to take the next mountain!
2019-08-1928 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy007: Stop Making Excuses!When things aren't going as we want, it's easy to take on a VICTIM mentality and begin to think that we are solely a product of our place, position, environment, or circumstances. When we do, we don't realize it, but unconsciously this is just a way to excuse ourselves from taking personal responsibility for our actions, environment, or our progress. In this episode of the CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy, Shawn shows you how to go from trapped in a victim mindset to a life that Stops Making Excuses! It's a great day i...
2019-08-0817 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy006: 10 Ways to Escape OverwhelmThere's a difference between being productive & being busy. Most people define themselves as "busy"...but few self-identify as productive. On this episode of The CourageToLead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy, Shawn explores 10 Ways to Escape Overwhelm. These incredibly practical and easily actionable steps will lead you to a place few leaders find themselves...productive and at peace!
2019-07-2331 min
The Wise IdeaEpisode 078 – Leading Yourself to The Next LevelEpisode 078 - Leading Yourself To The Next Level with Shawn LovejoyJoin our host, Christopher J Harris for a very insightful conversation with Coach and Consultant Shawn Lovejoy, founder of CourageToLead.com.Shawn not only shares his story, but provides incredible and wise insight for any person attempting to lead at the next level or even prepare for the next level of living and thinking. Shawn walked away from a successful life in Pastoring to follow a dream and passion and shares how others can do so as well.You can connect with Shawn h...
2019-07-2049 min
The Wise IdeaEpisode 078 – Leading Yourself to The Next LevelEpisode 078 - Leading Yourself To The Next Level with Shawn Lovejoy
Join our host, Christopher J Harris for a very insightful conversation with Coach and Consultant Shawn Lovejoy, founder of CourageToLead.com.
Shawn not only shares his story, but provides incredible and wise insight for any person attempting to lead at the next level or even prepare for the next level of living and thinking. Shawn walked away from a successful life in Pastoring to follow a dream and passion and shares how others can do so as well.
You can connect with Shawn here (www.CourageToLead.com) and then o...
2019-07-2049 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy005: Creating a Culture of Passion + Urgency One of the top questions we are asked by leaders is, "How do I keep a sense of urgency among my team?" And, "What are some steps to keep the levels of passion high?" The simple answer is: Create a Culture of Passion + Urgency. Don't just treat it when it's lacking, fuse it into the life-blood of your DNA. In this episode, Shawn Lovejoy walks you through HOW to ensure your culture is one filled with passion + urgency.
2019-07-1016 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy004: Leading Change Without Blowing Up Everything (w/ George Davis)Change is inevitable. You are either responding to changing variables around you or you are initiating change within the organization you lead. While it's necessary, don't get me wrong, change is hard! Most people don't like change. I've seen leaders fumble the process of leading this for years. In this episode Shawn sits down with close friend, and CourageToLead.com Coach, George Davis. In this conversation, they highlight how to institute change in a healthy way. Along with his wife, April, George lives in Jacksonville, FL where he leads twelve Impact C...
2019-06-2523 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy003: How to Build a Culture of HonorHonor is not accidental. Honor is intentional. When there is a culture of honor in your organization, ministry, family, marriage and relationships...people are valued and everyone thrives. Join Shawn Lovejoy as he encourages you to build a culture that believes the best in people, communicates in positive ways and adds value to anyone who encounters it.
2019-06-1138 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy002: 3 Gears of Organizational GrowthWhy do organizations get stuck and stop growing? It's either the place you work (the culture)... Or the people at that place (the team)... Or the processes you use / don't use (the systems). Shawn Lovejoy highlights the three reasons-- culture, team, systems-- organizations stop growing... and gives you the tools to get unstuck in each one.
2019-05-2615 min
The Courage to Lead Podcast with Shawn Lovejoy001: 5 Ways to Grow Yourself as a LeaderWhy do leaders stop growing? Shawn Lovejoy highlights one of the most overlooked areas among leaders...personal leadership! Join Shawn as he gives you a plan to develop your life and leadership.
2019-05-1315 min
Into the Harvest#023 – Measuring Success with Shawn LovejoyOn today's show Andrew is joined by Shawn Lovejoy, founder of CourageToLead.com and author of the book Measuring Success. They talk about redefining leadership and success, using the right tools to measure success, and expose the myth of balance.
Topics covered in this episode:
Redefining leadership and success
Measuring with the right tools
Choosing rhythm over balance
Exploring the Gears of Growth
To learn more about Shawn's work, visit his site www.couragetolead.com.
Click here to pick up a copy of his new book Measuring Success.
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2019-05-0252 min
The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug SmithLightning Round Interview with Shawn Lovejoy, Founder & CEO of Courage to LeadSend us a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our lightning round interview with Shawn Lovejoy, CEO & Founder of Courage to Lead, a company that coaches leaders through what keeps them up at night. In the interview you'll hear Shawn talk about his favorite books, podcasts, and habits, his advice to his twenty year old self, and so much more. To see the notes and ways to connect with Shawn go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode180.You can also listen to part 1 of our interview in episode #179...
2018-02-0415 min
The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug SmithThe Courage to Lead with Shawn LovejoySend us a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our interview with Shawn Lovejoy, CEO & Founder of Courage to Lead, a company that coaches leaders through what keeps them up at night. In the interview, you'll hear us talk about the importance of coaching and mentoring, succession, what he believes is the vital attribute of the leaders God uses most, his advice to young leaders, and more!To see the notes and ways to connect with Shawn go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode179.You can also listen...
2018-01-3035 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastShawn Lovejoy: Building Healthy Cultures, Teams, and Systems in the ChurchShawn Lovejoy of CourageToLead.com has coached a lot of pastors and church teams. In this interview, he gives practical tips for building a healthy culture, a healthy team, and put effective systems in place to allow growth in your church.
2017-06-0728 min
Story of Electricity, The by MUNRO, JohnEpisode 36 | Are you a feminist?Our podcast this week was inspired by:International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. You can click on the logo and go to the IWD website and read more. Here is a little bit about the cause from their site: "The World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap won't close entirely until 2186. This is too long to wait. Around the world, IWD can be an important catalyst and vehicle for driving greater change for women and moving cl...
2017-03-0741 minStory of Electricity, The by MUNRO, JohnEpisode 29 | Tips for Planning for SuccessIf you were going to rate yourself in achieving what you want to achieve on a daily basis using a scale of 1-10 what would you rate yourself? If you give yourself a 10 (meaning you are doing great and achieving everything you want to in a day) congratulations! Please share your best habits and tools with us on our Instagram or Facebook page! We want to learn from you.If you are like us, some days and some weeks are better than others. I usually write this newsletter on Monday and then edit and send it on Tuesday. I'm writing...
2017-01-1742 min
Reframe Your LifeEpisode 9 | Transformational change and resilienceHave you ever wished you could just quit your job, leave everything behind and head for a tropical climate to live? We think it is a fantasy we have all indulged in at some point. Our guest this week, Jeff Hendler, didn't just fantasize about it! He left behind a life he had spent almost two decades building and moved to Mexico. He calls it an escape and adventure. Intrigued?On our podcast we discuss how Jeff reframed his life and what that experience taught him about change, resilience and himself. Jeff is a coach specializing in res...
2016-06-1441 min