Jenni Catron shares the subtle signs that a toxic culture is developing in your organization and reflects on lessons learned when she found herself in that situation. Jenni and Carey talk about how to cast vision for the future when you can’t see…
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We’re in the thick of the holiday season – a time full of joy, yet jam-packed with people, parties, and productions. This season has a dizzying effect on everyone – but especially leaders. One temptation is to put a smile on our face while…
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William Vanderbloemen returns to the podcast! William and Carey discuss the exact qualities you should look for in your next staff hire (based on research from 30,000 interviews), finding unicorns, the power of replying quickly, and William’s two…
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Grant and Cheyanne Skeldon, who work extensively with next-gen leaders, join Carey on the podcast for the first time. Grant and Cheyanne talk about what the next generation thinks is wrong with the church and why there’s no next-gen crisis but a…
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Future of Work strategist Heather McGowan explains why what made you successful as a leader today won’t make you successful in the future. Heather dives into the four shifts that need to happen at work and what the next generation expects as…
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To be an emotionally healthy leader requires many skills, practices, and rhythms. Over the last several weeks, we’ve explored many relationship skills that are non-negotiable for leaders. But if there is just ONE skill I’m convinced every leader must…
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Philip Yancey is back on the podcast, discussing the grace crisis facing modern Christianity. Philip also talks to Carey about his two hours in the White House with Bill Clinton, Roe v. Wade, and why he initially thought publishing What’s So Amazing…
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Kevin Palau, President of the Palau Association, talks about how to do ministry in a deeply post-Christian and post-modern culture like Portland. Kevin discusses how to build relationships between evangelicals and the LGBTQ+ community, and what his…
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In this episode, author and pastor Kyle Idleman opens up about redefining moral failure. Kyle discusses what happens when your productivity is your identity, the struggle with asking for help, early intervention on the road to burnout, and the value…
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For the first 17 years of my Christian life, my emotional life was completely divorced from my spiritual life. Or so I thought. When sadness, anger, or disappointment surfaced from my soul, I did not see them as gifts. As a leader, I saw my…
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