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After years of corporate leadership, I took the leap to cofound, grow, and ultimately sell a professional services firm, including a visit for a few years on the Inc 500 “Fastest Growing Company” list.
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Consulting
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guests
Bob Goff
Bob spent decades as an attorney, trying to figure out how to live a whimsical, impactful life. These days, he calls himself a “recovering lawyer” because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Honorary Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. He’s a New York Times bestselling author several times over, runs a popular weekly podcast, and recently turned farmer at The Oaks just outside San Diego, California.
Chuck Mingo
Chuck is the founder and CEO of LivingUNDIVIDED, a program that takes participants through life-changing moments of racial healing. Part of his life’s work is to help ministry leaders stand in places where people view the church as irrelevant regarding injustice and offer them a different picture of Jesus. Chuck is the proud husband of Maria, who he has been married to for the better part of two decades. They have three children, and live in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jim Bechtold
Jim is the Chief Innovation and Impact Officer of the CEO Forum. He has been a leader in the family entertainment industry for 15+ years, including leading key strategies designed to eliminate gender bias against women and girls. During his 20+ years with Procter & Gamble, he led multiple business units. Jim and his wife Vivienne are co-Founders of Crossroads Church, one of the fastest-growing churches in the world. Jim lives in Cincinnati, and he and Vivienne have three adult children.
episodes
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Alli Patterson | Blueprint for Belonging
Hi friends! I am Ann Eileen Thompson. Welcome back to the Faith Driven Leader Podcast, where we love to share the stories of amazing Faith Driven Leaders. Today, we are welcoming Alli Patterson back to the show! Alli is a Teaching Pastor at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a successful career at Procter & Gamble, Alli stepped into ministry and a deep study of scripture. Her teaching and writing are authentic honest, and rooted in scripture. We had Alli on the show a while back to talk about her first book, Still Standing, where she equips readers to stay strong and hopeful no matter what comes with 3 simple, but powerful practices. [Listen to that episode here.] Today, we’re talking about her new book, out later this month – preorder now here – Blueprint for Belonging: The 5 Relationships Jesus Needed and why you need them too. Faith Driven Leaders, we need this book and this conversation. I’m betting that there are a few of these 5 types of relationships that are missing for you…understanding them and intentionally building each type will equip, encourage, and empower you as a leader, and as a human! Want to take Alli’s quiz to see how you’re doing on the five relationships? Head over to the show notes to take the quiz. Let’s dive into the conversation with Alli Patterson. Alli’s Website: https://theallipatterson.com/ Pre-order the book: https://a.co/d/1N9LNTz Take the quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6717af7ced40ab0015c9f54e
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Ann Thompson I Year-End PRAISE
In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: the end of the year and the beginning of the new one. This season is a beautiful time to step back, reflect, and prepare with intentionality for what’s ahead. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite year-end practices for reflecting on the past year and planning for the next, with a focus on inviting God into the process. Together, we’ll explore how to: Celebrate the wins, surprises, and growth from the past year. Dream big with God about the year ahead. Set goals that align with His plans for your leadership and life. Plus, I’ve created a free downloadable Year-End Reflection & New Year Planning Guide to help you walk through this process. You’ll find the link in the show notes! Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends. Wishing you a joyful and intentional start to the new year! Resources Mentioned: Download the Free Year-End Reflection & New Year Planning Guide – PRAISE Worksheet Follow us on Instagram: @faithdrivenleader.co Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Faith Driven Leader Join our Email List: Sign Up Here We’ll see you next time on the Faith Driven Leader Podcast. Happy New Year!
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Bob Goff I Catching Whimsy
I’m so excited to welcome Bob Goff back to the Faith Driven Leader Show! If you missed our first conversation, please go back and listen to it here! Today we are talking about Bob's new book – it’s a devotional called Chasing Whimsy: 365 Days of Possibility. Bob Goff is the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does; Everybody, Always; Dream Big; Undistracted; Live in Grace, Walk in Love; and Love Does for Kids. He’s a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob’s greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and most importantly, hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria, and spend time with their amazing family. Bob Goff has captivated national audiences with his unique storytelling style on Good Morning America, NPR, and more. His articles and contributions have been featured in influential publications such as Forbes and Relevant. He’s been featured as a guest on widely listened-to radio shows and podcasts, like The Dave Ramsey Show, That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, and Lewis Howes’ The School of Greatness, and now, twice, on the Faith Driven Leader! And, he hosts his own, wildly popular podcast! There’s so much more I could say about Bob and how fun, engaging, and wise he is. You are going to want to get your hands on his latest book, Chasing Whimsy after this conversation. Let’s dive in! Resources: Bob Goff Website: https://www.bobgoff.com/ Buy the book: https://www.bobgoff.com/catching-whimsy Bob’s other books: https://www.bobgoff.com/shop Follow us on Instagram: @faithdrivenleader.co Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eUVswxKx4fYex2htNBPTQ/community?pvf=CAE%253D Join our Email List: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/y/36F2DD732304055B
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Ann Thompson I Collaborative Communication
Today’s episode dives into collaboration communication, the foundation of successful teamwork. Together, we’ll uncover how clear, open, and purposeful interactions bring ideas to life, helping leaders build trust, overcome challenges, and harness collective strengths for impactful results. Join us as we talk strategies, insights, and inspiring stories to foster seamless communication that drives collaboration. Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review; and share the podcast with your friends! Follow us on Instagram: @faithdrivenleader.co Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eUVswxKx4fYex2htNBPTQ/community?pvf=CAE%253D Join our Email List: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/y/36F2DD732304055B
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Laura Smith I The Urgency of Slowing Down
Hi friends! Our guest today is my good friend Laura Smith. Laura has been on the show before! You can go back and listen in to our conversation about mental health here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JKdKa65RDIFYmbsQruXhT?si=LZ4kGvKiQfOYKnJXAgtvZA! Laura is a gifted writer, a Bible teacher, and she is so wise! We talk on today's episode about her New book: The Urgency of Slowing Down: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal. If you're feeling worn down, exhausted, scattered, or like the tiniest thing might push you over the edge, you're going to want to tune into today's conversation. Our challenge coming out of this episode is to consider: Where can you be more intentional in slowing down? Choose one of the slow-down challenges that Laura and I talked about, for example: Do something slowly…for me, that’s reading…taking the time to slow down as I read and really take in what I’m learning. Focusing on that learning rather than checking a box of finishing the chapter! I hope you are loving the Faith Driven Leader. We would love to hear from you! Resources: Laura’s website: https://www.laurasmithauthor.com/ Laura’s latest book: The Urgency of Slowing Down: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal Free Guide: How to Read the Bible Laura’s Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @faithdrivenleader.co Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eUVswxKx4fYex2htNBPTQ/community?pvf=CAE%253D Join our Email List: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/y/36F2DD732304055B
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