The Few - A Podcast for Faith Empowered Workplace Leaders

Send a text Welcome to the 83rd episode of the Faith Empowered Workplace Leaders podcast! Bill and Ed introduce Dr. Adam Cheeseman, their new partner at Renew Transformational Strategies. They discuss the challenges of modern leadership and the merits of focusing on healthy, effective cultures within organizations. From rethinking strategic planning to embracing a continuous journey of discovery and discernment, they share their innovative process for navigating rapid changes in the church, nonprofits, and businesses. Learn how to shift from outcome-driven to people-focused strategies, ensuring your organization's mission remains impactful in an ever-changing world. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Leadership Lessons from 1 Timothy - Episode 82 | Faith Empowered Workplace Leaders Welcome to episode 82 of the Faith Empowered Workplace Leaders podcast! Join Ed and Bill as they continue their series on leadership lessons from the book of First Timothy. This week, they delve into the principles outlined in chapter one, exploring the significance of leading with passion tempered by humility. Through their discussion, they offer insights from Kim Scott's 'Radical Candor' and the Old Testament book of Habakkuk, illustrating how effective leadership balances love, service, and the willingness to make tough decisions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow in your leadership journey, whether you're a pastor, a business leader, or anyone striving to lead with faith. Subscribe for more empowering content! 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:54 Front Porch Wisdom: Insights and Reflections 08:22 Leadership Lessons from First Timothy 11:33 Paul's Guidance to Timothy 13:31 The Essence of Christian Leadership 17:54 Servant Leadership and Humility 21:35 Understanding Transformation in Christian Leadership 22:27 The Role of Discipleship in Transformation 24:07 Servant Leadership: Leading by Serving 25:11 Balancing Love and Leadership 26:25 The Pitfalls of Selfish Leadership 29:30 Modeling Servant Leadership in the Church 35:38 Leadership in Everyday Life 36:33 Conclusion and Next Steps Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join hosts Bill and Ed in Episode 81 of The Few Podcast, aimed at faith-empowered workplace leaders. After a hiatus, they return with a new series based on insights from the book of 1 Timothy. This episode discusses the importance of leading from the heart, rooted in love, and how true leadership reflects Christian values both in corporate environments and in the church. They also share practical wisdom from authors like Patrick Lencioni and Joel Manby on demonstrating genuine care and maintaining passion in leadership roles. Tune in for valuable reflections and actionable steps to enhance your leadership journey. 00:00 Welcome Back to The Few Podcast 01:12 Exploring First Timothy: A Leadership Guide 02:19 Front Porch Wisdom: Building for the Future 04:58 Mentorship and Reciprocal Learning 12:09 Leading from the Heart: Paul's Advice to Timothy 25:19 The Result of Not Leading from the Heart 26:27 Meaningless Debates and Division 27:58 The Importance of Mission and Love 30:10 Practical Ways to Show Love in Leadership 32:25 Engaging and Caring for Your Team 35:30 Transformational Leadership 38:29 The Power of Genuine Engagement 41:06 Inward Transformation and Passion 41:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Bill and I as we interview Dr. Adam Cheeseman, current superintendent of Doddridge County Schools. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Bill and I as we discuss how to move forward as an organization in a leadership transition. Whether you are in the process of succession planning or a church interim, this podcast is for you. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text During this episode Ed and Bill discuss accountability, linking it to grace and restoration. They emphasize the importance of humility in leadership and cultivating a culture of peer-to-peer accountability. Through examples from scripture and personal experiences, the discussion highlights accountability's role in individual and team development. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Ed and Bill as they discuss James Clear's book Atomic Habits. Ed and Bill discuss habits for Christian leaders and how the Bible addresses this topic. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Bill and Ed as they discuss Lencioni's 6 Types of Working Genius and how it applies to Christian leaders. Drawing parallels to spiritual gifts, Bill and Ed talk about how helpful understanding Lencioni's model can be to those who want their leadership at work and church to honor God. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Conflict is a normal part of any organizational life. According to authors Mike Bonem and James Furr in their book, "Leading Congregational Change", this conflict can be life threatening or life giving. The question is, what can we do as leaders to transform the conflict in our organization from life threatening to life giving? Join Ed and Bill as they discuss leading in a way that allows you to do just that. Most conflict can be addressed long before it occurs if we simply adapt our leadership styles. Join the conversation and become a better leader, Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text We all have our own leadership style. However, there are many people and situations that require us to adapt that style. Join Bill and Ed as they discuss their experience with situational leadership. They take a deep dive into situational leadership, specifically focusing on Ken Blanchard's SLII theory. Don't miss this episode. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Bill and Ed as they conclude their discussion of leadership from the Book of Acts. In this episode, they continue bringing together Thom Rainer's Acts6/7 leadership, Collins' Levels of Leadership, and the Book of Acts. Listen as they investigate the highest levels of leadership. A key component of this level of leadership is leaving a legacy. If you are a leader in the workplace or church you don't want to miss the wisdom found in the book of Acts. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Bill and Ed as they continue their discussion of leadership from the Book of Acts. In this episode, they continue bringing together Thom Rainer's Acts6/7 leadership, Collins' Levels of Leadership, and the Book of Acts. Listen as they investigate the fourth level of leadership. A key component of level four leadership is passion. If you are a leader in the workplace or church you don't want to miss the wisdom found in the book of Acts. Are you a passionate leader? Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Bill and Ed as they continue their discussion of leadership from the Book of Acts. In this episode they continue bringing together Thom Rainer's Acts6/7 leadership, Collins' Levels of Leadership and the Book of Acts. Listen as they investigate the third level of leadership. A key component of level three leadership is managing well with an outward focus. If you are a leader in the workplace or church you don't want to miss the wisdom that is found in the book of Acts. Are you a "outwardly focused" as a leader? Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Join Bill and Ed as they continue their discussion of leadership from the Book of Acts. In this episode they continue bringing together Thom Rainer's Acts6/7 leadership, Collins' Levels of Leadership and the Book of Acts. Listen as they investigate the second level of leadership. A key component of level two leadership is contributing around the common table. If you are a leader in the workplace or church you don't want to miss the wisdom that is found in the book of Acts. Are you a "contributing leader", or simply filling a seat around the table? Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text The book of Acts holds tremendous wisdom for leaders of faith. Whether you are in the workplace or church, you will benefit from this conversation. Bill and Ed discuss what we learn about leadership from Acts Chapter 1, in this first of several episodes diving into scripture for help with our daily role as leaders. Utilizing leadership models from Jim Collin's Good to Great and Thom Rainer's Breakout churches, Bill and Ed unpack the different levels of leadership defined in scripture. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text In this episode Bill and Ed are privileged to interview Judge Drew Crislip. Drew has served in many different roles as a legal professional in addition to a lifetime of volunteer Christian service with youth. He shares keen insights into how to lead from your faith based core values in the legal world. You don't want to miss this episode. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Dog-Tired; Worn Out; Exhausted; Weary; Burdened; Stressed; Burnt Out? How many times have you heard colleagues utter these words? How many times have one or all of these terms described your current emotional condition? As leaders we are often confronted with the need to lead teams who are experiencing the same level of weariness that we are. This can be a very difficult task. As Faith Empowered Leaders, we have some answers for how to lead well in spite of the heaviness of the load we and our team are carrying. Join Ed and Bill as they look to scripture for how we can have hope in the midst of being tired. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Mindfulness and mindful leadership is a hot topic in the leadership world today. What about the Christian and mindfulness? Should Christian leaders adopt buy into the idea of mindfulness? Join Bill and Ed for a discussion on this topic and discover how mindfulness just may be a very biblical way of leading. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text How do others see you as a leader? Do they see you as more of a "little engine that thought he could", or an "Eyore." Eyore, that pessimistic donkey in the Winnie the Pooh cartoons once said, "thanks, but I'd rather stay an Eyore." In this week's podcast Bill and Ed discuss the concept of being a possibilist leader. Author Rob Hoskins uses this term to define leaders that have several different characteristics in common. Hoskins says, "This type of individual holds loosely the reality that both bad and better exist. It takes this kind of balanced leader – someone who recognizes both the good and the bad – to move a community forward and bring sustainable change to their world." In this episode Bill and Ed discuss how we as faith empowered workplace leaders should adopt a possibilist attitude concerning leadership. Learn more at renewts.com

Send a text Are you by nature a curious person? Or do you make quick judgements without asking a lot of questions. On this week's podcast Bill and Ed discuss the essential ingredient of curiosity for leaders in the church and workplace. Curiosity leads to discovery and is fundamental to healthy relationships. However, it can be negative if our beginning point has no presuppositions. You know you're curious! Join the conversation today. Learn more at renewts.com