Why your 'why' drives growth and profit
In our latest episode, look at the vital role of identifying our personal 'why' and its impact on our personal and entrepreneurial choices.
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Leading Is Serving: the archive.
Dozens of conversations with business owners, nonprofit leaders, and public servants from Indianapolis and the Southside. Some episodes are co-hosted with Chris. Start anywhere.
Dealing with the curveballs of business
In today's podcast, our hosts, Chris and Jason, explore the art of dealing with the unexpected curveballs in business and life.
Read moreKnow yourself to lead yourself: self-awareness in leadership
Why understanding yourself is where leading others starts.
Read moreLeading through change: the gift and the responsibility
Few of us enjoy leading through change. Here is how to hold it as both a gift and a responsibility for the people you lead.
Read moreFour types of leaders: the liberating leader
The last in a four-part series on leader types: what it takes to lead in a way that frees people up.
Read moreFour types of leaders: the dominating leader
How to spot and step back from domination when deadlines and expectations pile up.
Read moreFour types of leaders: the protective and supportive leader
The start of a mini-series on four types of leaders, beginning with the protective and supportive leader.
Read moreServing your community as a leader: Fire Chief Jeremy Pell
What leadership and service look like in saving lives and serving a community, with Fire Chief Jeremy Pell.
Read moreImpact, connection, and legacy on the Southside of Indy: Dave Maurer
Dave Maurer on impact, connecting, and legacy while leading and serving on the Southside of Indy.
Read moreTurning unexpected challenges into a thriving company: Aimee Kandrac
Today on the Leading is Serving podcast, you'll hear from Aimee Kandrac, the CEO of What Friends Do.
Read moreCoaching your team and building word-of-mouth
Today, Chris and Jason talked through the hard to embrace aspect of word-of-mouth marketing.
Read moreClarity, purpose, and serving leaders every day: Melahni Ake
Jason and Chris talk with Melahni Ake, a podcaster, leadership coach, and speaker, about leading every day.
Read moreFrom dining room start to growing business: Erin Smith
Today, Chris and Jason talk with Erin Smith of Spotlight Strategies and Rock The Block.
Read moreWhat is it like to be on the receiving end of your leadership?
We’ve asked the question of what is like to be on the other side of you.
Read moreClimbing out of the pit of despair: being thankful for the journey
Today, Chris and Jason reflect on the journey of leadership.
Read moreBuilding a resilient team when disruption is the new normal
How the disruption of recent years exposed what a resilient team needs, and practical ways to build it.
Read moreAre your business frustrations really leadership problems?
Chris and Jason review the frustrations we feel in business and talk about how all of those frustrations at the end of the day reveal weaknesses in...
Read moreLeading from the middle: 360-degree leadership
Jason and Chris on bringing leadership to the people above you and beside you, not only below you.
Read moreWhen your business owns you: setting leadership guardrails
Jason & Chris talk today about the many expectations put on us as leaders.
Read moreThe comparison game: you are exactly where you need to be
Chris & Jason talk about how easy it is to compare our journey to others and feel like we just don’t measure up.
Read moreWhat does it mean to fight for the greatest good of others?
Jason and Chris explain what fighting for the highest good of others means: balancing support and challenge, knowing your tendencies, and helping...
Read moreThe Working Genius: why we get things done the way we do
Jason walks through the Working Genius model from Patrick Lencioni, six types of work that either energize or drain you, and how knowing the...
Read moreAnnual leadership rhythms: how to know what is missing
Jason and Chris cover annual leadership rhythms: setting goals on a calendar that fits your business, stepping up to the big picture view, and...
Read moreQuarterly leadership rhythms: mastermind and networking groups
Jason and Chris explain why breaking annual goals into quarterly milestones works, using a hiring example, and encourage joining a mastermind or...
Read moreWeekly leadership rhythms: goal obstacles and obstructions
Jason and Chris continue a series on leadership rhythms with weekly planning, and talk through goal obstacles, including setting goals too big or too...
Read moreIntentionality and not waiting until it is too late: Sean Daniels
Realtor Sean Daniels shares how he left a long rut, built his own real estate business, and urges listeners to hit play now instead of waiting until...
Read moreFinding strength on the other side of struggle: Dr. Dee Bonney
Jason shares a two column list of joyful moments and lessons, then Dr. Dee Bonney describes leaving the ER for a faith-based membership practice and...
Read moreA year of growth at Resources of Hope: Renae Furnee returns
Renae Furnee returns to share a year of growth at Resources of Hope, a donation-funded nonprofit that added staff this year, and the many ways...
Read moreStriking out on your own: Keith Howard
Keith Howard, a carpet cleaner with 13 years in the trade, tells why he left an employer over ethics, started his own business, and is adding duct...
Read moreOvercoming 'no': perseverance and clear purpose with Dave Barnett
Jason and Chris unpack the five circles of influence, then Dave Barnett shares how a first rejection from Christian Brothers Automotive became a yes...
Read moreDealing with hurt and the value of mentors: Jordan Asbury
Jordan Asbury shares how he grew Mia's Home Security without debt or contracts, what he learned from his early mentors, and a painful lesson about...
Read moreNavigating marketing options and the 70:30 principle
Jason and Chris sort through marketing options (print, digital, word of mouth), how to judge return, and why the 70:30 principle keeps you in your...
Read moreRedemptive stories, big vision, and determination: Cody Johnson
Cody Johnson tells how a racing career ended at 18, followed by failed schools, homelessness, and a hard job, before he started a mobile oil change...
Read moreResilient leaders and the Peace Index: Jeremie Kubicek
Best-selling author and entrepreneur Jeremie Kubicek on the Peace Index and being a fountain for the people around you.
Read morePeople-first leadership and courage: Adam Binkerd
This week on the podcast, Adam Binkerd of 240 Solutions joins us to talk leadership and his journey.
Read moreLearning, coaching, story, and values: Beau Jackson
Beau Jackson joins us on the podcast today to drop some nuggets of wisdom.
Read moreEnd-of-year goal setting: barriers, hurdles, and gaps
Jason & Chris reminisce as we enter into Q4 and look forward to 2023.
Read morePremium customer experience and helping dreams come true: Rachel Patterson
Realtor Rachel Patterson talks about two years in real estate and why she treats buying a home as the biggest decision of a family's life, walking...
Read moreExpanding your team in elder law: Kim Jewell
Elder law attorney Kim Jewell explains power of attorney, health care directives, and wills, and how she is building staff and systems to serve more...
Read moreThe E-Myth Revisited: thinking of your business like a franchise
Jason and Chris use The E-Myth Revisited to ask what it takes to treat your business like a franchise, with repeatable systems and small daily work...
Read moreGrowing a business in a new industry: Sam Bolin
Sam Bolin shares how he stepped into running Crossroads Kombucha in Franklin with little industry experience, and how he learns from others in the...
Read moreThe Peace Index: slowing down when life speeds up
Jason and Chris walk through the Peace Index: score purpose, place, provision, personal health, and people from 0 to 100, then average them to see...
Read moreIs every problem a leadership problem?
Jason and Chris ask whether every problem is a leadership problem, walking through communication, relationships, alignment, execution, and capacity...
Read moreCulture, trust, and letting go: Luke Reynolds and Brett Jones
Luke Reynolds and Brett Jones describe how a clear company culture and shared vision build trust with their team. They also talk about the hard work...
Read moreRelational impact: Keith Fechtman
Keith Fechtman, with guest Paisley, on putting ideas into action while teaching, writing children's books, and running a restaurant.
Read moreThe Hope Meter: how are you feeling about tomorrow?
Jason and Chris introduce the Hope Meter, a simple scale for how hopeful you feel about tomorrow, then weigh whether now is a smart time to buy a...
Read moreEngaging young leaders and preventing burnout: Dave Beasley
Dave Beasley, a school resource officer and tennis coach, talks about building relationships with students, keeping young athletes from burning out...
Read moreSupport and challenge: how to fight for the people you lead
Jason and Chris on bringing both support and challenge to the people you lead, from yourself out to your community.
Read moreHelping kids feel safe and loved: Principal Trael Kelly
After a talk on choosing the right medium for hard conversations, Principal Trael Kelly shares how he walked 161.7 miles to visit students' homes...
Read moreMaking donuts and inspiring fathers: Tom Neary
Tom Neary of Dad's Donut House explains why he chose the slow path with no loan, how weekly donut dates with his kids sparked the idea, and how he...
Read moreVision, strategy, and core values: building a healthy culture
Jason and Chris on developing your organization through vision, strategy, and core values.
Read moreWhat is your why? Discovering your mission as a leader
Jason and Chris explain how to find your why, using a four-part sweet spot, a 25 minutes and 25 words exercise, and a Peace Index check-in.
Read morePursuing what matters most in the face of overwhelm: Dr. Brendon Sweeney
Jason and Chris discuss intentional leadership, then Dr. Brendon Sweeney describes leaving a busy family practice for nursing home care to protect...
Read morePricing, value, and role clarity in a new business
Jason and Chris on pricing during a startup phase, the value you bring to the market, and how a leader creates role clarity for a team.
Read moreUnderstanding others' paths: Fire Chief Jeremy Pell
Fire Chief Jeremy Pell shares his mission to serve, how mentors shaped him, and why admitting mistakes and asking for help is a strength.
Read moreStartup finances, reserves, and clear expectations
Jason and Chris talk startup money: keep a six to twelve month reserve, watch scarcity thinking, and lean on coaches and lunch conversations with...
Read moreStarting from scratch and the role of passion: Matt Simon
Matt Simon talks about building and selling a business, why passion often grows after you start, and why showing up and following up consistently...
Read moreFinding your entrepreneurial fit
Jason and Chris talk through finding the right business for you: hobby versus job, strengths tools, mentors over lunch, and the real risks of...
Read moreThe leader mindset in a shifting culture: Bryan Ottney
Jason and Chris cover support and challenge, right people in the right seats, and clear expectations, then talk with Bryan Ottney about family...
Read moreSeeking others' success and giving yourself away: Scott Frye
Scott Frye, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, on changing industries, getting a new business started, and being intentional in relationships.
Read moreFailing early and processing change: Ryker Frandsen
Ryker Frandsen of Right Sized Inventory on leading a remote team, supply chain strain, failing early, and communicating change well.
Read moreRefuse to be miserable: Todd Cook on doing what it takes
Todd Cook on starting in real estate, growing a team in eight years through a pandemic, and making customers feel valued more than the sale.
Read moreIntentional leadership at Children of Hope Preschool: Nancy Bonson
Nancy Bonson tells how she started Children of Hope Preschool to serve families caught between affordable and full-price care, and how it grew to...
Read moreTeaching, painting, and avoiding burnout: Jerry Cox
Jerry Cox looks back on 42 years of teaching and 35 years of summer painting, and shares why going with your oughts keeps a servant from burning out.
Read moreWhat are your 5 Voices? Chris takes the assessment live
Chris takes the 5 Voices assessment live and gets connector, creative, pioneer. Jason and guest Zach Kelly, who shares that voice order, unpack what...
Read moreRecruiting for success and the role of prayer: Mike Ganly
Recruiter Mike Ganly shares how he places people in banking jobs, how faith and prayer keep money from becoming his top priority, and why big career...
Read moreBuilding culture and making the leap: Andy Hendricks
Andy Hendricks of A1 Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing on going from a stop-gap job to a business built on client care and a crew culture of...
Read moreNonprofit leadership and foster care: Renae Furnee
Renae Furnee, Executive Director of Resources of Hope, on connecting foster and adoption families with resources and training on Indy's south side.
Read moreConfident humility and the Guardian Voice: Jason Kempf's story
Chris interviews Jason Kempf about growing up in New Mexico, a career in church ministry, and starting a coaching business after burnout. The episode...
Read moreGenuine relationships, integrity, and trust: Chris Wood
Chris Wood is interviewed about his path from HVAC to psychology to running a renovation company, with a look at the Connector voice from the five...
Read moreYou don't need all the solutions: Teresa Harwood
Jason and Chris preview the 5 Voices, then talk with commercial real estate broker Teresa Harwood about specializing, trust, and budgeting for your...
Read moreLeading Gen Z: show you care first with Jason Adler
Math teacher Jason Adler explains how he leads high schoolers by caring first, making mistakes in front of them, and building a safe place to ask...
Read moreFamily business, mentors, and listening: Kyle Masengale
Kyle Masengale talks about growing his family's payroll company alongside his dad, building a team, and leaning on mentors and good listening.
Read moreSuccess versus legacy: Thomas Burris
Thomas Burris of Simple IT on how success and legacy relate, with a few tech trends and IT security basics for your business.
Read moreCommunication, trust, and valuing people: Tyler Renicker
Tyler Renicker of T&W Design & Build on communication, trust, and valuing people, including when failure matters more than success and when to say no...
Read moreAre you chasing the right thing? Kyle Chudyk
Kyle Chudyk shares how a video production career, an industry price war, and a missed dance recital led him to buy a garage door franchise.
Read moreHow much is too much? Megan Vondielingen
Megan Vondielingen on balancing home, family, and work after moving to working from home, and the simple decisions that keep goals on track.
Read moreOpening a business two months before COVID: Eric Vermilion
Eric Vermillion left corporate banking to start Vermilion Capital, a commercial loan brokerage, just before COVID hit. He talks about planning...
Read moreMeasuring success by community impact: JC Wogomon
JC Wogomon explains how his insurance agency gives a share of revenue to local nonprofits, and why he measures success by community impact instead of...
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