Linch With A Leader

<p>It's time to welcome Head Coach & Athletic Director of Belfry High School, Coach Philip Haywood, back to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Coach Haywood discuss his new book, 'Climb the Mountain.' In this book, Coach Haywood, the winningest coach in Kentucky High School Football history, shares some leadership insight into what has led to 49 years of coaching success.</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode:</p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@linchwithaleader</a></p><p><br></p><p>Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:</p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://open.</a><a href="http://spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2</a></p><p>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find show notes and more information at: <a href="http://www.mikelinch.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mikelinch.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mikelinch</a></p><p>Instagram: https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?...=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?...</a></p><p>Facebook: https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/</a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:</p><p><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northstarchurch.org</a></p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/@nsckennesaw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@nsckennesaw</a></p><p><br></p><p>Order 'Climb the Mountain': <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Climb-Mountain-Philip-Haywood/dp/1961472112" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Climb-Mountain-Philip-Haywood/dp/1961472112</a></p>

<p>It's time to welcome Pastor of New Life Church, Brady Boyd, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Brady have a conversation that pertains to us all. How do we keep going when it feels life is against us? Pastor Brady shares not only his background, but the lessons he walked away with while walking through the valley's of life. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode:</p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@linchwithaleader</a></p><p><br></p><p>Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:</p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://open.</a><a href="http://spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2</a></p><p>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find show notes and more information at: <a href="http://www.mikelinch.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mikelinch.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mikelinch</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikelinch/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/</a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:</p><p><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northstarchurch.org</a></p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/@nsckennesaw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@nsckennesaw</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Pastor Brady Boyd:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastorbradyboyd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/pastorbradyboyd?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/pastorbradyboyd/?hl=en</a></p><p>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/pastorbrady?s=20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/pastorbrady?s=20</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit Pastor Brady Boyd at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado:</p><p><a href="https://north.newlifechurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://north.</a><a href="http://newlifechurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">newlifechurch.org/</a></p>

<p>It's time to welcome CEO and author, John Houston, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and John discuss his upbringing, how it's shaped his journey, and what 'Finding MyWay Home' means to him. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode:</p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@linchwithaleader</a></p><p><br></p><p>Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:</p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://open.</a><a href="http://spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2</a></p><p>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find show notes and more information at: <a href="http://www.mikelinch.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mikelinch.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mikelinch</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikelinch/</a>?...</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/</a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:</p><p><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northstarchurch.org</a></p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/@nsckennesaw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@nsckennesaw</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn More About John Houston:</p><p>John's Website: <a href="https://meetjohnhouston.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://meetjohnhouston.com/</a></p><p>Read: 'Finding My Way Home': <a href="https://a.co/d/g00xKDJ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/g00xKDJ</a></p>

<p>It's time to welcome Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Group, Horst Schulze, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Horst dig into what it looks like to truly build and sustain excellence, no matter your industry. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: @linchwithaleader</p><p><br></p><p>Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:</p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://open.</a><a href="http://spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=bcb311d852c947c2</a></p><p>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find show notes and more information at: <a href="http://www.mikelinch.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mikelinch.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mikelinch</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikelinch/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/</a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN US for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:</p><p><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northstarchurch.org</a><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>/ @nsckennesaw</p><p> </p><p>Follow Horst Schulze:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehorstschulze/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thehorstschulze?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thehorstschulze/?hl=en</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/horstschulze?s=20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/horstschulze?s=20</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://horstschulze.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://horstschulze.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Read Horst's book:</p><p>Excellence Wins: <a href="https://a.co/d/6KWKUqp" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/6KWKUqp</a></p>

<p>It's time to welcome pastor and founder of Capable Life, Steve Cuss, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Steve discuss leadership anxiety, and tools to help overcome the battle that wages within the minds of many.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader</a></p><p><br></p><p>Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:</p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://open.</a><a href="http://spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW</a></p><p>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find show notes and more information at: <a href="http://www.mikelinch.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mikelinch.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mikelinch</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?hl=en</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/</a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN US for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:</p><p><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northstarchurch.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Steve Cuss:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevecusswords/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/stevecusswords?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/stevecusswords/?hl=en</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@stevecusswords" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.threads.net/@stevecusswords" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.threads.net/@stevecusswords</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/stevecusswords?s=20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/stevecusswords?s=20</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.stevecusswords.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.stevecusswords.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.stevecusswords.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Resources from Steve Cuss:</p><p><a href="https://www.stevecusswords.com/resources" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.stevecusswords.com/resources" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.stevecusswords.com/resources</a></p><p><br></p><p>'Managing Your Leadership Anxiety': <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Leadership-Anxiety-Yours-Theirs/dp/1400210887/ref=asc_df_1400210887?adgrpid=69543897552&hvadid=344089606732&hvadid=344089606732&hvdev=c&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015399&hvlocphy=1015399&hvnetw=g&hvnetw=g&hvpone=&hvpone=&hvpos=&hvpos=&hvptwo=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvqmt=&hvrand=15094359785108717571&hvr

<p>It's time to welcome Morehead State University Athletic Director, Kelly Wells, to Linch with a Leader. At the filming of this episode, Kelly Wells was the athletic director and former men's basketball coach at the University of Pikeville, where he found incredible success taking the university to new heights. In this episode, Mike and Kelly share a candid conversation about what it looks like to build for a type of sustained success that will leave a lasting impact.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader</a></p><p><br></p><p>Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:</p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://open.</a><a href="http://spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW</a></p><p>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Find show notes and more information at: <a href="http://www.mikelinch.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mikelinch.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mikelinch</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?hl=en</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/</a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN US for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:</p><p><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northstarchurch.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Kelly Wells:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKellyWells" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CoachKellyWells</a></p><p>Links to Items Mentioned in the Podcast:</p><p><br></p><p>Soup by Jon Gordon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=soup+by+jon+gordon&hvadid=580712108800&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010844&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4462946776176792293&hvtargid=kwd-314780676412&hydadcr=21877_13324185&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2juru3tbma_e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/s?k=soup+by+jon+gordon&hvadid=580712108800&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010844&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4462946776176792293&hvtargid=kwd-314780676412&hydadcr=21877_13324185&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2juru3tbma_e</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to learn more about Kelly's background and resume:</p><p><a href="https://moreheadstate.edu/news/2023/06/alum-kelly-wells-class-of-1995-is-new-athletics-director" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://moreheadstate.edu/news/2023/06/alum-kelly-wells-class-of-1995-is-new-athletics-director</a></p>

<p>It's time to welcome industry expert, speaker, coach, and author Preston Poore, to the podcast. Preston shares his wisdom and experience from his time at companies such as The Coca-Cola Company and The Hershey Company, and the shift that happened within his own life that ultimately led him to writing, 'The Discipled Leader.'</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@linchwithaleader</a></p><p><br></p><p>Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:</p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://open.</a><a href="http://spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW</a></p><p>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find show notes and more information at: <a href="http://www.mikelinch.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mikelinch.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mikelinch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mikelinch</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?hl=en</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/mike.linch.75/</a></p><p><br></p><p>JOIN US for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:</p><p><a href="http://www.northstarchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.northstarchurch.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqIU83Q0Dj15jsn9oeXkmw</a></p><p><br></p><p>Order Preston Poore's book, 'The Discipled Leader': <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Discipled-Leader-Inspiration-Executive-Transforming/dp/0825446937" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Discipled-Leader-Inspiration-Executive-Transforming/dp/0825446937</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Preston Poore:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PoorePreston" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PoorePreston</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/?hl=en</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href="https://prestonpoore.com/interviews/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://prestonpoore.com/interviews/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to learn more about Preston or have him come speak to your team:</p><p><a href="https://prestonpoore.com/contact" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://prestonpoore.com/contact/</a></p>

<p>What are the keys to mental toughness? What are the keys to high performance? What are the keys to being a great team? Mike welcomes back author and speaker Jon Gordon to answer these questions and share principles from his latest book, “The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul.” According to Jon, ‘The One Truth’ is that your state of mind, the thoughts you think, the words you say, the life you live, the power you have and everything you experience is ultimately influenced by oneness and separateness. Once you know the One Truth, you’ll see how it impacts leadership, teamwork, mindset, performance, relationships, addictions, social media, anxiety, mental health, healing and ultimately determines what you create and experience.</p><p><br></p><p>About Jon Gordon</p><p>Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 28 books including 14 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, TheCarpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, The Garden, and his latest book TheOne Truth. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Order <a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-Truth-Mindset-Transform-Anxiety/dp/1119757355?crid=2FTAZNWFT0KTA&keywords=the+one+truth+jon+gordon&qid=1678813827&sprefix=the+one+truth+jon+g,aps,218&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=hlg2-20&linkId=9143ec5a9d745d15c71a0f7411752811&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“The One Truth” on Amazon</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Jon:</p><p>Twitter - @jongordon11</p><p>Jon’s YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JonGordonSelects/featured" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/JonGordonSelects/featured" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/user/JonGordonSelects/featured</a></p><p>Jon on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongordonenergy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jongordonenergy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/jongordonenergy</a></p>

<p>What happens when the unexplainable intersects the undeniable? Miracles are impossible. They defy explanation. They can’t be real. And yet, miracles surround us every day. In this episode, Mike welcomes back pastor and author Joby Martin to talk through his newest book, Anything is Possible. Joby, who serves Lead Pastor of The Church of Eleven22, examines nine miracles of Jesus—the miracle at the wedding of Cana, the story of the cripple at the pool of Bethesda, the feeding of the 5,000, the raising of Lazarus—and shows how each teaches us something unique about how God wants to relate to us.</p><p><br></p><p>Written with New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin, Anything is Possible is an insightful and spiritually rich look at the miracles of Christ, and how the greatest miracles of all changed everything. He encourages readers that God still does miracles today, that believers have access to the incredible power that raised Jesus from the dead and ultimately reminds us not to seek miracles themselves, but the One who performs them.</p><p><br></p><p>About Joby Martin</p><p>Pastor Joby Martin is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Since launching the church in 2012, he has led a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to providing The Church of Eleven22 with vision and leadership, Pastor Joby is a national and international preacher and teacher. He has been married to his wife, Gretchen, for over 20 years and they have a son, JP, and a daughter, Reagan Capri.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.jobymartin.com/anythingispossible" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Anything is Possible book</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jobymartin.com/ifthetombisempty" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">If the Tomb is Empty book</a></p>

<p>What does it take to take your business or organization’s culture to the next level? Do the team members under your leadership know ‘who they are’ and what the organizational mission is? In this week’s episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author, speaker, and executive church leader Jenni Catron to discuss the ins and outs of healthy – and unhealthy – team culture. Jenni shares wisdom she has gleaned from working with hundreds of organizations, how leaders can bring more clarity to their vision and communication, and how they can help shape team culture in positive ways.</p><p><br></p><p>About Jenni Catron:</p><p>Jenni Catron is the author of several books including: Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Additionally, she is a speaker on the topics of leadership, team culture and strategy. Jenni also spends time helping coach executive leaders to lead themselves well and lead their teams better. The Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, Jenni consults with businesses, churches and non-profits on leadership and organizational health.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://jennicatron.com/books-2/the-4-dimensions-of-extraordinary-leadership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Order the book The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennicatron/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Connect with Jenni on LinkedIn</a></p><p>Jenni Catron on Twitter: @jennicatron</p>

<p>The customer experience can make or break a business, and but regardless of your role within an organization, you can play a significant role. Whether you're the boss calling the shots, the employee making it happen, or the intern just starting out in your field, you're uniquely positioned right where you are to make an impact in the place you spend so much of your time: your job! Leadership coach and entrepreneur Elizabeth Dixon joins Mike and shares her journey, as well as some of the key principles in her book, The Power of Customer Experience: 5 Elements to Make an Impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Elizabeth serves as Executive Director of Trilith Foundation, and previously serves as Principal Lead for Chick-fil-A Strategy, Hospitality & Service Design. She is a winsome business leader and serial entrepreneur who connects with executives and their teams, integrating strategy, innovation, leadership, and personal development in speeches that ignite conversation and inspire purposeful action. She has founded, operated, and sold several small businesses as well as actively coaches emerging entrepreneurs toward success in achieving their business goals.</p>

<p>What would look like to reach your full potential – in your relationships, as a parent, in your career, in athletics? Mike sits down with leadership consultant and speaker Scott Wozniak to pull apart what separates good leaders and organizations from great ones, and how anyone can optimize their ability to learn and improve in any arena in life.</p><p><br></p><p>Scott has spent years upgrading his understanding of organizations and their leaders, including being mentored by best-selling authors and billionaires, traveling the globe, acquiring multiple leadership coaching certifications, and earning a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. For more than 20 years, Scott has coached and consulted with leaders, helping them take their organizations to the next level. For eight years he parked his consulting practice to the side to serve as an in-house consultant at Chick-fil-A headquarters, working directly with their top leaders on company strategy and leading the implementation of major change programs.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to leading Swoz Consulting, Scott has written three books, is an active member of Mensa (international genius society), helped to found three other organizations, and risks his life in a variety of ways, from heli-skiing to Spartan Races. Scott and his team of consultants help organizations transition from average to legendary. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottEWozniak</p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade Engines Podcast: <a href="https://www.scottwozniak.com/podcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.scottwozniak.com/podcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.scottwozniak.com/podcast</a></p>

<p>All of us have the ability to develop as leaders. Even if you don’t see yourself as a leader, you likely are around people throughout the week, and have opportunities to influence them. That’s leadership! In this episode, Mike sits down with leadership coach and consultant Holly Moore of Hollis Strategies. Holly shares her leadership journey – including the story of someone who encouraged and propelled her by expressing a belief in her when she was a college student. In this episode, she explains that we each have opportunities to “call people up” into leadership and help them discover their God-ordained calling in life.</p><p><br></p><p>Holly Moore is an accomplished senior executive with more than 25 years of diverse leadership experience in a publicly traded corporation, as well as both large and start-up non-profit organizations. </p><p> </p><p>Holly is the President of Hollis Strategies, where she collaborates with individuals and organizations to help them implement effective and scalable people development solutions and strategies for growth. She is also a sought-after speaker and leadership coach who uses her expertise as a GiANT Consultant and Certified Myers Briggs Practitioner to discuss personality-based communication patterns and how they apply to leadership, relationships, and team performance. Holly has spoken to audiences throughout the United States as well in Egypt, Brazil, Zambia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Singapore.</p><p> </p><p>Holly has over 14 years of executive experience with non-profit organizations, including serving as the Vice President of Advancement for Mercy Ships. During her tenure there, she spearheaded development and marketing efforts in the United States to launch the world’s largest privately funded hospital ship providing free medical care in some of the poorest nations on earth. </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymooreathollisstrategies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Connect with Holly on LinkedIn</a></p>

<p>Are you familiar with the term “Unholy Hurry?” It’s a frantic pace that may make you look busy, but too often it keeps you from actually being fruitful in the ways Jesus wants you to be. Jesus modeled grace-paced leadership. In this episode, Mike welcomes Alan Fadling, Founder of Unhurried Living and author of An Unhurried Leader: The Lasting Fruit of Daily Influence.</p><p><br></p><p>Alan is President and Founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. He speaks and consults internationally, as well as nationally with organizations such as Saddleback Church, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Cru, Halftime Institute, Apprentice Institute and Open Doors International. He is the award-winning author of An Unhurried Life, honored with a Christianity Today Award of Merit in spirituality, and A Year of Slowing Down. He is a trained spiritual director. He lives in Mission Viejo, California with his wife, Gem, and their family.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unhurried-Leader-Lasting-Fruit-Influence/dp/0830846344/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=An+Unhurried+Leader&qid=1605035170&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=unhurriedlife-20&linkId=22c3796ed19d473e4607698b7e084baa&language=en_US" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">An Unhurried Leader on Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830846727/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE4M0k1SFlBWEpPUTgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2NTE2OTYxNkFDQzFIRVRGNDkwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyOTU3NjYzUkdaOUlITUcxODMxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=sl1&tag=unhurriedlife-20&linkId=d5a2bd42a2f8a74869d5bbb9c2006021&language=en_US" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">An Unhurried Life on Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Year-Slowing-Down-Devotions-Unhurried/dp/151400318X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19OZNG12NU3BG&keywords=a+year+of+slowing+down&qid=1665780075&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC45MiIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=a+year+of+slowing+down%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A Year of Slowing Down on Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/blog?tag=podcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Unhurried Living Podcast</a></p>

<p>Peter Ostapko is a Vice President of commercial banking, but also the founder and publisher of the "Kinsmen Journal." On this episode of "Linch with a Leader" Peter shares his journey and how God has wired him to do what he is doing today. Additionally, Peter discusses the mindset needed to be ready to respond to God's call and how to follow His voice.</p><p>The Kinsmen Journal is an amazing publication that invites men to lead lives of transformative faith, redemptive fatherhood, and honoring work. Volume One includes 40 + authors and creatives sharing personal stories, reflections, advice, encouragement, perspective, ideas, beliefs, testimonies, commentaries, declarations and powerfully striking photography and illustrations.</p><p><br></p><p>To order a journal: <a href="https://www.kinsmenjournal.com/shop/p/kinsmen-journal-volume-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.kinsmenjournal.com/shop/p/kinsmen-journal-volume-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.kinsmenjournal.com/shop/p/kinsmen-journal-volume-1</a></p><p>Follow Peter on LinkedIN: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterostapko/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> https://</a><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/peterostapko" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/peterostapko/</a></p>

<p>Mike Linch welcomes back author and leadership consultant Brian Dodd to the podcast to discuss his latest book, Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress. Did 2020 feel like a wilderness experience for you? So many people lost loved ones, opportunities, financial resources, careers, time, and much, much more during COVID. The worst thing many people lost was hope. COVID stripped away the non-essentials in our lives. It revealed how foolish pride, ego, and narcissism are. It made us question almost everything in our lives, including God himself.</p><p><br></p><p>About Brian Dodd:</p><p>Brian Dodd currently serves as the Director of New Ministry Relationships for Injoy Stewardship Solutions, where he helps churches fully-fund their mission and vision for their church. Brian also writes a leadership blog, entitled Brian Dodd on Leadership. Brian states the goal for the site is “to take everyday life experiences we all have and process them in the light of leadership.” He is constantly updating the site with blog posts and e-books that are all leadership focused. Brian’s site is consistently viewed by some of the greatest leaders in the industry and over the past five years, the readership of his website has grown to more than 70,000 per month. Brian has authored several books, including 2021: The Year in Leadership; Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices of Apex Leaders, and 10 Indispensable Practices of the 2-Minute Leader.</p>

<p>Mike welcomes back Dr. Richard Blackaby to the Linch with a Leader podcast, as they discuss Dr. Blackaby’s latest book, The Ways of God: How God Reveals Himself Before a Watching World. Many Christians scratch their heads at how God works – and for good reason. God’s ways are vastly different than ours. Problems arise when we attempt to do God’s work the world’s way. However, as Dr. Blackaby shares, HOW you do something is as important as what you do.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Richard travels internationally speaking on spiritual leadership in the home, church, and marketplace as well as on spiritual awakening, experiencing God, and the Christian life. Richard regularly ministers to Christian CEOs, church, and family leaders. Richard has written or co-authored thirty-five books, including: The Seasons of God: How the Shifting Patterns of Your Life Reveal His Purposes for You; The Inspired Leader: 101 Biblical Reflections for Becoming a Person of Influence; Unlimiting God: Increasing Your Capacity to Experience the Divine; Putting a Face on Grace: Living a Life Worth Passing On; Experiencing God at Home, Rebellious Parenting, Living Out of the Overflow: Serving Out of Your Intimacy with God, Spiritual Leadership Coaching: Connecting People with God’s Heart and Purposes, and Developing a Powerful Praying Church.</p><p><br></p><p>He has also co-authored many books with his father, Henry, including: Experiencing God: Revised Edition; Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda; Experiencing God: Day by Day; Hearing God’s Voice; Called to Be God’s Leader: Lessons from the Life of Joshua; Being Still With God: A 365 Daily Devotional; Fresh Encounter: God’s Pattern for Spiritual Awakening; God in the Marketplace: 45 Questions Fortune 500 Executives Ask about Faith, Life, and Business, Flickering Lamps: Christ and His Church, and Developing A Powerful Praying Church.</p><p><br></p><p>Richard grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He has been married to Lisa for 35 years and has three kids: Mike, Daniel, and Carrie. Richard also has six grandchildren: Emerson, Logan, Everett, Luca, Finley, and Claire.</p>

<p>What are the true keys to success in the life of a believer? Mike sits down with pastor and author Joby Martin, who shares his feelings on the value of hard work, and ultimately why it’s trusting God’s sovereignty – and being obedient – that matters most in our life journey. From his initial call into ministry, to how God is using him today to reach a community for Christ, Joby shares candidly some of the greatest lessons he has learned in leadership and in ministry over the past 30 years.</p><p><br></p><p>About Joby Martin</p><p>Pastor Joby Martin is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Since launching the church in 2012, he has led a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to providing The Church of Eleven22 with vision and leadership, Pastor Joby is a national and international preacher and teacher, and the co-author of two books with Charles Martin: If the Tomb is Empty and his latest, Anything is Possible. He has been married to his wife, Gretchen, for over 20 years and they have a son, JP, and a daughter, Reagan Capri.</p>

<p>Please, Sorry, Thanks: These three magic words are the keys to healthy relationships and successful careers. Nothing opens doors like a genuine "please." Nothing resolves conflict like a sincere apology. Nothing incurs favor like heartfelt gratitude. Mike Linch welcomes back Mark Batterson, Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and author of Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words that Change Everything. Mark shares how each of these words are essentially a different posture of the heart, and he explains that our country is in dire need of a “revival of politeness.”</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to serving as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC, one church with multiple locations, Mark serves as lead visionary for The Dream Collective, which equips and supports dreamers who long for revival in the church, reformation in the kingdom, and renaissance in culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the author of 23 books including the New York Times bestselling The Circle Maker as well as In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Double Blessing, Whisper, and, more recently, Win the Day and Do it for a Day. Mark is married to Lora and they live on Capitol Hill. They have three children: Parker, Summer (married to Austin), and Josiah.</p>

<p>As we officially head into spring and dive into the college baseball season, Mike sits down with Coastal Carolina head coach Gary Gilmore, who began his 28th season at the helm of the Chanticleers’ program in 2023. Sure, Coach Gilmore is one of the most knowledgeable baseball minds you’ll ever meet. But it’s his love for his players and coaches that has set him apart and made the Chants a family. Listen in as Coach Gilmore shares his journey, and how love has made the difference.</p><p><br></p><p>Gary Gilmore was named the 2016 National Coach of the Year and has seen the Coastal program continually rise in the world of college baseball to a national power. A two-time ABCA Atlantic Region Coach of the Year (2005 and 2016) and a 10-time conference Coach of the Year, Gilmore ranks among the NCAA’s all-time top 25 in wins with 1,293 (through 2022 season) and entered the 2023 season ranked fourth overall in wins among all active NCAA Division I head coaches.</p><p><br></p><p>Under his guidance, Coastal won the 2016 NCAA College World Series, has made 17 NCAA berths, and advanced to a Super Regional three times. In addition to team success, the program has featured numerous draft picks - including 26 players drafted within the top 10 rounds over the last 15 years and built perhaps the best overall practice and playing facilities in the nation.</p><p><br></p><p>Gilmore was recently named the 2021 Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award winner presented by Fellowship Christian Athletes (FCA) and will be one of seven individuals inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 Class in January 2023.</p><p><br></p><p>Since 2000, the Chants have won 11 regular-season championships, 13 conference tournament championship titles, made 17 NCAA Division I Championship appearances, advanced to three NCAA Super Regionals, and won the 2016 NCAA College World Series.</p>

<p>In this episode of Linch with Leader, Mike welcomes back former college basketball coach and current ESPN & SEC basketball analyst, Jimmy Dykes. In this episode, Coach Dykes offers up his assessment of what makes a truly great coach, how a coach can structure his life with balance for the long haul, and how Biblical principles all come into play every day in the life of a coach.</p><p><br></p><p>Jimmy Dykes first joined ESPN at the start of the 1995-96 men’s college basketball season as a game and studio analyst and is now in his 22nd season with the company, after serving as the women’s head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas from 2014-2017. He led the Razorbacks to one NCAA tournament appearance and finished with an overall record of 43-49.</p><p><br></p><p>Prior to his career with ESPN, Dykes played three years at the University of Arkansas, playing for the legendary coach Eddie Sutton. After his playing career ended, he went on to be a graduate assistant for Coach Sutton. Dykes’ coaching career includes assistant coaching stints from Sacramento State, Appalachian State, Arkansas-Little Rock, and Oklahoma State. He then spent three years as an NBA scout prior to joining ESPN in the mid-90s. He is the author of the challenging book, The Film Doesn’t Lie which is certain to provoke readers to take an honest, in-depth look at their own life and to live with genuine passion and bold determination. Dykes is also a highly sought after motivational speaker for companies, organizations, sports teams, and faith-based groups across the country, challenging audiences to a higher level of accountability and tenacious faith.</p><p><br></p><p>Coach Dykes and his family still make their home in Arkansas.</p>

<p>We’ve all heard that inspiration matters in life. But can inspiration be measured? And what true effects does inspiration have on our performance in life – work, athletics, in the classroom? Mike welcomes back entrepreneur and author Kevin Scott to talk through the principles behind his new book, Inspired Every Day. According to what Kevin has uncovered in his research on the topic, the genius of a flashbulb moment happens much more often when a person has developed a lifestyle that blends three indispensable ingredients: a purpose to live for, a problem to tackle, and a partnership with likeminded people. One or two won’t do. It takes all three. Listen in, as Kevin shares his heart behind the book – and see how inspiration can truly transform you or your organization.</p><p><br></p><p>About Kevin:</p><p>Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin is the co-founder of ADDO, a leadership consultancy based in Atlanta, Georgia. ADDO exists to inspire people today to impact tomorrow. In addition to working with businesses and brands, ADDO has developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Atlanta Braves Leadership Institute, and other leadership programs from cradle-through-career. Kevin has been named to the “40 under 40” lists for Georgia Trend and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In addition to Inspired Every Day, he has authored three books: The Lens of Leadership, 8 Essential Exchanges, and The Lepers’ Lessons.</p>

<p>Some call it grit. Some call it moxie or perseverance. When it comes to the game of baseball, and in becoming a living example to other coaches and players, perhaps the best word to describe Rich Maloney is “steady.” In this episode, Mike sits down with one of the coaching greats in all of college baseball to talk about life and leadership, and the platform God provides each of us to live on mission and impact others.</p><p><br></p><p>Ball State Head Baseball Coach Rich Maloney has compiled a career record of 917-600-1 (through 2022 season), winning six MAC Conference Regular Season Championships with the Cardinals. Additionally, he has earned MAC Coach of the Year honors four times in his tenure. From 2003-2012 Maloney served as Head Baseball Coach for the University of Michigan, winning three Big Ten Championships, four NCAA Regional appearances, and an NCAA Regional Championship in 2007. He was also a two-time Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year.</p><p><br></p><p>In his coaching career, Maloney has coached 65 players who were drafted by Major League teams, including six first-round selections (all at Ball State). Maloney has been honored with FCA Baseball's Jerry Kindall Award in January 2017, and was selected as the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) NCAA Division I representative on the executive committee. He served six years as the Division I Chair for the ABCA and served as the President of the ABCA in 2018.</p><p><br></p><p>Playing Career:</p><p>Maloney was a Third Team All-American as a senior shortstop at Western Michigan … three-year letterwinner at WMU (1984-86) and a two-time captain … two-time All-MAC first-team selection and was twice named to the all-district squad … Western's team MVP while hitting .362 as a junior in 1985 … twice named the top defensive player on the team (1984, '86) … set the WMU career record for runs scored (124) as a senior … inducted into WMU's Athletic Hall of Fame in November 2004. He was a 13th-round draft pick of the Atlanta Braves in 1986 and spent six seasons in the Atlanta Braves organization, earning all-star status in the Appalachian League for the Pulaski Braves and in the South Atlantic League for the Sumter Braves. Maloney played for former Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox manager Grady Little and for current Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker. He retired from pro baseball following the 1991 season at Greenville (AA).</p>

<p>Mike sits down with Reed Livesay, CEO of Pine Cove, a Gospel-centered Christian camp with 12 locations in Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia. Reed shares his unique journey, from being a college athlete to helping startup a business in his 20’s, to finding his way to Pine Cove and expanding the reach of the organization in the state of Texas, to now sitting in the CEO chair. Throughout his life, Reed has found one foundational truth has consistently surfaced wherever he has been: the Lord can be trusted to provide.</p><p><br></p><p>About Pine Cove:</p><p>Founded in 1967, today Pine Cove serves more than 45,000 campers each summer and strives to be Christ-centered, others-focused, and seriously fun! To date, more than one million people have experienced the ministry of Pine Cove.</p>

<p>Is there a change you’ve been wanting to make, but you don’t know how? Have you tried it all and still can’t figure out how to move forward? Mike welcomes author and life coach BJ Thompson to the Linch with a Leader podcast to dive into what prevents so many of us from not only making the changes we want to make, but making them stick.</p><p><br></p><p>BJ is a life coach, speaker, and author who helped launch one of the largest faith movements in recent history – the “116 Movement” with Grammy award winning artist Lecrae. He also served alongside Bryan Loritts to expand groundbreaking racial reconciliation work in Memphis, TN. BJ has worked with tens of thousands of individuals and couples all over the world helping them experience personal and relational growth. Currently BJ serves as the executive director for Build a Better Us. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in Christian studies from Union University. He has been featured in Relevant Magazine, Propel, Christianity Today, Barna, & other publications. He has also worked with History Chanel, RZIM, ERLC, Desiring God, Universities & other corporations. He and his wife Vanja have been married 16 years and live in Atlanta with their three children.</p>

<p>Ever wondered what holds you back from pursuing your dreams? Or, perhaps you’re trying to figure out what your God-given purpose is in life. In this episode of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with Stephen Chandler, senior pastor of Union Church, to talk about the heart behind his recent book, Stop Waiting for Permission: Harness Your Gifts, Find Your Purpose, and Unleash Your Personal Genius. Stephen believes we each have a specific, life-giving purpose in the world – but that many never discover the unique genius embedded within them by the Creator of the universe. Stop Waiting for Permission offers a four-step process to unlocking your unique calling and activating your innate, God-given strengths.</p><p><br></p><p>About Stephen Chandler:</p><p>Stephen Chandler is the senior pastor of Union Church based in Maryland. Since 2011, Union has grown from a group of fifty to thousands of people in weekly attendance, with tens of thousands joining live online every week. Stephen’s obsession with people, systems, and culture resulted in Union Church being named the fastest-growing church in America by Outreach magazine. A sought-after international speaker, he is unapologetic about helping leaders maximize their God-given passion.</p><p><br></p><p>Stephen’s true legacy is his wife, Zai, and their three beautiful children, Zoe, Roman, and Jade.</p>

<p>If you have been to a mall or shopping center in the past 35 years, you are likely familiar with Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. While you may have enjoyed some of these warm, tasty treats, you likely don’t know the story of the woman whose name has become synonymous with this franchise, which now spans 49 states across America. Mike Linch sits down with “Auntie” Anne Beiler, who has a remarkable story of loss, pain, and despair that was transformed into one of hope, freedom, and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>Like many “American Dream” stories, Anne Beiler’s had humble beginnings – albeit personally challenging ones. She and her husband went through some difficult times, losing a 19-month daughter in a tragic farming accident, then growing distant as they endured the pain separately, in silence. Anne sought the counsel of a pastor, who took advantage of her vulnerability, to manipulate and abuse her for years. She later shared this with her husband, and the two sought counseling together. God restored their marriage, and her husband, Jonas, felt compelled to help others who were suffering from the same despair they had experienced. He had a vision to help provide free counseling services to their community. To help support and fund this endeavor, Anne bought a stand at a farmer's market in Downington, Pennsylvania in 1988, where she made and sold soft pretzels. Auntie Anne’s was born.</p><p><br></p><p>Even as her business grew into the world’s largest pretzel franchise, Anne continued to deal with depression, with secrets keeping her in darkness. Desperate to find healing, she began to share her story publicly – and she began to feel lighter! Anne discovered a new passion to help other women experience this freedom, and in 2005 she sold her business to give her the time to speak to others on leadership, purpose, and the power of confession.</p>

<p>Why is prayer such an enigma for most Christians? How has prayer become more of a last resort than a first response? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges and dives into the heart behind his most recent book, Pray First: The Transformative Power of a Life Built on Prayer. Chris has spent years studying the prayers of the Bible and the models of prayer that the scriptures provide for Christians. Now, he shares with readers the teachings and methods he's used to successfully help hundreds of thousands of people understand how to spend time in conversation with God--and enjoy every minute.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Since it began in 2001, Highlands has grown to have campuses across the state of Alabama, and we’re known for our life-giving culture and focus on leading people to an intimate relationship with God.</p><p><br></p><p>Pastor Chris has a deep passion for developing leaders and planting life-giving churches. He co-founded ARC (Association of Related Churches) in 2001, which has launched hundreds of churches across the United States. He also founded Grow, specializing in training and resourcing pastors and churches to help them break barriers and reach their growth potential. Chris is also the founder and Chancellor of Highlands College, a ministry training school that trains and launches students into full-time ministry careers.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris and his wife Tammy have five children and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where Church of the Highlands began. He speaks at conferences worldwide and is the author of Coming Out of the Cave, Fresh Air, Four Cups, The Daniel Dilemma, and What’s Next?.</p>

<p>Am I getting parenting right? Most parents, at any and every stage, find themselves asking this question. Mike Linch sits down with Andy and Sandra Stanley, co-authors of Parenting: Getting it Right, to dive into a subject all moms and dads encounter challenges in.</p><p><br></p><p>No matter our family makeup or our children's personalities, many of us experience anxiety over our children's futures and often fear making a mistake. Andy and Sandra Stanley are no strangers to this feeling. As parents of three grown children and cofounders of North Point Ministries, they are seasoned experts on faith and parenting. Together they have spent decades counseling countless families, mentoring others, and learning from mentors of their own, all while leading one of the largest churches in the country.</p><p><br></p><p>In Parenting: Getting It Right, Andy and Sandra combine their experience and wisdom into a guide that helps readers understand and live by essential parenting principles. In an inviting, conversational approach that is both informative and accessible, the Stanleys help readers understand the most important goal in parenting and learn the steps to pursue it by:</p><p><br></p><p>- Learning the four distinct stages of parenting</p><p>- Clarifying the primary goal of parenting and developing a parenting orientation around that goal</p><p>- Identifying and adapting their approach--not their rules--to their children's distinct personalities</p><p>- Deciding on their shortlist of non-negotiables and learning to stick to it</p><p><br></p>

<p>Did you know that God wants to bless His children? Mike Linch welcomes back Pastor Terry Smith to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, as they dive into Terry’s latest book, The Lord Bless You. In this encouraging devotional, Terry will help you recapture God’s heart for His people and discover His extraordinary goodness in your life right now. You will learn how much God wants to bless you, but also how to receive blessing, how to bring blessing to the world around you, and how blessing leads to the discovery of your true purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>About Terry Smith:</p><p>Terry A. Smith has served as Lead Pastor of The Life Christian Church (TLCC) for thirty-one years. TLCC, a non-denominational faith community with campuses in West Orange, New Jersey and Online, is known for its vibrant diversity and robust leadership culture. A gifted communicator, Terry speaks in a variety of venues nationally and internationally and is the author of Live Ten: Jump-Start the Best Version of Your Life, The Hospitable Leader: Create Environments Where People and Dreams Flourish, andThe Lord Bless You: A 28-Day Journey to Experience God’s Extravagant Blessings.</p>

<p>Mike Linch welcomes back author and podcaster Jordan Raynor to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, as they discuss Jordan’s latest book, The Word Before Work, a Monday-Friday devotional to help you find eternal purpose in your daily work.</p><p><br></p><p>Through his bestselling books, the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.</p><p><br></p><p>Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.</p>

<p>Do you realize what special gifts and talents you bring to the table in your occupation each and every day? Conversely, can you articulate what frustrates you most in your job? Mike Linch digs in with Patrick Lencioni, one of the greatest modern day authors on organizational health to talk about his latest release, The Six Types of Working Genius. Lencioni shares candidly how God has been the true Author of his story and journey to become one of the foremost voices in the business world, and the author of 13 books that have transformed organizations and peoples’ approach to work and relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. His books have sold over 6 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. Pat lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four boys.</p>

<p>This week, we are excited to re-release an episode from the archives of Linch with a Leader to honor a legend in the State of Georgia and in the college football world. In his second episode ever published in Season 1 of the podcast, Mike Linch interviewed the late former University of Georgia Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Vince Dooley, who recently passed at the age of 90 at his home in Athens.</p><p>Coach Dooley established his coaching legacy with the Georgia Bulldogs, compiling a record of 201-77-10, and winning a national title in the 1980 football season. During his 25 seasons as the head coach in Athens, he led the Bulldogs to 20 bowl games, coached 12 consensus All-Americans, and was named SEC Coach of the Year four times. In 1979, he was appointed as the Athletic Director, and saw the Bulldogs win 18 national championships and 75 SEC championships during that period.</p><p>Coach Dooley was also instrumental in bringing collegiate football to Kennesaw State University, where he served as Chair of the Exploratory Committee which researched the feasibility of bringing the sport to the school. Additionally, he also partnered with Mascot Books to publish two children's books about the UGA mascot, How 'Bout Them Dawgs! and Hairy Dawg's Journey Through the Peach State. Dooley was also the chairman of the board of curators for the Georgia Historical Society from 2016 to 2018.</p><p>In this episode, Mike Linch talks with Coach Dooley about, not only his coaching journey, but also some of the leadership lessons he learned on the football field. Coach Dooley also talks about the things he learned in his 50+ years of marriage to his wife, Barbara, and the role his faith has played in his journey through life.</p>

<p>What does the future look like for the next generation of leaders? In this week’s episode, Mike sits down with Clay Scroggins to talk through principles from his latest book, “The Aspiring Leader’s Guide to the Future.” According to Clay, you don't have to be a young entrepreneur with big dreams or someone looking to land a leadership role to be considered an aspiring leader. You are one now. And by developing your skills for the future, you can become today's version of a leader worth following.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his latest release, Clay Scroggins has also authored How to Leader When You’re Not in Charge and How to Lead in a World of Distraction. His passion is organizational leadership – not just CEOs – but to help develop aspiring leaders within the organization. Clay offers personal coaching, and also loves to lead group (peer-to-peer) sessions to grow leaders and help them overcome challenges. Clay also co-hosts a leadership podcast with Adam Tarnow entitled “How to Lead.”</p>

<p>What holds us back from living life Whole and Holy? That’s the question Steve Carter answers in his latest book, entitled The Thing Beneath the Thing. Mike sits down with pastor, author, speaker, podcaster Steve Carter to talk about those potholes in our life’s journey that often keep us from seeing everything God makes available to us – His grace, peace, and wholeness.</p><p><br></p><p>Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author, podcast host, sports enthusiast, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Steve’s passion is to bring Jesus into everything he does. A gifted teacher, Steve spends his days crafting sermons, messages, blog posts, and books to encourage people in their walk with Christ. He describes his work as humbling and vulnerable—a soul-baring process that keeps him dependent, expectant, and grounded in Christ. Steve lives in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids.</p>

<p>What has propelled Molly Miller to become one of the brightest young stars and most successful coaches in women’s college basketball? As the college basketball season begins, Mike sits down with Molly to gain an understanding of what has fueled her journey from player to assistant coach to head coach, and how she keeps her internal engine running.<br><br>Molly Miller serves as the head coach of the women’s basketball program at Grand Canyon University. Following six seasons as the head coach at her Alma Mater, Drury University, she took over as the Lopes’ head coach after amassing an incredible record of 180-17, including a stunning 67-1 mark over her final two seasons in Springfield. Her teams won conference championships five of the six years between 2015-2020, and made an appearance in the Division II Final Four in 2019. Additionally, Coach Miller was named the WBCA Division II Coach of the Year in 2019 and 2020.<br><br>In her first two seasons at Grand Canyon University, Miller has led the Lopes to a record of 39-15. In her first season at the helm, she led her team to its first-ever WAC Conference Championship game appearance. In her second season, the Lopes ranked second nationally in steals per game and turnover margin, while also ranking fourth in turnovers forced nationally.</p>

<p>As we head deeper into MLB’s postseason excitement, it’s a perfect time for Mike to sit down with former Major League pitcher Jim “The Rookie” Morris. Jim shares many of the obstacles he overcame in life, and is a real-life example that it is never too late for God to work, even through the most painful and least likely places in our lives.<br><br>Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was twenty-five. Doctors told him he would never play again. Then, at age thirty-five—after a string of highly implausible events and at an age when most players are retiring—Morris found himself on the mound as a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His return to the game was so incredible that Disney made his story into a<br>heartwarming film—The Rookie—with Jim portrayed by Dennis Quaid. It was released to popular acclaim and was a huge box office success. It won the ESPY for Best Sports Movie in 2002 and the CAMIE award for Character and Morality in Entertainment.<br><br>Morris is the author of two books, with his most recent release entitled Dream Makers. It picks up where The Rookie left off. This compelling memoir explores the untapped territory of Morris’ life, including his contentious relationship with his father, his incessant and grueling struggle with pain and addiction, the mentorship with his wise and loving grandfather who kept him grounded, and the resolve and faith that drove him to overcome every tribulation. Dream Makers explores the transformative power of surrounding yourself with the best, most accomplished people possible—inspiring you to overcome life’s obstacles and achieve your dreams.</p>

<p>Why do nearly all of us struggle with failure? How can we fail forward, rather than collapsing and giving in? How can we parent effectively through our kids’ failures? Dr. Karyn Gordon sits down with Mike to talk through some of her personal experiences in dealing with failures of all kinds, and how we can be propelled to a flourishing life through failures and setbacks we encounter. Additionally, Mike and Dr. Gordon discuss concepts from her book, The Three Chairs, which aims at equipping today’s leaders with essential skills to lead their organizations well.<br><br>Dr. Karyn Gordon is the CEO and co-founder of DK Leadership, a global leadership coaching company whose purpose is developing great leaders at work and home. She has spoken to more than 500,000 people across 17 countries—including Fortune 500 companies, family businesses, entrepreneurs, professional associations, and others. A sought-after media personality and contributor, she has worked with Good Morning America, Forbes, The New York Times, and Cityline.<br><br>Dr. Karyn has worked as a professional coach to global CEO’s, organizations, and families for over 20 years. She has a Doctorate in Marriage and Family and additional certifications in leadership, EQ, personality, wellness, and career direction. In 2021, she was nominated for the 29th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award.</p>

<p>Something we don’t see quite as celebrated today as in decades past is longevity: the ability to last and stick with something for a long time. In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with one of the legends in American high school football history, Coach Philip Haywood. In his conversation with Mike Linch, Coach Haywood shares how his role as a coach is far more than about winning; it’s about changing lives.<br><br>Haywood is the head football coach at Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky. He is the winningest high school football coach in Kentucky history, amassing more than 465 wins over 47 seasons, including eight state runner-up finishes and seven state championships. Haywood has been honored by his peers on numerous occasions, being named the Louisville Courier-Journal overall Coach of the Year numerous times, and either Class AA or Class AAA Coach of the Year seven times. In 2013, he was voted USA Today’s Best High School Football Coach, and in 2017 was named Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association.<br><br><br><br><br>One of Haywood’s biggest trademarks is his off-the-field activities related to youth and church activities. He has been the FCA huddle leader at Belfry for more than 35 years and is presently a youth leader at his church. He speaks regularly at churches, youth meetings, and various functions. When speaking at football clinics, he quickly turns to one of his favorite topics related to why we coach and the values we should be teaching our kids.<br><br>Coach Haywood was indicted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. He is also the author of Faith, Family, and Football, in which he shares his life story through the vehicle of his career in coaching and the three most important things in his life: faith, family, and football. Beyond a sports story, Faith, Family, and Football is a playbook for a successful life whether you are a coach, athlete, or parent.</p>

<p>What does it look like to lead from the “blank page” every day? That’s what Mike Linch discusses with bestselling author Charles Martin in this episode of the Linch with a Leader podcast. Charles shares about his dream of becoming a professional football player, and how God used a devastating, career-ending injury in college to help shape what would become an incredible career in writing. From humble beginnings, to the struggles he has faced as an author, Charles is an open book in how God has continued to pen his story through the years. You will be blessed!<br><br>Charles Martin is a New York Times bestselling author of 18 previous novels, including his most recent, The Record Keeper. His work is available in 35+ languages. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their three sons.</p>

<p>Mike welcomes back author and speaker Annie F. Downs to the Linch with a Leader Podcast for an encore, as they pull apart what it takes to be an effective leader. But, even further than that, Mike and Annie discuss what it takes to be a healthy leader, given the stressors leaders face regularly.<br><br>Annie F. Downs is a best-selling author, nationally known speaker, and podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her writing to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God.<br><br>Annie is the author of multiple best-selling books, including Remember God and 100 Days To Brave. By weaving together personal stories, humor, and Scripture, she invites those reading to experience fulfilled lives with a God who made them on purpose and loves them deeply. <br><br>While she loves writing- books, blogs, articles, thank-you notes- Annie also enjoys traveling around the world speaking at events, conferences, and churches. <br><br>Annie’s podcast- That Sounds Fun Podcast - releases new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Authors, pastors, musicians, comedians, chefs, athletes- Annie has them all and calls them all friend. You’ll love the conversation in every episode.</p>

<p>Dr. Sam Chand becomes Mike’s first three-peat guest, as they discuss Dr. Chand’s most recent book, “Change Has Changed.” The pace of change was accelerating before, according to Dr. Chand. But the pandemic pressed the pedal to the floor. In his new book, Sam sets out to help leaders understand the evolving nature of change so that they can guide their organizations with wisdom and confidence. He examines three major shifts that he likens to three simultaneous earthquakes:<br>Our environment has changed.<br>We have changed.<br>The people around us have changed.<br> <br>More about Dr. Chand:<br>Sam Chand is a former Pastor, college President, Chancellor and now serves as President Emeritus of Beulah Heights University. In this season of his life, Sam Chand does one thing—Leadership. His singular vision for his life is to Help Others Succeed. Sam consults with large churches and businesses on leadership and capacity enhancing issues, and has been named in the top-30 global Leadership Gurus list. He is the Founder & President of Dream Releaser Coaching and Dream Releaser Media & Publishing.</p>

<p>Leaders face numerous obstacles, but one might just take the cake, as it is self-imposed – comparison. In this episode, Mike sits down with author and speaker Shannon Popkin to talk about the comparison game that all leaders face and wrestle with. Much of their discussion centers around Shannon’s most recent book, Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World.<br><br>About Shannon:<br>As an author and speaker, Shannon loves combining her gifts for humor and storytelling with her passion for Jesus and the truth of God’s Word. She speaks for ladies’ events, retreats, and conferences, and also hosts the Live Like It’s True Podcast. In addition to Comparison Girl, she has authored Influence and Control Girl. She has also had the privilege of being featured on FamilyLife Today, Revive Our Hearts, Proverbs 31, and other ministries.</p>

<p>Mike sits down with President and CEO of Compassion International, Jimmy Mellado, to discuss his leadership journey, from humble beginnings in El Salvador to leading one of the most influential organizations in the world. How can serving a great cause be dangerous for our souls and for our walk with the Lord? Jimmy answers this question, and shares the only true motivation we should have for serving and ministering to others.<br><br>Prior to joining Compassion in June of 2013, Jimmy was president of the Willow Creek Association (WCA) – a global ministry completely dedicated to helping local churches thrive. Additionally, Jimmy was key in launching and hosting The Global Leadership Summit, an annual not-for-profit event created to address the dire need for excellent leadership training in local churches and other people-centered organizations around the world.<br><br>He is also an accomplished athlete. In college, Jimmy was a member of the 1983 NCAA Division I Indoor & Outdoor National Championship team at SMU, where he competed in the decathlon and held the school record. After college, Jimmy went on to place 4th at the 1987 Pan American Games and 26th in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, competing for the country of his birth, El Salvador.</p>

<p>In a special Father’s Day episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield, author of Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters. It can be a daunting task for dads and daughters to talk about the hard stuff, the deep stuff, the vulnerable stuff, and the complex stuff. According to Dr. Canfield, when a daughter opens her mouth, her heart opens. And when a daughter’s heart is open, her dad’s heart automatically opens.<br> <br>Dr. Canfield’s goal with Let’s Talk is to help dads close the communication gap with their daughters by showing them how to listen and build trust with insights and scripted questions that equip them to move from fun get-to-know-you chats to deep discussions that dive into their daughters’ struggles, hurts, fears, and hopes.<br> <br>About Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield<br>Dr. Canfield holds a PhD in Health Psychology, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. In 2010, she founded The Abba Project, where she leads dads of daughters ages 13 to 30 to dial in with more intention and consistency to their heart space. Additionally, she serves as co-chair of the Father-Daughter Initiative at the National Center for Fathering. Dr. Canfield has authored two books: Dad, Here’s What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter’s Heart, and Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters. She also hosts The Dad Whisperer Podcast, where her purpose is to provide practical resources for dads, especially those with daughters.</p>

<p>Why is staying connected to God paramount in our faith journey? That’s the question Kevin Queen answers as he shares his life journey, as well as his ministry journey with Mike in this week’s episode of Linch with a Leader. Kevin talks about his personal wrestling matches with God, how vital prayer and fasting have been for him when facing tough decisions, and how to prevent yourself from manipulating life, and allowing God to move on your behalf.<br> <br>About Kevin:<br>Kevin Queen is a husband, father, pastor, and communicator. Born and raised in the Atlanta area, he’s a graduate of the University of Georgia, New Orleans Seminary, and Bethel Seminary.<br> <br>Before joining Cross Point’s staff in August 2017, Kevin served for 14 years on staff at 12Stone Church, a large multi-site church with 8 campuses in Metro Atlanta. During his last 10 years at 12Stone, he served as both a campus pastor and teaching pastor.</p>

<p>Have you ever wondered if there is a more emotionally and spiritually whole way to connect at work and home? That’s the question behind Karen Hardwick’s book, The Connected Leader. Mike sits down with Karen to walk through several strategies designed to help empower your true self and inspire others along the way.<br><br>Karen Hardwick is a psychotherapist-turned-leadership consultant who claims to have the “best two jobs in the world: being her son, Matthew’s, mother and helping leaders have “eureka” moments that transform them. She considers both jobs more “callings” than work. In addition to being a speaker and author, Karen also hosts a podcast called “Saving You a Seat,” where she and her guests dig deep into life’s messiness and share how connection is the antidote.</p>

<p>How can we flourish in difficult times? This is the question Dominic Done dives in to in his latest book, Your Longing Has a Name: Come Alive to the Story You Were Made For. Mike sits down with Dominic to talk through how we can address the health of our souls during challenging seasons of life, and how we can flourish with the help of the Holy Spirit.<br><br>Dominic Done is a speaker and author of When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt. He is also Professor of Applied Theology at George Fox University, and a teacher at Westside: A Jesus Church. He has a Master’s Degree in Theology from the University of Oxford and is currently working on his PhD at the University of Oxford with his supervisor Alister McGrath. He previously served as a pastor in North Carolina and Hawaii. He has also taught English for companies in Europe, lectured in theology and history at various Christian colleges, worked as a radio DJ, and lived as a missionary in Vanuatu and Mexico. Dominic is married to his wife, Elyssa, has a daughter named Amelia, and a fuzzy Goldendoodle, Bella.</p>

<p>In a special Mother’s Day episode, Mike welcomes back Shannon Bream to the Linch with a Leader podcast to talk about her recently published book, The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak: Lessons on Faith from Nine Biblical Families. In the second book in the franchise (she previously published The Women of the Bible Speak), Shannon examines the lives of biblical women to see how God’s plans can turn our worlds upside down. Through these stories, Shannon explains the intimate connection between faith and family—and how God’s unexpected agenda can redefine the way we think about family. The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak shows that faith is more often a twisting road than a straight line. Yet, as the stories of biblical families attest, at the end of these journeys lies greater peace and joy than we could ever imagine.<br><br>About Shannon Bream:<br><br>Shannon Bream currently serves as anchor of FOX News Channel's (FNC) FOX News @ Night with Shannon Bream (weekdays 12-1AM ET). She joined the network in 2007 as a Washington D.C- based correspondent covering the Supreme Court. In addition to her role as anchor, Bream is a Chief Legal Correspondent for the network and host of Livin’ the Bream, a podcast on FOX News Radio (FNR) where she shares inspirational stories, personal anecdotes and an insider's perspective on actions and rulings from the high court. She is also a founding author for FOX News Books, the publishing imprint of FOX News Media. Most recently, Bream has provided live breaking coverage on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, anchoring special primetime coverage as the situation escalated. In 2022, she led breaking news coverage surrounding the retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.</p>