“Did you call Sister Peterson yet?”
Let me share a secret with all the bishoprics out there... You'll be amazed at how much easier your calling becomes when your ward council has high morale. The number one way to increase their morale? Shorten the calling turnaround time. Consider this: When the...
The Subtle Attack of Shame on Spirituality | An Interview with James Willhite
James Willhite is an experiential therapist, coach, and consultant. He previously worked for 20 years in finance and sales management where he found a passion for speaking and coaching, then decided to switch careers and earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health...
Establishing a Culture of Service in Relief Society | A How I Lead Interview with Kathy Santiago Allen
Kathy Santiago Allen grew up in Provo and received a degree in nursing from Brigham Young University. She loved working in women's health and in the medical spa industry in Southern California before shifting her focus to raising five kids. Her husband's educational...
The “Unfair” Faith Crisis
This is a time when faith is deeply tested, leading some people to an intense state of cognitive dissonance where they begin to question even the existence of God. As leaders, these individuals often seek us out to help them navigate this faith journey. I recently...
Focused Shepherding – Caring for the Abused as Well As Their Abusers
Anne is a member of The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints and a survivor of two abusive marriages. Her faith in Jesus Christ is inextricably intertwined with her perspective on the world. Anne provides coaching and filtering services for co-parents who want...
Why Your Ward Needs a Podcast
There are many reasons to start a ward podcast. It allows individuals to hear the real stories of those they worship with. This naturally creates a deeper level of unity in the ward which stimulates success on many levels. In this livestreamed episode, Kurt Francom...
How I Lead Leading Saints | An Interview with Kurt Francom
Carlos L. Chacon, Jr. takes the reins to interview Kurt Francom, the founder and executive director of Leading Saints and the usual host of the podcast, as they discuss the organization's future plans and the evolution of its content. This was originally a livestream...
Gardener-Minded Leadership – Cultivating Connection
Effective Church leadership is more than managing programs or delivering inspiring sermons; it’s about fostering a culture of connection, trust, and growth. The recent two-part podcast with Kurt Francom and Ryan Gottfredson was a conversation that offers profound...
Your Ego is Hurting Your Leadership
As we embark on the journey of developing into effective leaders, there is one force of resistance we must address. It should be the first thing we confront on any leadership journey, yet most of us pretend it doesn't affect us. I'm referring to personal ego. Simply...
How I Lead as a YSA Branch President | An Interview with Geoff Thatcher
Geoff Thatcher is an experienced creative leader who takes projects from concept to reality. He is the founder & chief creative officer at Creative Principals, and previously worked as a creative writer, producer, and creative director. His projects are most often...
