Figuring Out the Youth Program | A How I Lead Interview with John Walters
John Walters grew up in Utah after moving there when he was eight years old. His parents are converts and one of his earliest memories is being sealed as a family when he was six years old. John joined the Marines and served for six years, including two one-year-long...
Being “Gatherers” – I am a Disciple of Jesus Christ
I don’t know about you, but my children are adults and haven’t been in the youth program for over 10 years. Plus, I haven’t served in the youth program for decades. When I received a recent call to serve in the Young Women program, I was thrilled and surprised....
Part 2: Leading Saints in 2024
Let's look back at 2023, look forward to 2024, and answer some commonly-asked questions about Leading Saints and its future. This is Part 2 of a two-part podcast. Listen to Part 1 here. Links The Leading Saints Community Subscribe to the Leading Saints Newsletter...
Part 1: Leading Saints in 2024
Let's look back at 2023, look forward to 2024, and answer some commonly-asked questions about Leading Saints and its future. This is Part 1 of a two-part podcast. Listen to Part 2 here. Links The Leading Saints Community Subscribe to the Leading Saints Newsletter...
The Power of Learner Councils | A How I Lead Interview with Russell Rigby
Russell Rigby was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington, served in the Mexico City South mission, and helped open the Cuernavaca Mission. He attended Western Washington University where he majored in Accounting and met his wife. He later received a master's in...
Allowing Weaknesses to Grow Our Souls
Listening to a recent Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom and guest Jim Kasen, I was touched by several wise and heartfelt insights relating to the blessings of weaknesses and challenges. I also discovered some great leadership tips on how we can be a...
Leadership Begins With Stories | An Interview with Kyle Turner
Kyle Turner is a pharmacist and clinical faculty member at the University of Utah where he researches and teaches courses in leadership. He spends much of his time as a consultant and trainer in leadership development for Intend Health Strategies, a non-profit...
How I Lead as Stake Music Coordinator | An Interview with Emily Poaletti
Emily Poaletti grew up in southwest Wisconsin, went to Brigham Young University-Idaho and got a vocal music degree, then moved with her husband to Northwest Arkansas. She has taught private voice lessons for eight years and has been the music director for five...
Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Acceptance
Michele Portlock is a wife and mother to four neurodivergent children. Both Michele and her husband consider themselves neurodivergent as well, as both have a recent ADHD diagnosis. Michele’s children have a variety of diagnoses which include but are not limited to...
“I Give Unto You Weakness” | An Interview with Jim Kasen
Jim Kasen has degrees in Organ Performance and Interpersonal Communications from Brigham Young University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah, and a Masters in Choral Conducting from BYU. He is a licensed social worker, recently retired as Director of...
