How I Lead as Stake Relief Society President in Switzerland | An Interview with Christiane Lauener
Christiane Lauener was born and raised in Switzerland to a Canadian mother and a Swiss father—both the only converts in their families. She has served as a ward Relief Society president, in Primary and Young Women presidencies, Sunday School, public relations, and...
The Leader/Handbook Dance
A few weeks ago, I referenced the role of priesthood keys in a local church organization. In short, I made the observation that sometimes leaders will avoid innovation and inspiration that comes through their priesthood keys and assume they must not do more or less...
Checking the Pulse of Your Ward
Listening to a recent Leading Saints podcast with host Kurt Francom and guest Ryan Gottfredson, I was reminded of the impact of creating a space where everyone, regardless of where they are in their faith journey, can come to the table and be nourished. In the...
Men in Elders Quorum
In this solo episode, Kurt talks about how to transform the culture in elders quorum and the entire ward by focusing on the heart of the men. Links Research about men and suicide Is Elders Quorum Working? Warrior Heart Retreats Cwic Show: The Problem with Men and...
“Moving” to Inactivity
In 2006, after returning from my honeymoon, I remember stopping by my childhood home to pick up the rest of my personal items before beginning my new life with my wife in a basement apartment. Driving away from this home, I began to cry like a baby. I had previously...
Listen for the Needs of Those You Lead | A How I Lead Interview with Rebecca Smart
Rebecca Smart is currently on her third career. She spent a decade working for the Government of Alberta in Tourism and Communications, chose to be a stay-at-home parent for several years, retrained, and is now working as a registered psychotherapist. She considers it...
Supporting Those Who Grieve – Love, Listen, and Learn
Dack Van Orden was born and raised in Idaho Falls, ID. He currently lives in the Houston Texas area where he and his wife are the parents of three daughters and one bonus daughter. He has served in a variety of callings within the Church, most of which have been in...
Brain Science in Elders Quorum | An Interview with CK Bray
Dr. CK Bray is a cognitive behavioral researcher who specializes in change/adaption, human performance and potential, and their impact on organizations and individuals. Dr. Bray has a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Learning, and a second Ph.D. in Industrial...
Who is Driving Your Ward?
Have you ever considered what offerings only the Church can provide? Obviously, the restored gospel has offered us priesthood authority and revealed eternal truth through scripture. But what are the things that ONLY the church can offer us on a regular weekly basis...
What I Learned About Leadership When My 2nd Counselor Left the Church
In August of 2015 I was released as bishop, but my second counselor didn’t show up to be release. I was concerned about what he was going through.
