Want to Make Leadership in the Church Easier? Engage Those You Lead | Guest Post by Ryan Gottfredson

by Ryan Gottfredson | Jun 21, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 2 comments

According to Gallup, managers account for 70% of the variance in their direct report’s engagement (emotional attachment to their job and organization, which is characterized by their vigor, dedication, and absorption within their roles). This suggests that if...

How to Balance Church & Family in LDS Leadership Callings

by Leading Saints | Jun 19, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIHTFPb8-DQ The following is the video transcript: Today we are answering the question that came from the Leading Saints Helpers Facebook group. Now if you’re not a member of this Facebook group you’re missing out. This is...

Why Every Leader Needs to Understand Time Budgets | An Interview With Dave Crenshaw

by Leading Saints | Jun 18, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Youth Leadership | 1 comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreDave Crenshaw is an author, speaker, and master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have...

My New Favorite White Shirt (With a Black Collar) | Black Collar Shirt Review

by Leading Saints | Jun 13, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Stake Leadership, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

There is a cultural norm in Church leadership that the white shirt is part of the uniform. No exceptions! Because of this I have found myself scrubbing my white shirt collar more often than I have time for. Shirt collars get dirty even after one wear and it...

Fighting Addiction Like a Dragon | An Interview With Maurice Harker

by Leading Saints | Jun 4, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreMaurice Harker is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) based in Farmington, UT. Born in the Pocatello, ID area, he served a mission in Detroit, MI originally started his career focused on...

How I Lead as Bishop in Hawaii | An Interview With Mark Harris

by Leading Saints | May 28, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, How I lead, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Ward Council | 1 comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreMark Harris, currently a bishop in Hawaii. He served his mission in Idaho, attended Ricks College, and was married in Idaho as well. 5 Principles of Leadership 37:09 – Center decisions on...

What to do When the Bishop is an Accidental Diminisher | An Interview With Liz Wiseman

by Leading Saints | May 21, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 1 comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreLiz Wiseman has been named as one of the top 10 leadership thinkers in the world and teaches leadership to executives and emerging leaders internationally. She is the President of The Wiseman...

The Best Ward Mother’s Day Gift

by Leading Saints | May 1, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 26 comments

A lot of latter-day saints have a lot of opinions about how to handle Mother’s Day in the ward, especially the ward Mother’s Day gift. It puts the bishopric in a tough spot trying to please everyone and offend none. These good-hearted leaders want to honor the...

How to Encourage Class Participation in Church Classes

by Leading Saints | Apr 27, 2017 | Articles, Elders Quorum, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Teaching, Ward Council, Youth Leadership | 6 comments

The power of helping people hear their own voice in a group.

Gold Medal Leadership | Guest post by Jeremy C. Holm

by Leading Saints | Apr 25, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJeremy is a renowned keynote and motivational speaker and conducts leadership and teamwork seminars and lectures for corporations and groups across the map. He is also a sought-after presenter...