Articulating Problems Will Motivate Solutions | “Come Down” And Lead
“Come down”—this is a phrase very commonly found in the scriptures. It is often used in the context of a request to a leader—requesting they “come down” from their mountain or from whatever state they are in.
How to Hold Others Accountable | An Interview with Liz Wiseman
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreLiz Wiseman, is first, a loving mother and an incredible saint in the gospel. She’s a Brigham Young University graduate, lives in Silicon Valley and has experience as an executive at...
How To Make Ward Council A Revelatory Experience…Or Any Other Meeting
Meetings in the Church—it’s a love/hate thing. Rarely do people enjoy attending meetings but we still discover ways to plan more meetings.
This may come across as a blunt message, but meetings are either well done or toxic and it’s important that leaders get them right. How you run a meeting has a dramatic influence on how you are loved as a leader. If you run a good meeting, those who follow you will be more willing to serve you. If you run a bad meeting, the only thing to increase is the eye-rolling.
Becoming a Face-to-Face Leader| An Interview With Professor Curtis LeBaron
What is Ethnography and how does it apply to church leadership?
“A Prophet Who Asks for Counsel” | Leader to Leader Episode 12
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreA story told by Elder Marvin J. Ashton in the April 1985 General Conference A few years ago I was in my office about 6:30 A.M. I am mentioning that so you will know I was there early—it takes...
Success As Young Women’s President – An Interview With Heather Mecham
Heather Mecham was born and raised in Indiana. Moved to Utah about 20 years ago and currently lives in West Jordan, Utah. She has two daughters ages 14 and 17.
Until recently she had been serving as the Young Womens President in her ward until her husband was called as the Bishop. Heather first reached out to Kurt after his interview with @ldsEQpres recorded in May 2014 to give positive feedback she had received from that episode about creating a fellowshipping plan in the Young Women’s organization. In this episode she talks about how she continues to lead as a 2nd Counselor in the Young Women’s organization as well as her previous experience in the Relief Society and Primary.
How I Lead and Draw Pickles | An Interview with Brian Crane, Creator of Pickles
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreBrian Crane is the creator of Pickles Comic Strip (see more information below about Brian and Pickles), which is the fullfilment of a childhood dream. He is a life-long member of the Church who...
Becoming Your Best Leader – An Interview With Steven Shallenberger
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreSteven R. Shallenberger is the father of six grown children (five boys, one girl) and lives in Provo, Utah. His journey started in Vallejo, California where he learned about setting goals (he...
“We Have Not Left This Room…” |Leader to Leader Episode 11
A story about unity in councils and meetings. Listen to how Joseph F. Smith urges B. H. Roberts to change his perspective about a church policy regarding...
