“The Atonement Works for Me”: One Couple’s Recovery from Sexual Addiction

by Leading Saints | Sep 10, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Youth Leadership | 5 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreIn this episode we share with you a recorded fireside that was held in Salt Lake City in August of 2017 with a Young Single Adult ward. We interview Steve and Kayla Shields who are dedicated to...

When a Missionary Returns Home Early | A Mother’s Perspective

by Leading Saints | Sep 3, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Full-Time Missionaries, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 2 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreInterview Transcript Available Below To say that Heidi Tucker, found her self in  at a difficult junction in her life, would be an understatment.  She had just turned 50, her 4th child was about...

3 Pitfalls When Administering Ward Callings

by Leading Saints | Jul 13, 2017 | Bishops, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 1 comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreWe learn from the Fifth Article of Faith and from the Church Handbooks that “a person must be called of God to serve in the Church.” Notice the preposition is “called of God,” not...

Female Latter-day Saint Leaders “At the Pulpit” | An Interview With Kate Holbrook

by Leading Saints | Jun 25, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 4 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreKate Holbrook was the managing historian of women’s history at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints history department. She served a mission in Russia, earned a BA in English and...

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...

New Children’s Book to Teach Young Children About the Dangers of Pornography | An Interview With Kristen Jenson

by Leading Saints | Jun 11, 2017 | Bishops, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreKristen Jenson, is the founder of ProtectYoungMinds.org and best selling author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-proofing Today’s Young Kids. She serves on the Prevention Task Force of the...

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...

Motivating the Minister – Podcast Preview

by Leading Saints | Apr 17, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJoin Us Starting April 22, 2017 I wanted to invite all the podcast listeners to join me starting this Saturday, April 22, for the free session of the Motivating the Minister Virtual Summit. We...

How This Professional Entertainer Can Help Improve Your Next High Council Talk | An Interview With Jason Hewlett

by Leading Saints | Apr 4, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Teaching, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJason Hewlett was born in Park City, UT and now lives in Daybreak, UT. He is a former convention performer and now spends his time as a professional keynote speaker for corporate events as well...

How the Pursuit of Leadership Perfection Destroys Delegation (and How Letting Go Makes You a Better Leader)

by Leading Saints | Feb 17, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

Years ago as I served as bishop I was meeting with the primary president in my office. She was striving so hard to really do her calling well and make it a wonderful experience for the children of our ward. I was grateful for her dedication but was also seeing her...