“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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreThis is an episode of random thoughts, I’d love to hear your random thoughts as well. My first thought is regarding the discussion of disciplinary councils. Have you participated in such...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreThe following quote and story come from President Packer’s address entitled “I Say Unto You, Be One” at a BYU devotional back in February of 1991. He touches on priceless...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJessica Mortensen and her family live in Meridian, Idaho just west of Boise. She is married and has 4 children between the ages of 13 and 7. Jessica has been serving as the Primary President for...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreSunny Morton and her family live east of Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie near the Canadian border. She was raised in the Chicago area and grew up as the only sister of 5 brothers, which she...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreIn this episode of How I Lead we interview Brad Lammi–a ward mission leader, former elder’s quorum president. The ward mission can be as daunting as any other leadership assignment,...
