The Root Cause for Why Members Leave the Church & What Leaders Can Do About It

The Root Cause for Why Members Leave the Church & What Leaders Can Do About It

by | Sep 19, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 19 comments

During a recent Sunday School lesson, I heard a former bishop state, “What bishop hasn’t had to deal with a member thinking about or actually leaving the Church?” Whether that represents reality or not, I am not sure, but according to the Pew Research Center, the...
When a Missionary Returns Home Early | A Mother’s Perspective

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

by | 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...
Being an LDS Leader Comfortable With Doubt: 8 Tips to Help Those You Lead Who Doubt

Being an LDS Leader Comfortable With Doubt: 8 Tips to Help Those You Lead Who Doubt

by | Aug 30, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 6 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MorePeople in your ward doubt the validity of gospel and you don’t know it. You don’t know it because they are afraid to tell you, their leader, that they doubt. They are afraid how you...
An LDS Leader’s Guide to Millennial Mormons

An LDS Leader’s Guide to Millennial Mormons

by | Jul 31, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 62 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreAuthor’s Edit 8/18: The purpose of this article is to help Latter-day Saint leaders and members understand why a large number of Millennial members are leaving the church (I personally see...
Helping Future Missionaries Set Realistic Expectations | An Interview With Craig Harline

Helping Future Missionaries Set Realistic Expectations | An Interview With Craig Harline

by | Jul 30, 2017 | Bishops, Full-Time Missionaries, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 3 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreCraig Harline is an accomplished author and professor at Brigham Young University. He teaches Cultural and Religious History. He resides in Provo, Utah with his family but he also travels to...
Want to Make Leadership in the Church Easier? Engage Those You Lead | Guest Post by Ryan Gottfredson

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

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

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

by | 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...

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