5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten

If you’re employed you’ve likely been interviewed. If you’re a leader you likely have interviewed various job candidates. In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Barnabas Piper, Todd Adkins, and Daniel Im talk about the dos and don’ts of conducting a great job interview. They ask the following questions:

* What is the aim of a job interview? What are you hoping to discover?

* What is the interview process you prefer? (Phone, in person, evaluations/assessments/etc.)

* What is your follow up process after an interview if A) You like the candidate and B) You do not like the candidate?

* What are some mistakes you regularly see interviewers make?

* What is your favorite unexpected interview question?

Best Quotes

“I think the dumbest question interviewers ask is ‘why do you want this job?’”

“If you have not uncovered and weeded out a significant number of people in your initial search something is wrong.”

“I don’t know how we get it through people’s heads that they really need to clean up their social media before they apply for any position.”

“In the interview I am hoping to get out of it any inferences I may have already made.”

“You may have a great resume. You may have all the right stuff on it. What I’m now looking for is your fit, how do you respond to difficult questions.”

“Integrity is the first filter: have they made mistakes, can they share them, and what have they learned through them.”

“If someone doesn’t have a learning posture I can’t have them on my team because they have a short shelf life.”

“You’d really like to bring on someone that you can say ‘I’d really like working with this person.’”

“I’m only going to bring in three. If you don’t have three quality candidates you’re not looking hard enough. More than that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I’m going to weed down to that.”

“I’m going to give everybody the Myers-Briggs, Strengths Finder, and Emotional intelligence assessments.”

“I always prefer going with Skype or Facetime over the phone.”

“Candor and humility are such important qualities that also link to self-awareness. I don’t want to hire someone who’s full of themselves.”

“When you ask them their failures are they going to make it more about someone else failing?”

“The number one mistake interviewers make is that they do not call references.”

“When you call the references you need to ask them for other references.”

“I hate it when interviewers give culture spin.”

“When people start to unwind a little bit you can begin to see their tells a little bit from a non-verbal standpoint.”

Recommended Resources

Strengths Finder 2.0

Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Myers-Briggs

The Top 10 Ministry interview Questions and How to Answer Them

 

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd and I have a lovely conversation with Alli Worthington about entrepreneurialism, work and home life balance, DISC profiles and much more. Alli is the COO of Propel Women, an organization founded by Christine Caine that “Helps women internalize a leadership identity & fulfill their purpose, passion & potential.” Enjoy!

Best Quotes

“‘Die to self’ is the practical thing.”

“We all get so caught up in what we want to say, what we want to communicate without thinking of what needs to be heard, what can people hear at that time, and what will be most beneficial.”

“The message matters far more than the communicator.”

“We’re constantly checking on each other not only to make sure we’re working well together but that we love each other.”

“If I was a super hero googling would be my super power.”

“All the trust that’s built with kids when they’re younger makes all the difference when they’re teens.”

“The number one secret to learning how to lead well is to surround yourself with people smarter than you, people who know how love others well, and people who love you enough to tell you when you’re messing everything up.”

Recommended Resources

Propel Women

Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy

Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer

Jim Collins

Andy Stanley

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd and I have a lovely conversation with Alli Worthington about entrepreneurialism, work and home life balance, DISC profiles and much more. Alli is the COO of Propel Women, an organization founded by Christine Caine that “Helps women internalize a leadership identity & fulfill their purpose, passion & potential.” Enjoy!

Best Quotes

“‘Die to self’ is the practical thing.”

“We all get so caught up in what we want to say, what we want to communicate without thinking of what needs to be heard, what can people hear at that time, and what will be most beneficial.”

“The message matters far more than the communicator.”

“We’re constantly checking on each other not only to make sure we’re working well together but that we love each other.”

“If I was a super hero googling would be my super power.”

“All the trust that’s built with kids when they’re younger makes all the difference when they’re teens.”

“The number one secret to learning how to lead well is to surround yourself with people smarter than you, people who know how love others well, and people who love you enough to tell you when you’re messing everything up.”

Recommended Resources

Propel Women

Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy

Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer

Jim Collins

Andy Stanley

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd and I have a lovely conversation with Alli Worthington about entrepreneurialism, work and home life balance, DISC profiles and much more. Alli is the COO of Propel Women, an organization founded by Christine Caine that “Helps women internalize a leadership identity & fulfill their purpose, passion & potential.” Enjoy!

Best Quotes

“‘Die to self’ is the practical thing.”

“We all get so caught up in what we want to say, what we want to communicate without thinking of what needs to be heard, what can people hear at that time, and what will be most beneficial.”

“The message matters far more than the communicator.”

“We’re constantly checking on each other not only to make sure we’re working well together but that we love each other.”

“If I was a super hero googling would be my super power.”

“All the trust that’s built with kids when they’re younger makes all the difference when they’re teens.”

“The number one secret to learning how to lead well is to surround yourself with people smarter than you, people who know how love others well, and people who love you enough to tell you when you’re messing everything up.”

Recommended Resources

Propel Women

Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy

Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer

Jim Collins

Andy Stanley

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins, Daniel Im, and I talk about leading and public speaking. What are good habits? Who are the best public speakers we’ve heard? How can someone improve at public speaking? What are the best resources to help someone improve? We share from our own experience and from observing other gifted and experienced speakers. Here are our five questions.

* Can a leader lead without being a public speaker? Can they delegate public speaking?

* How can a person overcome discomfort with or fear of public speaking?

* What are the best resources you’ve seen to help people improve at public speaking?

* What are 2 or 3 key practical tips for public speakers?

* Who is the best public speaker you’ve had the chance to see?

Best Quotes

“When I train I’m not a sage on the stage, I’m a guide on the side.”

“If you are not addressing the people you lead there’s a leadership vacuum.”

“Any time there’s a leadership vacuum the person with the loudest voice or the clearest vision is considered the leader.”

“Just speak where you are. If you want to be a really good speaker you have to speak all the time.”

“You can never grow as a leader unless you open yourself up in those areas you need growth. It is one of the most humbling things.”

“Most of the reasons people are afraid of public speaking are something false they are telling themselves.”

“If you want to be a better public speaker go absorb great public speaking.”

“Early on it’s ok to imitate. As you begin to emulate how someone speaks you will inevitably add a personal twist.”

“Studying yourself is something that’s really beneficial.”

“Learn how you best prepare.”

“If you are prepared your presentations should actually get shorter and more distilled.”

“Any speaker who can take you from where you are to somewhere else, using any method, is effective.”

Recommended Resources

Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley

Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

Toastmasters

TED Talks

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins, Daniel Im, and I talk about leading and public speaking. What are good habits? Who are the best public speakers we’ve heard? How can someone improve at public speaking? What are the best resources to help someone improve? We share from our own experience and from observing other gifted and experienced speakers. Here are our five questions.

* Can a leader lead without being a public speaker? Can they delegate public speaking?

* How can a person overcome discomfort with or fear of public speaking?

* What are the best resources you’ve seen to help people improve at public speaking?

* What are 2 or 3 key practical tips for public speakers?

* Who is the best public speaker you’ve had the chance to see?

Best Quotes

“When I train I’m not a sage on the stage, I’m a guide on the side.”

“If you are not addressing the people you lead there’s a leadership vacuum.”

“Any time there’s a leadership vacuum the person with the loudest voice or the clearest vision is considered the leader.”

“Just speak where you are. If you want to be a really good speaker you have to speak all the time.”

“You can never grow as a leader unless you open yourself up in those areas you need growth. It is one of the most humbling things.”

“Most of the reasons people are afraid of public speaking are something false they are telling themselves.”

“If you want to be a better public speaker go absorb great public speaking.”

“Early on it’s ok to imitate. As you begin to emulate how someone speaks you will inevitably add a personal twist.”

“Studying yourself is something that’s really beneficial.”

“Learn how you best prepare.”

“If you are prepared your presentations should actually get shorter and more distilled.”

“Any speaker who can take you from where you are to somewhere else, using any method, is effective.”

Recommended Resources

Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley

Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

Toastmasters

TED Talks

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins, Daniel Im, and I talk about leading and public speaking. What are good habits? Who are the best public speakers we’ve heard? How can someone improve at public speaking? What are the best resources to help someone improve? We share from our own experience and from observing other gifted and experienced speakers. Here are our five questions.

* Can a leader lead without being a public speaker? Can they delegate public speaking?

* How can a person overcome discomfort with or fear of public speaking?

* What are the best resources you’ve seen to help people improve at public speaking?

* What are 2 or 3 key practical tips for public speakers?

* Who is the best public speaker you’ve had the chance to see?

Best Quotes

“When I train I’m not a sage on the stage, I’m a guide on the side.”

“If you are not addressing the people you lead there’s a leadership vacuum.”

“Any time there’s a leadership vacuum the person with the loudest voice or the clearest vision is considered the leader.”

“Just speak where you are. If you want to be a really good speaker you have to speak all the time.”

“You can never grow as a leader unless you open yourself up in those areas you need growth. It is one of the most humbling things.”

“Most of the reasons people are afraid of public speaking are something false they are telling themselves.”

“If you want to be a better public speaker go absorb great public speaking.”

“Early on it’s ok to imitate. As you begin to emulate how someone speaks you will inevitably add a personal twist.”

“Studying yourself is something that’s really beneficial.”

“Learn how you best prepare.”

“If you are prepared your presentations should actually get shorter and more distilled.”

“Any speaker who can take you from where you are to somewhere else, using any method, is effective.”

Recommended Resources

Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley

Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath

Toastmasters

TED Talks

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions Podcast we talk life, leadership, pastoral training,and parenting with Danny Akin who is the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin is passionate about the gospel, reaching the lost, and his family. And it all shines through in this lively chat.

Best Quotes

“I try to cross lots of different boundaries for people who I can learn from.”

“The great commission drives everything I do in life and ministry.”

“It’s easy to fill the brain and let the heart grow cold.”

“When God puts you in a position of leadership people tend to treat you differently than they did before.”

“Seminaries are not ordained by God. God ordained his church. We’re simply servants to the church.”

“I’m praying that God will once more help young men see the high, lofty calling of the pastorate.”

“As parents we had two goals in life: We wanted to teach our kids to love Jesus and we wanted to have fun with them.”

“Ultimately in life all that really matters is that you please the Lord.”

“So many in ministry to please everybody and in the process they please virtually nobody and make themselves miserable.”

Recommended Resources

DannyAkin.com

FREE online courses through Southeastern Seminary

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions Podcast we talk life, leadership, pastoral training,and parenting with Danny Akin who is the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin is passionate about the gospel, reaching the lost, and his family. And it all shines through in this lively chat.

Best Quotes

“I try to cross lots of different boundaries for people who I can learn from.”

“The great commission drives everything I do in life and ministry.”

“It’s easy to fill the brain and let the heart grow cold.”

“When God puts you in a position of leadership people tend to treat you differently than they did before.”

“Seminaries are not ordained by God. God ordained his church. We’re simply servants to the church.”

“I’m praying that God will once more help young men see the high, lofty calling of the pastorate.”

“As parents we had two goals in life: We wanted to teach our kids to love Jesus and we wanted to have fun with them.”

“Ultimately in life all that really matters is that you please the Lord.”

“So many in ministry to please everybody and in the process they please virtually nobody and make themselves miserable.”

Recommended Resources

DannyAkin.com

FREE online courses through Southeastern Seminary

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions Podcast we talk life, leadership, pastoral training,and parenting with Danny Akin who is the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin is passionate about the gospel, reaching the lost, and his family. And it all shines through in this lively chat.

Best Quotes

“I try to cross lots of different boundaries for people who I can learn from.”

“The great commission drives everything I do in life and ministry.”

“It’s easy to fill the brain and let the heart grow cold.”

“When God puts you in a position of leadership people tend to treat you differently than they did before.”

“Seminaries are not ordained by God. God ordained his church. We’re simply servants to the church.”

“I’m praying that God will once more help young men see the high, lofty calling of the pastorate.”

“As parents we had two goals in life: We wanted to teach our kids to love Jesus and we wanted to have fun with them.”

“Ultimately in life all that really matters is that you please the Lord.”

“So many in ministry to please everybody and in the process they please virtually nobody and make themselves miserable.”

Recommended Resources

DannyAkin.com

FREE online courses through Southeastern Seminary