On this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper speak with Nick Caine, the CEO of both A21 and Equip & Empower Ministries as well as being the husband to one of our previous guests, Christine Caine. A21 is an organization seeking to eliminate human trafficking and fight for justice for the at-risk people of the world. In fact, when we were scheduling this interview Nick and Christine were on the border of Greece serving with Syrian refugees. Refugees are among the most threatened and at-risk to be exploited and trafficked. Our conversation with Nick was lively, practical, and full of leadership insight both in organizations and at home. Enjoy!

BEST QUOTES

“Healthy things grow.”

“Asking questions of leaders is my favorite way to learn.”

“You have two ears and one mouth, and if you use them in that proportion you’ll go further.”

“I like to get as many different perspectives and worldviews as I can.”

“Handing off leadership is difficult because information comes more slowly.”

“The guy who’s on the front lines should be making 90% of the decisions.”

“Refugees are among the most vulnerable people to being trafficked.”

“Our biggest focus is maintaining culture as we grow.”

“Most people who have a fiery presence on stage have a distinctly different presence at home.”

“Chill out an understand that you probably don’t know anything.”

“Be a learner and be excellent at whatever you do.”

“Always contribute more than you’re paid to do.”

“Make sure you’re making more deposits than withdrawals in your organization.”

“God has to teach you a lot of stuff to get you to a place where you can actually contribute.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

A21.org

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars by Patrick Lencioni

The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

Entreleadership Podcast