Stephen Gnidovec is the founder of Great Lakes Analytics, a consulting firm that helps leaders and teams use data to make better decisions. He is also the author of The Data Culture Handbook, his new book on how organizations can build healthier relationships with data.

In this episode, we talk about the practical side of data: dashboards, KPIs, and how to avoid "report purgatory." Stephen shares lessons from consulting, why culture matters as much as numbers, and what he learned while writing his book.

We also talk about his journey starting Great Lakes Analytics, the challenges of building a practice, and some lighter stories that show the human side of working with data.

Check out Stephen's new book:

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-data-culture-handbook-stephen-gnidovec/1148012965

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Culture-Handbook-Data-Driven-Organizations/dp/B0F673X4V1

Stephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgnidovec/

In this episode, we talk with Jennie Koenig and Emily Caulkins, co-founders of Pleasantville Youth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on creating space for kids to be themselves and experience everyday life together in a small-town community.

We talk about how they approach ministry without pressure, how they listen to what the community actually needs, and how they're stepping into a building project with more faith than certainty. We also get into the heart behind their podcast, “Ope, There It Is,” where they highlight ordinary people doing quiet, meaningful work.

There’s laughter, honesty, and a reminder that sometimes what matters most isn’t a plan or a program. Sometimes it’s just a hug and a pie.

👉 To learn more about Pleasantville Youth Initiative or to support their building project, visit https://pvilleyi.org. (Click the Donate button at the top.)

Jeremy answers two listener questions: how to spot low-hanging inefficiencies in a business, and how to keep services affordable as prices rise. He shares thoughts on leveraging your P&L, going to the Gemba, and aligning strategy with what your customer truly values.

He also unpacks the story behind the free B2H Field Guide and previews a new tool in progress: the Organizational Maturity Index.

Free download of B2H™ Field Guide here: http://b2h.avadconsulting.com

Wade Daniel joins us for Episode 3, and it's a good one. We talk entrepreneurship, red flag clients, standard work, and Wade’s leap from running a thriving GC business to full-time ministry with Twelve21 Global. Plus, my brother Kennedy (our podcast editor) jumps into the live chat with sharp questions in our first remote episode.

Todd Chambers, owner of McKay Group Insurance, is a well-connected Iowa native known for his generosity and deep investment in the community. We talk about “burning the ships,” parenting, digital notepads, leadership, going to the Gemba, and why investing where you live matters. Intro music by Ken, The Admin – check out more of his work: https://linktr.ee/kentheadmin

Nicolas Lirio is a business, real estate, and community leader with a heart for people and Jesus. In this first episode of Seeds of Leadership, we talk about flipping houses, minimizing waste, building strong habits, knowing your numbers, and leading with purpose. Nicolas also shares his favorite leaders—both historical and local—and offers advice for anyone starting a podcast or building something that matters.