John Maxwell is known for saying "everything rises or falls on leadership". This is true not only for POTUS and the obvious ones who have "excelled", but this also includes the right-brain solo artist who flies by the seat of their pants.

In this session of the CMB Podcast, I speak with leadership coach Dave Kraft. We talk about what leadership looks like for folks who don't naturally fit into the "type A" mold that people often think of when the subject of leadership emerges.

Everyone needs to learn how to lead themselves. No one is exempt from growing. To move yourself from where you currently are, to a place you see in your mind's eye, is leadership.

And, I believe, artists lead others in their own way. No artist is an island unto themselves. Somewhere in this world there is a person who resonates with your music and songwriting. They're simply waiting to be lead by your gift as an artist.

Dave's book Leaders Who Last really impacted my life not only in my life as a ministry leader at my church and with my band, but also in my personal life. His insights helped me find clarity and focus in the over-arching life purpose the God has called me to.

Here's what Dave and I covered:

The story of his conversion

Working at the US post office

Dave's work with the Navigators

Why leadership matters for everyone

Leading yourself

Why intentionality is important

Dave's definition of leadership

Go from where you are to where you want to go

Leading with focus and rest

The Leadership Wheel

Vertical (power and purpose)

Horizontal (priorities and pacing)

Daily spiritual disciplines

What's the number one priority?

Power principles

Practical tip for active minds during devotions

Ezra 7

Council for burned out people

Ideal week and balance

Proactive rather than reactive

Capacity and knowing who you are

Examples of burned out folks who changed their ways

Sabbath as a principle

One day off won't save you

The weakness of being a doer and not a delegator

Get a road builder

Encouraged by the young people

His latest book Mistakes Leaders Make

Dave Online

davekraft.org

Dave's twitter

Dave on The Resurgence

Dave's book notes

Leader Who Last

Mistakes Leaders Make

A series of video interviews between Dave and Doug Wilson

This is a great post that Dave wrote on contentment. Artists need this

Extras

Leading On Empty

The Power of Full Engagement

D.I.S.C. personality profile