Dr. Larry Lloyd is the President of the Memphis Leadership Foundation, Vice-President of National Impact and the author of “Recovering from Racism: City Ministry in Post-Racial America”

In today’s podcast Dr. Lloyd speaks directly to business leaders who have a desire to use their skills, resources and influence to help restore and build up their respective communities. Based on the book of Zachariah, Chapter 8, Dr. Lloyd believes our inner cities should become playgrounds instead of battlegrounds, and he gives specific action steps for marketplace leaders to tap into the positions and influence they’ve been given in order to help the most vulnerable in their own sphere of influence.  

Dr. Larry Lloyd is the President of the Memphis Leadership Foundation, Vice-President of National Impact and the author of “Recovering from Racism: City Ministry in Post-Racial America”

In today’s podcast Dr. Lloyd shares with us his personal journey of growing up in a racially charged south and events that finally led him to discover Jesus as the most radical leader who loved everyone, regardless of their skin color or socio-economic status.

This discovery of the true Jesus of the Gospels led Dr. Lloyd on a journey to become an advocate in his local community for change and reconciliation.

Serving leadership done in the name of Jesus, one that considers others before self, is a model that Dr. Lloyd says will usher transfomration in our towns, schools, churches and entire communities. 

Doug Erickson is a successful business owner with three major car dealerships in Hastings, MN, employing over 100 full time staff.

In today’s podcast Doug talks about business being the enemy of intimacy, and how success and the business that comes with it, threaten and often destroy our closest relationships.

After attending the Lead Like Jesus Encounter Doug realized he was pursuing the wrong things. Now he is focused on becoming a serving leader, someone who is not only transformed by the love of Jesus, but is determined to share that love with every employee and customer.

Doug says that at one point his business was profitable but not fulfilling. Now, after experiencing personal transformation, Doug found fulfillment in serving others in the name of Jesus.

Doug Erickson is a successful business owner with three major car dealerships in Hastings, MN, employing over 100 full time staff.

In today’s podcast Doug shares his journey of becoming financially successful while at the same time facing a failing marriage. He explains how the Lord used his wife, Angela, to transform their marriage as well as their business.

Doug openly talks about a pivotal moment when he almost sold their successful business because he had a desire to become a missionary, and how through his wrestling in prayer the Lord showed him that the business was his mission field. Since then, many employees have been impacted, and Doug and his wife continue using the business to share the love of Jesus with their employees and customers.  

Jim Montgomery is the Chief International Office for Lead Like Jesus, and for the last 4 years he has been working around the globe to implement the leadership message and model of Jesus.

Jim was raised in a Muslim home and lived in Turkey for many years. At the age of 24, through reading the Bible, Jim came to the saving knowledge of Jesus, and began a journey as His follower.

In today’s podcast Jim talks about experiencing the power of Jesus breaking down denominational boundaries, as he continues the work of Lead Like Jesus overseas. Jim shares about bringing the message of Jesus as the greatest leader role model to predominantly Muslim regions, and about the changes we are seeing in those areas of the world.

Jim Montgomery is the Chief International Office for Lead Like Jesus, and for the last 4 years he has been working around the globe to implement the leadership message and model of Jesus.

Jim was raised in a Muslim home and lived in Turkey for many years. At the age of 24, through reading the Bible, Jim came to the saving knowledge of Jesus, and began a journey as His follower.

In today’s podcast Jim talks to us about the impact of Lead Like Jesus around the globe, and why the message of Jesus as the greatest leader role model is striking a cord in some of the most corrupt nations.

Bob Willumsen spent the first 12 years of his career in the hospital industry, working his way to the position of Chief Operating Officer of a major suburban hospital. During that tenure he also served as an operations consultant, helping hospital executive teams across the country find ways to work more effectively, producing measurable results for their organizations.

Following his career in healthcare Bob transitioned into mission-based nonprofit leadership. Across the globe he trained and coached 1000+ organizational leaders, professionals, and young adults to improve their leadership skills – beginning with self-leadership (the toughest form of leadership) and moving from there to how they influence people around them.

In today’s podcast Bob addresses issues like lack of confidence, difficulty with decision making, inability to take risk, and all the internal factors that keep us from reaching personal and professional goals. Bob speaks about the value of coaching in leadership, and the difference a great coach can make in the life of a leader.

Bob Willumsen spent the first 12 years of his career in the hospital industry, working his way to the position of Chief Operating Officer of a major suburban hospital. During that tenure he also served as an operations consultant, helping hospital executive teams across the country find ways to work more effectively, producing measurable results for their organizations.

Following his career in healthcare Bob transitioned into mission-based nonprofit leadership. Across the globe he trained and coached 1000+ organizational leaders, professionals, and young adults to improve their leadership skills – beginning with self-leadership (the toughest form of leadership) and moving from there to how they influence people around them.

In today’s podcast Bob shares his personal journey of spending the first 25 years of his life climbing the ladder of admiration and recognition, and what it finally took to become a leader after God’s own heart who is now dedicated to adding value to others.

In 2002 Chris and Karin Conlee launched Highpoint Church in Memphis, TN, and have been serving the Memphis community ever since. Chris and Karin also host Love Works podcast where they interview influential leaders and offer best practices for your life, ministry, and business.

In today’s podcast Karin and Chris discuss issues that affect every leader like: pressure, stress, business and feeling overwhelmed.

They offer practical insights for overcoming business challenges, the pressures of life, and provide a roadmap for regaining perspective, and refueling and re-prioritizing our opportunities.

Judy Zitzloff is President of Zitzloff Training Resources, Inc., and an Empowerment Coach. Judy has been teaching people success strategies for 30 years using the DISC personality assessment.

In today’s podcast Judy focuses on the biblical aspect of the Biblical DISC Assessment. She explains how understanding and embracing each other’s differences helps us become more like Jesus.

Judy walks us through a 5-stage process that takes us from judging others because of their differences to valuing others and the way God uniquely designed them.