Leading is Serving

Leading is Serving

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Leading is Serving episodes

  • Luke Reynolds & Brett Jones | Culture, Trust, & Letting Go | E39

    Today we talk with Luke Reynolds (Founder & CEO) and Brett Jones (COO) of All-In Painting. They share with us about how their friendship since the age of 5 has turning into a trust filled working relationship. We journey through how leading really is serving for these guys and see how improving the culture of the workplace has transformed their teams.

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    1 hr 2 min
  • Keith Fechtman | Restauranteur, Professor, Student, Children's Author, & Waffle Maker Collector | Relational Impact | e38

    Join Jason & Chris as they talk to Keith Fechtman and special guest Paisley. We journey through all of the amazing things they have going on from waffle makers to doctoral student. In the midst of all of that, Keith somehow finds the time to teach, write children's books, and run a restaurant as well. Keith is a guy passionate about putting ideas into action.

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    57 min
  • Deep Dive | Is This A Good Time To Buy A Business? | The Hope Meter | E37

    How are you feeling about tomorrow? Turn in this week as Jason and Chris talk about the Hope Meter and how our outlook for tomorrow affects our actions today. Also, have you ever thought about getting into business for yourself? Ever thought of what it might be like to buy an existing business and is this even a good time to be thinking about it? Jason and Chris unpack a few things that they’re seeing in our culture today.

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    49 min
  • Dave Beasley | Engaging Young Leaders & Preventing Burnout | 70:30 Principle | e36

    Dave Beasley joins us today on the podcast. He is a School Resource Officer for our local school district and coaches tennis here in the community. Dave is continually fighting for the highest good of our students and families whether it's on the court talking to a teen about their passion for tennis or walking the halls of our schools with their K9 unit building healthy relationship with our kids. Chris and Jason take some time to reflect again on the 70:30 Principle and how that plays our in our roles.

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    50 min
  • Supporting and Challenging Our Friendships, "Workships", and Ourselves | e35

    Jason and Chris pause and reflect on what it looks like to bring effective support and challenge to the people we are fighting for their highest good. We look at how this works its way through all of the circles of our influence from ourselves to our community. Do you lean more toward providing support or bringing challenge to the people you lead? Are you taking the time to know yourself so you can lead yourself?

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    37 min
  • Trael Kelly | Best Version of Me, Safe, & Loved | Power of the Medium | e34

    Today we talk with Principal Trael Kelly from Pleasant Grove Elementary. He has a huge heart for kids and their families by providing a safe and loving environment for kids to learn not just their ABC's, but also how to grow in character. Listen in as we talk about the 100+ miles he walked during COVID to see all the kids in his school and how he inspires the leadership to make sure every child feels safe and loved.

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    57 min
  • Deep Dive | Do I start, buy, or franchise a new business? | e33

    We do another deep dive today evaluating the ins and outs of starting a new business from scratch, buying an existing business, or franchising a new business. There's pros and cons to each. We talk about how the key is to know yourself to evaluate the opportunities before you.

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    41 min
  • "Donut" Tom Neary | Making Donuts & Inspiring Fathers | Leader Mirror | e32

    We talk with a leader and new entrepreneur today who has one of the biggest hearts around. Tom Neary, better known around here as "Donut Tom", joins us from Savanna, GA. He is connecting the art of donut making with how to inspire young dads to faithful fatherhood. We talk about how he is playing the long road on his journey from a cottage food license to a food truck to eventually a physical location. Tom and his family have a passion not just for donuts but for connecting with fathers as early as possible to inspire them to show up for their kids. Chris and Jason also talk about the Leader Mirror by asking the question, "what's it like being on the other side of me?"

    You can find Tom on Facebook, Instagram, and "coming soon" driving around Savannah. Tune in, like, and follow to learn more and maybe even join Dads Donut House in their mission.

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    57 min
  • Deep Dive | Bringing on help, Virtual Assistant, Intentional Apprenticing | e31

    Jason take a deep dive talking about how difficult it is to bring on help as a leader to do the things either we're not good at or the stuff that just drains us. We talk about some of the barriers we have to overcome and about Jason's story in bringing on someone to help with digital marketing recently for The Uncommons. To find out more about The Uncommons, check us out in the links below!

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    48 min
  • Deep Dive: Vision, Strategy, Core Values | Healthy Culture | e30

    Jason and Chris continue talking about the development of your organization and business. What is the vision that you plan to execute your business plan with? How does this define you as a leader, your business, and bring alignment to your team?

    Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com


    Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

    If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

    Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on Soundstripe

    45 min

About Leading is Serving

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Leading is Serving seeks to provide resources and connection for leadership and business development. Particularly focused on the south-side and Indy in general. Tune in as we share the stories of…