Next Generation Leader Podcast

President Ronald Reagan chose Peggy Grande to work at his side for 10 years, and together they created a powerful partnership. Serving as his post-presidency Executive Assistant, Peggy was the liaison between Ronald Reagan and his staff, the public, local dignitaries and world leaders. She ensured that his events, travel, personal and political relationships and day-to-day operations were handled efficiently and effectively. Her book, The President Will See You Now, details her time with President Reagan and shares fascinating stories from his post-presidency. In today's episode, we talk about President Reagan's vision for America, his leadership style, and amazing stories from their time together. 

Jamey Rootes has been a community and business leader for more than twenty years. As past Board Chairman of the United Way of Greater Houston and past Chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership, Jamey maintains an active role in the community. During his two decades as President of the Houston Texans, Jamey oversaw the activities of the Houston Texans Foundation, which donated more than $32 million to youth activities. Since stepping down from his positions with the Houston Texans he has released his new book, The Winning Game Plan: A Proven Leadership Playbook for Continuous Business Success. In today's episode, we walk through Mr. Rootes' "Leadership Playbook," and recount stories of great Houston Texans along the way. 

Genevieve is a 7th generation Texan, a business executive, former Republican candidate for Congress, and a fierce competitor. Genevieve is one of the most driven, competitive people you will ever meet, claiming that she hates losing more than she loves winning. She has a heart for service and a spirit that just cannot give up. After running a remarkable congressional campaign, she has pivoted to grassroots work with Americans for Prosperity. In today's episode, we discuss how patience and persistence can lead you to success and meaning in your work and in your life. If you get nothing else from our conversation today, get this: never ever give up. 

Bill Haslam served as the 49th Governor of Tennessee from 2011-2019. Under his leadership, Tennessee is recognized as a national leader in education, economic development, efficient and effective government, and fiscal strength. Since Governor Haslam took office in 2011, Tennessee has been ranked No. 1 for advanced industry job growth, No. 1 for jobs created through foreign direct investment, and is a three-time winner of “State of the Year” for economic development by Business Facilities magazine. Today's conversation revolved around how to infuse humility with your political beliefs. 

Virginia Prodan is an International Human Rights Attorney, an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom, an International Speaker, an Author at Tyndale House Publishers memoir, Saving My Assassin. 

Virginia had literally faced her assassin and has lived to tell about it.   You will be inspired by her confidence and courage in the Lord and by her desire to share God’s love with anyone.  She had shared it with the man who was hired to kill her.

She is passionate about speaking and mentoring others who want to stand up to their giants and create a courageous, purpose-filled, and abundant life.

Breea Clark is the first "millennial mayor" of Norman, Oklahoma and the director of the JCPenny Leadership Center at Oklahoma University. She talked about how she thought her whole political career would be as a "staffer," but she saw herself as a leader, kept saying "yes" to opportunity, and it now the Mayor of Norman. Wherever you are in your life right now, YOU are a leader. 

"Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages." - George Washington. 

You might know him as America's first President, but do you know the man behind the legend? What separated him from the other founding fathers? Why was he chosen to be the first President of the United States of America? 

Zac has just gotten back from a trip of a lifetime in Virginia, studying the leadership of the founders and especially George Washington. 

This trip answered all of the above questions and more. What was it that separated Washington? - His character. With the help of DBU President, Dr. Adam Wright and DBU professor Dr. Brent Taylor, author of the incredible book, Presidential Leadership, we journeyed through time and studied what made these men great. 

These men, including George Washington, were not perfect but they had the resolve to create the most exceptional country on the face of the earth. I hope you learn something today and are challenged to grow as a leader from the example of George Washington. 

All the NGL Podcast fans were asking for it, so we delivered. It is our first ever Q&A with Zac and Coop. You asked the questions, we gave the answers. Don't take yourself too seriously. 

Michael Atmar is the proud husband of his wife, Erin, and father of his three sons, Case, Declan, and Tate. A fourth-generation Houstonian, Michael is excited to be a part of the mission of Seven Mile Road and longs to see the city of Houston transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Michael is passionate about discipleship, training leaders, and equipping God’s people to use their gifts for the work of ministry. In today's episode, we talk about what it looks like to model our leadership after that of a shepherd. Our conversation is based off the book, The Way of the Shepherd, by Kevin Leman. More importantly, we want to base our leadership on the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.  

A four term U.S. Congressman serving Louisiana’s 4th Congressional district from January 2009, to January 2017, John Fleming is also a physician, businessman and former Webster Parish coroner. His public career also includes medical service in the U.S. Navy. His latest role was as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the White House under President Donald Trump. Dr. Fleming was on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and was able to assist the administration from the perspective of an American citizen, a politician, and a physician. All leaders handle crisis, learn NOW how to handle it in the most positive, efficient, and productive way.