The greatest leaders in history all share one thing in common. They stepped up in a unique circumstance. it is not that a select few people are superior human beings, but leaders have courage and boldness to take action when others are scared.

In this episode Scott Grossenbacher sits down with George Pordea of International Access to Missions. George has served in his home country of Romania for nearly 2 decades and has a passion to connect leaders to mercy ministry around the world. At the time of recording, the camp that George runs in Romania is home to 70 Ukrainian refugees. In addition to aiding in the refugee crisis in eastern Europe, International Access to Missions regularly serves Romanian orphans and partners with local school to serve the underprivileged.

This episode explores the ideas of leadership, mercy, faith, missions, taking action and trusting God.

You can learn more about Pastor George and International Access to Missions vial these links:

Address:
International Access to Missions
5323 Highway N #64
Cottleville, MO 63338

Website:
www.ia2m.org

Financial Support:
Tax Deductible Paypal Donations

Instagram Handles:
@georgepordea
@access2missions

In this episode Scott Grossenbacher interview Nathan DeTracy. Nate is an entrepreneur who leads thousands of other leaders through the tool of business. Nate is also a former IFBB Pro bodybuilder who uses his story of parin, loss and struggle to connect with others and help them unlock the gifts they have to share.

This episode covers the ideas of humility, continual evolution as a leader, connecting with others, creating a place for others to belong, the importance of vision and  using tragedy to inspire others.  

Have you been hurt by a leader? Does it seem like no one on your team pulls in the same direction? 

These feelings are all to familiar. In this episode, Scott Grossenbacher discusses how many leaders and cultures see high expectations and compassion as mutually exclusive ideas. and how this leads to severe consequences. This podcast offers an alternative perspective that values rules and standards to protect people as well as kindness and care that preserves dignity and respect.   

This episode explores themes like legalism, relativism, kindness, dignity, unity,  purpose, and polarization. 

Have you realized that life is not easy? Merely anything worth our time is hard. 

This reality may be disheartening to some, but in this episode  Scott Grossenbacher discusses how our actions actually matter and we can pick. our pain, decide our difficult and choose our challenges. 

This episode explores themes like pain, suffering, mindset, leading through difficulty, making progress when things get hard and taking heart that what we do actually matters. 

6 in 10 people make New Year's Resolutions...90% fail. Is it worth it? Can they really work? 

In this episode Scott Grossenbacher offers a perspective on how to approach thinking about New Year's Resolutions than can actually have lasting impact . The framework of this perspective challenges all of us to be resolved to change or pivot in a way that is Purpose-Oriented, Progress-Focused and Pace-Appropriate. 

This podcast explores the ideas of change, lasting impact, true worth, goal setting  and healhty expectations. 

Success requires more than presentation. 

In this episode Scott Grossenbacher sits down with Jeff Mason of SimpleBiz360 to discuss insights from 30 years of leadership. Jeff is a dynamic storyteller who is known as a leading voice in customer experience.  Jeff is the author of the book SimpleBiz360 and is the host of a podcast by the same name. 

This conversation explores "silent business killers",  the entrepreneurial mindset,  attention to detail, humility and putting others first. 

You can find resources from jeff and learn about his customer experience coaching at simplebiz360.com and you can also connect with Jeff online under the handle @simplebiz360 on major platforms. 

No great problem was ever solved without a leader who charted a path to progress. Do you want to be the type of leader who solves real problems and has a real impact? 

In this episode Scott Grossenbacher breaks down three qualities of great problem solvers . Character, Connection & Courage are all part of the foundation required for building something that actually lasts!  

This podcast explores the ideas of integrity,  awareness, initiative, boldness and emotional stability. 

Leadership is more than results. In this episode Scott Grossenbacher interviews Dan Wies. Dan is the President of Wies Drywall, a family owned business that is celebrating its 50th anniversary and currently employs over 100 people. 

Dan discusses the core values that drive the culture at Wies Drywall and how his team arrived at those specific values. This interview also explores leading at a young age, empowering others to make difficult decisions and setting the standard. 

This episode will resonate with leaders who have built significant influence prior to the age of 40. 

Every healthy culture has a focus on people. In this episode, Scott Grossenbacher, discusses simple and practical ways that you can implement this priority today.  The two focuses of this conversation will help leaders avoid unintended  damage by using more "we" language and less "I" language as well as building an environment that intentionally communicates value to every teammate!

Welcome to the Next Up Leadership Podcast. A place for building people, teams and cultures that last!

These conversations have been designed to equip you to build an organization thriving with leaders who are confident and prepared; the type of environment that attracts and produces those who are ready to be UP NEXT.

Join Scott Grossenbacher as he interviews top leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, pastors, small business owners and corporate executives to explore 3 keys to every positive culture and 10 pitfalls that can kill your high performing team!