In this episode Benjamin sits down for a life-changing conversation with Dr. Dee Knight. Dr. Knight is a licensed clinical psychologist, wife, and mother who is passionate about seeing brokenness restored. She is an author and international speaker who loves teaching others about their minds, bodies, and pathways to live wholeheartedly.  She has doctorate in clinical neuropsychology and specializes in helping trauma survivors and those who are experiencing relational distress.

Dr. Knight has written five books, including "The Book on Forgiveness," a brief, evidence-based guide to help those who are hurting reclaim their stories and transform their pain. Connect with her on social media via the handle @DrDeeKnight and on her website at drdeeknight.com. 

In this episode Dr. Knight defines what trauma is, discusses some of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to heal from trauma, shares what has led so many to find healing and wholeness from trauma, and speaks directly to every leader about their responsibility to seek help in dealing with their own trauma. Leaders who don't deal with their trauma will inevitably traumatize others. This conversation is honest, practical, and hopeful. A must-listen for everyone. 

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In this episode Benjamin talks about  10 Huge Lessons on Life and Leadership that came from a recent in-person leadership conference he held in Southern California.  Over 80 leaders were invited to connect, grow, and level up. Benjamin's friend, Brand Lomenick, former President of Catalyst Conference, author of Catalyst Leader, H3 Leadership, and host of the H3 Leadership Podcast joined as the keynote speaker for the event. Brad has been guest on the Rise and Lead before and his episode, “Identity, Calling, and Assignment”, is still one of the most downloaded. You know when you get back from a conference or training and someone says, "So how was that conference and what did you learn." That is exactly what this episode is all about. These lessons are a combination of Brad's teaching, content Benjamin shared, and lessons that came from group discussion. This short episode is packed with value. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin sits down for a power-packed conversation with Michael Chitwood. Michael Chitwood is the founder of Team World Vision, a ministry of World Vision that is dedicated to helping people take on life-changing challenges like marathons and endurance races to raise money for clean water projects. Team World Vision has raised over $100 Million to date for clean water. Michael serves as the the Executive Director for Church and Ministry Partnerships at World Vision.  He has also written a book called, “The Ability to Endure”, which invites people to consider how God can use the most painful experiences in our lives to draw us closer to Him through serving others. Benjamin and Michael talk about what it takes to bring a vision to life, the importance of embracing risk, the power of building a family culture, what it takes to be a world-class leader, and more. 

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In this episode Benjamin talks about how to lead effectively beyond the pandemic. Remember, you need to be an anticipatory leader and not a simply a reactionary leader. Know what changes are coming so you, your team, and your organization can pivot quickly to continue moving your mission forward. Benjamin is always watching leadership trends and in this episode he shares 10 changes to consider as we are hopefully coming out of the pandemic.  What happened in the spring of 2020 caught the world off guard, but you can be proactive about what has changed and what is coming. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin talks about how to beat self-doubt with five practical steps that have made a huge difference for him. Everyone deals with self-doubt in one form or another and you can overcome self-doubt to live your purpose and pursue your dreams. Do you remember going off the high dive for the first time as a kid, Benjamin talks about that experience for him and what he learned about not giving into fear. This is a very empowering teaching that will help you move forward in who you really are. Our team recommends you listen to this one twice. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin sits down for a great conversation with Dr. Terry Johnnson, VP for Community Engagement at Advent Heath and former serviceman in the U.S. Air Force Presidential Honor Guard at the White House for three U.S. Presidents. Dr. Johnson shares much of his story about overcoming severe dyslexia and how he became the longest serving honor guard in history.  He also talks about breaking through his own self-imposed limits of what he saw as attainable and possible for himself. Have you ever wanted to interact with the President of the United States? Dr. John has, and on this episode he describes an forgettable moment he shared with President Ronald Reagan. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin talks about how to get things done by sharing a proven strategy that works. Getting things done is one of the top qualities of effective leaders and is essential in accomplishing the dreams and goals you have for your life.  This is episode is about writing a new chapter in your story, a chapter of execution instead of excuses.  Benjamin shares about how he reached an early goal of buying a 1966 Ford Mustang and much more.  Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin sits down for a powerful conversation with John T. Boston II, together they talk about embracing forgiveness as a leader and why forgiveness matters more than we realize.  John shares the experience of meeting his birth mother for the first time in 38 years and how that experience transformed his life and leadership.  You don't want to miss this story.

John is a university professor and specializes in community collaboration and helping people overcome trauma. He’s led projects in six continents and 42 countries. He has also served his community as a chaplain for the Columbus Division of Police, faith leader for President Barack Obama’s mentor initiative, My Brother’s Keeper, and a host of high impact community initiatives including, 87th J.C.O.C., which is the only outreach project of the United States Department of Defense operated from the Pentagon. He has also traveled to the Syrian border to help assess and identify opportunities to support the largest humanitarian crisis in the last 50 years. 

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In this episode Benjamin talks about how to become a more courageous leader.  As he mentions in this episode, no one is born a courageous leader, courage is developed through practice. Courageous leaders make bold moves and Benjamin's teaching will help you take a step in that direction. There is also a powerful life and leadership lesson from the animal kingdom in this episode that you won't want to miss. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode Benjamin talks about the need to build regular rhythms of honest assessment and realignment. Every month you need to know what is happening with yourself, your team, and your organization. As mentioned in the episode the first job of leaders is to define reality (personally and professionally) allowing them to make adjustments as they go in order to reach their goals and achieve their potential. This teaching is not for the faint of heat and will challenge every listener. Benjamin has been using this approach for years and it'll will be a great practical tool for you too. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!