On this episode Benjamin sits down with his dad, Keith Lundquist, as they talk about growing your faith in God and belief in yourself when you have been fired from your job, experienced a job loss, or are in between jobs, how to deal with the emotional weight of being jobless, what to do as a leader when you no longer have a team to lead, what to do in between jobs with your daily schedule and routine, how to go about landing your next job, and how being in-between jobs is actually a huge opportunity. Keith has spent most of his 45 year career as a healthcare executive, he has his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and has found himself in-between jobs 5 different times, what he shares is from first-hand experience.  This conversation is honest, inspiring, and highly practical. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode, Benjamin sits down for a powerful conversation with Tami Erwin. Tami Erwin is executive vice president and Group CEO of Verizon Business, she is widely recognized for her strategic impact, marketing and operations focus, technical savvy, and passion for people. She was also featured on the 2020 Fortune list of Most Powerful Women in Business. As CEO of Verizon Business, a $30B company, with over 26,000 employees, Tami and her teams deliver mission critical solutions to businesses worldwide. Helping  businesses, government, and communities connect to the global economy and prepare for digital transformation, innovation, and accelerated growth in the era of 5G. Together, they talk about the huge challenges and opportunities that came with 2020, and what will look like to lead effectively in 2021 and beyond. Buckle in, this episode is packed with value, and you'll need to listen a second time. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

In this episode, Benjamin shares his "20 Top Quotes for 2020" with application.  These are some of the power quotes that kept him motivated and growing in 2020. After each quote there is a suggested practical application step(s).  Quotes are included from Dr. Heather Thompson Day, Craig Groeschel, John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, Brene Brown, Dr. Henry Cloud, Patrick Lencioni, Brad Lomenick, Oprah Winfrey, Jim Collins, Devon Franklin, Dr. MyRon Edmonds, John Mark Comer, Tyler Regan, Robert Madu, Seth Yelorda, Michael Jordan, Miles Munroe, Jocko Willink, and Stephen Covey. This a great episode to help you launch the new year well. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode, Benjamin sits down for a powerful conversation with with Chris Singleton. Chris is a former professional baseball player with the Chicago Cubs organization as well as an inspirational speaker who has traveled the country passionately speaking to well over 60,000 students. Chris has been featured on ESPN’s E:60, Sports Illustrated Magazine, CNN, and USA Today.  In 2015,  Chris' mother was tragically murdered, and this event launched Chris on a mission to share his message with the world that, "Love is stronger than hate". Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode, Benjamin talks about how to multiply your influence using a proven 4 level approach that works. What if you could impact 10X the amount of people you are reaching right now?  What if your influence could extend way beyond your lifetime? That’s the focus of this episode. The content is concise and extremely practical. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode, Benjamin sits down for am amazing conversation with with Kevin Olusola. If you are wondering, this is 3x Grammy award winner Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix, who has also been featured in the Forbes 30 under 30 influencers list, and is arguably the world’s most famous beatboxers in the world, and toward the end of the episode Kevin actually does some beatboxing on this episode. Together they talk about the immigrant mentality that has fueled Kevin's success, his faith, making life pivots, the power of discipline, and what is means to steward your gifts well.  Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode Benjamin sits down for am amazing conversation with with Scott Cormode. They talk about Scott's new book, “The Innovative Church”, the heart of leadership, how a leader can get people to think differently, the value of listening, what leadership approaches matter most in 2020, and much more. Scott received his PhD from Yale University, and is the Hugh De Pree Professor of Leadership Development at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. He is a senior fellow at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership and the Fuller Youth Institute. Scott also founded the Academy of Religious Leadership and the Journal of Religious Leadership. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode, Benjamin Lundquist sits down for an amazing conversation with Ryan Moor about entrepreneurship, personal growth, team growth, and how to pivot during a pandemic. Ryan has launched numerous businesses, including Ryonet, one of the leading screen printing equipment manufacturer and supply companies in the world, he and his team have grown Ryonet into a $40 million dollar company. Ryan is serious about growing businesses and impacting the world, and is just as serious about his personal growth. Ever done ice baths? Ryan has, and he talks about that, and much more on this episode. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode, Benjamin Lundquist sits down for a powerful conversation with Dr. Lisa Giebel about overcoming anxiety and depression. Dr. Giebel is a trauma therapist who has dedicated her life to helping people find healing and wholeness. In this episode she shares about the tragic loss of her daughter, how she grieved, and where she found the courage and strength to keep going. Make sure you share this episode with anyone who is struggling with anxiety, depression, or loss. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now! 

In this episode, Benjamin Lundquist sits down for an awesome conversation with Gina Creek. Gina is the Director of the Leadership Institute for Advent Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the world. She is currently doing here PhD in Leadership at Vanderbuilt University, and in this episode she describes in detail, her own leadership development journey, which individual has impacted her life the most, and how you can discover your leadership niche and make a bigger impact. Make sure you share this episode with young and seasoned leaders alike, and be sure to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release. Remember, the best time to rise and lead in now!