In episode eight, we get to hear from leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Jon Gordon, as he shares candidly from the overflow of his life’s mission: to inspire and empower as many people as possible, one person at a time.

Jon’s principles have been utilized with Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He’s been recognized as #11 in the world’s top fifty keynote speakers and hosts the Positive University podcast.

In this conversation, Jon puts to bed any misconceptions about “positive leadership” and illuminates the potential of “loving tough”: the foundation of resilience and the root of growth.

Episode Resources:

Positive University with Jon Gordon

The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon

Jon Gordon’s Newsletter

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In episode seven, we sit down with Pastor Jabin Chavez, founder of City Light Church in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As someone who’s had multiple positions in ministry (from janitor to traveling evangelist to church planter), Jabin shares wisdom on leading through change, pressing forward with patience, and growing in humility.

In this conversation, we hear about the marking experiences that have put Jabin’s convictions on display–convictions that have produced a God-centered confidence.

Episode Resources:

Jabin Chavez Leadership Podcast

City Light Church

New York Times article by Adam Grant

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In episode six, we sit down with father-son duo Dana and Matt Simmons as they unpack principles that have led to their success both in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) and in corporate leadership.

As a retired Air Force Brigadier General and Chief of Staff at USAA, Dana’s legacy has potency in his son, Matt. Currently head of cyber security operations with a large financial institution, Matt has also served with OSI as the Executive Director of Global Investigations.

During this interview, we hear about the qualities that have defined Dana and Matt’s leadership–qualities rooted in maintaining priorities and putting others first.

Episode Resources:

Nineteen Stars: A Study in Military Character and Leadership, by Edgar F. Puryear, Jr.

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In episode five, we talk with the one and only Bianca Olthoff (author, speaker, pastor, and content master) as she shares how resilience has developed and sustained her through relentless challenges.

We hope you’re as inspired as we are by Bianca’s passion, tenacity, and unwillingness to yield to pressure. With a conviction rooted in her calling, Bianca reminds us that nothing can hold us back from what we believe we were created to do.

Episode Resources:

We’re Going There with Bianca Olthoff

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In episode four, Daniel reflects on what organizational psychologist Adam Grant calls “languishing,” the middle child of mental health that has hijacked our motivation.

If languishing has crept into your leadership, it’s time to reengage risk-taking in pursuit of vision. Daniel offers seven facts about courageous leadership that we can embrace to move out of stagnation and into success.

Episode Resources:

New York Times article by Adam Grant

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In episode three, we talk with Pastor Chris Hodges (founder of Church of the Highlands, Highlands College, GrowLeader, and co-founder of ARC) as he shares the personal disciplines that have shaped his success.

We hope you’re as challenged as we are by Pastor Chris’ unswerving convictions and willingness to embrace boredom for the sake of progress. With a singular focus and a return to simplicity, Pastor Chris shows us that winning means multiplying our lives through others. 

Episode Resources:

Growleader.com 

Out of the Cave by Chris Hodges 

Today Matters by John Maxwell  

At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof

Full Focus Planner from Michael Hyatt 

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In episode two, we talk with Brad Lomenick (strategic advisor, speaker, and author) as he unpacks the heart of his book H3 Leadership (a case for humility, hunger, and hustle). Through his own growing pains, Brad brings clarity to how we should think about our relationship to the fundamental components of leadership: calling, identity, and assignment.

We hope you are energized by Brad’s authenticity and insight, as we are reminded that increasing our leadership capacity doesn’t cost us dollars and cents: only effort.

Episode Resources: 

Bradlomenick.com 

H3 Leadership by Brad Lomenick

H3 Leadership Podcast with Brad Lomenick 

Good to Great by Jim Collins

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In our very first episode, we hear Dr. John Maxwell (No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, leadership coach, entrepreneur, and speaker) unpack some insights into the enduring success of his own leadership journey, reflecting on the inevitability of fear, the necessity of failure, and the sustaining power of humility.

We hope you enjoy this conversation (and John) as much as we did, as he reminds us that our greatest leadership challenge is and always will be ourselves–and as we commit to getting bigger on the inside, the outside takes care of itself.

Episode Resources:

Johnmaxwell.com

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For an episode discussion guide, go to danielfloyd.org. 

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