In this episode of the Imago Leadership Podcast, Dr. Lee Carter exposes the ten hidden dynamics that quietly sabotage leadership teams from within, what he calls the “Big 10 Culture Killers of Effective Leadership Teams.” Drawing from global experience in nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Lee unpacks how poor listening, toxic narratives, unclear norms, and mismanaged conflict erode trust and fracture mission. With theological depth and practical insight, he reframes leadership as a communal, Gospel-shaped journey rooted in discernment, repair, and shared purpose. Whether you're leading a team, planting a church, or shaping organizational culture, this episode offers a bold invitation to cultivate environments where transformation can truly take root.

In this premiere episode, Lee Carter introduces Imago Leadership, grounded in the belief that every person bears God’s image and offers essential value to the team. He explores communitas, Jesus communities, and the ethics of hospitality, servantship, and peacemaking, framing leadership as a relational, Spirit-led response to God’s mission in a changing world.