The Leadership Table

As leaders step into 2026, growth won’t come from adding more; it will come from releasing what no longer serves the mission. In this solo episode of The Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson explores the overlooked leadership skill of intentional release. From outdated measures of success to unprocessed disappointment and overcommitment, this conversation challenges leaders to let go of unnecessary weight so clarity, focus, and sustainable impact can return. Before you ask what to build in the new year, this episode invites you to consider what you must leave behind to lead well in 2026.

When leadership feels small, faith can feel quiet, but Christmas reminds us that God does His greatest work in hidden places.
In this special Christmas week episode of The Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson speaks to pastors, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven leaders who stayed faithful this year without fanfare or applause. Discover why obscurity is not a setback, how obedience shapes lasting influence, and what the birth of Jesus teaches us about leading with humility, trust, and purpose.

Perfect for leaders closing the year reflective, grateful, and ready to lead well into the next season.

What if the fastest way to grow your organization isn’t strategy—but a person? In this episode of The

Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson explores John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership with a special

focus on the level where people follow because of what you do for them. Discover how intentionally

developing just one person can unlock hidden potential, create momentum, and transform your entire

organization. This episode offers faith-based insight and practical tools every leader can apply

immediately.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Lotson unpacks John Maxwell’s bold idea that “vision doesn’t unify—it separates.” Discover why raising your vision clarifies alignment, reveals who’s truly committed, and strengthens your mission. Learn how higher expectations act as a natural filter and why leaders must build vision around purpose, not personalities.

A practical, faith-centered conversation for pastors, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to lead with clarity and confidence.

Keep leading with faith and live with purpose!

In this episode of The Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson unpacks the hidden danger of “arrival thinking” and how it quietly derails leaders. Discover why staying teachable, adapting to cultural shifts, embracing technology, and leading across generations are essential to lasting impact. A timely reminder that true leadership isn’t about reaching a destination—it’s about continually growing into who your next season requires.

In this episode of The Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson explores why small starts matter and how God uses humble beginnings to shape leaders. You’ll learn how to recognize stepping-stone opportunities, why leaders often overlook them, and how these seasons prepare you for greater influence.

A powerful reminder that small beginnings aren’t setbacks — they’re strategy. Tune in and take your seat at The Leadership Table.

In this episode of The Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson breaks down how AI, calling, and capacity work together and why this moment in technology is actually an opportunity for leaders, not a threat.

Whether you’re a pastor, entrepreneur, or nonprofit leader, you’ll discover how AI can multiply your time, sharpen your clarity, and help you lead with greater focus without compromising your faith or humanity.

Dr. Lotson also introduces his new book, The Secret’s Out: AI for the Modern Leader, a practical guide to help leaders use AI wisely and confidently.

You’re not behind. You’re not late. You were created for this moment. Tune in and learn how to lead with purpose in an AI-shaped world.

In this episode of The Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson explores how leaders of faith, business, and purpose can approach Artificial Intelligence through the lens of stewardship and strategy.

AI isn’t the enemy of leadership—poor stewardship is. Dr. Lotson shares how wise, faith-centered leaders can leverage AI as a tool to multiply their mission, strengthen communication, and lead with greater clarity and impact.

You’ll discover how to:

• Reframe AI as an opportunity, not a threat.

• Apply principles of stewardship to innovation.

• Use AI to save time, improve strategy, and serve people better.

• Stay teachable, adaptable, and grounded in purpose as technology evolves.

Whether you’re leading a ministry, managing a team, or building a business, this episode will help you lead with wisdom in a changing world.

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“Keep leading with faith and live with purpose.”

Many leaders recognize passive-aggressive behavior, but few realize how often it evolves into triangulation or emotional ventriloquism. In this episode of The Leadership Table, Dr. Jonathan Lotson breaks down what these behaviors really mean, how they quietly damage trust in teams and ministries, and what it looks like to lead with emotional intelligence and grace instead.

Discover how to confront conflict directly, communicate with vulnerability, and guide others with both truth and compassion — because healthy leadership doesn’t hide behind others’ emotions; it speaks the truth in love.

When leaders stop listening, teams stop trusting. In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Lotson shares how faith and strategy can help leaders guide their people through layoffs and uncertainty with clarity and compassion.