In this episode Matt and Jon look at the subject of resilient leadership. Developing the conversation that began with James Lawrence (E9: Leadership that Lasts) they spend some time considering what the bible says about a 'long obedience in the same direction', level 5 leadership, failure in leadership as well as the all important character of the leader. Listen in on another conversation as these two friends and Church of England vicars reflect on leadership together.

Listen to a discussion between Matt and Jon as they explore what it means for leaders to discern vision and commit to a direction. Does it require the leader to go up a mountain by themselves in search of God's vision statement? Is discerning direction a one off event or an ongoing process, navigating the journey up a series of metaphorical peaks? You will get some behind the scenes insights into the way two church leaders have learnt about discerning vision and setting a course. From quoting Sinek, to the Archbishop of Canterbury, we're pretty sure you won't be disappointed.

 

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The primary job of the leader is to define reality, but often this process can be very challenging for leaders as they confront the brutal facts in front of them. Listen in on a conversation between Matt & Jon as they reflect on the practise of defining reality. Hear what they have learnt in their own contexts, as well as the principle of double listening, using simple tools like a SWOT analysis, and hear about something called the Stockdale Paradox. Don't miss out on another episode of The New Now.

How have you responded to the curve balls of 2020? Have you been leading re-actively more than pro-actively? Join Matt & Jon as they begin a new season of New Now discussions sharing insights about what they have learnt and are learning. Hear what symptoms emerge for each of them when life gets busy. Discover what foundational practises might enable you to lead well both now and into the new where other curve balls will undoubtedly exist.

Nick Cuthbert is a leadership expert and widely known across the UK through his books and ministry, as well as his  leadership and Church consultancy work. We hear from Nick about the opportunity leading in a time of change brings for organisations. We also gain insights about leading teams, control and leadership, healthy leadership, crisis and leadership, but also the shape of things to come. Is this the end of churches as we know them and the start of something exciting? Listen in on a conversation with a good friend and mentor.

Cris Rogers is a creative, fun, strategic and missional leader. He and his wife Beki lead a church in East London but Cris also helps lead Spring Harvest and has gained insights into the national church through a diagnostic tool that he developed as part of his 'Making Disciples' resource. Listen in on a conversation with Cris and hear about trends in the national church, why digital wasn't his first response when lockdown hit, plus 6 shifts to create a healthy church culture, and much more.

We spend some time with Dr Jonathan Oloyede who is the senior leader of City Chapel in South London and leader of the National Day of Prayer. Jonathan gives us some incredible insights into prayerful and prophetic leadership as well as hearing how God led him before lockdown happened. Listen in on another incredible conversational with a well respected leader in our nation.

We spend time with international speaker, author, consultant to top level executives and co-founder of Giant Worldwide, a global leadership consultancy. Steve Cockram comes with an unbelievable amount of leadership expertise, knowledge and experience. We look at the importance of values, mobilising teams, investing in your organisation, as well as the 5 Gears of leadership, something that Giant Worldwide have developed. Come and listen in on another amazing episode of The New Now podcast.

In the coming months and years we may find ourselves spending even more time in our local communities and neighbourhoods as headlines suggest we will become more 'hyper-local'. As Christians and churches there is a fresh opportunity for us to be present and a voice in our local community, to work together with other stake-holders and to see change.

 

An amazing episode with Debra Green OBE who is founder of 'Redeeming Our Communities' and a well known leader, speaker and author in the UK. Debra has a huge amount of experience and a huge heart for bringing churches and other community leaders together for important transformational conversations. We talk about prayer, mobilising the church, local leadership and more.

In this episode we have the privilege of spending time with another national leader, well known for his leadership insights and passion for developing leaders that last. James Lawrence is the Leadership Principal for CPAS, is an author, speaker and director of the nationally recognised leadership programme called Arrow.

We find out about why this time is more like a triathlon than a marathon; learn  how to guard against burn out and how to be more effective as leaders both now and for many years to come. Don't miss out on another great episode of The New Now.

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