"You're a nobody." It seems like an insult to many, but today's guest Jim Bechtold has another viewpoint. He is a firm believer in seeing the lord show up despite their background and where they come from. He discusses how his hardened heart was softened, and opened his heart to the idea of God, and his realness. I hope you find encouragement in this episode.

In this episode, you'll discover…

What is the key trait to winning at work and at home? (1:38)

How Jim listens to God's voice. (2:44)

How Jim found faith. (4:58)

What people want, and how to listen to it. (19:16)

Truth without love is hypocrisy. (26:41)

Jim's Bio:

Jim has been a leader in the family entertainment industry for 10+ years. He co-founded Flashlight Entertainment to support Walmart and P&G's family programming initiatives (which was initiated by the CEO Forum). He co-produced many top movies including: The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Return to Nims Island, and Dear Dumb Diary. Jim was co-leader on multiple new ventures focusing on internet/OTT entertainment, TV series and music concert(s).

Jim held executive positions at P&G (employee for 20+ years) where he was VP/GM of multiple organizations (responsible for North America Marketing, Strategy, and Planning –including Media and Research responsibilities) and P&L business units (Baby, Family and Senior Care in Asia). P&G sponsored Jim's PhD in Organizational Leadership (which also contained an in-depth focus on women and minorities).

Jim is co-Founder of Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, Ohio; one of the fastest growing and largest churches in the world (weekly attendance exceeding 35,000+). He was co-Leader of the nationally acclaimed STRIVE K-12 Educational Reform initiative (via the Knowledgeworks Foundation). These initiatives have raised over 500 million dollars.

Jim's PhD is supported by degrees in Business and Decision Science. He lives in Cincinnati with his wife (Vivienne Bechtold – an internationally recognized P&G marketer; Co-founder of Crossroads) and three adult children (all in college).

Jim's life Bible verse is: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – Phil 4:13

Learn more at https://theceoforum.org/

What's Next?

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