Episodes

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Questions to Start the New Year.” As we launch into a new year, I’ve found some great questions to help me reflect on where I’ve been and prepare for where I want to go. Today, I’ll share these questions with you, and I have a very special announcement to share with you at the end of the episode. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pando...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Jesus on Habit Formation.” As we prepare for a new year, many of us are thinking about new habits and new resolutions, so in this episode I’ll share four keys to habit formation from the life of Jesus. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply ap...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “10 Signs of an Emerging Leader.” One responsibility of a leader is to develop young leaders, but first, you have to identify the potential leaders that are emerging around you. Today, I’ll share the ten signs to look for. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and RE...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Five Signs of a Hard Worker.” Most people believe they work hard, but in this episode we’ll discover that working hard is more than working long hours…it’s how we work that makes the difference. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciat...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Eight Ingredients of Good Decision-Making.” Leadership and decision-making go hand in hand, and in this episode, I’ll share eight keys to make better decisions. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as always, your RATINGS and REVIEWS are deeply appreciated. SHOW NOTES: Leaders make count...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “How to Discover Your Life Mission.” People of every age and every generation have wrestled with the question, “What was I made to do?” In this episode, I’ll share four steps you can take to get greater clarity about your unique mission in life. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcasting platform. And as alw...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Coaching Others to Succeed.” Coaching can make a huge difference in your life and leadership personally, but it’s also a great tool to develop others. In this episode, I’ll share three practical ways to use coaching to take AIM at others’ potential. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. And afte...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Delegation in 3 Simple Steps.” Delegation is critical, but it also requires an intentional process. In this episode, I’ll share three simple but profound steps to help you delegate effectively. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. And after you subscribe, be sure to leave a RATING or REVIEW of ...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about, “Eight Pitfalls of Teachability.”Teachability is critical to long-term success, but there are also a series of pitfalls that can undermine a teachable spirit. That’s what we’ll uncover in this episode of Leader Fluent. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, Pandora, or your favorite podcast platform. And after you subscribe, be sure to leav...

In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’ll address a topic that is often overlooked: 7 shifts you have to make when becoming a lead pastor. Maybe you’re a staff pastor right now, and one day you desire to become a lead pastor. Or, maybe you’re a lead pastor now, but you want to train and equip a new generation of lead pastors. Or, maybe you’re not in pastoral leadership at all, but you dream of one day being a CEO or serving in an executive leadership role. If that’s you…this episode ...

One of the most important things we can do as leaders is intentionally invest in our team’s growth. That’s the focus of today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast. So, whether you oversee a full-time staff, or you lead a team of volunteers, I’ll share four practical ways to invest in your team that will make a real difference. If you’re not already a subscriber, I’d love for you to subscribe to Leader Fluent today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Android, or your favorite podcast platform. And a...

Have you ever found yourself asking, “How do I influence those who lead me?” Leading Up is a unique skill set that enables you to positively influence your leader and add greater value to the organization. In this episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’ll share Ten Ways to Lead Up. Maybe you’re the newest member of the team, and you want to get off to a great start with your supervisor. Or maybe you’re in the middle of the organization—some people report to you but you still report to the Pasto...

If you missed my first episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, it’s a great way to kick off the new year. In this episode, I show you “How to Create a Plan for Personal Growth.” You’ll discover a practical framework to create a growth plan that you can use personally and with your entire team. Plus, download the free e-book, How to Create a Plan for Personal Growth in the FREE RESOURCES section of my blog. This practical resource will inspire you to grow and give you the step-by-step process to c...

Customer service is critical in any organization. In the third episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’ll share my family’s #1 customer service experience along with four keys to create service that wow’s your customers. Regardless of what kind of organization you lead (business, non-profit, church, school), you’ll find these four steps practical and applicable to any setting. Check out this episode of the podcast today on iTunes, Stitcher, Android, iHeart Radio, or your favorite podcasting pla...

Time management is a huge challenge for leaders today. In this episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I share Six Keys to Effective Time Management. The goal isn’t to just be more efficient. If it were, we would run the risk of efficiently doing the wrong things. Instead, the goal is to maximize our time by living in the sweet spot of WHY, WHERE, and HOW. When we do, we’re able to invest our time doing the right things, in the right roles, in the right ways. And as a result, we’re able to effecti...

I’m excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, Leader Fluent with Stephen Blandino. Leader Fluent is designed to equip leaders to develop thriving churches and organizations. Each month you’ll receive an insightful and engaging episode designed to maximize your growth. Whether you’re a pastor, organizational leader, or simply have a passion for leadership and personal growth, you’ll find Leader Fluent to be a practical resource that increases your personal and organizational effectiveness...