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Bigger On The Inside

Bigger On The Inside

By ICC Nairobi Podcast Network

Welcome to the Bigger on the Inside Podcast. On this Podcast Gibson Anduvate, senior pastor at ICC Nairobi, discusses his first book with Stephen Wangara, youth pastor at ICC Nairobi and Praise Gichuru, our host.

The book “Leading Young” was released in 2013 with its emphasis on leadership.

Pastor Gibson shares the importance of being grounded internally so external factors don’t begin to sway your leadership style.
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Episode 206| Difficult Conversations

Bigger On The InsideSep 04, 2022

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Episode 206| Difficult Conversations

Episode 206| Difficult Conversations

As you lead you must expand your capacity to have difficult conversations. On season 2 of the podcast we focus on organizational unity; on this episode we talk about pursuing unity in seasons of discord.


3:27 Difficult conversations are harder to have when they are avoided repeatedly

6:30 Creating a culture of expectation for difficult conversations on your team

11:18 Are we avoidant or do we simply lack the tools?

14:18 Does the Christian message make us averse to confrontation?

20:11 Tools for difficult conversations

24:30 Is it possible to move past our emotions?

28:55 Ensure you are have the emotional capacity for the conversation

31:00 How we have been conditioned to view confrontation

33:55 Conflict can make us better and healthier

38:05 Address difficult conversations with vulnerability

41:39 Conflicts moves us forward and builds unity


Resources from this episode:


Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822

How to Have That Difficult Conversation: Gaining the Skills for Honest and Meaningful Communication by Henry Cloud

https://www.amazon.com/Have-That-Difficult-Conversation-Communication/dp/0310342562

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/

The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown

https://brenebrown.com/book/the-power-of-vulnerability/


Catch up on season one and two of the Bigger on the Inside podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts

Sep 04, 202244:08
Episode 205| Communication

Episode 205| Communication

In order for teams to pull in the same direction and become united; it is imperative that you are able to communicate vision to your followers.

3:05 How do you define vision?

3:50 Communicating vision to your teams

5:27 Barriers to embracing and seeing the vision

9:04 Sharing the burden of vision casting

13:33 What if my team just doesn’t get it?

16:13 Practical tools for the effective communication of the vision

19:25 Clarity of vision leads to unity

22:35 Do you know how to listen?

29:45 Is it possible to measure clarity of vision?

33:40 If you have failed in communicating vision to your team; don’t give up


Resources from this episode:


https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=ctamj


Catch up on season one and two  of the podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts

Aug 21, 202238:28
Episode 204| Unity in Diversity: Multigenerational Teams with Wambua Nzaku

Episode 204| Unity in Diversity: Multigenerational Teams with Wambua Nzaku

Multigenerational teams offer diversity and creativity in the organizations they exist in. However, they can also create conflict if not managed or led well. Multigenerational teams are made up of workers, each representing a different generation.


How do you lead multigenerational teams well and inspire unity? How do you manage differences that exist across generations? Find out more on this episode.


Resources from this episode:

Mind Tools

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/multigenerational-workplace.htm

Beresford Research

https://www.beresfordresearch.com/age-range-by-generation/


New episodes of the Bigger on the Inside podcast every other Monday at 9AM EAT

Jul 03, 202240:46
Episode 203| Creating A Culture of Unity

Episode 203| Creating A Culture of Unity

Organizational culture is the sum total of the expression of its contributors. Making it possible to change. This week on the podcast we focus on creating a culture of unity in spaces that are devoid of unity or in need of unity.


How do you encourage your teams to pull together in the same organization? Are you an entrepreneur? How do you plan for a culture of unity from the beginning?


Key Takeaways from this episode

  1. Build safety
  2. Share vulnerability
  3. Build Purpose/vision

Resources from this episode:

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0525492461


New episodes of the Bigger on the Inside podcast every other Monday at 9AM EAT

Jun 19, 202237:13
Episode 202| Dealing with Bias
Jun 05, 202245:35
Episode 201| Welcome to Season 2!
May 23, 202229:46
Season One Reflections

Season One Reflections

On this episode we look back on this season of the Bigger on the Inside podcast. 

There have been so many lessons for seasoned and young leaders alike. Thank you for journeying with us this season. We look forward to growing and learning together. If you are a leader on the verge of giving up this episode is for you. 

You can make it! Until next season remember you are bigger on the inside.

Jan 23, 202241:57
Creating Safe Spaces

Creating Safe Spaces

If we believe that the people that work with us and we oversee are an end in themselves and not just a means to an end; then stewarding the people God has placed around us is key. How can we champion safe spaces for people around us in our personal and work lives? 

Beyond your environment being safe, are you a safe space for the people that work with you and for you? 

Join the conversation!

For further tips on creating safe spaces in your organization check out Initiatives of Change Switzerland https://www.iofc.ch/stories/10-tips-creating-safe-space

Jan 10, 202240:49
Keep Your Pants On

Keep Your Pants On

Sexual boundaries protect you as the leader and they protect those who work around you. A lack of sexual boundaries is an achilles heel for many leaders and has been at the core of downfall amongst many leaders. On this episode Pastor Gibson and Pastor Steve get candid about what it has taken for them to create and maintain sexual boundaries.

Dec 12, 202141:37
Boundaries

Boundaries

When leading people emotional, mental and physical boundaries are key to ensure that we maintain a healthy perspective. Boundaries are necessary but seemingly challenging to follow through. In the midst of our 24/7 work cycle, how can we sustainably set boundaries and champion safe spaces? Join the conversation on this episode.


Listen to episode 5 of this podcast for more resources on building healthier boundaries and championing sustainable corporate change in your organization.


Resources on Boundaries and Rest

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2019/07/18/10-ways-to-set-healthy-boundaries-

at-work/?sh=60741e447497

Boundaries by Henry Cloud

https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

https://johnmarkcomer.com/#new

Nov 14, 202135:24
Is Good enough, Good enough?

Is Good enough, Good enough?

Greatness comes as a result of continued faithfulness over a period of time. But what does it mean to remain consistent, especially in seasons of obscurity? 


On this episode join Pastor Gibson Anduvate as he shares what it means to remain faithful when no one acknowledges you or your work.


Resources from this episode:


Stephen R. Covey

https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/


Good to Great by Jim Collins

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996

Oct 31, 202137:58
You need people

You need people

As leaders we each stand on the shoulders of giants. These are men and women who have gone before us and have been trend setters. Community is crucial for young and experienced leaders alike. We are in need of mentors and mentees. 


Are you a gatekeeper or a hand holder? Gatekeepers impede the growth of leaders under them while hand holders are intentional about raising the next generation of leaders.

Oct 17, 202135:17
Imposter Syndrome
Oct 04, 202135:56
Unplug

Unplug

In a world that values productivity and grind culture at whatever cost. How do we unplug? Is it possible? Are you truly a better leader if you are not constantly climbing the ladder and attempting to break glass ceilings? 


On this episode Gibson Anduvate, Steve Wangara, and Praise talk about ways they have practiced solitude as a spiritual practice in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the 21st century.

Sep 19, 202131:60
Changing Corporate Culture

Changing Corporate Culture

If leadership truly is service of the other regardless of the space you lead in, then how do we start to train the next generation to see it that way? Every organization has gatekeepers, people who have worked within the organizational culture for a long time. When you come in as a leader hoping to make a change you may be met with a lot of resistance. 

In this episode we discuss facing culture wars as a leader.

Sep 06, 202138:46
Servant-Leadership

Servant-Leadership

There are jobs we often think are beneath us. Things we have been asked to do and we think we shouldn’t because of our title. 

But today we focus on an age-old principle. The art of serving others as a leader.

Aug 23, 202126:41
A Test of Leadership: Submission

A Test of Leadership: Submission

You are as great a leader as you are a follower. Do you believe that? Within our context submission has often been misused as a way for people to follow leaders without question. But the Bible has a model of submission that is different from what we often see as blind loyalty. 

So how do we tell the difference between biblical submission and blind loyalty?

Aug 09, 202149:32
Bigger On The Inside

Bigger On The Inside

Welcome to the Bigger on the Inside Podcast. This is the first episode and on this episode Gibson Anduvate, Senior Pastor at ICC Nairobi discusses his first book with Stephen Wangara, Youth Pastor at ICC Nairobi and Praise Gichuru, our host. 

The title book “Leading Young” was released in 2013 on leadership. 

Pastor Gibson shares the importance of being grounded internally so external factors don’t begin to sway your leadership style.

Jul 26, 202138:54