Pursuit Of Service

Jeff Henderson joins the podcast to discuss leadership and communicating what you are "For." Learn more about Jeff at https://jeffhenderson.com/

Jayme Pendergast is the Athletic Director of Life University, which has experienced unbelievable success under her leadership, including multiple NAIA national championships across numerous sports. You won't want to miss this discussion on how leads and facilitates that level of success.

Brian and Jeff have a discussion on topics they are reading about, researching, and learning about. Topics are wide-ranging and will help them and other leaders to grow.

Jeff and Brian discuss several behaviors and traits that will disqualify a leader from being effective-and the antidotes (in anecdotes) we can apply to avoid the pitfalls.

On this 57th episode, Brian and Jeff discuss leadership lessons from Super bowl 57.

In this episode to wrap up 2022, Jeff shares how to strategic plan, and specifically how to lead a long-term strategic planning meeting.  We help this discussion helps you launch into 2023 successfully!

Brian provides very personal and introspective leadership lessons from the recent wedding of his daughter.  Be sure to listen to the end, where one of the podcast's funnier moments births a new leadership term.

Brian guides us through the  6-step Process to Achieving Expertise in what is an incredibly applicable lesson- for each leader personally as well as their organization. 

Robert Carnes joins Jeff and Brian to discuss the art of storytelling in communication.  Robert is a multiple-time author and friend of both Jeff and Brian.  You can learn more about him at http://www.jamrobcar.com/

In this episode, Jeff discusses his new leadership role in a membership-based non profit, the US Army Ranger Association, and his 3 tenets for leading in that type of organization. 

In our 50th Episode, Brian provides 7 Steps to Craft a Life-Changing Message.  You won't want to miss this discussion and its practical applications to all forms of communication. 

Jeff discusses a special announcement, with the launch of his new investment firm, Wright Wealth.  In this episode, Jeff discusses the Leadership principles that guided his decision, preparation, and execution of starting the company. 

In this special announcement episode, Brian discusses his upcoming book, "2021 The Year in Leadership" including its inspirations and an inside look at book writing and publishing. 

You can get the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/2021-LEADERSHIP-Athletics-Business-Inspired/dp/1662843542/ref=sr_1_1?crid=242C55M3R45XH&keywords=2021+the+year+in+leadership&qid=1649115260&sprefix=%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1

This week we are back with a discussion from Jeff's observations and aspirations of 4 things (and 10 quotes) the best leaders must have.

Brian and Jeff break down Super Bowl LVI and the leadership lessons that they learned from the NFL playoffs. 

Jeff and Brian discuss the 5 P's of Endurance, based on lessons Jeff learned after completing his first Half Ironman Triathlon. 

In this special episode, Jeff has a conversation with Yuma Barnett, an active-duty Army Ranger and host of the Leading with Vulnerability Podcast. They discuss that (vulnerability) and a myriad of other leadership insights.  

Check out Leading with Vulnerability podcast at https://leadingwithvulnerability.net/

Church Consultant and Leadership Coach Gavin Adams joins Jeff and Brian to discuss what challenges leaders are facing in the church and the marketplace, and practical ways to address them.

Learn more about Gavin at https://mytransformationsolutions.com/

Jeff and Brian discuss how critical transparency and communication are to leading well, and Brian's lessons from the Live2Lead Conference. 

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.- Zig Ziglar

Jeff and Brian discuss how a leader's attitude not only impacts but is actually a primary driver of success, as well as the quality of life of those around him or her. 

In this episode, Brian breaks down 2 Samual 12:8-17 which exemplifies 4 characteristics you want in a leader.  These traits can apply not just to leadership but many areas of life: student-athletes, teammates, coworkers, and more. 

Today Brian and Jeff have an enlightening conversation with Nate Galloway, the family pastor at Piedmont Church.  Nate is a fantastic preacher and communicator, and his wise insights into effectively connecting with people are phenomenal. 

Jeff and Brian both had an eventful summer full of life changes, opportunities for growth, and learning.  After a reduced pace of episode releases, they are back, and today they discuss lessons they've learned over the last few months. 

Happy Independence Day!  In this patriotic episode, Jeff and Brian discuss the brilliant example of leadership set by the Declaration of Independence. 

In this special episode, Brian and Jeff discuss the importance of observing Memorial Day and of remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 

https://themurphchallenge.com/pages/about-the-event

https://www.project33foundation.org/

https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-staff-sgt-justin-l-bauer/3899801

https://www.army.mil/article/49152/ranger_posthumously_awarded_usasoc_medic_of_the_year

In this special episode, Brian discusses five extremely insightful leadership observations from the 2021 NFL Draft. 

As leaders, we should steward our resources to support our objectives.  Finances are a resource to do just that.  Today Jeff and Brian discuss 5 Financial Questions Leaders ask. 

Jeff and Brian discuss the importance of automating what's important to you, and some techniques to do so.

BONUS!  Here is the link to notes on the greatest leadership message Brian has ever heard a pastor give:

https://briandoddonleadership.com/2021/03/21/the-greatest-leadership-message-i-have-ever-heard-a-pastor-give-7-things-leaders-do-that-hinder-their-churches/

Today Brian and Jeff discuss why reading is so important for leaders, including top reasons why you should read and ways to overcome "reader's block."

Download your free resource here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9glmqbctkll84uv/Leaders%20Are%20Readers%20Show%20Notes.pdf?dl=0

Fresh off of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' victory in Super Bowl LV, Jeff and Brian discuss leadership lessons they observed from the game as well as from both teams. 

Brian and Jeff finish the year by reflecting on what they learned in the challenging year of 2020. 

Happy New Year!  

Jeff has a catchphrase he uses: "You can do anything once."  In this episode, Jeff and Brian discuss what the phrase means, and how it applies to both self-improvement and leading a team or organization.  

Download your free resource here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ctn8f869ig9iqb/Pursuit%20Of%20Service%20Podcast%20You%20Can%20Do%20Anything%20Once%20Worksheet.pdf?dl=0

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As leaders, our primary and most effective communication occurs in direct conversation and meeting with our teams.  In today's episode, Brian discusses 10 steps to running an effective meeting.  This discussion has leadership applications for and beyond your team meetings.   

Get our free downloadable resource here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6fecr8tijn4ti6l/10%20Steps%20To%20A%20Great%20Meeting%20Downloadable%20Checklist.pdf?dl=0

In this episode, Jeff and Brain discuss the concept of the phrase "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast."  This may be a military term, but the applications apply all throughout life and leadership including process, patience, and self-discipline.  

Evaluate yourself with our downloadable resource, available here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/98lce0oy94inm63/Slow%20is%20Smooth%20Smooth%20Is%20Fast%20Checklist.pdf?dl=0

In this timely episode, Brian and Jeff discuss how to deal with interpersonal conflict that arises from personal disagreements such as differences in opinions around politics, business, and others.  We share 3 questions to ask yourself that can help you to have a productive conversation and preserve the relationship-even with someone whom you may disagree with. 

Download your free resource here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dot37bbiebk41go/Pursuit%20Of%20Service%20Podcast%20Conflict%20Resolution%20Worksheet.pdf?dl=0

In this episode, Brian and Jeff discuss culture.  We evaluate the questions of: what is culture, why does it matter, and how do you influence culture regardless of where you sit on the team?

Download this free culture worksheet to evaluate your culture and improve your leadership skills:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hj96rz54jq0tden/Pursuit%20Of%20Service%20Podcast%20Culture%20Worksheet.pdf?dl=0

Why should we delegate to and, more importantly, empower others?  How do we do it anyway?  In this episode, Brian and Jeff discuss the differences between empowering and delegating, the importance of them, and practical application: how to put in place processes to empower those around you.  Part 2 of 2.

Download your episode supplemental resource to help you empower and delegate!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5foer9eleb8ejfs/Pursuit%20Of%20Service%20September%2021%20Downloadable%20Resource%20empower%20and%20delegate.pdf?dl=0

Michael Hyatt's 5 levels of delegation:

https://michaelhyatt.com/the-five-levels-of-delegation/