Hilani Ellis is best known for shedding light on possibilities, possibilities that transform the way teams collaborate for the betterment of energy and time allocation. She's the founder of Exceptional Admins, a boutique consultancy agency based out of Colorado. Her work has transformed the way executive teams influence time and optimize productivity. Check out Hilani's website here , and find her on LinkedIn !...
Helen Mitchell has worked in business, the local church, and now, academia. She was an Area VP with AT&T at the age of 30. As a licensed pastor, she was the architect and visionary of the Saddleback@Work ministry at Saddleback Church. Now, Helen is an ethics, leadership, and strategy professor in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University, and the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology, a certified leadership and strategy coach,...
Kris Castro is a Faithful Warrior, an Inspiring Visionary, and a Bold Change-Agent after 50+ years of walking with the Lord through both joyful and extremely difficult seasons of her life. Her company, Shift Inc., is a Christ-centered coaching, leadership development, and inspirational speaking business hub. With over 30 years of biblical leadership experience, Shift Inc. invites people and organizations to embark on an adventure resulting in rock-solid faith, a more consistent joyful attitude, ...
Dr. Gary Lawrence is the founder and director of New Life Dynamics Christian Counseling Ministries , and author of his bestselling book, Rejection Junkies. After 20 years as the host of his own radio show, Life Mastery Counseling with Dr. G, Dr. G has personally met with and coached more than 6,000 clients and has inspired thousands more on radio, television, and stage. Dr. G specializes on breaking down the damaging effects of rejection and the way in which this trauma manifests throughout all ...
Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books (The Sacredness of Secular Work, Redeeming Your Time, The Creator in You, etc.), keynote speeches, podcasts, and devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing and speaking, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a st...
Brandon Harvath is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Christian Care Ministry, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Association of Churches that manages Medi-Share. Prior to CCM, Brandon held leadership roles with Highmark, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross and MBNA/Bank of America. Most recently, Brandon served as President at Saint Francis Healthcare, a hospital system in Wilmington, DE. Brandon resides in Melbourne, Florida with his wife and 7 children, ages 18 to 3, and loves serving in his ...
Mark A. Mears is a #1 Best Selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building stakeholder value—driving innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory. Today, Mark serves as Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLC—a consulting firm inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to find purp...
In a recent episode of the Eternal Leadership podcast, we were honored to host Michelle Spadafora, the founder of Faithful Workouts. Michelle's biblical perspective on integrating physical and spiritual health offers a refreshing approach to wellness. The Synergy of Faith and Fitness Michelle shares how physical health and spiritual well-being are deeply interconnected. She explained that taking care of our bodies is not only a matter of physical health but is also intertwined with our spiritual...
In this episode of the Eternal Leadership podcast, we delve into the unique concept of "Marketplace Mission Trips" with Mike Henry Sr., CEO and Lead Instigator of Follower of One. These innovative trips are designed to integrate faith into the workplace, offering both 2-week online and 6-week offline versions. Participants engage in daily devotionals, prayer, and evening calls to share experiences and encouragement. The program focuses on building spiritual strength, transforming mindsets, and e...
David consults, coaches, and trains sales organizations and sales professionals to tap into the power of orange to grow their business and clientele. David’s sales efforts have consistently exceeded expectations resulting in hundreds of millions raised by him and his sales teams. David’s success is built on relationship building skills that have significant impact on sales as well as personal and professional growth. David has served in several leadership roles for large financial and investment...
Dr. Wallnau is a strategist, futurist and compelling communicator who has shared platforms with Ben Carson, Mike Pompeo, and best-selling authors Ken Blanchard and John Maxwell. He has conducted training for the United Nations and spoken at Harvard, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the London School of Theology. With a thirty-year background consulting business and non-profits, Lance’s students represent a global tapestry spanning governments, CEOs, entertainers, and entrepreneurs. He...
This week we had the great pleasure of speaking with Craig Thayer, M.D. Craig Thayer's destiny was mapped before he was even born. Being put up for adoption at birth and finding his family at nine months was just the start of his unorthodox journey. Craig Thayer battled a reading disorder that went undiagnosed until he was fifty-five years old. Despite that and numerous other challenges, the calling in his heart to become a surgeon grew louder and louder. It didn’t quit when he suffered a twiste...
In a recent heart-to-heart, business leader Donna Johnson shared insights from her new book, "My Mentor Walks on Water". A harmonious blend of faith and personal development, the book has emerged as an illuminating guide for those journeying on a spiritual path seeking to forge a profound connection with the Divine. Discovering the Mentor Within and Beyond The crux of Donna's book is Mentorship. "At various stages in our lives, we seek guidance and wisdom. But have we ever considered that perhap...
Robert and Kay Lee Fukui are the co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving precious time back to the owner to invest into their marriage. Together, they have developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by DesignTM, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. They have also authored the book, Tandem: The ma...
Dan Rockwell is a farm boy from Central Maine. He writes the Leadership Freak blog which is read in every country on the planet and is co-author of the The Vagrant. Dan had his first leadership position in the non-profit world at the age of nineteen. Since then, he earned an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Construction and Design. Dan has also owned two businesses and served fifteen years as a Workforce Development Consultant for a Penn State University Special ...
Chuck Wisner is an advisor, coach, and teacher in organizational strategy and leadership communication. He has spent thirty years as a coach and advisor in high-profile companies. Inspired by life circumstances, Chuck changed from a successful architectural career mid-life and was among the first to be certified in a Mastering the Art of Professional Coaching program with the Newfield Network, was a senior affiliated mediator with the Harvard Law Mediation Program, and a teacher/coach for MIT’s ...
In this episode of Eternal Leadership, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Lyle Lee Jenkins, a distinguished author and advocate in the field of education. With an impressive collection of over 30 books crafted for children and educators, Dr. Jenkins has left an indelible mark on the world of learning. As a sought-after speaker, he has shared his expertise with teachers and administrators, not only across the United States but also in 10 other countries, making a global impact on educationa...
This week, we were thrilled to have Steve White join us for a riveting conversation about his incredible journey from a poor kid growing up in housing projects to becoming the President of Comcast's West Division and a recognized thought leader in corporate America. In this episode, Steve shares how his unwavering commitment to his 'why' and the influence of key mentors enabled him to consistently drive growth for his teams, leading them to deliver industry-leading results. He unpacks his guidin...
In this awe-inspiring episode of Eternal Leadership, we had the profound honor of speaking with Carole Ward, a woman whose life is a testament to the miraculous and redemptive power of God at work. As the founder and director of Favor International, Carole has been an instrument of change in Northern Uganda and South Sudan for over 18 years, transforming lives and communities through her unwavering faith and dedication to her mission. Carole's journey began when she courageously prayed, "Send me...
Stephen Drum is a retired combat-tested Navy SEAL Master Chief who has 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. As a speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations such as CDW, Horizon Pharma, and 9 Energy develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most. Find his website here! https://stephendrum.com/
People who seek to live a life OF purpose, ON purpose often find themselves fighting a daily battle between devotion to Christ and distraction by a million other things. Since 2007 Aarron and Cristine Pina have been using 3 sizes of discipleship to help men, women, couples, and teams to connect with and clarify their God-given purpose and walk in fullness and freedom. Find more on their website! https://seasonsoflifeministries.org/...
Ed Rush is a fighter pilot and a card-carrying member of the Million Mistake Club. Despite failing kindergarten, Ed graduated from Top Gun. Despite typing like a chicken on amphetamines, Ed wrote several best-selling books. Ed’s superpower is showing entrepreneurs how to use their messages to change the world by creating more income and impact. His mission is to connect you with God and let Him do the rest because, frankly, He’s got this. Check out God Talks here !...
Sharon Wood launched Generational Family Wealth after enjoying a 14-year career as the national Director of Leadership Development at T-Mobile. She uses the development skills she taught to leaders of all ages to help families achieve their ideal vision, setting them up for success for generations to come. Sharon is also a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, helping individuals, families, businesses, and non-profits leverage their natural talents. Check out her website here !...
Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was even awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission in Baghdad. As a senior military leader, Kim has led hundreds of Airmen both at h...
Walt Rakowich is a leadership speaker and former executive of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its pos...
Bruce McEver founded Berkshire Global Advisors in 1983 and he has over 40 years of industry experience. During his tenure at Berkshire, Bruce has advised on a wide range of M&A transactions across all sectors of the asset management and securities industries. Bruce is additionally President and co-founder of The Foundation for Religious Literacy and also the author of Many Paths. Many Paths is heartfelt, honest, unflinching, and charged on every page with humor and grace. It takes an under r...
Josh White is the author of Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing and Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus, as well as being an acclaimed speaker, recording artist, writer, and founding and teaching pastor of Door of Hope. Josh has recorded multiple worship albums, including as frontman of Telecast, and produced many records. Join us for a conversation about the beautiful uncertainty of the future through the lens of grace. Also find Josh's book here and his Instagram here !...
More than ever before, pastors and Christian leaders are feeling anxious, cynical, and discouraged, especially at prospect of long-term ministry. According to a recent Barna survey, 38% of pastors have indicated even leaving full-time ministry. Join author Peter Greer and I as we discuss his experiences with disillusionment and about how to stand in a calling of lifelong leadership. Get Peter's book here !...
Since 2015, John has been recognized as one of the top 10 most in demand speakers. He has spoken to some of the highest performing organizations in the world such as Google, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Mercedes-Benz, BMW,and many others. John is also the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, Bestselling Author of Fearless Success, an expert in the How of High Performance teams and 'The Guru of Gratitude’. Join us for a great conversation about the "Glad To Be Here" mindset....
The Secret to Getting More from Your Job Than a Paycheck You may not be crazy about your job, but making a deliberate choice to bring God's heart of grace to work can have a radically positive impact on how you view yourself, the God you serve, the people with whom you work, and the job you do. Dr. Tim Kimmel, Founder and Executive Director of Family Matters, has created resources for families and churches across the globe that reform and restore through grace. In his new book Grace at Work , Ki...
