Leading is Serving Episodes

In our latest episode, look at the vital role of identifying our personal 'why' and its impact on our personal and entrepreneurial choices. We look at discovering the relationship between our hobbies and professions as well a...

In today's podcast, our hosts, Chris and Jason, explore the art of dealing with the unexpected curveballs in business and life. They discuss the importance of staying steadfast and visionary amidst challenges, drawing paralle...

In this vital episode of "Know Yourself to Lead Yourself," we dive deep into the power of understanding ourselves for better leadership and business growth. Discover strategies to overcome the curveballs of life, harness your...

Not many of us enjoy leading through change. It's part of the journey as a leader to either respond to change guiding our teams and organization or to anticipate and orchestrate change. Change is one of those true tests of …

Ever wondered what it takes to be a great leader? Today, Chris and Jason finish up the series on 4 types of leaders: Liberating, Protecting, Dominating, and Abdicating leaders. We explore how the Liberating Leader is the most...

Are you a leader who struggles with balancing expectations, deadlines, and relationships? Check out this episode of Leading is Serving, where we dive into the four types of leaders - specifically the Dominating leader. Domina...

Today, we introduce a mini-series on the four types of leaders. The four types are abdicating, liberating, protective, and dominating, with this episode focusing on the protective leader. We discuss how protective leaders are...

Today, hosts Chris Wood and Jason Kempf discuss the crucial but challenging transition from working in a business to working on it. They candidly point out the difficulties of embracing this shift and highlight how this journ...

If you're looking for inspiration, motivation, and a fresh perspective on leadership and service, then you don't want to miss this episode. In this podcast, you'll hear from Jeremy Pell, the fire chief of White River Township...

Hey there leaders! Feeling a little overwhelmed trying to juggle the ins-and-outs of your biz? Ever feel bombarded by advice from gurus, books, and coaches? Chris and Jason got you covered with a discussion on how to navigate...

Feeling stuck in your career and not sure where to go from here? Then this episode of the Leading is Serving Podcast is perfect for you! Join Jason and Chris as they chat with Dave Maurer, a successful businessman who's …

Welcome to this week's episode of Leading As Serving. In today's conversation, Jason & Chris centered on a popular phrase that's often tossed around as a mantra for success: 'Fake it till you make it'. While we've used the ph...

Today on the Leading is Serving podcast, you'll hear from Aimee Kandrac, the CEO of What Friends Do, a business that she started in 2007/08 to help a loved one with brain cancer. Aimee takes you on her journey of …

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Jason and Chris talk with Melahni Ake who is a fellow podcaster, leadership coach, and motivational speaker. She shares her journey to follow her calling, and the role her faith played in guiding her to founding Everyday Lead...

We (Jason & Chris) have grown so much over the past couple of years being a part of peer-to-peer mentoring groups. We meet twice a month with like minded professionals and entrepreneurs to discuss the ins, outs, ups, and down...

Today, Chris and Jason talk with Erin Smith of Spotlight Strategies and Rock The Block. We talk about her journey from starting her business in her dining room to merging with a good friend, and growing the premier promotiona...

Today, Chris and Jason reflect on the journey of leadership. We’d like to belive that growth is just a steady motion upward. But the reality is often so much different (and actually like real life). The journey is more like …

Jason & Chris talk about how the disruption of the past few years has really uncovered the true health of our teams. How do we build teams that will be resilient in the face of disruption? Where do we need …

Chris and Jason review the frustrations we feel in business and talk about how all of those frustrations at the end of the day reveal weaknesses in leadership that we should be paying attention to. We’re pretty sure that ever...

Jason & Chris talk today about what it’s like to bring 360 degree leadership even to those above you or on the same level as you. We explore what influence looks like and how we are moving away from authority …

Jason & Chris talk today about the many expectations put on us as leaders. We discuss what those might look like and how we can begin to recognize and reset expectations that cause tension in our lives. Find out more …

Chris & Jason talk about how easy it is to compare our journey to others and feel like we just don’t measure up. How do we stop getting on this merry go round that keeps us from moving forward? Join …