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 effective one, as they support and challenge their team to achieve success.…
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. Dominating leaders crush their deadlines and expectations, but can fall short when it comes to building…
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 supportive and relational, but may struggle with communicating expectations, deadlines, and challenges. We also mention how…
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 journey is often growing slowly rather than just arriving instantly. They delve deeper into…
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, as he shares his personal story of finding purpose through a life of…
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 it all. Tune in to our latest episode where we talk about…
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 discovered his true passion. Dave shares his story of moving…
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 phrase before, we realize that it could be misapplied and potentially…
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 building her company, providing caregiving services outside of hospital walls,…
Sign up for an Uncommons Network Group here! uncommonsentwork.com Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com Learn your Leadership Voice here: Take the 5 Voices Assessment for free and connect with coaching through exANIMO Solutions. Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood (Stillwater Renovations) & Jason Kempf (exANIMO…
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 Leaders. Melahni also discusses the power of showing up for others and encourages…
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 downs of business leadership. The Uncommons is launching a network of…
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 promotional products solution on the south-side of Indianapolis. She’s also the cofounder…
We’ve asked the question of what is like to be on the other side of you. You know, what’s it like to experience your own leadership? So, we take it a step further and ask you to put yourself in the shoes of the people you serve. What are the…
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 a roller coaster with all kinds of unexpected thrills, fears,…
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 to start in order to get our teams aligned, executing,…
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 every problem is somehow rooted in leadership. We don’t need more…
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 structures in leadership. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com…
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 on our website: leadingisserving.com Learn your Leadership Voice here: Take…
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 us as we talk about resetting our mindset to better…
The podcast is called Leading Is Serving because we believe in fighting for the highest good of others. But, what does all that mean? It’s kind of an odd collection of words. So, let’s explore that on today’s podcast. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com Learn your Leadership Voice…
This week, Jason shares with Chris about his experience with The Working Genius from Pat Lencioni. We talk about our tendencies as leaders in how we like to work and get things done. It’s easy to get frustrated at others on the team when they don’t see things the same…
Know of a leader in the community that you'd love to hear their story? Nominate them today at https://leadingisserving.com We take just a quick minute to tell you about some changes to the podcast format that's coming this week. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com Learn your Leadership Voice…
Jason & Chris take on a listener questions from YouTube this week. "What are signs that you're missing a piece to your business?” This made us immediately think about tracing our frustrations to a part of our business that is missing or lacking. We also look at annual rhythms leaders…
