In this episode we're tackling the tricky side of friendships—those moments when you question if it's time to step back or stay invested. It’s not always clear, but working through it can lead to something genuine. Let’s jump in!

If you walk the floors of the HCA Florida Trinity Hospital these days, you can almost tangibly feel difference in the atmosphere. There’s a warmth and connectivity that is so evident, and it starts at the top with CEO, Michael Irvin. Leading 5 locations and 1500+ employees, Mike is a magnet of a leader who leads with a relational capacity that is unmatched. We talked about how to build a healthy culture, establishing trust & reputation with your community, learning from feedback, and how a life-threatening health scare changed how he leads today.

If you walk the floors of the HCA Florida Trinity Hospital these days, you can almost tangibly feel difference in the atmosphere. There’s a warmth and connectivity that is so evident, and it starts at the top with CEO, Michael Irvin. Leading 5 locations and 1500+ employees, Mike is a magnet of a leader who leads with a relational capacity that is unmatched. We talked about how to build a healthy culture, establishing trust & reputation with your community, learning from feedback, and how a life-threatening health scare changed how he leads today.

It's summertime, and it just wouldn't be the same without a Summer Playlist! That's right, we've dusted off a few records from the JUST LEAD vault & we're ready to drop the needle on some of our best content. This week we dive into the theme of winning teams including topics like building a deeper bench, taking initiative, the commitment & excellence of Tom Brady, failing forward, and how your title is only the starting line for your growth in a healthy organization.

It's summertime, and it just wouldn't be the same without a Summer Playlist! That's right, we've dusted off a few records from the JUST LEAD vault & we're ready to drop the needle on some of our best content. This week we dive into the theme of healthy communication including topics like knowing your audience, communication styles, rooms & atmospheres, confrontation, and how to make your message stick. Take a listen, and then you can talk!

It's summertime, and it just wouldn't be the same without a Summer Playlist! That's right, we've dusted off a few records from the JUST LEAD vault & we're ready to drop the needle on some of our best content. This week we dive into the theme of rest, recreation, & replenishment including topics like compulsive busyness, the Sabbath, PQ's vacation hacks, and even finding other types of work that are restorative. Take a listen, and then go take a day or two off; you've earned it!

We cannot be successful in leading our family, organization, or teams unless we first exercise SELF-DISCIPLINE. President Harry Truman said this, “In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves, self-discipline with all of them came first.” Before we fight the battle in the world in and in the marketplace, we must win the war with ourselves. Here are six specific areas of our lives where leaders need to show self-discipline.

Maybe you've heard it said, if you want to go FAST, go ALONE. But if you want to go FAR, you've gotta take someone WITH you. So it is with delegation. You've got to GIVE THE WORK AWAY so that you can DO what only you can do. But what should you be looking for & who can you trust to delegate to? In Part 2 of a 2-Part episode, we explore the characteristics of who you can trust to delegate & how to do it!

Maybe you've heard it said, if you want to go FAST, go ALONE. But if you want to go FAR, you've gotta take someone WITH you. So it is with delegation. You've got to GIVE THE WORK AWAY so that you can DO what only you can do. But what should you be looking for & who can you trust to delegate to? In Part 1 of a Part 2 episode, we explore the characteristics of who you can trust to delegate & how to do it!

Everyone has that one junk drawer in their house. It's the "catch all" that keeps random cables, batteries, old phone chargers, change, and opened envelopes. Home organization experts say to tame a disorganized space or drawer, you must 1. Empty, 2. Sort, 3. Purge, and 4. Replace. Just like a junk drawer, even your life can get cluttered and random. How can we reclaim peace and simplicity in our lives, relationships, and organizations? It takes clarity, courage, and a calendar!

Maybe it's just us, but it feels like "excellence" has become something of a buzzword for many companies and individuals these days. But, just because it's written on the walls doesn't always happening down the halls. And whether you're the leader of an organization, leading your home, or even leading yourself, YOU are the standard bearer for excellence. It requires holding yourself accountable and making a commitment to get better every day. In Part 2 of this 2 Part conversation, we discuss the keys to pursuing excellence and how to improve in any area of your life.

Maybe it's just us, but it feels like "excellence" has become something of a buzzword for many companies and individuals these days. But, just because it's written on the walls doesn't always happening down the halls. And whether you're the leader of an organization, leading your home, or even leading yourself, YOU are the standard bearer for excellence. It requires holding yourself accountable and making a commitment to get better every day. In Part 1 of this 2 Part conversation, we discuss the keys to pursuing excellence and how to improve in any area of your life.

It’s officially baseball season & we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to invite our dear friend and MLB Umpire Vic Carapazza on the show. With a 20+ year career behind the plate, a decade in the majors, and most recently a World Series appearance – Vic stands out among today’s top umpires in the game. Beyond balls & strikes, the true leadership skill of any umpire is knowing how to deal with constant criticism.

As we grow in life & leadership, we have to ask ourselves this question – WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? It may sound like a selfish question on the surface – “getting what you want.” But if you don’t do the work to clarify it, you’re going to be frustrated. In your life, in your home, in your family, at your job, during the year, for vacation, in your marriage, you fill in the blank – what do you REALLY want?

How can we make the most of every minute as we lead our lives, families, & organizations? All too often we focus on the BIG stuff, and we don’t realize all of the tiny changes that are necessary. You can aspire to big goals, but if you don’t prioritize your time & manage it well, you’re going to fall short. Join us for Part 2 of this 2 Part Episode.

How can we make the most of every minute as we lead our lives, families, & organizations? All too often we focus on the BIG stuff, and we don’t realize all of the tiny changes that are necessary. You can aspire to big goals, but if you don’t prioritize your time & manage it well, you’re going to fall short. Join us for Part 1 of this 2 Part Episode.

Life is moving fast, and sometimes it’s difficult to get perspective. When busyness, to-do lists, projects, and even expectations begin to pile up, we can easily lose focus of our days. Left unchecked, days turn into weeks & weeks turn into a life that is unfocused and unclear. How do we reset? It’s important to zoom out and look at our lives with a new lens.

This week, we welcome our dear friend and Pastor Q’s “twin brother,” Pastor Monté Dillard. Pastor Monté is the Senior Pastor of the First Church of God Christian Life Center in Evanston, IL – near Chicago, and is without a doubt one of the most influential leaders in his community. We discussed racial reconciliation, diversity, and what it looks like to reach across cultural lines with empathy, understanding, and hope. Our hope is that you take on a posture of learning, with an open heart & open mind as you listen to this conversation in full.

The best drummers in the world understand the nuances of timing & rhythm better than anyone. They aren't crashing all the cymbals and slapping the toms all at once. They know when to play, when to rest, and all of the dynamics in between. So it is with our lives, families, and organizations. If we are going to be the best we can be in 2024, we have to establish healthy rhythms that keep everything clicking. You might not be the next big rockstar, but we're confident you can find your groove this year.

We want to thank you JUST LEAD Family for the best year of the podcast yet! We're honored to get to serve you & invest in your life, family, and organization. Join us as we dust off the old vinyls & go back in time to rediscover the Top 5 Moments of 2023. To listen to the full conversation & download the show notes from each of these moments, make sure to check out the links below! We're just getting started. See you in 2024!