Culture isn’t accidental; it’s crafted. Discover small leadership moves that create big morale shifts.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit! 

A great vision without clear communication is just a dream. Learn how to inspire your team with the “why.”Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!   Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

When your mission drives every decision, your school’s impact multiplies. Here’s how to make it more than a plaque on the wall.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!   Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Stop guessing. Learn to make decisions with the confidence that comes from seeking God’s leading.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

God designed rest as a gift, not a suggestion. Here’s how to guard it without feeling guilty.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit! Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Joy isn’t a luxury—it’s fuel for your calling. Learn how to protect and renew it, even in the hardest seasons.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit! Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Leadership in a Christian school isn’t about power—it’s about service. Discover how humble leadership can transform your influence.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit! Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Sure, you lead a school ministry. But you're also a business, and wise leaders make wise business decisions if they want their organizations to sustain. Like funding decisions. Let's talk about that today.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

People on your team look to you, the leader, to resolve poor performance issues, or other behaviors that are risking the positive environment of your ministry. These issues won't go away, and trust me, the good doesn't truly offset the bad.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

The people we work with are far from perfect, just as we each have our flaws. Today we focus on steps a leader should take to keep the team focused in positive directions rather than descending towards more self-serving and sinful directions. Which WILL happen, even at a Christian school!Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

I can't pretend otherwise, sometimes being the leader isn't much fun. When that happens to you, it's important you don't isolate or silo. You need to talk to the right people. Let's talk about preparing for such a need.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

You will never be able to please everyone when you are making decisions. However, there is wisdom in anticipating what problems might result from your choices. Let's consider this, particularly with the help of a true story.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

No one goes into leadership because it's the simpler, easier path. Leadership is hard, and sometimes downright scary. Today we talk about the way courage is truly needed from a leader to help their school ministries move through challenging times so that they may thrive.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

We all enjoy feeling needed. However, as a leader, there is definitely such a thing as being TOO needed. Let's talk about the traps leaders should avoid, and what to do to empower those we lead.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Leaders often undervalue their own importance. I know, I know - we are warned more often about being overconfident or slipping towards arrogance, the the push against that swings easily the other direction. We take servant leadership to an extreme, and do far more than we should, easily using up our reserves and burning out. That's criminal, as leaders are too rare to waste. Here's some thoughts regarding sustainability for leadership, changes you may want to consider. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Doesn't matter how skillfully you lead, communicate, and interact with others, sometimes things don't work out. It takes TWO for relationships to be successful. This episode reminds leaders to recognize that you should always do what you can, but not beat yourself up when things fail. Sometimes, it's truly NOT your fault. Be sure to honestly evaluate circumstances, so that you recognize when you need to change vs. when it's just how it's going be because of the other person.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Yes, leaders need to be confident in their decisions, and giving off an air of indecisiveness can damage people's opinion of your leadership. But so will bad decisions, and a stubbornness about shifting your direction when new data comes to light. Let's give this some consideration in this episode. Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

There are risks you take, and risks you shouldn't. As a leader, you need to pay attention to the changing landscape around you, to best determine when to move forward, and when to stop and adjust. Here's another example of such consideration.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Leaders help keep the team on mission, and watch for pitfalls that could derail them. At least, that how it's supposed to work, but leaders are human too, and can fall prey to "ostrich disease." Let's talk about this.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.

Two different terms, somewhat related but not quite the same. In this episode I discuss their relation, and how each impacts your leadership effectiveness, as well as what you should be sensitive to in this regard.Help me spread the word of this Podcast by rating it on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcast content. Consider writing a review. And feel free to share this with others you think might benefit!  Have suggestions for future Leadership Podcast episodes? Let me know. Email ideas to JimS@nowlcms.org.