Episode Description: Her father’s legacy of kindness has profoundly impacted the life and work of Pamela Ballard. Pamela is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Service Council (CSC) in Tulsa, OK. After 80 years, Pamela is the first female to hold the position of CEO with the CSC. The driving motivator of the CSC is “Improving Oklahomans’ Lives through Research, Planning, and Action.” Continue →
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Re-imagining Missions with Noel Brewer Yeatts
Re-imagining Missions Episode Description: Re-imagining Missions is an opportunity that the church has been presented with by the multitude of humanitarian crises around the world. In spite of the seemingly overwhelming needs around the world, it is possible to work towards holistic transformation, one person at a time. To that end, for over 30 years, the Christian humanitarian organization Continue →
Compassionate Care for Unplanned Pregnancies with Diane Ferraro
Episode Description: One of the most powerful alternatives to abortion is compassionate care for those experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Our guest this week is Diane Ferraro, CEO of Save the Storks. The mission of Dianne and Save the Storks “is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy.” Diane has experienced life, love, loss, hope, and redemption Continue →
The Way of the Unhurried Life with Alan Fadling
Episode Description: Are you consumed and overwhelmed with the pace of life or have you discovered the way of the unhurried life? Today’s guest is Alan Fadling. He is the Founder and President of Unhurried Living, Inc. Additionally, he is the author of An Unhurried Life and An Unhurried Leader. In this important conversation, Alan helps us slow down to recognize the negative impact that the Continue →
The Leadership Paradox
Leadership Paradox One Leadership paradox that many people encounter is the dilemma of time and the need for results. The focus on results often makes things like systems, good tactics, job skills, and cash flow high priority. The logistical things of the organization are stewarded well but often at the cost of good communication. We need to get past an expedient leadership mentality so we can Continue →
Serving the Veteran Community with Kathy Gallowitz
Episode Description: Are you serving the veteran community or do you have the desire to? Our guest this week is retired Lieutenant Colonel Kathy Gallowitz. She is the founder and CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC. Additionally, Kathy is the author of Beyond “Thank You for Your Service”: The Veteran Champion Handbook for Civilians. Kathy grew up in a military family and moreover served for 29 years in Continue →
Driving Your Culture with Employee Engagement with Preston Poore
Episode Description: Driving your culture with employee engagement is a powerful tool when developing healthy and productive teams. According to Preston Poore, “Employee engagement is the fuel that drives the culture.” Preston has decades of leadership experience in the corporate world with the Hershey Company and Coca-Cola Company. Not only has Preston held significant positions, but he is also Continue →
The Discipleship Dilemma with Dennis Allen
Episode Description: Is there a discipleship dilemma? Are you concerned with the current state of the church? Would you like to see a return to and refocus on disciple-making? Our guest this week is Dennis Allen. Author of the book, The Disciple Dilemma, in which he explores these concerns, trends, and offers a way forward. Dennis has held a vast array of leadership roles, from F-15 fighter pilot Continue →
Who is Your Managing Director? with Peter Demos
Episode Description: Who is your managing director? This question was once asked to this week’s guest Peter Demos. Peter is a successful restauranteur, author, and the president and CEO of Demos’ Brands and Demos Family Kitchen. From his early days as a dishwasher in his father’s restaurant to going through law school, to returning to the hospitality industry, Peter shares the wisdom he gained Continue →
Leading by Capturing Opportunities with Dr. Roger Parrott
Episode Description: Sometimes, our long-term plans change, and we must adapt to leading by capturing opportunities that come our way. This week, Bobby welcomes, Dr. Roger Parrott, the president of Belhaven University and author of Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Roger shares his insights from 34 years of his role as a president in higher education in order to Continue →