The H2 Leadership Podcast

On this week's episode, Alan sits down with author, pastor, and sage, Gordon Macdonald for an extraordinary interview about the importance of relationships and mentoring play in leaders with deep roots.

About Gordon MacDonald

Gordon is Chancellor of Denver Seminary where he also served as interim president from 2008-09. He is Pastor Emeritus of Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, and Editor at Large of Leadership Journal.

He has written more than 12 books and co-authored others with his wife, Gail, including Ordering Your Private World, Secrets of a Generous Life, Renewing Your Spiritual Passion, Mid-Course Correction, and A Resilient Life.

Gordon and Gail have two children and five grandchildren.

Books

On this weeks episode, we continue in our summer series #wordstoliveandleadby with a sort of part two from last week. Today we're diving into the topic of IMPACT and how we should pursue impact in light of our identities as leaders. Alan shares a crucial process for creating impact goals that are the fruit of our identity. 

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Who you are matters more than what you do...

On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan discuss the topic of identity and why we need to consistently remind ourselves that what we do, who we lead, the impact we create are not what defines us.

Consistency is something we long for. Consistency in our organizations. Within our teams. With our routines and rhythms. Within our relationships. The funny thing about consistency, though, is that you don't have to create it.

You're already consistent. Good, bad, or indifferent. Put another way, Healthy, unhealthy, or headed toward burnout, you are already consistent. The challenge is finding where your consistency lies and HOW to take steps toward becoming more consistent with the things that matter most in your life and leadership. 

On today's episode of our summer series, Alan and Jonathan jump into the topic of consistency and why consistency is something we need to cultivate in order to live and lead healthier, more effective, and with more impact.

If you've ever felt like you're drowning in your responsibilities, you're not alone. Many people struggle with overwhelm. So how do you manage overwhelm and avoid burnout? The answer lies in clarity.

On today's episode, we'll break down how being specific, taking action, and recognizing your own strengths can help you gain clarity and take crucial next right steps in your life and leadership. 

Failure is a big word. Leaders deal with failure all the time. We help those we lead overcome failure, we help them learn, adapt, and move forward. But, how often do we lead ourselves through a failure and toward the next opportunity?

On this episode of our summer series, Alan and Jonathan guide you through an interactive episode all about failure, why it's actually important, and a process for "feeding backwards to feed forward"

 Change is interesting. it's one of those words that we hear over and over and if you lead in any capacity then you've most likely helped someone else navigate some sort of change. But what about you? How do you deal with change? 

On today's episode of our summer series, We focus on the word change, what happens when we neglect it, how to identify something that needs to change within our life and leadership, and why change is necessary.

On today's episode Alan and Jonathan as they kick off our summer series "Words to Live and Lead By," a transformative journey that challenges leaders to apply powerful words to their lives and leadership. While we often use words to inspire and influence others, we tend to neglect their application in our own journey.

Join us as we uncover the transformative potential hidden within words we hear on a regular basis. These words may have become mere buzzwords in our busy lives, but it's time to embrace them as catalysts for personal growth and sustainable leadership impact.

What to expect

Throughout the series, we encourage an interactive approach to listening. Step out into nature, go for a walk, or engage in an activity while reflecting on the words discussed. Remember, change of place and pace can lead to a change in perspective.

Join us on this immersive and coaching-like experience, as we set the stage for a summer of exploration, reflection, and actionable insights. Get ready to unlock the power of words and become a healthier, more impactful leader.

Tune in and be part of the conversation using the hashtag #WordsToLiveAndLeadBy on your social media.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your leadership from a place of health and find sustainable impact.