Leadership is complex, but it doesn’t have to be lonely.
The H2 Leadership Podcast is the place for leaders who want to be healthy and high impact.
Each week, you’ll be shaped by our coaching, our experience, and the voices of expert guests.
We ask deep questions and share practical tools to help you gain clarity, build courage, and create culture where leaders and teams thrive.
This is more than a podcast. It’s the most practical resource available to help you take your next right step toward healthy and high impact leadership.
Episodes
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
- Activity is not the same as action; leaders should focus on effectiveness rather than just efficiency.
- Elimination and prioritization are key to being effective; leaders should eliminate tasks that are not the most helpful and prioritize those that are.
- Deep work, which requires concentration and focus on a difficult task for a prolonged period of time, is essential for effectiveness.
- Clarity and courage are important qualities for effective leadership; leaders should understand and communicate the truth, identify next steps, and have the courage to take action.
- Slow, well-crafted work is valuable and rare in a world of cheap and fast; leaders should strive for quality over quantity.
- Rushing is detrimental to effectiveness; leaders should avoid rushing and instead focus on thoughtful and intentional work.
- "Activity is not the same as action"
- "Slow can be good, fast can be good, rushed is bad"
- "People are seeking things that are rare and valuable right now"
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
- Efficiency is the ability to accomplish a job with minimum time and effort, while effectiveness is doing the right things well.
- Fear, habits, and the desire for control often drive people towards efficiency.
- An effective leader comprehends their influence, lives healthy, practices self-awareness, works with the grain of their gifting, and moves at a sustainable pace.
- Reflect on areas of leadership that need to shift from efficiency to effectiveness and identify areas that require attention in terms of influence, health, self-awareness, gifting, or pace.
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
In this episode, we dive deep into a conversation that’s more important than ever: manhood. My guest, Jon Tyson, is a pastor, author, and thought leader. His latest book, Fighting Shadows, co-authored with Jefferson Bethke, takes a fresh look at the challenges men face today. Whether you’re a man or love one, this episode is for you.
We discuss the pressure on modern manhood, the influence of faith, and the guidance older generations need to offer Gen Z. John brings in perspectives from popular culture, his personal experiences, and a clear, actionable message of what it looks like to be a man in the way of Jesus.
Plus, we talk about the Primal Path—Jon’s framework for guiding young men through a meaningful rite of passage. If you’re a dad, you’ll want to check this out.
Key Topics Discussed:
– The challenges modern culture poses to manhood
– How faith plays a role in shaping men today
– The struggles Gen Z men face and how older men can support them
– Ambition, purpose, and what it means to be a man in the way of Jesus
– Jon’s Primal Path program and how it’s helped me guide my own son through a rite of passage
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
In this episode, Alan and Jonathan dive into the fall season, a crucial time for leaders to gain momentum and prepare for the challenges ahead. They explore how to maximize this season's potential through key questions every leader should ask themselves. Whether you're leading a team, a family, or a community, this episode will provide you with actionable insights to help you navigate the busyness of fall without burning out.
Key Takeaways:
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Momentum in Fall:
- Fall is a season of high momentum, with both opportunities and challenges. Alan and Jonathan discuss how leaders can harness this momentum to drive their teams and organizations forward.
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Critical Questions for Leaders:
- Alan outlines essential questions to ask yourself as a leader:
- How can I schedule for what I really care about?
- How can our team raise our level of impact?
- How can I guard against burnout before it’s too late?
- How do I get out of the weeds?
- How can I raise the leadership capacity of my team members?
- How can I be a unifying force in a disunified world?
- Alan outlines essential questions to ask yourself as a leader:
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Importance of Prioritization:
- The hosts emphasize setting clear 90-day goals and the value of identifying and focusing on your top priorities. This ensures that leaders are not overwhelmed but are instead intentional about what truly matters.
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Guarding Against Burnout:
- With the increased pace of fall, it's crucial to be proactive in preventing burnout. Alan shares strategies for maintaining physical and mental health, highlighting the importance of keystone habits that anchor your well-being.
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Raising Team Leadership Capacity:
- Alan and Jonathan discuss the importance of developing your team members' leadership skills. They provide practical advice on how to help your team grow by focusing on a few key areas, rather than overwhelming them with too many expectations.
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Being a Unifying Force:
- In a divided world, leaders have a unique opportunity to be a voice of unity and hope. The hosts encourage leaders to stay grounded, remain hopeful, and avoid getting distracted by the chaos around them.
Resources Mentioned:
- Right Side Up Journal: A tool for leaders to set and track their 90-day goals, manage priorities, and maintain a balanced life.
- Declutter Quadrant: A framework to help leaders identify and eliminate low-value tasks to focus on what truly matters.
- Annual Energy Map: A tool to plan and allocate energy throughout the year, especially during high-intensity seasons like fall.
Cohort Opportunities:
- Effective Leader Cohort: Led by Chad, this cohort focuses on eight core leadership skills essential for any leader looking to grow.
- Anti-Burnout Cohort: Led by Alan, this cohort is based on his book, Anti-Burnout, and is designed to help leaders overcome obstacles and find opportunities amidst challenges.
Call to Action: If you're ready to grow as a leader and not be left behind this fall, consider joining one of the Stay Forth cohorts. They offer a community experience at a fraction of the cost of traditional leadership coaching, providing you with the tools and support needed to take your leadership to the next level.
Connect with Us:
- Visit Stayforth.com for more information on coaching and cohorts.
- Follow us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes and announcements.
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Upcoming Episodes: Stay tuned for big announcements coming in the next few weeks. You won’t want to miss what we have in store!
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
- Cynicism is a mindset marked by deep skepticism and distrust, while curiosity is the opposite of anxiety and opens up new possibilities.
- Cynicism keeps leaders stuck and prevents them from shaping the future, while curiosity invites exploration and growth.
- Cynicism can show up in various areas of life and leadership, such as politics, economics, and personal relationships.
- Being critical is different from being cynical, as critical thinking involves asking questions and seeking understanding.
- Leaders need to cultivate curiosity and hope, and believe in the possibility of change in order to make a positive impact.
- "There's a difference between being critical and being cynical."
- "Cynicism is a dead end, curiosity is an on-ramp."
- "If we don't believe that it's possible for leaders to change, then we need to get out."
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
- Resistance is a common experience in life and leadership, and it can hold us back from pursuing our goals.
- Normalizing and demystifying resistance can help us overcome it and take action.
- Identifying areas of resistance and taking small steps forward can help us make progress and overcome fear.
- An annual energy map can be a helpful tool for navigating the challenges and opportunities of different seasons.
- "The obstacle is resistance. The opportunity is movement."
- "When we bravely take steps forward, we are whispering to ourselves, this is worth it."
- "Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard or smelled, but it can be felt."
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
- The Right Side Up Journal is a helpful tool for grounding oneself and clarifying priorities
- Disappointment often arises from unmet expectations, both internally and externally
- Naming and clarifying expectations is crucial for protecting relationships and avoiding disappointment
- Taking action and course correcting are key to moving beyond disappointment
- "We wanted to spend just a few minutes to talk about this guy and why we believe it is the standard."
- "We often don't even realize what we expected until we experience this awful thing called disappointment."
- "When you experience disappointment, it's always about unmet expectations."
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Hal Donaldson, CEO of Convoy of Hope, shares his personal story and the lessons he has learned about serving and avoiding burnout. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself physically, emotionally, and spiritually in order to continue serving others effectively. Hal discusses the mindset shifts and practices that leaders can adopt to prioritize their own well-being while still making a difference in the world. He also encourages leaders to embrace hardship as an opportunity for growth and to seek out mentors who exemplify humility and faithfulness.
Takeaways
- Taking care of oneself physically, emotionally, and spiritually is essential for long-term service and avoiding burnout.
- Leaders should prioritize their own well-being and model a healthy culture within their organizations.
- Success can be more dangerous than failure if it leads to self-reliance and neglect of personal health.
- Hardship is often followed by opportunities and miracles, and leaders should embrace the lessons and growth that come from difficult times.
- Leaders should be selective in their response to needs and seek guidance through prayer to discern their role in serving others.
Key Quotes
- "Everyone can do something, just do the next kind thing that God puts in front of you."
- "Success is more dangerous than failure."
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