#8 The Speed of Trust: Insights on Leadership and Influence with Steve Veale Part 1

The Speed of Trust: Insights on Leadership and Influence with Steve Veale Part 1In this episode, host Mark Cundiff interviews Steve Veale, the Executive Pastor of West Ridge Church in Northwest Atlanta. Steve shares his 28-year journey in ministry and leadership, highlighting the church's notable achievements, including planting over 200 churches worldwide and serving families with special needs. The conversation explores leadership lessons, the importance of investing in people, and the distinct challenges of leading in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Steve emphasizes the significance of vision, culture, and influence, particularly when working with volunteers. 00:00 The Importance of Every Role in Ministry00:19 Introduction to the Learning to Lead Show00:37 Meet Steve V: Executive Pastor of Westridge Church01:22 Steve's Leadership Journey01:39 Promoting the Trust Gap Book02:05 Interview with Steve V Begins02:17 Early Leadership Lessons05:37 Challenges and Growth in Leadership06:43 Leading Volunteers vs. Paid Staff10:37 The Impact of COVID on Volunteerism15:55 Building and Maintaining a Positive Culture21:52 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserFree Learning To Lead ResourcesFree Book: The Trust GapThe Learning To Lead NewsletterLeaderNotes🔎 About LeaderNotesLeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go. It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.Contact Mark at: [email protected]