A Conversation with Dr. Matt Paden

Dr. Matt Paden is the President and Managing Partner of Great Days Leadership. He specializes in aligning teams around mission, building healthy cultures and developing clear, values-driven leadership. He received his doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University and has recently released The Core: 8 Principles for Building Strong Authentic Leadership alongside his coauthor, Dr. L. Ken Jones.   This book is available for purchase now at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Core/Matt-Paden/9781637635582   Reach out to Dr. Paden at https://greatdaysleadership.com/   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Are the fundamentals the same for any area of leadership? 3:06 Is leadership for everyone? Can anyone be a leader? 4:47 How did you and your writing partner, Dr. L. Ken Jones, approach writing the leadership fable? 9:45 Why is the book of Esther such a big part of your book? 20:55 This is ego such a big issue for leaders? 24:45 What do you mean by "lead with your ears"? 29:40 What do you mean by "pace yourself and extend the game"? 36:16 Is there one practice you'd recommend for someone to improve their leadership skills? 39:43 Closing Thoughts   Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]   DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3   RESOURCES: Order Experiencing God in Everyday Life now at: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831   CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com