Ep 02 | Ken Lock II | Leading with Vulnerability

In this conversation, Mike O'Connell interviews Ken Lock, the lead pastor of Evolve Church and the barber and chaplain for the Milwaukee Bucks. Ken shares insights from his upbringing in a large family and how it shaped his foundational principles. He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and creating safe spaces for authenticity. Ken also discusses the challenges of transitioning from serving to leading and the need to balance front stage and backstage success. He shares his experiences as a barber and chaplain for the Bucks, highlighting the impact of genuine relationships and the power of compassion in communication. In this conversation, Kenneth Lock II shares insights on leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. He discusses the weight of responsibility that leaders carry and the importance of supporting and reminding them to take care of themselves. He also shares lessons from championship culture, emphasizing the need for a strong team and the different roles each member plays. Kenneth highlights the power of vulnerability and leading through difficult seasons, drawing from his own experience of going through a divorce. He encourages leaders to stay humble, continue learning, and live a life of preparation. Takeaways Servant leadership is not just a principle to believe in, but a core belief to live by. Creating safe spaces for authenticity allows people to be themselves and fosters genuine connections. Transitioning from serving to leading can be challenging, but it is important to follow God's guidance and trust the process. Balancing front stage and backstage success requires prioritizing genuine relationships and serving others. Being in the spotlight can dehumanize individuals, and it is important to remember that they are real people with real struggles. Leaders carry a heavy weight of responsibility and need support to take care of themselves. Championship culture requires a strong team with different roles and a third glue guy who selflessly supports the leaders. Leading through difficult seasons requires vulnerability and honesty, which can inspire and connect with others. Leaders should stay humble, continue learning, and live a life of preparation. Connect with Ken Lock II Follow Ken Lock II on Instagram Follow Evolve Church Connect with Mike O'Connell ⁠Follow Mike on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow Mike on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Visit Mike's Website