Ep. 1 – Introduction: Why Excellent Leadership Depends on Discipleship

In this introductory episode, Preston Poore describes why Discipled Leader was written and how it will help Christian businesspeople develop Christlike character, influence others, and change their world. Then, John Featherston, Chick-fil-A Senior Director, shares his insights on integrating one’s faith into the workplace.Questions and lessons explored in this episode: Faith in the workplace goes beyond holding a bible study, praying for others, being honest, or even not being risqué in the workplace. What does it look like for you? How do you “show up” every day at work? Do you remember when the lightbulb went off about integrating your faith into the workplace? Who modeled living out their faith in the workplace for you? Why don’t more Christians integrate their faith into the workplace?  How do Christians lose sight of their calling to be a disciple of Christ in the workplace? Why don’t more churches focus on vocational discipleship? John Maxwell says there’s a huge leadership gap today. Do you agree and why?Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com