Ep. 1030 – Leading Change With Grace with Rev. Dr. Byrene Keith Haney (@revheadpin)

“Change is grief for most people because they're losing something; it's a death of something. And if you're empathetic about that situation. You can lead people because they understand that you really care about them.” – Rev. Dr. Byrene Keith Haney Today’s featured fellow Christian bookcaster is a grandfather, husband, ordained pastor, and the Assistant to the President for Mission at Iowa District West, Rev. Dr. Byrene Keith Haney. Dr. Keith and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change”, lessons learned from publishing his first book, how to transform opposition into shared vision, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why Dr. Keith decided to write a leadership novel instead of a nonfiction leadership bookThe resistance pastors face when trying to implement changeThe tension between maintaining tradition and adapting to attract new members in churchesWhy relationships and empathy are important when leading volunteer organizations through changeRev. Dr. Keith’s Site: https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/Rev. Dr. Keith’s Book: https://a.co/d/7C9dBt6Rev. Dr. Keith’s Podcast, “Becoming Bridge Builders”: https://becomingbridgebuilders.buzzsprout.com/1252394/11195617-four-keys-for-rock-solid-optimismThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 620 – “Healing Racial Divides in America” with B. Keith Haney (@revheadpin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-620-healing-racial-divides-in-america-with-b-keith-haney-revheadpin/#LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “Inside Outside” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-inside-outside-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/Ep. 538 – “Catalytic Leadership” with Rev. Dr. William Attaway (@WilliamAttaway): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-538-catalytic-leadership-with-rev-dr-william-attaway-williamattaway/Ep. 428 – “Hard Conversations” with Dr. Brad Johnson (@bjcommunicates): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-428-hard-conversations-with-dr-brad-johnson-bjcommunicates/Ep. 955 – Hearing God & Embracing His Idea for Healing Prayer and with Rev. Dr. David Chotka: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-955-hearing-god-embracing-his-idea-for-healing-prayer-and-with-rev-dr-david-chotka/Ep. 364 – “7 Deadly Thoughts” with Pastor Travis Hall (@PastorTHall): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-364-7-deadly-thoughts-with-pastor-travis-hall-pastorthall/Ep. 585 – “Ceasefire” with Chip Nightingale (@chipnightingale): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-585-ceasefire-with-chip-nightingale-chipnightingale/Ep. 870 – Inspired Living with Scott Maderer (@StewardCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-870-inspired-living-with-scott-maderer-stewardcoaching/Ep. 950 – Tell Me Sumthin' Good with Travis Patton Sr. (@TMGTelMeSumthin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-950-tell-me-sumthin-good-with-travis-patton-sr-tmgtelmesumthin/Ep. 862 - Produce on Purpose with Randy Adkins Jr., DTM (@randyadkinsjr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-862-produce-on-purpose-with-randy-adkins-jr-dtm-randyadkinsjr/Ep. 934 – Taking the Holy Spirit to Work with Mary Boza Crimmins: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-934-taking-the-holy-spirit-to-work-with-mary-boza-crimmins/