Julie Shaffner on Harnessing Faith & Leadership to Connect the Voices of the World | Episode 233

In this conversation, Mike Linch interviews Julie Shaffner, exploring her journey from a sports-loving child to a successful entrepreneur and leader in the field of influence and connections. Julie shares insights about her family background, the importance of faith in her life, and how her business, Voices to Connect, was born out of a desire to help others amplify their messages. The discussion delves into the traits she values from her upbringing, the challenges she faced in her career, and her vision for the future, emphasizing the significance of stewardship, perseverance, and purpose in leadership.Mike's Biggest Takeaways:Trusting the Lord and not giving up are key traits she learned from her parents.Julie's faith journey began at a church camp when she was 14.Julie believes in using God's gifts to serve others and glorify Him.Voices to Connect was born out of a desire to help leaders amplify their messages.Stewarding influence is a significant responsibility for Julie and her team.Great leaders focus on building genuine relationships rather than transactional ones.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=6ffed84956cb4848Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826Find show notes and more information at: www.mikelinch.comFollow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:Follow on X: https://x.com/mikelinch?s=20Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?...JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:www.northstarchurch.org Watch: @nsckennesaw