Reconciliation, Cultural Intelligence, & the Church | Dr. A. Brian Leander | #iolglobal

Lead with Legacy™, the official podcast of IOL Global (Institute for Organizational Leadership), explores leadership that outlives titles and trends—rooted in integrity, conviction, and purpose.In this episode, Amanda C. Chambers is joined by two special guests:Dr. A. Brian Leander — author, practical theologian, professor at Berkeley School of Theology, and strategic partner with IOL GlobalDr. Jim Chambers — founder of IOL Global and lifelong leadership educatorTogether, they share the story of how their relationship began, including a near-fatal accident that delayed their first connection, and how that partnership became a decades-long thread of mentoring, consulting, and calling.They also discuss:Why IOL Global was reopened as a legacy companyThe heart behind “Serve God, Serve People”Why cultural intelligence is a leadership responsibility in the churchWhat inspired Dr. Leander’s book Diversity-Oriented ChurchesHow reconciliation shapes leadership in diverse communitiesLessons from early church growth and organizational challengesLeadership at the “confluence” moments when change is disruptiveLegacy as connection across dividing lines and generations📘 Book + course resources Diversity-Oriented Churches: A Comprehensive Guide to Leading Ministries of Reconciliation - https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Oriented-Churches-Comprehensive-Ministries-Reconciliation/dp/B0DK4JHVNLLearn more about A. Brian Leander, P.h.D: https://www.abrianleander.com/🔗 Learn more about IOL Global: iolglobal.comIf this conversation helped you, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with a leader who is navigating change with conviction.#LeadWithLegacy #IOLGlobal #InstituteForOrganizationalLeadership #Leadership #FaithBasedLeadership #ServantLeadership #LegacyLeadership #ChurchLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #CulturalIntelligence #Reconciliation #DiversityOrientedChurches #DEI #KingdomLeadership #StrategicLeadership #ChristianLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #FaithAndWork #PurposeDrivenLeadership #BatesvilleArkansas🎙️ Lead with Legacy™, IOL Global’s flagship podcast, features thoughtful conversations with leaders who are shaping culture, stewarding influence, and building legacies that matter.Whether you are a business leader, nonprofit professional, entrepreneur, coach, or emerging leader, this channel exists to equip, inspire, and challenge you to lead well and leave things better than you found them.🔔 Subscribe for leadership insights, honest conversations, and practical wisdom you can apply immediately.🌐 Learn more at IOLGlobal.comSupport the showLead with Legacy™ is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles, roles, and careers.If you found value in this episode, be sure to follow, like, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and share it with others who are committed to principled leadership.Discover more leadership resources, podcast episodes, and learning opportunities at IOLGlobal.com.Interested in being a guest on Lead with Legacy™? Learn more and apply at IOLGlobal.com/podcast.