PODCAST · business
Convene Connect
by Greg Leith
According to Stanford University, 75% of CEOs struggle with isolation and do not receive proper leadership advice outside their teams. If they have to deal with loneliness and all their inner battles instead of actually leading, they cannot perform at their best. If you want to address this once and for all, and make a lasting impact, you are in the right place. Welcome to Convene Connect Podcast, where we bring together faith-based leaders who want to grow a high-performance business and serve God with a purpose. Embark on a transformative journey where you navigate complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and honor God through your work. Join Greg Leith as he sits down with Christian leaders who share guidance and inspiration in facing the unique pressures and challenges of running a business. Tune in as these amazing indi
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Soul On Fire With John O’Leary
What began as a seemingly innocent childhood accident involving fire and gasoline tragically became the pivotal catalyst for a remarkable journey of resilience, unwavering spirit, and profound life lessons he has since embraced and shared with the world. Today, we sit down with John O’Leary…
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From Failure To The Chosen With Dallas Jenkins
In this exclusive interview, Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, sits down with Dallas Jenkins, creator, director, and co-writer of The Chosen — the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. 🎬 The Chosen has become the most successful crowdfunded media project in history, and in this...
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Moments Of Impact With Jon Porter
Where is God working and how can we join Him? Jon Porter, Founder of Masaka Creamery, shares how God redirected his steps to focus on the gifts, talents and business acumen He gave Jon, and the God-sized result.
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Dream Big For Kingdom Impact With Kendra VanderMeulen
How BIG is your dream for generosity? Have you allowed yourself to dream, really dream about what God has put on your heart and what He wants you to do about it? Join Kendra Vandermeulen, CEO of National Christian Foundation and Greg Leith, CEO of Convene as they explore strategies to see your...
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Using Your Business as a Tool for Human Flourishing with Jeff Hancock
“Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 is one of many verses in the Bible about justice and protecting the most vulnerable. But did you know that the ‘business’ of labor slavery has a massive footprint...
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Impacting The Most Vulnerable Through Corporate Partnership With Larry Noble
If you want to grow your business, find solutions to your business issues, AND help people in need (both globally and domestically), then listen to our latest Convene podcast with Larry Noble, National Director, Corporate Engagement, and Greg Leith, CEO, Convene to find out how! Coming from a...
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Who Walks With You As You Manage Your Estate? With Russ Crosson
“You will have a family meeting. You’ll have the meeting either at the coffee table with your family, or it will be held without you at your coffin.” Russ Crosson, Exec VP and Chief Mission Officer, Blue Trust. Is your will gathering dust on a shelf? Is it outdated? Maybe you haven’t even started...
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Leverage your Time, Talent, and Treasure for the Kingdom of God with Jeff Gerhardt
Do you ever wonder, “What will be the value of my life and what will other people say about me?” Or, “Will my kids follow in my faith?” The Master’s Program offers life coaching for marketplace Christian leaders to help them discover their unique Kingdom calling in order to maximize their…
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What Every Leader Should Know About Balancing The 7 Types Of People In Your Life With Dr. John Townsend
How’s your ‘people picker?’ Most of us do a pretty good job choosing people to surround us – but sometimes, there’s more ‘drain’ conversations than ‘gain.’ This can lead to fatigue and burnout. Join Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, and Dr. John Townsend, Business Consultant, Leadership Coach, Author,...
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How Organizations Can Change the World, One Employee At a Time
What’s the true purpose of business? What about your business’ purpose? Join Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, and Brian Audia, President of Audia Consulting, on the Convene Podcast as they explore the powerful relationship between your business thriving and your people flourishing.
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Giving Hope With Helping Hands With Bryan Green
Everyone wants to lend a helping hand – and how many times, as a business owner or CEO, have you personally helped (or “passed the hat” amongst your employees to help) an employee going through a rough time? The Convene podcast is proud to hear from Bryan Green, CEO of Helping Hands Ministries....
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Jesus & Media: Connecting Millennials and Gen Z to their faith and God's purpose for their lives with Sean Dunn
Sean Dunn, Founder and President of Groundwire, joins Greg Leith, Convene CEO on our podcast to share what we need to know about how the younger generation thinks if we desire to move them toward faith in Christ. As a business owner, CEO, parent, or grandparent, Groundwire can give you tools to...
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Read, Carry, And Share God's Hope With The Globe With David J. Collum
David J. Collum, CEO of The Pocket Testament League, joins Greg Leith to discuss the global movement that helps believers like you share the Gospel. Hear examples of how other business owners use this easy tool to share the Gospel. Be encouraged as David and Greg share how God blesses the seeds...
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Equipping Christians For Kingdom Purpose In Their Work With Tom Lutz
Tom Lutz is the author of the newly released “Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work”. An expert in faith-work integration, Tom joins Greg to discuss some key elements from his book and help give practical ways to influence the faith of others outside of the church. Tom is a…
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The Great Commission And A Leader's Work World With Doug Cobb
Active and intentional giving should be part of the repertoire of every Christian leader, but creating the space and time to strategize and execute on that is frequently the roadblock to getting it done. Douglas Cobb, the managing partner at The Finishing Fund, joins Greg to discuss what…
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Guarding Your Mission With Lynsi Snyder And Sean Ellingson Of In-N-Out Burger
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, president and owner of In-N-Out burger, and her husband Sean Ellingson, Co-Founder of Slave 2 Nothing and Army of Love, join the Convene Podcast to discuss the importance of guarding your organization’s mission. In-N-Out Burger is a family-owned business that was…
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Your True Self With John Lynch
Many people often wear masks to keep up appearances just to maintain their relationships – but is this truly the right way to handle them? John Lynch, author of On My Worst Day and The Cure, joins Greg Leith to discuss the beauty of being your truest and most vulnerable self in relationships. As...
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Defending Christian Organizations with Shannon Royce
The Convene Podcast is joined by Shannon Royce, the president of Christian Employers Alliance. Christian Employers Alliance unite, equip, and represent Christian-owned businesses to protect religious freedom and provide the opportunity for employees, businesses, and communities to flourish. Join...
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Leading With A Limp With Dr. Dan Allender
Although leaders are expected to always show up in their best selves, they will still find themselves struggling with the biggest obstacles in life. Dr. Dan Allender, author and founder of The Allender Center, joins Greg Leith for a discussion on managing personal trauma as a leader. Dan is the...
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Getting Even More Lean with Dale Hedges
With a background at places like Intel and Toyota, Dale Hedges had early and successful exposure to lean thinking and process. His overview and insights make for a great and compelling primer on the subject.
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The Benefit of Executive Coaching with Carlos Rosales
Executive Coaching is a new field with many entrants. Carlos Rosales describes the value proposition as well as the qualifications of what Convene provides.
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Good and Godly Governance with Randal Dick
This conversation touches on the interplay of governance and organizational performance. Randal Dick says both of these touch spiritual perspective and right use of power.
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Data-Driven Decision Making with Michael Magalsky
Michael Magalsky is the founder and Principal Architect at infoVia. He draws from a quarter-century of data and analytics experience at Micron Technologies, where Michael helped lead the big data effort to integrate the company’s massive volumes of manufacturing data to improve cost structure and...
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The Convene Chair Profile with Brett Schrock
Brett Schrock recruits Convene Chairs and is a Chair himself. He is in the trenches for the very thing he is helping to develop. This discussion is helpful for those considering the Convene Chair role for themselves to find clarity in the decision-making process.
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Executive Team Coaching with Paul Aubin
Coaching executives and coaching executive teams are similar, yet different. Paul Aubin draws on his experience as an executive, an executive team member, and later as a business owner, to develop his skills to coach both. This conversation explores what is involved.
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Investing in Culture for Systemic Change with Matthew J. Painter
Organizational development includes alignment of mission, vision, values and executive talent. Without it how can there be organizational health in which people flourish? This conversation with Matthew Painter explores the interface between talent and the business.
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Are You Worthy of Being Followed? with Dacia Coffey
Figuring out the marketing blend that supports sales, especially in a COVID era, is something we are all having to rethink. However, even a perfect marketing mix cannot act as a substitute for client-centered service. Those emerging quickly out of COVID era changes were already doing it as an...
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The Deeper Purpose Of Work With Al Erisman
The ServiceMaster Story, written by faith and business expert Albert M. Erisman, examines how the first five leaders of ServiceMaster managed to develop and give deeper purpose to their employees, while also growing into a financially successful organization. From 1929 to 2001, ServiceMaster grew...
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Leading and Coaching Ethically with Michael Marx
Unethical leadership seems to keep making the headlines while ethical leadership does not. Michael Marx makes ethical leadership understandable and actionable.
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Considering Your Talent Strategies with Bruce Lane
Putting together a talent strategy is not just an HR matter. Deciding which aspects should be prioritized and what external and internal resources should be brought to bear is a complex recipe. Bruce Lane helps us think.
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Team Retreats: Worthwhile? with Rob Swette and Joe LaRussa
It is silly to do a retreat just because you think you should. Checking the box does not add value! When held as one among several means to reinforce strategic activity and organizational culture, the value grows. As the interview moves along the value of the Joe and Rob duo just keeps growing!
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Futures Thinking with Dr. Mike Petty
Futures thinking is not the same as forecasting or strategic planning. Dr. Michael Petty gives listeners a primer.
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Blessing Those Emerging Leaders with Harris Wheeler
If you are an emerging leader or responsible to foster the leadership gifts of others, our conversation with Harris Wheeler is an inspiration.
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Customized Executive Leadership Development Programs with Dr. K. Shelette Stewart
Finding the balance between generic learning products and tailored training programs that are developed specifically for the context and culture of your company can be difficult to navigate. Senior leaders need to be strategic about their choices.
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Leadership Teams That Are Actually Teams
Leadership teams are both individuals and teams. Breaking the team down to the individuals and putting together as a team is the deep experience of Dr. Merlin Switzer.
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Lifting the Hood on EOS with Wayne Kurzen
The Convene Consulting Network does not endorse a specific scaling or operating system, but we do foster relationships with experts who are passionate about those the tools they know well. An enterprise operating system is a respected tool that helps C-suite leaders get their heads up and…
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Fashioning Alignment with Marita LaChapell
Getting the key business elements in alignment – getting them right – leads to results that clearly tie to the mission/vision and values of the organization. How well aligned is your organization?
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An Integrated Life
Helen Mitchell is a leadership & strategy coach, speaker, and author. She is also the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, and an Ethics and Leadership professor in both the graduate and undergraduate programs in the…
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Servant Leadership in a Pandemic Storm with Tom Harper
Tom Harper is the CEO of Networld Media Group, an industry news media publisher in the banking, restaurant, retail, and tech industries. Tom has written several books on leadership and is also the publisher of https://biblicalleadership.com, a free site for Christian leaders in the marketplace…
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Leading HR in Such a Time as This
Human resources can mean different things to different people, but to founder and president of Synergistic Resource Associates, Ron Smedley, it's all about a human-centered approach. During a time of unrest in the world, and more specifically the US, it's critical to be on your A-game when it…
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Stewardship Of A Multi-Generational Kingdom Business With Marcus Bigelow
Transferring ownership of a family business can be messy. Managing relationships, expectations, and the business itself can come at a serious cost if not done thoughtfully and effectively. That’s where Marcus Bigelow comes in. An experienced consultant to many different family businesses over the...
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Building Faith Through the Startup Process
Josh Wilbur doesn't maintain the status quo. He seeks to push the boundaries of our preconceived ideas around the staples of our lives (payment processing, Bibles, coffee). A serial entrepreneur, Josh has been involved in the startup process of various organizations in his life before being…
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Finding New Opportunities to Share Your Faith
Finding the right space or opportunity to share your faith with someone can be difficult. Evangelism can often feel forced, unfun, and tense if not pursued in a thoughtful way. The Pocket Testament League seeks to create new opportunities for sharing the Gospel that allow space for those new to...
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Executing Well in the Middle of Uncertain Times
Jim Eaton joins Mark L. Vincent for a discussion on the ever-important topic of execution. Even the best-laid plans can fall apart if the execution is not managed properly, and executing on plans has been made even more complicated in the last few months. Listen in as they discuss options for...
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The Critical Nature of Clarifying Worldview
The term "worldview" may not be the first that comes to mind when thinking of your Christian faith as it relates to those around you. Many often consider it a religion, a relationship, a creed by which they live their life, but it is often an unconscious fact that your faith becomes the lens...
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The Restorative Power Of Work With Dr. Scott Rae
The Convene Podcast is joined by Dr. Scott Rae, Dean of Faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Together, Dr. Rae and Greg Leith explore the meaning behind “faith at work”, and break down what people mean when they say your business can be a ministry. Work in itself is an act of...
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The Sabbath As It Relates To The Leader With Jim Galvin
Jim Galvin of Galvin & Associates joins Mark L. Vincent to discuss the Sabbath as it relates to the leader. The Sabbath day is not just a nice suggestion from God, it’s a commandment. How leaders choose to pursue that commandment varies, and there’s a lot of misunderstanding about what it means…
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Listening in a Time of Great Change
We are excited to have market analytics expert Kay Edwards on the Convene Podcast today. In a time of noisy business advice and reactionary decision making, it is important to remember to listen to the voice of the customer. B2B organizations that spend 1% of annual revenue or more on customer...
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Taking Advantage of the Economic "Shutdown" and Growing by Acquisition
We're back with M&A expert and Convene Consultant Garry Krum. During this conversation, he and Mark L. Vincent discuss how you can move forward on your plans to acquire, even during this economic shutdown. Specifically, they cover ways in which the shutdown might play to your advantage as a…
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According to Stanford University, 75% of CEOs struggle with isolation and do not receive proper leadership advice outside their teams. If they have to deal with loneliness and all their inner battles instead of actually leading, they cannot perform at their best. If you want to address this once and for all, and make a lasting impact, you are in the right place. Welcome to Convene Connect Podcast, where we bring together faith-based leaders who want to grow a high-performance business and serve God with a purpose. Embark on a transformative journey where you navigate complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and honor God through your work.
Join Greg Leith as he sits down with Christian leaders who share guidance and inspiration in facing the unique pressures and challenges of running a business. Tune in as these amazing indi
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