Liberty Leadership Institute

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This time, Pastor Grant Ethridge accepts the 23 Question Challenge. Dr. Grant Ethridge is the Senior Pastor of Liberty Live Church in Hampton Roads, Virginia. He holds seven academic degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry and a Doctor of Divinity. Pastor Grant became Senior Pastor at Liberty in 2006. Since that time, the church has baptized over 11,049 people and has been recognized in the Top 100 Fastest Growing / Largest Churches in the U.S. In this episode, he shares some of the highlights of his career, relates with great transparency some of his leadership failures, and shares how God’s faithfulness help him overcome and find victory. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

S02-E06: Organizational Design + Development This time Jeff explores Organization Design + Development. He teaches concepts of team culture, different ways to organize your team, and the Jethro Principle of organizational development from Exodus 18. No matter the size of your organization or where you fit in the structure of your company, you’ll learn how to impact the group by leading from where you are.Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.

Jeff invites Robin Clukey to the 23 Questions series.   Robin Clukey is the strategic partner business leaders call when talent constraints are holding back growth. With two decades of experience spanning Fortune 100 icons and nimble mid‑market firms, she pinpoints the hidden people‑related barriers that slow execution—and designs sustainable solutions that turn human capital into measurable bottom‑line results. During her tenure with the Walt Disney Company, Robin learned to hard‑wire service excellence into every stage of the employee lifecycle. Her company, Ignite Brilliance, blends evidence‑based HR practices with disciplined project management: analyzing talent data, mapping capability gaps, and orchestrating cross‑functional initiatives through Prosci‑based change frameworks. The result is not just a well‑written playbook, but a self‑reinforcing system that leaders can continue to scale. Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization. 

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This month Jeff will be talking about Teambuilding + Collaboration. Jeff will be sharing concepts of effective teambuilding, five ways a team can become dysfunctional, and the importance of accountability and collaboration. You’ll also learn the Listen-Engage-Activate-Deliver model and how to apply it. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization. 

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This month’s topic is Leadership Development. What kind of leader are you? Jeff will be discussing different leadership style, types, what the Bible says about leadership, and the characteristics of a good leader. And lastly, you’ll be encouraged to thrive as leaders and Christians. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

In this installment of the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites David Woolwine to share about his experiences and leadership insights.   David Woolwine has over thirty-five years of human resource experience. Before joining Sentara, he was Director of Human Resources and Director, Leadership and Organization Development for Inova Health Systems in Falls Church, Virginia. Mr. Woolwine currently serves as President of the Paraclete Group of Virginia, LLC. Mr. Woolwine retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel and as Chief Learning Officer of Sentara Healthcare. David and his wife Cindy are high school sweethearts and have three married children and ten grandchildren and reside in Williamsburg, Virginia. They are active in LibertyLive Church and serve as Connect Group leaders and strong advocates for children and families dealing with childhood cancer. David also serves as a Deacon. Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization. 

This month’s topic is Making an Impact + Leaving a Legacy. Jeffrey will be discussing our purpose, vision, mission, and values as kingdom builders. He will also share how we can apply the Think-Design-Lead model to our leadership opportunities. And lastly, Jeff will encourage us to leave a legacy in all we do as kingdom builders. Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization. 

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. The term legacy can sometimes be misinterpreted, especially by Christian leaders, when we focus only on tangible contributions. But the intangible contributions that shape the effects of one’s work, values, and relationships is a spiritual undertaking. Jeff discusses the different dimensions that a legacy can take on – starting with your personal spiritual legacy. He also contrasts stewardship with generosity when it comes to time, talents, finances, relationships, spiritual growth, and mentorship.  Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. Our topic this time is often neglected by business leaders – how to manage change. A strong leader will prepare, support and guide their organization to achieve the desired outcome. By developing a process for the specific changes, leaders can reduce the risks and help realize the benefits of the new processes. Jeff also walks us through succession planning that will help mitigate the impact retirement, promotions, or unexpected departures from your teams. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This month, using Philippians 4:8 as a text, Jeff takes Paul’s exhortation about what should occupy our mind, and applies it to the way we think in the marketplace. He utilizes John Maxwell’s book, Thinking For A Change, to outline different kinds of thinking and how can apply them to different situations. Jeff also highlights the LEAD Process – Listen – Engage – Activate – Deliver, and how to apply it to our problem solving.Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. As business leaders, it’s not hard to get lost in Key Performance Indicators. This time, Jeff breaks down type of KPIs, how to develop them, and how to set goals with relevant KPIs.He also takes on the topic of AI by outlining different types of AI, their specific applications, and the future of AI and its impact on church leadership. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization. 

In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.  Pastor Scott Payne is joining Jeff today. He is the Executive Pastor of Ministries of Liberty Live Church in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Scott, his wife Robin and daughters Emily and Kerri, joined the Liberty staff in 2008. Scott has been instrumental in expanding the reach of the church through guiding the launch of and overseeing Liberty’s campuses. He is passionate about providing strategic leadership and developing the staff to accomplish Liberty’s mission and vision. Scott is candid about some struggles and weaknesses that have served to develop him as a leader.  

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner.In this episode, Jeff reviews some different communication styles and emphasizes the importance of using the right style for your audience. Next, he shares 11 steps to create a go-to-market strategy that incorporates creating a strong brand and using storytelling to enhance the message to your customers. Jeff wraps up with business development tips with a discussion of how rock-turners, closers, and executors all contribute to a strong sales team.Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

This month, Jeff walks us through a high-level overview of Strategic Planning tools. We start with the traditional Strategic Team Review and Action Tool (STRAT) and how to ask meaningful questions in your survey. The SWOT (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) is presented in a different way, and Jeff suggests ways to incorporate a spiritual component. Jeff shows us the Strategic Foresight program, how to combine it with the PESTLE method, and wraps up with the Futures Wheel. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.  Today's guest is Pastor Dalton Stoltz. Dalton is the Greenbrier Campus Pastor at Liberty Live Church. He and his wife Lindsay have four children and have ministered together at Greenbrier for over seven years. Dalton shares about his rural Canadian upbringing and the dramatic events that solidified his relationship to God and calling to the ministry. You’ll appreciate the insights he has gained in living his daily life and the importance of focus in accomplishing your goals. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization. 

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. As leaders, God has also called us to be good stewards charging us with the responsibility to manage, care for, and oversee His creation and the time, treasure, and talents we have been given. Jeff discusses these topics as well as the importance of relationships with God as well as those around us. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.  Todays’ guest is Eric Venable. Having been raised in South Carolina prior to a civil engineering career now spanning three decades, Eric was called to Virginia in 2006. Here he met his wife, Angie, with whom he delights in daughters Caroline and Cassie. The Venables joined the Liberty family in 2024. Eric is passionate about sharing the Gospel with the multitudes he encounters during business travels stewarding God’s creation for communities he serves. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This month Jeff will discuss the types of things leaders will manage, including corporate culture, management systems, operational systems, resources, products and services, and markets. We’ll also look at how to optimize our performance with Six Sigma, ways to minimize waste using the LEAN approach, and combining those ideas for continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma. We’ll also see how Nehemiah applies these concepts and found common ground when rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. In the 23 Questions series, Jeff invites leaders to answer 23 questions that help leaders share insights to their leadership styles.  Today’s guest is Joe Shirey. He is President of ISE Consulting, a small organizational development firm helping organizations to manage change through strategic planning, executive coaching, and improved leader-follower communication. Prior to ISE Consulting, Joe was a Senior Strategic Planning Analyst with Lockheed Martin and served in the Air Force as a fighter pilot, Squadron Commander, and staff officer, retiring as a Colonel in 2001. He has a BS in Management from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Masters in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a master’s in strategic studies from the U.S Air War College, and a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Joe has been an Adjunct Professor serving both Regent University in Virginia Beach and Norwich University in Vermont at the undergraduate and graduate level. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

S01-E04: Organizational Design + Development – 3-11-25 Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This time Jeff explores Organization Design + Development. He teaches concepts of team culture, different ways to organize your team, and the Jethro Principle of organizational development from Exodus 18. No matter the size of your organization or where you fit in the structure of your company, you’ll learn how to impact the group by leading from where you are. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This month Jeff will be talking about Teambuilding + Collaboration. Jeff will be sharing concepts of effective teambuilding, five ways a team can become dysfunctional, and the importance of accountability and collaboration. You’ll also learn the Listen-Engage-Activate-Deliver model and how to apply it. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

Liberty Leadership Institute Workshop Podcast hosted by Jeffrey Ganthner. This month’s topic is Leadership Development. What kind of leader are you? Jeff will be discussing different leadership style, types, what the Bible says about leadership, and the characteristics of a good leader. And lastly, you’ll be encouraged to thrive a leaders and Christians. Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.

This month’s topic is Making an Impact + Leaving a Legacy. Jeffrey will be discussing our purpose, vision, mission, and values as kingdom builders. He will also share how we can apply the Think-Design-Lead model to our leadership opportunities. And lastly, Jeff will encourage us to leave a legacy in all we do as kingdom builders.Jeffrey W. Ganthner, DSL, AIA has 30 years of professional experience launching and leading organizations filled with architects, engineers, construction, and technology professionals. In addition to his architectural and engineering degrees and professional licenses, he has a doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership and currently serves as a professor at Regent University teaching classes in leadership, organizational design, development, and optimization.