Discipled Leader: Inspiration from a Fortune 500 Executive for Transforming Your Workplace by Pursuing Christ

Discussion about the importance of sharing your faith in the workplace and how to be a change agent w/ Holly Mattingly Cunningham, former Fortune 100 beverage industry executive and owner of a coaching/consulting practice focused on developing next-generation leaders. 

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• Many Christians find it difficult to share their faith in the workplace. Why do you think that is? 
• Tell us about a time when you were a change agent in the workplace and the role your faith played? 
• You might be the best chance for many and the only chance for some ever to meet Jesus. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? 
• How does your identity as a disciple of Christ inspire you to make a difference in today’s culture? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com

Discussion on the role sanctification plays in a leader’s life and the importance of having a growth mindset w/Drew Meadows, an Atlanta GA area, insurance executive and Christian Leadership Concepts alum.  

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• How self-aware do you think you are? How well do you learn from your experiences? How can you improve in this area? 
• Do you know someone who puts others first? What are the positive qualities that you admire in the person? How can you model the individual’s behavior in the future? 
• Do you have a coach or mentor who can help guide you through tough circumstances? If not, who may be able to help you? 
• Which of the six principles of active participation in your sanctification stuck out to you? Why? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com

In this episode, we discuss the role joy plays in a leader’s life, dealing with adversity, and the power of encouragement w/Todd Edstrom, an Atlanta GA area, young professional commercial real estate associate. 

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• When is the last time you encouraged someone? How can the principles of encouragement in this chapter help someone who has lost confidence, faced challenging circumstances, or failed at something? 
• Have you ever worked with a delightful leader? What were the qualities about the person you admired most? What was his or her impact on you? What can you learn and apply from the delightful leader’s approach? 
• Identify three people in your life who have a positive attitude and three with negative attitudes. What do you notice about them, and what impact does it have on those around them? 
• How do you deal with adversity? What’s working and not working? Why? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ?

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com 

In this episode, we have a discussion on spiritual warfare in the workplace and how to overcome your leadership fears w/ Rick Dunn, Fellowship Church Lead Pastor in Knoxville, TN, Life Reframed podcast host, and author. 

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• Are you experiencing spiritual warfare? If so, how do you know? Are you winning or losing? If you are losing, what can you do? 
• What are your greatest fears? How do they impact you? How can you begin to overcome them? 
• What role does courage play in leadership, and why is it important? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com

Discussion on avoiding temptation in the workplace, personal accountability, and how to handle criticism w/Isaac Cudzilo, an East Tennessee area, young adult logistics professional. 

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• Have you ever thought about the consequences of sin? What are your “Is it worth it?” questions? 
• What specific steps do you need to take to improve your success in handling testing and temptation? When will you take these steps? 
• How do you practice accountability in your life? Whom could you ask to partner with if you don’t currently have a regular accountability practice? 
• How well do you handle criticism? How can you improve? 
• When did you last lose your composure? What happened? What role does self-control play in leadership and why is it important? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com

Discussion on the role prayer plays in a leader’s life and handling anxiety w/ Dean Crowe, Founder, and CEO of Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. 

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• Do you trust God and believe that he is in control? Why or why not? 
• Are you experiencing God’s peace, or are you struggling with anxiety? If the latter, how is anxiety holding you back and limiting your prayers? 
• Why is prayer important in a leader’s life? 
• What role does perseverance play in leadership, and why is it important? When is the last time you persevered, and it paid off? What did you learn? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? Any other advice or insights for our listeners? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com 

Discussion on workplace integrity and the role that confession plays in a leader’s life w/Caden Hill, a Charlotte NC area, young adult sales, and consulting professional. 

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• Honesty is the top-quality people desire in a leader. Why do you think it is so important to leadership? 
• Have you ever been in a circumstance where your integrity was tested? How did you apply the principles of staying true, building accountability, and speaking up? What happened, and what did you learn? 
• Have you ever been honest with someone, and the relationship was broken? What were the consequences, and would you change anything? 
• What happens if you try to conceal your sin? 
• Are you reviewing your life throughout the day, confessing any known sin? Why or why not? How can you make confession a regular part of your day? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com 

Discussion on the theological term, “assurance,” our source of confidence and the role it plays in a leader’s life w/ Allison Liddle, 3 times best-selling author, business owner, motivational speaker, leadership trainer, and Launch podcast host.  

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• In your own words, what does the theological term “assurance” mean? Why is important for Christians to understand? 
• Are you self-confident or God-confident? How have you cultivated God-confidence in your life? 
• When did you last trust God, embrace change, and experience growth in the workplace? 
• When was the last time you took a risk and stepped out of your comfort zone? What happened? What did you learn? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com

On this episode, we discuss the importance of motive in the workplace and how to be a sacrificial leader w/ Caroline Shannon, a young professional public relations executive specializing in crisis management. 

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• What motivates you? When in a leadership capacity, how do you examine, act, and reflect on your motives? 
• What is the connection between love and leadership? 
• Can you name some sacrificial leaders in your life? Maybe a parent, friend, teacher, coach, mentor, or manager? What did they sacrifice to help you? How will you sacrifice to help someone? 
• How do we love God and others? Which strategy suggested in this chapter is the most meaningful to you? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you transform your workplace through your pursuit of Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com

On this episode, we discuss the importance of daily quiet times and making sound decisions with speaker and author of the best-seller Managing Brand You Ira Blumenthal and his son, Fortune 100 beverage industry senior executive Eric Blumenthal.

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• Where do you find wisdom? Why is wisdom crucial in leadership? 
• Tell us about your daily quiet times. Why is this the most important time of the day? 
• When did you last seek God’s direction? What happened? 
• What happened when you did not seek God’s direction? 
• How do you currently make decisions? How can you begin to use the DBDAE decision-making framework to help you make sound decisions? 
• How will these discipleship and leadership principles help you and others transform the workplace through pursuing Christ? 

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace, and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com

In this introductory episode, Preston Poore describes why Discipled Leader was written and how it will help Christian businesspeople develop Christlike character, influence others, and change their world. Then, John Featherston, Chick-fil-A Senior Director, shares his insights on integrating one’s faith into the workplace.

Questions and lessons explored in this episode: 

• Faith in the workplace goes beyond holding a bible study, praying for others, being honest, or even not being risqué in the workplace. What does it look like for you? 
• How do you “show up” every day at work? 
• Do you remember when the lightbulb went off about integrating your faith into the workplace? 
• Who modeled living out their faith in the workplace for you? 
• Why don’t more Christians integrate their faith into the workplace?  
• How do Christians lose sight of their calling to be a disciple of Christ in the workplace? 
• Why don’t more churches focus on vocational discipleship? 
• John Maxwell says there’s a huge leadership gap today. Do you agree and why?

Discipled Leader is a show that provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian Business leaders with a framework to grow their influence through becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace and living a more fulfilling personal and professional life. www.prestonpoore.com