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StrongTeams.com Podcast

StrongTeams.com Podcast

Rodney Cox

Your host is Rodney Cox, president of Ministry Insights International, and author of the book Leading From Your Strengths®. Rodney and his guests discuss best practices in building strong teams—teams built on empathy, understanding, and trust, where every team member feels valued and contributes at the highest level possible. Episode frequency is biweekly.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best StrongTeams.com Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to StrongTeams.com Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite StrongTeams.com Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

StrongTeams.com Podcast - Generous Leaders Are In

Generous Leaders Are In

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11/14/22 • 30 min

Rodney Cox and Steve NeSmith discuss the importance of generosity in leadership.
SHOW NOTES:
4:10 Hosts reference the article on MinistryInsights.com titled, Generous Leaders Are In.
8:35 - Rodney recounts Dr. Del Tackett's definition of love.
11:50 - Generosity must be altruistic
17:15 - Ways you can express generosity in the work environment.
Read the article, Generous Leaders Are In https://www.ministryinsights.com/generous-leaders-are-in/

Host: Rodney Cox
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Tweet us at @Insights_Intl
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© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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StrongTeams.com Podcast - Leadership Is Overrated

Leadership Is Overrated

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02/26/24 • 47 min

What enables some teams to achieve incredible results under intense pressure, while others flounder? Retired Navy SEAL leader Kyle Bucket and business leader Chris Mefford have seen extraordinary teams accomplish the near impossible across military, government, nonprofit, and corporate worlds.

In this episode, Chris and Kyle decode the key practices that set elite teams apart. Drawing from experience leading special operations and guiding thriving corporate cultures, they explain the flaws in most organizations’ assumptions about leadership, motivation, and culture – and why traditional management tactics often backfire.

Instead, Chris and Kyle advocate for “self-led teams” built on peer leadership, radical transparency about weaknesses, and candid feedback. They outline six practical steps any leader or manager can start taking to unlock greater alignment, innovation, ownership and fulfillment from groups.

You’ll learn:

• Why investing in recognition, community and purpose pays exponentially higher dividends than incentivizing individual performance

• How humility and “emotional capital” from senior leaders create psychological safety for teams to take ownership

• Why elite military units and thriving business teams often defer to junior members rather than the highest-ranking officers

Gain unconventional yet evidence-based insights from Chris and Kyle on how to strengthen team cohesion, agility, and fulfillment in your organization. The results can be record-breaking.

Host: Rodney Cox
Email us at [email protected]
Tweet us at @Insights_Intl
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© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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StrongTeams.com Podcast - Interview with Dan Reiland of 12Stone Church
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05/01/23 • 37 min

Rodney's guest on this episode is Dan Reiland. Dan serves as the Executive Director of Leadership Expansion at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia where he served for 20 years as the Executive Pastor. Dan is also a leadership coach, consultant, author, teacher, husband, father, and grandfather.
Rodney talks to Dan about 12Stone's leadership succession plan and how young leaders can be successful in today's ministry environment.
Find Dan Reiland online at https://danreiland.com/

Host: Rodney Cox
Email us at [email protected]
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© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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StrongTeams.com Podcast - Being Who God Made You To Be  |  Dr. Chip Dodd
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04/17/23 • 33 min

Rodney's guest on the podcast is author, speaker, counselor, and podcaster, Dr. Chip Dodd.

For over 30 years, Chip has worked with leaders from all walks of life, from athletes and business professionals to pastors and parents.
For the last 23 years, Chip has served as the Executive Director of the Center for Professional Excellence, which he founded in 1996.
Chip is also the author of 8 books, including the bestseller titled, The Voice of the Heart: A Call to Full Living.

Chip's books and his work is aimed at helping people learn who they were made to be, so they can do what they were made to do.
Find Chip online at https://www.chipdodd.com/

Host: Rodney Cox
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StrongTeams.com Podcast - Lifeway Reinvents Itself  |  Ben Mandrell, Pres & CEO
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04/03/23 • 33 min

Rodney's podcast guest is Ben Mandrell. Ben serves as the President and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources — he was elected to that role in 2019.

Prior to joining Lifeway, Ben pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee.

Outside of Ben's responsibilities at Lifeway, he preaches at churches all over the country and speaks regularly at leadership training events.

He also co-hosts, along with his wife, Lynley, The Glass House podcast— which focuses on building healthy relationships for ministry leaders and their families.
Learn more about Ben at benmandrell.com

Host: Rodney Cox
Email us at [email protected]
Tweet us at @Insights_Intl
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© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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StrongTeams.com Podcast - The Role of Humility in Leadership | Boyd Bailey
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03/19/23 • 28 min

Rodney's guest on the podcast today is Boyd Bailey. Boyd is the founder of Wisdom Hunters, an international ministry headquartered in Roswell, GA.
People worldwide have been impacted by the Wisdom Hunters’ daily devotionals and books. His book, Learning to Lead Like Jesus, published in 2018, is a best-seller in the Christian leadership category.
You can find Boyd Bailey online at https://www.wisdomhunters.com/

Host: Rodney Cox
Email us at [email protected]
Tweet us at @Insights_Intl
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© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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StrongTeams.com Podcast - Navy SEAL Shares Leadership Lessons  | Matt Cumbee
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03/06/23 • 24 min

Our podcast guest is former special operations soldier, Matt Cumbee. For nine years, Matt served in the world’s most elite military fighting unit, the Navy SEALs.
At the end of 2022, Matt separated from SEAL life to enter the private sector and agreed to tell us about his experience on a SEAL team and the leadership lessons he learned.

Host: Rodney Cox
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StrongTeams.com Podcast - Why Culture Rules in Leadership | Chick-fil-A VP Mark Miller
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02/20/23 • 30 min

Rodney's guest is Mark Miller, a senior VP with Chick-fil-A.
Mark's career at Chick-fil-A began more than 40 years ago as an hourly team member in one of the local restaurants. Shortly thereafter, he became the 16th corporate employee — working in the warehouse.

Over the last 40 years, he has served in leadership roles across the business, from Corporate Communications to Restaurant Operations, Training & Development.

Currently, Mark serves as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership.

Mark has also authored over a dozen books, including his latest title, Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage.
Mark can be found online at https://www.markmillerleadership.com/ and his newest book can be purchased at https://www.leadeveryday.com/

Host: Rodney Cox
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Rodney's guest today is Brandon Smith, also known as The Workplace Therapist.

For 20 years, Brandon has coached executives to be better leaders through his consulting practice based in Atlanta, GA. Brandon is the host of the Workplace Therapist Show and the author of, The Author vs Editor Dilemma -- The Leadership Secret to Unlocking Your Team, Your Time, and Your Impact.
Learn more about Brandon at https://theworkplacetherapist.com/
Show highlights can be found in our chapter markers.

Host: Rodney Cox
Email us at [email protected]
Tweet us at @Insights_Intl
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© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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One of the most critical moments for any church is navigating a senior pastoral transition. Getting it right can launch a new season of fruitful ministry. Getting it wrong can lead to devastating consequences like decline, conflict, and erosion of trust.
So how can church leaders confidently hire the right long-term fit for their unique situation and church culture?
In this episode, Rodney Cox talks to Nancy Moore, a true expert in the field of pastoral succession planning. Nancy has helped guide hundreds of churches through these delicate leadership changes over her decades of experience.

Nancy shares a wealth of wisdom, including:

  • Why churches must shift from operating on gut feelings to gathering hard data about their reality
  • The vital importance of first understanding a church's distinct culture, values and expectations
  • How assessments reveal a pastoral candidate's true working style beyond just their resume
  • The evidence-based approach that's produced an 83% success rate in Nancy's succession placements

Whether your church is currently in transition or hoping to get ahead of future successions, you'll get practical insights and a clear path forward.
Nancy's methods have earned phenomenal results and rave reviews from churches. As one leader said, "Her firm's guidance was invaluable in helping us navigate one of the most critical junctures we've faced."
Listen now and get equipped to make a wise, long-lasting pastoral hire that propels your church toward its God-given vision.
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Host: Rodney Cox
Email us at [email protected]
Tweet us at @Insights_Intl
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© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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FAQ

How many episodes does StrongTeams.com Podcast have?

StrongTeams.com Podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

What topics does StrongTeams.com Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Ministry, Christianity, Management, Leadership, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Leaders, Business, Pastor and Church.

What is the most popular episode on StrongTeams.com Podcast?

The episode title 'Being Who God Made You To Be | Dr. Chip Dodd' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on StrongTeams.com Podcast?

The average episode length on StrongTeams.com Podcast is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of StrongTeams.com Podcast released?

Episodes of StrongTeams.com Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of StrongTeams.com Podcast?

The first episode of StrongTeams.com Podcast was released on Sep 14, 2022.

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