Linch with a Leader

Mike sits down with Ken Coleman of Ramsey Solutions to discuss Ken’s new book, “From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love.” Ken is America’s Career Coach, is a national bestselling author, and host of The Ken Coleman Show. Ken helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a nationally syndicated, caller-driven show that helps listeners who are searching for something more out of their career.In From Paycheck to Purpose, Ken draws on what he learned from his own ten-year journey, as well as from coaching thousands of others, to walk you through the seven stages to discovering and doing work that gives you both a great income AND big impact.

Episode 127 finds Mike sitting down with a great friend and leader of leaders, Dan Reiland. Dan Reiland is the Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He first partnered with the legendary John Maxwell for 20 years, as the Executive Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church located in San Diego. He then moved on to become the Vice President of Leadership and Church Development at Injoy. Dan also writes a blog to help encourage and pass on leadership insights that he has learned and acquired from his time in ministry. He has a passion for seeing leaders grow and become empowered in what God has called them too. In this episode, Mike Linch and Dan Reiland discuss what it means to be a confident leader and how this plays in to your spiritual journey! Some of God's greatest leaders struggled until they found this "confidence" that God desires them to have!

In Episode 126, Mike is blessed to sit down with Mark Miller, the Vice President of High Performance leadership with Chick-Fil-A. Mark has been with Chick-Fil-A for over 40 years and has helped architect the leadership pipeline in one of America's premier organizations! Mark also has written eight books and sold over a million copies in 25 different languages. Here is a link to discover Mark's previous works and order them! Today, Mike & Mark unpack his newest book "Smart Leadership"! Smart Leadership explores the four choices that every great leader, no matter their field, will have to make! The information contained in this podcast is transformational and one you will want to listen to with a pen & pencil in hand!

Mike kicks of 2022 talking about a "leaders character" with Dr. Richard Blackaby.  This is his second appearance on the podcast (Episode 100) and this conversation delves into the depths of what makes character so critical in the life of a leader!Dr.  Blackaby serves as the President of Blackaby Ministries International and has served in that role since 2006.  He has authored or co-authored over 36 books such as:  Spiritual Leadership, Experiencing God,  The Seasons of GodDr. Blackaby not only travels the country speaking but is a coach to many Christian CEO's and business leaders.  He also has a popular leadership podcast entitled "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast".  In 2022, Dr. Blackaby is beginning a new "Experiencing God - Day by Day" PodcastHe and his wife, Lisa, have three adult children and six grandchildren. They live in Atlanta, GA.

In episode 124 of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Pastor, Author, Educator and "Leader of Leaders" Dr. Mark Rutland.  Mike & Dr. Rutland look back at his incredible journey and how God is still using him in big ways in leading leaders.  Dr. Rutland is the picture of "Living Leadership" for leaders at all levels!Dr. Mark Rutland is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Institute of Christian Leadership. He is a New York Times Best Selling author, educator, charismatic leader, businessman and a nationally recognized figure in Christian higher education.He served as the President of two prominent Christian universities from 1999 to 2013. Additionally, Dr. Rutland has served as Senior Pastor of Calvary Assembly of God in Orlando, Florida; and as an Associate Pastor at Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta, Georgia.He is also the Founder of Global Servants, a ministry in Ghana and Thailand. In 1988, Global Servants opened House of Grace. Located in Northern Thailand, House of Grace is a home for tribal girls at risk of being sold into sexual slavery.Dr. Rutland is the author of more than sixteen books including a New York Times Bestseller, ReLaunch. His other books include: Launch Out into the Deep, The Finger of God, Hanging by a Thread, Behind the Glittering Mask, Streams of Mercy, God of the Valleys, Nevertheless, Dream, Character Matters, Power, Holiness, Resurrection, Most Likely to Succeed, and David the Great.Dr. Rutland and his wife, Alison, have one son, two daughters, four grandsons, and two granddaughters.This episode is so full of great wisdom & leadership from Dr. Rutland!  Hope you enjoy!

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with leader Daniel Harkavy who not only leads his company, Building Champions, but coaches some of the greatest leaders in the world!Mike & Daniel not only talk about his spiritual journey but also spend time unpacking his newest book The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders!  Here is more on the WHO Daniel is: Daniel Harkavy has been coaching business leaders to peak levels of performance, efficacy, and fulfillment for more than twenty-five years. In 1996 he harnessed his passion for coaching leaders and teams to found Building Champions, where he serves as CEO and Executive Coach. Daniel and his team of coaches have worked with thousands of clients and organizations to improve the way they lead and live.Daniel is a sought-after author and speaker, most recently authoring “The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders” which released in October 2020. His book “Living Forward,” a national best seller, was published in March 2016. Daniel also authored “Becoming A Coaching Leader: The Proven Strategy for Building Your Own Team of Champions” in 2007.As an executive coach and trusted confidant, Daniel works with high profile leaders to improve their leadership, decision making, influence, and overall effectiveness. Daniel’s emphatic belief is that self-leadership precedes team leadership, and his goal is to help his clients optimize how they lead themselves first, then focusing on how to best work with their executive teams and all key constituents in their organizations. He engages with clients in many forms including one-on-one executive coaching sessions, executive retreats, speaking engagements and custom experiences.Some of the clients he has worked with include: Daimler, Nike, Chick-fil-A, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pfizer, Infineum (an ExxonMobil and Shell company), Bank of America, Wells Fargo, MetLife, PrimeLending, US Bank, Northwestern Mutual, Morgan Stanley, Prudential, Merrill Lynch and many others.Daniel lives just outside Portland, Oregon, where he and his wife and family enjoy a little space for gardening and play. Daniel actively serves his community as a member of nonprofit boards and a mentor to those seeking his guidance. His other passions include surfing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.

In today's episode, Mike sits down with leader & story-teller Bryan Coley.  Bryan is the Chief Imagination Officer of Reel Experiences in Atlanta, Ga.  Bryan used his love & background in film to create a space to help people learn leadership through movies!Bryan said it this way,  "After 20 years working with playwrights and screenwriters, I decided to try out our story development methodologies on "regular people" and that birthed a revolutionary idea called REEL EXPERIENCES. Now, we help corporate teams connect thru their favorite movies, allowing them to see themselves and each other more clearly. During this time of disconnection, we've found a way to create REEL connections."Mike & Bryan walk back into his story and unpack where he is today!  This episode is an amazing one and you will be challenged to lead with your "unique" leadership voice!

In Episode 121 of Linch with a Leader Mike sits down Jeff & Andre' Shinabarger to talk about whether you have to choose between "love & work".  They unpack this couple's newest book along with their journey in life & leadership.Jeff Shinabarger is the founder and executive director of Plywood People, an Atlanta-based non-profit that helps launch and sustain start-ups. He is the author of the book More or Less: Choosing a Lifestyle of Excessive Generosity, which challenges readers to become aware of where they have enough and to give away what they have more than enough of, and Yes or No: How Your Everyday Decisions Will Forever Shape Your Life, which gives practical advice for how to make good decisions and say “no” when necessary.Born in Bolivia, André Shinabarger has a deep passion for building community with marginalized people groups. She works for Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta as a Physician Assistant and is an adjunct professor for Emory University and is an Advisor to Plywood People. Together with her husband Jeff, she co-hosts the podcast Love or Work, where they ask, “Is it possible to change the world, stay in love, and have a healthy family?”This is a fun one!  Buckle up & listen in!

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author, consultant & leader Brad Lomenick. Brad is one of America's greatest thought leaders and his website is a go-to for leaders from all walks of life! From his time at Catalyst to today, Brad has had a front row seat to observe leadership and today spends time talking with Mike about what makes great leaders great!

Episode 119 finds Mike sitting down with Super Bowl Champion and former NFL player, Chris Maragos.  Chris took a crazy road in his travels to the National Football League.  After walking onat Western Michigan and then transferring to the University of Wisconsin as a walk-on, Chris established himself on the field as he moved from wide receiver to the defensive side of the ball.  After concluding his career as a Badger, Chris became an undrafted free agent and ended up winning two Super Bowls with the Seahawks and Eagles while playing in 92 games in his career.Chris was known as a leader on & off the field and was very open about his faith in Christ!  Chris now co-host a phenomenal podcast "Mission of Truth" with Nick Foles.  In today's conversation, Mike talks to Chris about his amazing career journey and lessons he learned on & off the field!  This is a fun one!!