Lead to Win with Jeff Little

In this powerful episode of Lead to Win, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with leadership coach and pastor Coach Tom Mullins for a conversation on the one thing every leader must protect—integrity.Drawing from decades of experience developing leaders, Coach Tom shares the lessons that shape a lifetime of influence. From defining your legacy to calling out the champion in others, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for leaders who want to finish well, not just start strong. You’ll discover why integrity is the foundation of lasting leadership, how to build a life that outlives you, and what it really means to lead with honor in every season.If you’re serious about becoming the leader God has called you to be, this conversation will challenge and strengthen you.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Legacy Starts With Integrity0:25 - Fishing Trips And McDonalds Laughs5:00 - Why Coaching Principles Transfer Everywhere8:05 - Coach Not Boss Leadership Model12:35 - Building A Coachable Curious Culture17:45 - Recruiting Team Depth And Developing Leaders23:40 - Keeping Score And Staying In Growth24:05 - Integrity Under Pressure In Public Life30:32 - Crisis Preparation And The Four As37:01 - Final Charge Call Out ChampionsLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

In this episode of the Lead to Win podcast, Jabin Chavez joins Pastor Jeff to talk about the real cost of leadership at the next level. From public success and private pressure to unmet expectations and pushback, this conversation gets honest about what happens when expansion exposes your internal health.New levels bring new devils.New influence brings new responsibility.And if you’re not healthy, growth will reveal it.Jabin shares practical wisdom on leading through criticism, building the right team, embracing spiritual maturity, and staying grounded when momentum increases. If you’re building something meaningful — in ministry, business, or leadership — this episode will challenge you to focus not just on growth, but on depth.Because the question isn’t how big you can grow.It’s how healthy you are when you get there.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Public Success, Private Strain1:45 - Vegas Church Plant And Building Miracle5:55 - From Youth Pastor To Senior Leader9:50 - Discernment, Timing, And Wise Counsel14:35 - COVID Shock: Becoming A Leader18:30 - Casting Vision And Inviting People In23:20 - Growth Surges And Unmet Expectations28:40 - Clarity Of Vision Over Crowd Noise33:10 - Designing Spaces For Connection36:50 - Filtering Feedback And Inputs41:20 - Tribe, Comparison, And Security45:10 - Rhythm Over Balance For Sustainability49:20 - Managing Time, Systems, And SermonsLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

Jim Laffoon, a senior pastor and revival teacher, shares how stillness trains leaders to sense God. He talks about moving from monologue to two-way dialogue, sensing God before words, training a reflex of quietness, hearing under pressure, and signs of youth-led revival. Short, practical, and challenging.

What if the thing holding your leadership back isn’t strategy… but your soul?In this episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Pastor Steve Robinson to unpack Soul Leadership—how trauma and chronic stress reshape the brain, why leaders get triggered, and how healthy leaders build healthy teams. You’ll learn the difference between self-leadership and soul leadership, why unprocessed pain turns into unhealthy patterns, and how God can bring you from fragmentation to wholeness.If you’re a pastor, leader, or team builder trying to finish well, this conversation will give you language, tools, and hope.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Why Soul Leadership Matters4:25 - The Book’s Big Idea And Audience8:40 - Katrina, Burnout, And Hitting The Wall11:30 - The Soul Leadership Cycle14:20 - Self Leadership vs Soul Leadership20:00 - Saul’s Wounds, Shame, And Control29:20 - Moses Triggered: Accusation And Delay34:20 - Building Resilience Before Crisis41:00 - You Can’t Pray Trauma AwayLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

Honor isn’t outdated—it’s essential. In this episode of Lead to Win, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with Earl McClellan to explore why honor is one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—forces in leadership today.They unpack how honor shapes culture, strengthens trust, and determines whether teams thrive or fracture under pressure. You’ll hear practical insights on leading with humility, honoring people even when it’s difficult, and building environments where respect fuels growth.This conversation will challenge the way you lead—and remind you why honor always matters.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Cold Open And Defining Friendship2:56 - The Box Lunch Revival Story5:10 - Laughter, Men’s Event, And Influence9:20 - Parenting Wisdom And Roles At Home13:15 - Culture Over Strategy And Tone19:30 - Receiving Honor Without Pride25:05 - Laying Down Crowns And Guardrails30:40 - Jesus-Centered Leadership And Discipleship36:20 - Seeds Of Honor From A Single-Mom Story42:10 - Formative Years As An Executive Pastor48:05 - Timing, Submission, And Leaving Well54:40 - The Real Test: Character Over Platform1:01:20 - Biggest Surprise Of Senior Leadership1:07:10 - Growth, Grit, And Eternal Stakes1:14:00 - Humor, Style, And Closing CommitmentsLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

What an honor it was to sit down with Brooke Ligertwood at this year's Leaders Gathering.  In this conversation, she shares her personal story of encountering God through worship, why she believes worship is first and foremost for God’s glory, and how a life rooted in Scripture and prayer shapes everything we offer publicly. Together, Pastor Jeff & Brooke explore the partnership between pastors and worship leaders, the importance of stewarding people well, and how cultivating a strong inner life sustains long-term leadership.This episode is powerful, we promise you aren't going to want to miss it! Whether you’re a pastor, worship leader, or ministry leader, this conversation will encourage you to lead with depth, humility, and devotion to Jesus.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - From Conference To Conversation0:54 - Worship’s Purpose And Brooke’s Conversion3:37 - Songs That Carry Theology6:16 - Writing From Scripture And Warfare8:16 - A Generational Vision For Worship10:23 - Pastoring Worship Teams Well12:25 - Teaching The Hidden Life15:31 - Guarding The Stage And Hearts16:20 - Closing Thanks And Subscriber AskLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Little and Pastor Mark Francey dive deep into the process behind every leader’s breakthrough—from the decades of formation you don’t see to the moments of obedience that unlock supernatural authority. Pastor Mark reveals why being sent is different than simply going, how leaders can minister to high-capacity people, and why rushing your calling can do more harm than good.If you’ve ever wondered when to move, how to wait, or what spiritual authority really looks like, this conversation will bring clarity, courage, and faith for your next step.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Redefining Riches And Pastoral Value8:20 - Calling To Pastor The “Up And Out”15:20 - Oceans Church Origin Story27:00 - Vision, Dream, And Statewide Baptisms37:00 - Timing, Process, And Being SentLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

What does it really mean to win? Pastor Jeff sits down with Pastor Jacob Aranza to talk about hidden character, spiritual fathers, breaking generational patterns, walking through the loss of a child, and why true success means winning in faith, family, and legacy—not just on a financial or ministry scoreboard.TIMESTAMPS4:50 - Redefining True Success9:50 - The Five Containers Of Life14:50 - From National Speaker To Local Pastor17:40 - Jacob’s Origin Story22:30 - Saved By Jesus, Shaped By Church28:40 - Honoring Spiritual Fathers33:20 - Breaking Generational Patterns38:20 - Foundations That Survive Storms43:20 - Winning At Home48:00 - Daily Practices That Anchor Family52:30 - Name, Claim, And Bless Your ChildrenLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

Every young person is searching for identity, belonging, and purpose—but they can’t find it alone. In this episode, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with Next Gen pastor Drew Nguyen to unpack what today’s students really need from the leaders who guide them. TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Present, Not Perfect Parenting3:28 - Setting The Next Gen Focus4:41 - Scale With Heart: Youth Numbers5:37 - A Youth Pastor’s Origin Story9:15 - Finding Family In The Church12:27 - From Brokenness To Belonging14:16 - Programs Don’t Raise Sons And Daughters17:02 - Multi‑Generational Discipleship In Action19:06 - Five Core Values For Kids22:08 - Don’t Wait To Be Great24:08 - Pressures, Options, And Anxiety26:17 - A Hunger For God Among Students28:21 - Templates: Retreats, Camps, Super Series32:16 - Identity, Purity, And Affirmation35:02 - Evangelism That Mobilizes Students38:24 - Parent The Heart, Not Performance42:04 - Be Emotionally PresentLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

In this powerful episode of Lead to Win, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with leadership legend Dr. Sam Chand for an honest and deeply practical conversation about what real growth requires—and why so many leaders stall before they reach their potential.TIMESTAMPS2:16 - Leadership is Who You Are4:34 - Systems, Scale, and Honest Self-Assessment8:46 - Hunger, Curiosity, and Capacity11:55 - Imagination as a Leadership Muscle16:40 - When-and-Then Thinking Stifles Vision19:40 - Wins You’ll Never See22:30 - Growth Equals Pain Framework27:40 - Playing to Win vs. Not to Lose31:40 - Control the Uncontrollables: Grow Yourself35:20 - Questions that Unlock Imagination39:10 - Comfort vs. Growth: Choosing ForwardRESOURCES FROM DR. SAM CHANDSam Chand Leadership Institute: https://setyourowntuition.com/https://Availbox.com/LEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Servolution: https://www.servolution.org/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/