Best Gary L Wise Podcasts (2025)

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From DC2 to Navy Chief: My Journey Up the Ranks 1:08:57

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Send us a text In this captivating episode, I take you through one of the most transformative periods of my naval career—the journey from being a newly-minted DC2 (Damage Controlman Second Class) to earning my Chief's anchors against seemingly impossible odds. When I reported to the USS Ogden in 2003, I walked into chaos. The damage control shop wa…

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Visualizing Success: My Journey from DC2 to Chief Petty Officer 1:08:26

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Send us a text How do you turn an unwanted assignment into your biggest career breakthrough? When I stepped aboard USS Ogden in the Persian Gulf at 2AM and heard "you are so effed" echo down the passageway, I had no idea this moment would fundamentally alter my Navy journey. The DCPO shop I inherited was a disaster - unbearably hot, papers everywhe…

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Chiefs Don't Sugarcoat—That Gives You Diabetes 1:53:07

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Send us a text From a small town in Mississippi to the pinnacle of Navy leadership, Master Chief Lisa Tisdale's remarkable 30-year journey embodies the true spirit of naval service. In this captivating conversation with Gary Wise, Lisa pulls back the curtain on her evolution from Ship's Serviceman to Command Master Chief. Lisa's story begins with j…

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Positive Intelligence: The Mental Fitness Framework for Leaders 30:58

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Send us a text What if your mind could work for you rather than against you? Dr. Leigh Byers introduces us to the revolutionary concept of Positive Intelligence—a mental fitness framework that trains leaders to quiet their inner saboteurs and lead from a place of wisdom, creativity, and empathy. Drawing from her extensive background as a Seventh Le…

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The High Road: Navigating Leadership in a Divided World 47:00

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Send us a text What does it truly mean to "take the high road" in today's fractured world? For Pastor Mark D Cummins, it's not a cliché but a revolutionary approach to leadership that transforms both leaders and followers. In this compelling conversation, Mark shares his journey from angry teenager to Marine to pastor, revealing how each stage shap…

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Is "Burnout" Just a Trendy Excuse or a Real Crisis? 56:59

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Send us a text The moment I thought I was having a heart attack in the ER, everything changed. That's when I realized my "burnout" was actually something much deeper. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, host Gary Wise and guest Chris Cahill tackle burnout head-on, asking the uncomfortable question: is it really just a trendy excuse or a legiti…

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The Power of Collecting and Using Data in Business and Life 50:14

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Send us a text Ready to transform your leadership approach with data-driven strategies? Gary Wise sits down with Mr. Elgin Carelock, a multifaceted entrepreneur and business strategist, to explore how collecting and applying the right information can revolutionize your decision-making process. Mr. Carelock reveals a fascinating paradox: while we na…

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Why I Stayed: How the Military Transformed My Life When I Wasn't Looking 50:29

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Send us a text What happens when your reasons for joining the military have nothing to do with patriotism or service? In this deeply personal account, retired Navy Command Master Chief Gary Wise takes us through his remarkable transformation from troubled youth to dedicated leader. Gary's journey begins with brutal honesty – he joined the Navy to e…

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From Detroit to Leadership: A Navy Master Chief's Journey 1:12:18

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Send us a text Leadership isn't just a skill—it's a lifelong journey that transforms who you are and how you impact others. In this powerful conversation, Gary welcomes retired Master Chief Petty Officer Rory Bacon who shares his remarkable path from Detroit's inner city through 26 years of distinguished Naval service and beyond. Bacon reveals how …

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Relentless Tenacity: Finding Your Purpose After Memorial Day 21:28

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Send us a text Freedom isn't free. Standing among fellow Americans at our local Veterans Park on Memorial Day, I was struck by the weight of sacrifice that spans our nation's relatively brief history. From those early patriots who built a new country to the World War II generation like my grandfather who faced global tyranny without modern technolo…

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Why Technology Is Both The Divide And The Bridge Between Generations 37:31

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Send us a text Generational diversity might be the most overlooked challenge in today's workplace. Drawing from my experience leading teams where 18-year-olds worked alongside 45-year-olds, I explore how different age groups bring unique strengths and challenges to any organization. Technology stands as both the greatest divide and the most powerfu…

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The Mentor's Journey: Finding Your Guide 1:15:33

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Send us a text The search for guidance in our personal and professional lives often leads us to mentorship – that powerful, transformative relationship that can unlock our potential and illuminate our path forward. In this deeply personal conversation, retired Navy Chief Petty Officers Gary Wise and Jeremy Moore unpack the profound impact mentors h…

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The Authentic Leader's Journey: Navigating Fear and Finding Purpose 1:03:01

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Send us a text What makes a leader truly effective? Is it unwavering confidence, technical expertise, or something deeper? This thought-provoking episode strips away leadership myths to reveal what actually matters when guiding others through challenges. Through personal reflection and powerful storytelling, we explore two contrasting yet complemen…

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When Everything Falls Apart: How Great Leaders Rise 37:11

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Send us a text When chaos strikes, true leadership is revealed. Drawing from decades of military experience as a Command Master Chief and damage control specialist, Gary Wise unpacks seven battle-tested strategies that help leaders not just survive but thrive during challenging situations. The journey begins with a fundamental mindset shift: seeing…

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When Everyone Wants Off Your Team, You're Doing It Wrong 1:28:01

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Send us a text Ever wonder why some teams excel while others flounder? This episode dives deep into what separates high-functioning collaborative environments from toxic workplaces through the lens of veteran leaders with decades of military and civilian experience. Our panel of leadership experts breaks down the essential components of building te…

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The path from undesignated seaman to successful entrepreneur wasn't always smooth sailing 1:22:43

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Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when military discipline meets civilian work culture? Jon Floyd's remarkable journey from undesignated fireman to business owner provides fascinating insights into leadership across vastly different worlds. When Jon first approached a Navy recruiter after being rejected by the Marines, he had no idea his care…

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The Anatomy of Change: Leading Teams Through Transition 1:28:10

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Send us a text "Trust is the currency of leadership." This powerful statement forms the backbone of our fascinating discussion on navigating organizational and personal change. When facing transitions, what separates successful leaders from those who struggle isn't necessarily their strategy—it's how much trust they've banked with their teams. Thro…

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Lesley Prasad's extraordinary path takes him from Guyana's rainforest to the United States Navy. 1:32:40

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Send us a text What happens when a boy from the Amazon jungle finds himself thrust into the concrete jungle of New York City, and later becomes a commissioned officer in the United States Navy? Lesley Prasad's life story reads like an epic journey of resilience, faith, and transformation. Growing up along the Demerara River in Guyana, Lesley spent …

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Tell Me a Tale, Change My Life 1:20:59

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Send us a text Leadership experts Gary Wise and Chris highlight storytelling as a foundational skill for effective communication, inspiration, and meaningful connections with others. They explore how stories create lasting impact where facts alone cannot, drawing from their extensive experience in military leadership, business, education, and faith…

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From Undesignated Seaman to IDC Master Chief 2:03:48

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Send us a text What happens when life's unexpected turns become your greatest opportunities? In this deeply personal conversation, Master Chief Jose Alonso reveals his extraordinary journey from Uruguayan immigrant to elite Navy medical provider, demonstrating how adaptability and resilience can transform apparent setbacks into stepping stones for …

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Breaking Free: Authentic Leadership in a World of Masks 1:42:13

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Send us a text "The world's a stage, and I can be anybody I want to be." In this thought-provoking conversation, Navy veteran Gary Wise welcomes Marine Corps veteran Chris Cahill to discuss how feedback shapes our personal and professional growth across generations. Drawing from their combined decades of military service and leadership experience, …

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Leaders don't avoid conflict, they transform it into opportunity. 1:32:00

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Send us a text What if the conflicts you dread most could become your greatest opportunities for team growth? In this candid conversation between two seasoned leaders with military backgrounds, we explore the counterintuitive truth that healthy conflict—when handled properly—builds stronger teams than artificial harmony ever could. Drawing from dec…

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You Can't Lead If You Do Everything Yourself 1:00:02

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Send us a text The difference between leadership and management often comes down to one critical skill: delegation. In this powerful episode, leadership mentor and retired Navy Command Master Chief Gary Wise reveals why so many aspiring leaders fall short by failing to distribute responsibility effectively. Drawing from nearly three decades of mili…

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Who's steering your ship: your emotions or your intelligence? 59:48

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Send us a text The line between effective leadership and emotional reaction is thinner than most realize. For 25 years as a Navy leader and now as a JROTC instructor, I've seen how emotions can either fuel or sabotage leadership effectiveness. Being "intelligently emotional" means using your mind to guide your emotions rather than letting emotions …

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Unlocking your leadership potential in 2025 57:52

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Send us a text In this session, we'll delve into: Cultivating a growth mindset Creating a learning environment for yourself Building a supportive network Setting and achieving meaningful goals Whether you're looking to advance your career, enhance your skills, or simply unlock your full potential, this event will provide you with valuable insights …

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Words from the Wise & Kut Different: Community Impact 1:04:33

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Send us a text Join Gary Wise on this inspiring episode of Words from the Wise as he sits down with Myles Mcconico from Kut Different Non Profit to discuss their recent collaboration on a community fun day in Ocala. In this episode, you'll hear about: The importance of community engagement and leadership How Kut Different is making a positive impac…

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AI & Enhancing Workplace Productivity with Emily Harburg 27:59

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In this episode, we sit down with Emily Harburg, CEO and co-founder of PairUp. We talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, the transition of PairUp from being a mentorship-based startup to an AI-powered workplace knowledge-sharing tool, and her goals for the future. We also explore the challenges of adapting to changing market needs, the importan…

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Leading with Faith and Integrity with Eric Bosshard 27:29

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In this week's episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we catch up with Wheaton alumnus Eric Bosshard, who is the CEO of Cleveland Research Company. He shares with us fond memories of his time at college, including the friends he made and the soccer team he played for. After graduating as a business economics major, Bosshard started working in the …

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App Development, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation with Gary and Brayden Gogis 35:40

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Join us on a journey as we explore the captivating narratives of Gary and Brayden Gogis, a father-son duo, as they navigate the realms of app design, from crafting SpongeBob games to birthing a unique social media platform named Joybox. Tune in now to be encouraged and challenged! For more information on their work, please check out the links below…

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Spiritual Transformation in Business with Barry Rowan 37:00

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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our guest host, Bob Doll, talks with Barry Rowan, author of "The Spiritual Art of Business.” They discuss Barry's journey of surrendering his life to Christ, which led to profound spiritual growth and insights into the intersection of faith and work. Through experiences of crisis, surrender, and compa…

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Embracing the Journey with Ethan Park 30:45

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In this week’s episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Ethan Park, Partner, COO/CFO of Extract Capital. Ethan shares his journey from being born in South Korea, moving to Indiana, transitioning to Toronto, and embracing new challenges with faith and determination. Ethan's career trajectory took unexpected turns, from pursuing a degree …

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A Journey of Resilience, Entrepreneurship, and Faith with Lu Dong 52:37

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In this episode of CFI: Faith & Integrate, we talk with Lu Dong, an entrepreneur based in Tokyo. We talk about his life journey and entrepreneurial experiences, life in Tokyo, his startup app, TakeMe, that connects tourists with the best restaurants in Japan, the challenges he faced during his entrepreneurial journey, and his deep reflection on fai…

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Exploring Career Journeys, Faith, and Stewardship with Mark Berg 31:37

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This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we talk with Mark Berg, Lead Adviser and Founder of Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., who shares his journey from studying psychology to finding his passion in financial planning. Mark discusses the importance of following one's passion, making career pivots, and the role of faith in his life and business. #…

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Empowering Women in Ministry with Joyce Koo Dalrymple 33:45

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In this episode, our host, Tommy Lee, engages in a compelling conversation with Joyce Koo Dalrymple, a pastor, speaker, and podcast host. She is a multifaceted individual with a rich background spanning journalism, law, and ministry. Together, they explore Joyce's unique journey and how her diverse experiences have shaped her current role as a past…

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Spiritual Formation in a Post-Christian Culture with Dr. Bill Thrasher 34:19

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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, interviews Dr. Bill Thrasher, a lead faculty member in the Master's Program in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship at Moody Theological Seminary. They talk about the increasing need for spiritual formation in a post-Christian culture, the importance of the Holy Spirit in spiritua…

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A Biblical Vision for Friendship with Rebecca McLaughlin 41:16

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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with ⁠Rebecca McLaughlin⁠, and they discuss her life in Cambridge, her love for writing, and her journey as an author, focusing on her latest book ⁠, No Greater Love⁠. Rebecca walks us through the highs and lows of friendship love—a love that’s been neglected and malnour…

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Just Show Up with Drew Dyck 34:41

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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host, Tommy Lee, sits down with author, editor, and speaker ⁠Drew Dyck.⁠ They talk about the process of publishing a book, the transformative power of written words and their impact on spiritual development, and how “showing up” and small acts of faithfulness change everything. Drew also shares wi…

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Christian Women in Leadership with Tracy Thomas 39:58

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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, our host Hannah Stolze interviews Tracy Thomas, the Senior Vice President for Advancement at Biblica. Tracy details her faith journey and recalls when she decided to “live under the lordship of Christ instead of just the adjacentship of Christ.” She shares some of the struggles of being a Christian wo…

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The Intersection of Faith & Innovation with Dr. Artem Trotsyuk 31:53

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In this enriching conversation, our guest host, Chris Allen, interviews Dr. Artem Trotsyuk, an educator and investor. They delve into the realms of gene editing, faith-science integration, and the transformative power of innovation. Dr. Trotsyuk’s experiences offer valuable insights for individuals navigating their own paths, emphasizing the signif…

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Beyond Our Control with Lauren McAfee 39:42

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This week on Integrate: Faith and Innovate, guest host Bob Doll sits down with the incredible Lauren Green McAfee, founder of Stand for Life, ministry director at Hobby Lobby, and author of the new book, "Beyond Our Control." They talk about Lauren and her husband, Michael's journey with adoption, infertility, illness, navigating unexpected circums…

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A Journey of Healing, Perseverance, and Transformation with Dr. Ingrid Faro 32:33

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In this episode of Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we sit down with Dr. Ingrid Faro, coordinator of the MA in Old Testament program and visiting professor at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She shares her journey of facing hardships, abuse, and struggles in her personal life. Despite the challenges, Dr. Faro found solace and strength in her fait…

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Creating Opportunities in Ministry with Tim Buhler 21:18

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In this episode of Integrate, we sit down with Tim Buhler, who shares his journey of amalgamating his engineering experience with ministry. He expounds on his work with a manufacturing company that employs inmates in a maximum-security prison. He highlights the importance of providing inmates with meaningful work and opportunities to build vocation…

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Entrepreneurship and Faith with Ben Smithee 17:49

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This week on Integrate: Faith & Innovate, we speak with Ben Smithee, CEO of The Smithee Group. Ben explains his entrepreneurial background and his calling and journey in starting The Smithee Group. He also shares the importance of integrating faith and work, some practical ways he incorporates them, and how you can. Tune in now to learn more!…

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Embracing Obstacles with David Fleming 27:24

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Join us as we speak with David Fleming, a 19-year-old Yale University student, Releevum (a trigger point release device) creator, and a two-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior. David shares his impactful insights on motivation, overcoming obstacles, and coping with pain.By Center for Faith & Innovation

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Bringing Others Up with Andrew Kemmetmueller 41:58

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Join us as we speak with Andrew Kemmetmueller, the Managing Director at Elevate Innovation. Andrew shares his background and passion for discovery. He describes his desire to bring others up and provides insights on how to build successful teams. Andrew concludes by sharing some of the projects Elevate is working on and their long-term goals.…

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Christian Women and Work with Lauren Stibgen 37:50

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Join us as we hear from Lauren Stibgen, an operations leader in the private wealth/family office industry. Lauren details her upbringing and how a career change led her to come to faith. She explains how her faith impacts her work in HR and influences how she leads and assesses performance. Lauren concludes by sharing how finding a community of Chr…

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Investing into Faithful Businesses with Robin John 37:06

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Join us as we speak with Robin John, Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer of Eventide Asset Management. Robin explains the importance of companies who want to love and improve the world, outlines six stakeholders that are our neighbors in business, and provides a framework Eventide uses to help companies love their neighbors. Robin also shar…

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Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation with Collin Hansen 47:16

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As we commemorate the life of one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders, Tim Keller, today we are excited to share an interview that our guest host, Bob Doll, recently conducted with Collin Hansen, the author of the new book "Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation."By Center for Faith & Innovation

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How to Have Conversations with Heather Holleman 35:31

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We hear from Heather Holleman, an associate teaching professor at Penn State. We explore her book: The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. Heather explains the 4 key mindsets and 3 goals of conversation we need to have successful conversations. She details how we can ask questions in all the ways it mean…

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Helping Others Grow with Steve Goldsmith 36:27

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Join us as we hear from Steve Goldsmith, the Head of Product at Atlassian. Steve shares his journey in the technology field, outlines his leadership style and desire to help team members grow and thrive, discusses some of the shifts in his company due to the pandemic, and concludes by sharing how his career opportunities have arisen through his fai…