Selma On Leadership

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 9 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I discuss Lessons Learned from Christmas. Are you filled with awe and joy this season?  Some highlights from our discussion include: The importance of regaining the awe and wonder of the Christmas story. How true joy is much different than fleeting happiness. Why leaders should never loose hope, regardless of what the circumstances are.  Quotes "I think we need to always remember part of awe is being humbled. All the characters in the Christmas story were humbled. Mary was humbled that God has chose her. The shepherds were humbled that the angels had visited them. The wise men, these wise kings, they were humbled that they could kneel down before the Christ child. Those two go hand in hand. As leaders in positions of power and influence, humility and awe should always bring us to our knees, that God has chosen us, that God has allowed us to be in this place, that He

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 10 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall, my husband Rodney and I discuss the importance of celebrating in general and especially wedding anniversaries. Some highlights from our discussion include: Be in a celebration mode: celebrate family, marriages, and everyday life! Celebrating your wedding anniversary helps you remember the blessings in your life together. Celebrating means we always look to the future with HOPE! Quotes Selma: "We, as humans, need things to help us remember, like stones of remembrance to not forget all the miracles God had done. In relationships, in businesses, in families, we need stones of remembrance, because when you hit the hard times, then you can remember that God was there in the beginning." Selma: "One of the things we share when we encourage couples is, 'When you reach the hard place — and we all reach hard places — if you can go through the hard place, there's

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 9 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall, my husband Rodney and I discuss the top needs of husbands. Do you know what your husband needs? Some highlights from our discussion include: How we can only do our best in marriage when we're leaning into God and depending on Him. As a spouse you're not responsible to meet all their needs, but you are called to be their helper. The importance of recreational companionship for men as a point of connection. Quotes Rodney: "Wives, get involved and understand that men have deep conversations in the middle of doing recreational things. It's important to do that and it really does meet a need." Selma: "I think one of the great opportunities we have as wives is to be our husband's champion, cheerleader,  and encourager. Eighty percent of what your spouse does in a healthy marriage is great. Twenty percent is going to be a problem. For example, they don't pick u

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 8 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I dive into the topic of writing your leadership story. How do you know the story you are writing with your life? Some highlights from our discussion include: The story you are writing with your life with outlive you and being played out right now. The importance of getting feedback from others on the story we are writing with our lives. A season of deciphering safe versus toxic relationships and the question to determine who is who in your life. Quotes "Often people in responsibility will guard their own personal stories, because it's very vulnerable to share your story. Great leaders are those that don't run from their story and are humble. They acknowledge that their story is a part of whatever it is that God is calling them to do but it is risky for you to share your story. It is a good thing for your story to have some messy places in it." "You need to guard

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I dive into the topic of how Church can serve families well rather than being another cause of stress. Some highlights from our discussion include: Is your church's schedule unintentionally tearing apart family time rather than guarding it? Respecting your Pastor's own family time and not expecting too much from your pastoral staff Is your overpacked schedule robbing you of the joy of living well?

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I dive into the topic of planning and scheduling productive meetings. What makes a meeting successful? Some highlights from our discussion include: The difference from having a really great meeting to one that's a waste of time. The importance of knowing the objective of each meeting you schedule. Why who you invite to a meeting is just as important as the meeting's purpose. How to know if a meeting has been successful. Quotes "If you can't walk away from a meeting and say, and you should always do this, did I meet the objective? Was my why accomplished? Sometimes it will and sometimes it won't, but you need to really be able to evaluate the meeting's success. Really spend the time, say what is my purpose in this meeting?" "Invite the people in the room that are going to engage in your objective, that are very clearly aligned to the objective that you want to have happen."

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 5 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I discuss how easy it is to let our children becoming idols in our lives. Also, we explore the dangers of this all-too-easy cultural norm. Some highlights from the our discussion include: Signs that we've crossed the line from responsible parent into idolatry with our kids. The danger of putting the responsibility of your happiness onto your children. The negative consequences your children experience later in life if you make them into idols. Examples of how to love your kids with open hands instead of a controlling grip.

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 4 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I discuss wisdom that I've gleaned from my 90-year-old Dad. Some highlights from the interview with my Dad include: The value in working hard all the days of your life How to learn from all different people in life, even a con artist Holding fast to your faith is crucial, especially during hard times Reframing how we think of retirement and rest Quotes "Sometimes you need to go all the way out to somebody who's closer to the end, get the wisdom they've had in living life, and bring it back and let it impact you today so that you live well today." "We're designed by God to work. I need to reframe what rest in retirement looks like. I think we have seasons of rest, and maybe we can rest a little more, but we're supposed to work hard all the days of our life. All the days of our life we have a job to do." "I hope you can fast forward, look at the end of your life, and come back and live b

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I launch our fall podcast season and discuss Why I Feel Blessed at Work. Join us as we dive into the topic happiness with your job. Some highlights from this episode include: What the key factor is in your happiness at work Ways to look at the positives in your job The importance of contentment Quotes "Show up fully in the job you have rather than dreaming about the job you wish you had." "If you're not content where you are, you're not going to be content in going somewhere else." "God's put you where you are now, and what are you going to do about it? How are you going to thrive in it?" "Look at where you are, look at the people around you, look at the opportunity that you have, and be thankful for that opportunity." "Sometimes when you're in a situation that may be difficult for you, it may be that God is doing a work on YOU. You have an opportunity to grow and develop,

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I launch our fall podcast season and discuss Reasons Why Women Feel Intimidated at Work. Join us as we discuss why women and men feel intimidated at work and strategies to overcome it. Some highlights from this episode include: Mutual respect goes a long way in overcoming and eliminating any feelings of being intimidated. Your responsibility to own your feelings about being intimidated and what to do about it. How to reframe your thinking around your influence and position at work. Quotes "It has never been more important that men and women, across generations, have a healthy and engaging work culture. But often, women will struggle with feelings of intimidation in the work environment." "When your opinions are not asked for, you need to find a way to give them. Own that responsibility to speak up, and to bring your opinions to the table. Find a way to do that, based on

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I launch our fall podcast season and discuss 17 Things You Should Never Say to Your Employees. Join us as we discuss the power of our words and important phrases to avoid. In this episode you will learn: The importance of positive encouragement vs. the damage of negative words Why talking off the cuff can be damaging Are you a builder or a destroyer with your words?

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 10 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I wrap up our summer development series and discuss Peter's Perfect Prayer Place  by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. Join us as we discuss what we can learn from this sweet and poignant children's book on prayer. In this episode you will learn: How to really teach your kids about prayer (and it's not a lecture!). What's to love about this classic children's book. The importance of modeling prayer for our children. That children can teach us some many valuable lessons.

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 9 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I continue our summer development series and discuss First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently by Gallup Press and James K. Harter. Join us as we discuss Gallup's remarkable findings after interviewing more than 80,000 managers. In this episode you will learn: Characteristics of a good manager How to assess your team and know where their strengths are and where there is room for improvement Creating a positive team environment where employees thrive The 12 Elements of Great Managing: I know what is expected of me at work. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right. At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day. In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work. My supervisor or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person. There is someone at work who encourages my d

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 8 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I continue our summer development series and discuss, The Leadership Code by Five Rules To Lead By   by Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood, and Kate Sweetman. Join us as we talk about practical leadership basic principles and how to develop as a leader.   In this episode you will learn: Why you should focus on these five areas as a leader How you will be profficient in one area but need to develop in the other four The difference between a leader and a manager Here are their five rules of leadership: Leaders Shape the Future Leaders Make Things Happen Leaders Engage Today's Talent Leaders Build the Next Generation Leaders Invest in Themselves You can read more about each attribute here. The framework below was provided in the book is helpful to reflect on yourself and your organization. Where is your team strong? Where can you develop as a leader?&

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 7 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I continue our summer development series and discuss, Originals by Adam Grant. Join us as we talk about originality and it's importance in all areas of our lives. In this episode you will learn: Examples of what originality is in the workplace, for yourself personally and in parenting Why the greatest deterrent to success is success The dangers of squelching original thinking Quotes "People who champion originality are people who create room and trust and confidence that people can be original." "This whole idea of unleashing creativity for yourself personally, for your children, and for your organization is giving people time to think. Let them use their minds and their experiences to create, to innovate, to test and to try."  

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 6 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and I continue our summer development series and discuss Seasons of a Leaders Life by Dr. Jeff Iorg. Listen in as we discuss the different phases of leadership and how regardless of which season you're in, there's always room for growth and development. In this episode you will learn: The 3 seasons of leadership: learning/development, active leading and legacy Development strategies for each season of leadership How to maximize your current season of leadership

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and continue our summer development series and discuss Who Moved My Pulpit? by Dr. Thom Rainer and Leading Change by John Kotter. Join us as we discuss how these books will equip you to be a change leader both in the marketplace and in your church. In this episode you will learn: A synopsis of leading change strategies Why it's important to become a change leader How to have the courage to change Why a life well lived is a stewardship issue

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and continue our summer development series and discuss First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins. Join us as we discuss how this book will help you start a new leadership position or reset your current leadership. In this episode you will learn: A synopsis of The First 90 Days and how it's a nuts-and-bolts look at leadership providing practical strategies The importance of writing out your 90 day plan and how to implement it How "early wins" in your leadership role will set the stage for future success

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of the Selma on Leadership podcast. In this episode my co-host Kristen McCall and dive into our summer development series and discuss Fervent by Priscilla Shirer. Join us as we dive into the importance of prayer and how this book will help you. In this episode you will learn: Why this is the book for you if you want to get serious about your prayer life How we're really in a battle spiritually, and there are strategic things we can do in the battle to make a big difference Why prayer makes a difference in every area of your life