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This podcast is aimed at helping pastors and churches mobilize their members into missions. The content featured will include missiology, missions history, church planting, and practical action steps.
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Great leaders don’t go it alone. They connect people, mobilize them for action, and deliver results. And, the very best leaders aren’t afraid to admit that they care deeply for their teammates. They lead with kindness and confidence. In this weekly podcast, host Greg Harrod and his guests share their experience, stories, and tips for successfully leading teams without compromising your values. Greg keeps it simple and practical by focusing on mastering the fundamental career skills you need ...
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You know going through change in an organization can be difficult. Sometimes, change can feel like complete chaos. Even if it seems like a small change, sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Your productivity plummets and so does your teammates'. Here's the good news. You have the power to create order from the chaos of change. This week's guest, Rac…
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No one wants to attend a bad meeting. And, you definitely don't want to lead a meeting people complain about. Here's the problem. You may not know how to make them better. Don't worry. You're not alone. Many leaders want to make the meetings they lead and attend better. But, they don't know where to start. If that describes you, relax. In less time…
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You may feel more comfortable using these 3 words away from work than in your career. That awkwardness you feel is natural. But, it doesn't have to stop you from incorporating 3 powerful words into your work vocabulary to set yourself apart as a leader. A leader who is kind and confident. And, highly effective. In this week's episode, we'll talk ab…
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Krissy Buck knows how to build connections and community. It's what she does best. In her personal life and her career. And, these communities lead to deeper, more meaningful relationships. Relationships with people you can serve and support. They will do the same for you too. If you're building a business, you need these type of relationships for …
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This might be the best way to create an exceptional meeting when you’re not the official leader. You can actually lead a meeting as a participant. And, not many people want to do this. That’s why you need to know this strategy. Perhaps the most powerful role in a meeting is the note taker. The scribe. Yet few people volunteer to take notes during a…
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Have you ever piloted a plane? You have? Okay. But have you ever refueled an Air Force F-16 jet flying at 500 knots? And, not just any F-16 fighter jet, but one of the elite Air Force Thunderbirds squadron you may have seen at air shows? I haven't. But, that would be so cool! Today's guest, Aaron Stark, has done those amazing things in his career. …
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No one wants another boring meeting that wastes their time. And, you certainly don't want to lead a meeting like that. You want to plan and run meetings that aren't like all the other meetings you and your coworkers can't stand to attend. You want to create exceptional meetings. And, you can! By following these 7 steps, your meetings will stand out…
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Having your creations evaluated and judged by other people is hard. And, sometimes critiquing another person's work is even more difficult. This process of giving and receiving critique is a regular part of an artist's world. And, there are many lessons non-artists can learn from this practice. Today's guest is visual artist and professor, Shannon …
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You may love your career. But, do you want to have an even bigger impact on people's lives, but you're not sure where to start? Here's the good news. You can. And, you can do it by connecting with your community. Your local schools to be specific. Today's guest, Brandt Wilson, of Love Schools in Wichita, Kansas shares how he is using the skills he …
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Have you had a rambler wreck a meeting you were leading? If you have, you know exactly who I'm describing as a "rambler". They usually don't mean to destroy the meeting you planned so well. But they do. It's hard to know what to do to regain control. You have to protect your meeting from a rambler. In this episode, we'll cover a set of tips, techni…
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Disconnected. Isolated. Separated. Who do those words describe? Unfortunately, many workers today would use those harsh adjectives to capture how they feel. That's true now more than ever. With more and more people working remotely or in a hybrid model, it's hard for leaders to stay connected with their teams. And, even harder for team members to s…
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Giving someone a casual, thoughtless “Do you need any help?” offer for assistance is easy. But, if you want to actually help your teammate, there’s a better way. In fact, there are five better ways. And, we’ll cover each of them in this episode. We’ll also discuss some conversation scripts you can start using immediately so you can actually help ot…
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"Do you need any help?" Wow! Did that question trigger me a while back! I tell that personal story in this episode to explain how this simple question can be interpreted (or misinterpreted) in many different ways. I'm sure you've been asked this question more times than you can remember. And, you've probably asked it hundreds of times too. It seems…
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What does the Wichita Flag have to do with the Connect Mobilize Deliver podcast? The city of Wichita, Kansas and the fans of this great community proudly display the flag today because of the work of Angie Prather and Courtney Sendall to connect and mobilize a team of people to deliver the results of a united and inspired city. Angie and Courtney t…
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If you would like to make more money and continue to be successful in your nine-to-five job, you will like this episode. Stephen A. Hart, joins me to share how you can build your personal brand, generate more income, and build your career. He shares his perspective as a Black man from Jamaica and explains how we each have a unique background that c…
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Compassion is not only a fundamental life skill. It's a fundamental career skill too. That's true regardless of the industry or field you're in. That's according to today's guest, Dr. Nate Regier of Next Element Consulting, an organization with a mission to bring more compassion to every workplace in the world. A lack of compassion in a company und…
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Saying thank you isn’t quite as easy as it seems. Well it can be easy, but if you want to say thank you in a way that’s really meaningful and has a deep and lasting impact, it takes some effort. Some up front planning. You actually have to think about it. That effort is totally worth it if you want to have a positive impact on the person you’re tha…
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What do spreadsheets and data visualization have to do with being a kind and confident leader? Today's guest, Ann K. Emery, explains how those things fit together. And, she gives us 5 specific ways to be kind with data visualization. She also shares her process for giving your manager what they need instead of what they ask for. Without getting fir…
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Sometimes our professional lives (and our personal lives for that matter) can cause us to have a crappy attitude. But, what if I told you that thinking about poop could actually be a good mindset to have? It may seem odd, but I explain in this episode how you can be a better leader using a manure mindset. That's right setting your mind on livestock…
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Krissy Buck built a rewarding, and highly successful career in digital marketing travelling the world while having just a two-year degree. If you've been discouraged when others have told you a four-year degree is required to be successful, Krissy's story will encourage and motivate you. She's been an entrepreneur, helped build a startup technology…
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Learn how you can get what you want without being a jerk from expert negotiators, Dan Oblinger and Allan Tsang. You may not think you don't negotiate in your career, but the truth is you do. Not only that, you also engage in negotiations continually in your personal life, even with your family members. And, these can be the most difficult negotiati…
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Delivering results is an absolute requirement to be a successful leader of a successful team. Even if your team members love you and everyone wants to be on the teams you lead, you still have to get things done. So, how does that fit in with being a kind leader? That's what we talk about in this episode of Connect Mobilize Deliver. In part one of t…
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If you're new to this podcast and my blog, you may be wondering about the title, "Connect Mobilize Deliver". You know it's about connecting people, mobilizing them for action, and delivering results. But, why are those three words the foundation to my approach to leadership? In this two-part series, I'll explain why I use a framework of Connect Mob…
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Our youngest son had the privilege to play in a high school basketball program led by a coach that many people say could be coaching successfully at any level. And, in my son's senior year, I was able to watch him and his teammates enjoy an experience few players have. They won the state basketball championship. Throughout the season and the three …
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Every leader wants to know how to deliver results. Sometimes, it can be as easy as asking one simple question. In this solo episode, I share how I, and many others, have had success leading teams using the question, "Who needs to do what by when?" It's not complex or hard to ask this question. But, sometimes we forget the most basic solutions to he…
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Do you feel like you don't quite fit in? Maybe it's in your workplace or even in your family. But, you're just not what other people are expecting you to be. This may discourage you at times as you strive to build your career and be a successful leader. If it does, this episode will be an encouragement to you. Visual artist, professor, and experien…
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Is community important to you? Do you value being connected with people who are committed to a common purpose? If like me, your answer to both of these questions is "yes", you'll want to listen to this episode. Arielle Nissenblatt joins me to share her advice on how to build a successful career by building community. She knows what she's talking ab…
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I have the privilege of having another conversation with my good friend, Chet Sears. You will remember Chet from Episode 2, where he taught us How to Lead Boldly. In this episode, Chet shares his wisdom on building a career by connecting with customers. He's done that successfully for over two decades and is an expert in this area. Today's Guest Ch…
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In this solo episode, I discuss what I believe to be one of the most important career skills for any leader: listening well. I've written on this topic many times here on the blog, but I wanted to dive deeper into a few of those posts and add some thoughts that will help you set yourself apart as a leader. Most people think they're above average li…
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In today’s episode I talk with bestselling author and financial coach, Victoria Sexton. We talk about how knowing what we really want can have a powerful impact on all our decisions related to money and our careers. She shares how viewing ourselves as a “business of one” can make a big difference in every area of our life. This is a perspective I p…
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It seems uncommon to me for high school students to say they love their principal. But, I’ve heard more kids than I can remember say this about this week’s guest, Dr. Chris Botts. In this second of two interviews with Dr. Botts, or Chris as he prefers to be called, I have the honor of listening to him describe some of his strategies for connecting …
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I'm never had a job as an educator in a school system, but I don't think it's easy to find a principal who is as loved and respected by his staff as Dr. Chris Botts. In this first of two interviews with Dr. Botts, or Chris as he prefers to be called, I have the honor of listening to him share his approach to leading teachers and other education pro…
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Being in business for 51 years will teach you more than a few things. In this episode, Jerry Harrod, who is also my dad, tells the story of how he started Harrod’s Blacksmith and Welding in 1970. He shares how he, my mom, and my brother made it through what could have been a business-ending accident that put him in the hospital just a few months af…
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If you’re like me, you do not like to waste time. Especially by listening to a podcast that’s just not a good fit. In today’s episode I want to help you avoid making a bad decision to invest your time listening to Connect Mobilize Deliver. This podcast isn’t for everyone. So, if it’s not for you, I want you to know that as soon as possible. I’ll co…
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In my first time as a guest on a podcast, I get to have a conversation with 3 good friends on their Hardheaded podcast. In this light hearted but insightful discussion we each share our Top 3 skills to advance your career. We each have a unique perspective based on our diverse roles in large corporations, small businesses, and the military. Watch T…
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Visual artist and exceptional leader, Shannon Johnston, tells me the story of how she turned her vision to help the victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan into a reality. She explains how The Scarf Project she and many others created went on to connect and provide comfort to those hurting from many other disasters since then. The actua…
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I have the privilege of having a conversation with my good friend, Chet Sears, for this episode. Chet talks about the experiences we’ve had together as coworkers and how he introduced me to podcast hosting so we could apply and share the training we received at The Kansas Leadership Center. Chet also shares his experience serving on the board of Ha…
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Great leaders don’t go it alone. They connect people, mobilize them for action, and deliver results. And, the very best leaders aren’t afraid to admit that they care deeply for their teammates. They lead with kindness and confidence. In this weekly podcast, host Greg Harrod and his guests share their experience, stories, and tips for successfully l…
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In this episode, Scott Wilson, Bryne Palmer, Dennis Garcia, and Chad Spriggs discuss church planting. Every church can have a part in planting another church. Find out how you can get involved in planting churches in New Mexico.
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Episode 1 -- IMB Connect
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