Leadership is rewarding, but it’s also lonely. The higher you rise, the harder it becomes to find someone who can speak into your leadership with clarity, objectivity, and wisdom. That’s where a strategic advisor can make all the difference.
Read MoreIn Episode 5 of the Leading Smart Podcast, we discuss what to do when someone already on your team wants to throw their name in the hat. Whether it’s your teaching pastor, a beloved campus leader, or someone with long-standing ties to your church, the big question is this: Is an internal candidate a blessing—or a blind spot when it comes to pastoral succession?
Read MoreIn Episode 4 of the Leading Smart Podcast, we talk about something churches often overlook: the board’s role in a healthy pastoral succession. Because let’s face it, you can’t plan a smooth succession without a strong foundation of trust and clarity between the senior pastor and the board.
Read MoreHiring great people isn’t just about job descriptions and interview questions. It’s about discernment, relational investment, and telling the whole truth. Here are 3 critical phases to the interview process that will ensure every new hire is a good hire.
Read MoreMost people know LeadingSmart for coaching, succession planning, and executive pastor gatherings—but few know about our highest level of support: Strategic Advising. Strategic Advising is a long-term partnership model where we embed in your leadership rhythms, join key meetings, and serve as trusted thought partners. It’s deeper than coaching or consulting—designed for the complexity senior church leaders face today. Learn more.
Read MoreThe emotional side of pastoral succession planning is often the most overlooked—and the most vulnerable. In this LeadingSmart Podcast episode, we share what we’ve seen pastors and families go through, and 3 ways to prepare for successful pastoral succession.
Read MoreDiscover seven key signs that your church should begin the conversation about pastoral succession. From staff turnover to passion shifts, this guide will help you discern the right timing. Tune into episode 2 of The LeadingSmart Podcast for more insight into answering the crucial question: "When is the right time to start talking about succession?"
Read MoreMost churches don’t have a culture problem. They have a clarity problem. Team culture isn’t created by a clever slogan, an annual retreat, or a ping-pong table in the fellowship hall. It’s built through dozens of daily decisions, often unseen, but deeply felt. Here are 4 tips on how to build a culture that lasts.
Read MoreWelcome to Episode 1 of The LeadingSmart Podcast. We're kicking off our inaugural season with a timely and critical topic: pastoral succession. Pastoral succession is often delayed or avoided. Discover why churches must plan ahead—and how to avoid four major myths that can derail healthy transitions.
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