Next Step Leadership Chris Maxwell & Tracy Reynolds

Chris and Tracy continue enjoying helpful conversations with their guests in Next Step Leadership. Each podcast brings new thoughts and ideas. In this episode, they talk with John R. Miles. John tells his story—an interesting and diverse career from serving in the military, national security, management consultant, leading cyber security practice, private equity, and to his present career. John hopes to help people transform their lives. Through writing and leading, he is trying to help those...

In their second conversation with author and professor Dr. Jen Bennet, Tracy and Chris believe all listeners will value greatly from her wisdom. Her years of serving in the academic world, her great advice on online ministry and marketing, her willingness to move geographically and accept change, and her battle with their house burning down are all narratives today's leaders need to here. Each change was difficult. But important. Each transition brought challenges. But also lessons. Readers o...

Dr. Jen Bennett is this week's guest on Next Step Leadership Podcast. Tracy and Chris are excited for you to hear her wisdom.As an educator, writer, and speaker, Jen never imagined herself doing the work God has her doing. She's continued education and ministry, while serving business leaders for their online presence. Her book Be Worth Following and her podcast She Impacts Culture are perfect for these seasons of pressure and uncertainty. They offer guidelines in the areas of marketing and v...

In this episode of Next Step Leadership, Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell continue their conversation with author Ann Byle. Last week’s podcast caused listeners to smile as they thought about how a flock of hens can offer wisdom for today’s leaders. Ann continues this week by giving ideas from her years of experience and her latest book, Chicken Scratch: Lessons on Living Creatively from a Flock of Hens. Leaders need to communicate well in a variety of ways. As Ann offers funny but wise guide...

Ann Byle offers a wonderful perspective in this week’s episode of Next Step Leadership. Chris and Tracy haven’t invited animals to their podcast, but Ann offers great wisdom from chickens. Her latest book, Chicken Scratch: Lessons on Living Creatively From a Flock of Hens, shows how Ann discovered that her chickens provide valuable insight and inspiration. Rarely do books or podcasts share intuition from a flock of hens, but it happens here. Writers, speakers, pastors, leaders, and those serv...

The Next Step Leadership podcast offers a variety of perspectives from many different speakers. Hosts Tracy Reynolds and Chris Maxwell hope to encourage each person who listens to continue their journey—and to guide many others with them. Brenda Quinn is their guest again this week. What she has learned through Richard Foster and other leaders has helped guide her through pain from the past. God’s ongoing healing through spiritual practices is not just her story—it is your story. Think about ...