The Future Is Here

UYWI

The Future Is Here Podcast, where UYWI's CEO Tommy Nixon and COO Robert Aboites discuss leadership principles you need to lead this next generation. Imagine a dynamic movement of passionate urban youth embodying the Gospel in cities across the globe, shaping the future of the Church—because of leaders and role models like you. Building this future demands a fresh approach to leadership, and the time to act is now.

  1. 4 FEB

    Ep. 68 - Building A Healthy Organizational Culture – Part 3: Relationships

    A healthy organizational culture is not built on values or structure alone. It is sustained by relationships. You can have clear values and strong systems, but culture will always rise or fall on the quality of relationships inside your organization. Relationships determine how values are interpreted, whether structure feels supportive or restrictive, and whether people give their best effort or simply do the minimum. Culture may be initiated by leaders, but it is carried by people. When the relational climate is weak, even the best vision breaks down. In this episode, we unpack what strong relational culture actually looks like inside healthy organizations: Trust becomes the currencyConsistency becomes the glueHonesty becomes the languageRespect becomes the atmosphereSafety becomes the foundationWhen these elements are present, people contribute with passion. When they are missing, people protect themselves, withdraw, or work around one another. We also explore the three critical relational directions every leader must steward: • Downward relationships between leaders and their teams • Upward relationships between staff and leadership • Across relationships between coworkers and peers When all three are healthy, alignment grows and organizations become resilient under pressure. This is the final episode in our Culture Building series. We bring it home with a simple truth leaders cannot ignore: • Your values create the foundation. • Your structure gives culture its shape. • Your relationships give it life. If you want to build a healthy organizational culture that lasts, it starts with how people relate to one another. Support the show Follow Us: ✅ Instagram ✅ Twitter ✅ TikTok

    39 min
  2. 26/11/2025

    Ep. 63 - It’s Lonely At The Top – But It Doesn’t Have To Be

    Leadership carries a weight that many leaders feel but rarely name. The phrase "It’s lonely at the top" speaks to the emotional and spiritual cost that comes when you lead without real connection. Isolation fuels burnout, poor choices, and a slow drift in your spiritual life. Many leaders feel alone because others do not carry the same load, confidentiality limits what can be shared, and there is constant pressure to look strong. Even David expressed this reality in Psalm 142:4 when he admitted that no one stood beside him. You are not meant to carry leadership alone. God shaped leadership for community and shared strength. In this episode, we walk through clear actions every leader can take to move out of isolation and into healthy, sustainable rhythms. You will learn how to:  • Build intentional relationships that support your calling  • Anchor your life in spiritual rhythms that keep you grounded  • Create accountability that protects your integrity  • Practice humility by asking for support before crisis hits  • Set boundaries that guard your time and emotional energy  • Monitor your emotional dashboard so you can lead with clarity Scripture shows a consistent pattern of community and shared responsibility. Your future as a leader grows stronger when you choose connection. This choice reflects wisdom and humility and shapes leadership that lasts. Join us as we explore how to build leadership rhythms that create strength, peace, and long-term health. Support the show Follow Us: ✅ Instagram ✅ Twitter ✅ TikTok

    32 min
  3. 12/11/2025

    Ep. 62 - Maximizing Influence by Leading with Character

    Do you want to know the truth about leadership influence? Your title might give you authority, but it doesn’t automatically give you influence. Research from Harvard Business School reveals that influential leaders share three traits—they’re trusted, competent, and genuinely invested in others’ success. In this episode of The Future Is Here Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Robert Aboites unpack what real influence looks like and how to grow it. They explain that true leadership isn’t about power or position—it’s about character, competence, and relationships. Here’s the paradigm shift: Maximizing influence isn’t about getting people to do what you want, but getting people to want what you want. You’ll learn six practical strategies to maximize your influence starting today: Listen Strategically – Influence starts with listening, not talking.Keep It Real – Authenticity builds trust; fakeness destroys it quickly.Handle Your Business – You can’t influence excellence in others without being excellent yourself.Build Relational Capital – Care about the whole person, not just their role.Read the Room – Great leaders are emotional thermostats, not thermometers.Keep Learning – People follow leaders who are going somewhere interesting.Tommy and Robert also share how credibility flows from competence and why consistency is the secret to lasting influence. Whether you’re a church leader, organizational director, or emerging professional, this episode will help you grow influence that aligns with biblical values and creates lasting impact. Support the show Follow Us: ✅ Instagram ✅ Twitter ✅ TikTok

    37 min

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The Future Is Here Podcast, where UYWI's CEO Tommy Nixon and COO Robert Aboites discuss leadership principles you need to lead this next generation. Imagine a dynamic movement of passionate urban youth embodying the Gospel in cities across the globe, shaping the future of the Church—because of leaders and role models like you. Building this future demands a fresh approach to leadership, and the time to act is now.