Bigger On The Inside

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Welcome to the Bigger on the Inside Podcast. On this Podcast Gibson Anduvate, senior pastor at ICC Nairobi, discusses his first book with Stephen Wangara, youth pastor at ICC Nairobi and Praise Gichuru, our host. The book “Leading Young” was released in 2013 with its emphasis on leadership. Pastor Gibson shares the importance of being grounded internally so external factors don’t begin to sway your leadership style.

  1. 09/04/2022

    Episode 206| Difficult Conversations

    As you lead you must expand your capacity to have difficult conversations. On season 2 of the podcast we focus on organizational unity; on this episode we talk about pursuing unity in seasons of discord. 3:27 Difficult conversations are harder to have when they are avoided repeatedly 6:30 Creating a culture of expectation for difficult conversations on your team 11:18 Are we avoidant or do we simply lack the tools? 14:18 Does the Christian message make us averse to confrontation? 20:11 Tools for difficult conversations 24:30 Is it possible to move past our emotions? 28:55 Ensure you are have the emotional capacity for the conversation 31:00 How we have been conditioned to view confrontation 33:55 Conflict can make us better and healthier 38:05 Address difficult conversations with vulnerability 41:39 Conflicts moves us forward and builds unity Resources from this episode: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822 How to Have That Difficult Conversation: Gaining the Skills for Honest and Meaningful Communication by Henry Cloud https://www.amazon.com/Have-That-Difficult-Conversation-Communication/dp/0310342562 7 Habits of Highly Effective People https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/ The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/book/the-power-of-vulnerability/ Catch up on season one and two of the Bigger on the Inside podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts

    44 min

  2. 08/21/2022

    Episode 205| Communication

    In order for teams to pull in the same direction and become united; it is imperative that you are able to communicate vision to your followers. 3:05 How do you define vision? 3:50 Communicating vision to your teams 5:27 Barriers to embracing and seeing the vision 9:04 Sharing the burden of vision casting 13:33 What if my team just doesn’t get it? 16:13 Practical tools for the effective communication of the vision 19:25 Clarity of vision leads to unity 22:35 Do you know how to listen? 29:45 Is it possible to measure clarity of vision? 33:40 If you have failed in communicating vision to your team; don’t give up Resources from this episode: https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=ctamj Catch up on season one and two  of the podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts

    38 min
  3. Episode 204| Unity in Diversity: Multigenerational Teams with Wambua Nzaku

    07/03/2022

    Episode 204| Unity in Diversity: Multigenerational Teams with Wambua Nzaku

    Multigenerational teams offer diversity and creativity in the organizations they exist in. However, they can also create conflict if not managed or led well. Multigenerational teams are made up of workers, each representing a different generation. How do you lead multigenerational teams well and inspire unity? How do you manage differences that exist across generations? Find out more on this episode. Resources from this episode: Mind Tools https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/multigenerational-workplace.htm Beresford Research https://www.beresfordresearch.com/age-range-by-generation/ New episodes of the Bigger on the Inside podcast every other Monday at 9AM EAT

    41 min
  4. Episode 203| Creating A Culture of Unity

    06/19/2022

    Episode 203| Creating A Culture of Unity

    Organizational culture is the sum total of the expression of its contributors. Making it possible to change. This week on the podcast we focus on creating a culture of unity in spaces that are devoid of unity or in need of unity. How do you encourage your teams to pull together in the same organization? Are you an entrepreneur? How do you plan for a culture of unity from the beginning? Key Takeaways from this episode Build safety Share vulnerability Build Purpose/vision Resources from this episode: The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0525492461 New episodes of the Bigger on the Inside podcast every other Monday at 9AM EAT

    37 min

  5. 06/05/2022

    Episode 202| Dealing with Bias

    In order to strive for unity in our spaces of influence, it is imperative that we look internally and deal with our own bias. This week on the podcast we focus on dealing with personal bias. Where do you see bias in yourself? Are you aware that you carry bias as a leader? Do you have a feedback loop around you to call you out? Key Takeaways from this podcast Create a learning environment Model the learning process Deal with yourself Have access to unfiltered feedback Join us this week on the podcast. Resources to inspire you towards dealing with your own bias: Lead Change Group https://leadchangegroup.com/7-ways-for-leaders-to-deal-with-bias/ Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2019/11/how-the-best-bosses-interrupt-bias-on-their-teams New episodes of the Bigger on the Inside podcast every other Monday at 9AM EAT

    46 min
  6. Episode 201| Welcome to Season 2!

    05/23/2022

    Episode 201| Welcome to Season 2!

    We are excited for season 2 of the bigger on the inside podcast. This season we focus on organizational unity. How can we pursue it and how can we inspire our organizations towards it. Here are resources for you this week to inspire your organization towards unity. KnowlegeWorkx https://www.knowledgeworkx.com/post/unity-in-diversity-in-your-organization Craig Mowll of HR Daily https://community.hrdaily.com.au/profiles/blogs/the-value-of-unity-to-an-organisation-the-new-movement-of-the

    30 min

  7. 01/23/2022

    Season One Reflections

    On this episode we look back on this season of the Bigger on the Inside podcast.  There have been so many lessons for seasoned and young leaders alike. Thank you for journeying with us this season. We look forward to growing and learning together. If you are a leader on the verge of giving up this episode is for you.  You can make it! Until next season remember you are bigger on the inside.

    42 min

  8. 01/10/2022

    Creating Safe Spaces

    If we believe that the people that work with us and we oversee are an end in themselves and not just a means to an end; then stewarding the people God has placed around us is key. How can we champion safe spaces for people around us in our personal and work lives?  Beyond your environment being safe, are you a safe space for the people that work with you and for you?  Join the conversation! For further tips on creating safe spaces in your organization check out Initiatives of Change Switzerland https://www.iofc.ch/stories/10-tips-creating-safe-space

    41 min
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Welcome to the Bigger on the Inside Podcast. On this Podcast Gibson Anduvate, senior pastor at ICC Nairobi, discusses his first book with Stephen Wangara, youth pastor at ICC Nairobi and Praise Gichuru, our host. The book “Leading Young” was released in 2013 with its emphasis on leadership. Pastor Gibson shares the importance of being grounded internally so external factors don’t begin to sway your leadership style.

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  • Creator
    ICC Nairobi Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    18
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    Clean
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