Elemental Leaders

Dave Workman, Paul Baldwin, & Guests
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Elemental Leaders

The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org.

  1. APR 28

    Diagnosing Organizational Diseases

    In this unique Fast Break podcast, Dave Workman engages two AI hosts with his blog article on Diagnosing Organizational Diseases. This is a fascinating experiment in not only the subject itself, but an inside look at how far generative AI has come, not just in the "believability" sense (have we passed the Turing Test?), but in its analysis and insight. The source article describes how, unlike with personal illness, organizations can lack self-awareness regarding their health. While problems are a normal part of growth, chronic, recurring issues indicate deeper problems that require more than a quick fix. The author provides several diagnostic questions to help leaders identify potential underlying organizational "diseases," emphasizing the need to address symptoms to uncover root causes. He suggests that organizations can be in denial or unaware of their problems, urging them to seek help before conditions become critical and impact their mission.  The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    6 min

  2. 02/20/2024

    Engaging the Next Generation

    Host Paul Baldwin talks with Isaac Ramirez, pastor of Youth & Young Adult Ministries at Miami Vineyard Church, along with Daniel Ramos, a student impacted by the ministry, about the unique challenges of inviting and including youth and young adults into the mainstream ministries and services of a church. The mantra of “Belong, Believe, Become” shapes their approach as well as the 3 key questions students are asking. The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    23 min

  3. 02/05/2024

    Fastbreak: Are Your Service Times Optimal to Reach New People?

    In this episode, Dave Workman explores the art and science of changing the service times of your church. Whether you have one service each weekend or five, the question to tackle is: are your current times optimal for reaching new people? With a real-life coaching example, Dave advises a pastor in a large church to rethink their service times. And if they change them, how to communicate that to the congregation in a way that avoids negative factions of “church angst”. The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    5 min

  4. 01/15/2024

    Starting From Scratch: Churchplanting & Entrepreneurship

    Turning something/anything from a dream into reality is complex when it comes to organizations. In this episode, Dave Workman, Paul Baldwin, and guest panelist Sarah Anderson talk about their church planting experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and how they stayed (and are staying!) sane. What different leadership muscles are needed to start something from scratch…and what keeps you going when the going gets tough? Join them in a nuts-and-bolts conversation on launching new endeavors. The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    36 min

  5. 01/10/2024

    The Four Stages of Organizational Focus

    Every church and organization will move through different focuses throughout its lifespan. From the inception of a churchplant or new company, the particular areas that the organization needs to pay attention to shifts as it matures. In this Fastbreak episode, Dave Workman identifies and unpacks four unique stages of focus for an organization as it grows into a healthy, effective, and sustaining church or company: 1) Personality-focus, 2) Mission-focus, 2) Systems-focus, and 3) Franchise-focus. The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    4 min

  6. 12/12/2023

    What’s Your Vibe? Reengineering Your First Impressions for New Visitors

    Every church—or any organization for that matter—has a vibe. It can be good, bad, indifferent, or whatever. But very few take stock of what it is…and even fewer are intentional about shaping it. If you’ve ever wondered why new people visit your church but rarely stick, it’s more than likely the vibe you're giving off. In this episode, our panel will take a hard look at how to assess the atmosphere of your church as well as offer practical ideas for changing your “first impressions”. Our panel this week includes regulars Paul Baldwin and Dave Workman along with newcomer Sarah Lau. Sarah is a Next Steps Director at Next Level Church, a large multi-campus church in the Fort Myers/Coral Gable area of Florida that specializes in creating high energy, welcoming environments for guests.  The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    32 min

  7. 11/29/2023

    Building the Beloved Community: an Interview with Dr. Charles Montgomery

    In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the “beloved community” with Dr. Charles Montgomery. Framing a theological case for reconciliation, Dr. Montgomery describes the spectrum from denial to polarization to minimization to acceptance to adaptation, in which we move from a monocultural mindset to a Kingdom-oriented interculturalism. This, he asserts, is simply a part of discipleship. Besides being a pastor, spiritual director, and diversity consultant, Dr. Montgomery’s rich background includes a B.A. in Mathematics from Morehouse, a Master of Divinity from Emory University and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute University. The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    29 min

  8. 11/12/2023

    From Small Group Leader to National Director—Learning to Lead in Different Contexts: an Interview with Jay Pathak

    Jay Pathak is the National Director of Vineyard USA, a movement of 500+ churches. But in identifying himself as a classic “reluctant leader,” how did he make all those transitional moves? And what has helped him become a leader in so many different settings? Drawing from resources as diverse as Dallas Willard to Conrad Gempf to Marvel movies, Jay is the consummate learner and views curiosity as a vital leadership skill. In this fascinating interview with Dave Workman, Jay reveals a unique humble approach to personal leadership development. The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. Thank you for listening to the Elemental Leaders Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. We would love to hear from you and appreciate your support! To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org Join our Facebook Community Cost-effective resources for churches and faith-based nonprofits

    38 min
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The Elemental Leaders Podcast is designed to help you become more effective in your leadership! From inspiring stories to practical tips and strategies, we explore various aspects of church leadership and provide insights that you can apply in your own life and work. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our podcast offers valuable information and resources to help you achieve your goals and lead with confidence. To stay updated on our latest episodes and news, follow us on social media or visit our website at www.elementalgroup.org.

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  • Creator
    Dave Workman, Paul Baldwin, & Guests
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Elemental Group
  • Show Website
    Elemental Leaders

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