Lead Together Nick & Kim Bogardus

Why have crucial (hard) conversations?• Because your own growth likely involved them.• Because your own failures likely involved not having them.The bottom line is that having crucial conversations builds trust and drives growth. This episode provides a practical framework for approaching impactful conversations with empathy and solutions. Learn steps like stating issues clearly, active listening, proposing ways forward, and following up - skills for transforming challenging ta...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the Harvard Business Review article titled "The Role of a Manager Has to Change in 5 Key Ways" . These five key shifts include going from Directive to Instructive, Restrictive to Expansive, Exclusive to Inclusive, Repetitive to Innovative, Problem Solver to Challenger, Employer to Entrepreneur. We apply these lessons to leading teams, strengthen marriages, and parenting. Check out the article here for more insights, and tune in t...

In this "Leader's Corner" episode, we talk to David Bahnsen about his new book Full Time: work and the meaning of life. David oversees the management of over $5.3 billion in client assets, and prior to launching the Bahnsen Group, he spent eight years as a managing director at Morgan Stanley and six years as a vice president at UBS.He is consistently named one of the top financial advisors in America by Barron's, Forbes, and the Financial Times. He is a frequent guest on CNBC. Bloomberg,...

On this episode of Lead Together we reflect on work and lessons from the first quarter of the year.Some of the key takeaways from the conversation:Leading by Example: Embrace a leadership style that mirrors Christian values, inspiring excellence and integrity in the workplace.Mentorship and Learning: The importance of seeking guidance and continuous improvement to navigate workplace dynamics effectively.Community Support: Leveraging the strength of community for support and encouragement in b...

In an age where the intersection of faith and politics seems more like a battleground than a meeting ground, Joshua Ryan Butler offers a beacon of hope and clarity. As a pastor, author, and speaker based in Portland, Oregon, Butler is no stranger to the complexities of living out one's faith in a politically charged environment for leaders.His latest book, "The Party Crasher," explores the divisive nature of politics and presents a novel framework for understanding and engaging in the po...

In this episode we talk about setting clear goals as a vital part of leadership both at home and work. Here is the roadmap:The problems of not setting goalsHow to write SMARTER goalsWhat are OKRsThank you for listening!How you can support us:• Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes or Spotify• Become a patron on Patreon• Share this episode with a friend• Send a question for a future Office Hours episodeYou can work with us at Relational Leadership.