103 episodes

Sean Morgan invites you into intimate, “living room” conversations with high-caliber leaders that few others have access to. When you gather in a living room, you have the opportunity to hear deeper glimpses into someone’s life. Join Sean and leaders such as Carey Nieuwhof, Andy Stanley, Pat Gelsinger, Dharius Daniels, Derwin Gray, Ken Costa, and Glenn Packiam as they discuss how to aim for health during the various transitions leadership inevitably brings.

Leaders in Living Rooms Art of Leadership Network

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    • 4.8 • 37 Ratings

Sean Morgan invites you into intimate, “living room” conversations with high-caliber leaders that few others have access to. When you gather in a living room, you have the opportunity to hear deeper glimpses into someone’s life. Join Sean and leaders such as Carey Nieuwhof, Andy Stanley, Pat Gelsinger, Dharius Daniels, Derwin Gray, Ken Costa, and Glenn Packiam as they discuss how to aim for health during the various transitions leadership inevitably brings.

    LILR 102 | Les McKeown on Connecting the Leadership Dots

    LILR 102 | Les McKeown on Connecting the Leadership Dots

    Today, we welcome Les McKeown, author of "Predictable Success," to the podcast! Listen in to hear his insights on pattern recognition, self-awareness, and honesty in effective leadership. He encourages leaders to confront the internal voice of imposter syndrome in order to conquer it.Welcome to episode 102 of the Leaders in Living Rooms podcast with Sean Morgan.EPISODE LINKSPredictableSuccess.com (https://predictablesuccess.com/)Predictable Success (https://www.amazon.com/Predictable-Success-Getting-Organization-Track/dp/1632995646), by Les McKeownsean@theascentleader.orgIf you’re a leader approaching a succession or transition. Or maybe you’re a few years in and beginning to see how complex transitions leadership is… go to The Art of Pastoral Succession (https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-academy/the-art-of-pastoral-succession/?sl=theascentleader) and check out my brand new course in partnership with Carey Nieuwhof. Are you in Transition or have one on the horizon? Check out our 2023 cohorts and get connected with us at: https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/ (https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/) WHO IS LES MCKEOWN?Les McKeown is a renowned speaker and author. He has started over 40 companies in his own right, and guided hundreds more worldwide. His company, Predictable Success, advises senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth. Les is the author of the WSJ and USA Today Best-seller, "Predictable Success: Getting Your OrganizationOn the Growth Track - and Keeping It There", "The Synergist: Leading Your Team to PredictableSuccess", "Do Lead: Share your vision. Inspire others. Achieve the impossible” and “Do Scale: ARoadmap to Building a Remarkable Company”SPONSORS & PARTNERSThanks to our sponsor: Food For The Hungry. Combine your church's heart for the poor and Food for the Hungry’s global experience at fh.org/churches (https://www.fh.org/churches/). 

    • 58 min
    LILR 101 | Sam Chand on Leadership Fitness and the Fallacy of Balance

    LILR 101 | Sam Chand on Leadership Fitness and the Fallacy of Balance

    ABOUT THE EPISODE“You will grow only to the threshold of your pain.” Meet Sam Chand, author and leadership consultant who serves leaders worldwide as they seek personal and organizational growth. Sam expands on the topic of leadership pain in today’s episode. He asks pastors two key questions when discerning their leadership health. And while there is no such thing as “balance” in ministry, listen to Sam’s wisdom in navigating health amid “ministry spurts.”Welcome to Episode 101 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan. EPISODE LINKSLeadership Pain (https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Pain-Samuel-Chand-audiobook/dp/B075S9S4KY/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jzY25kQziWfo3bxOroingn0QsM8nifryTGAVItCeR4m90pt1V9sHMj4E8sReAIr2P20GCu0O7KDA6vUWkol3O86X2g3F-2rgWZMQHbMKqg6Phln4l38kNxOG7ynErs3EBZm5SMY9GAVrUAEN8u7XVJDoVa9pSwhzPn-Ln7NxFyBJtRigiJh5jbKAt0ndKSpYVvZyrFTtX5u_HItSg7-DPveBOYA14_tbV4P4cyNvluQ.sJyMwEfaGohAnDqCyolOf84kUE3cxbKye_udPTU3j44&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580765932683&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030049&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14274583528008214644&hvtargid=kwd-135367498856&hydadcr=21902_13324200&keywords=the+pain+of+leadership&qid=1708965494&sr=8-1), by Sam Chandhttps://samchand.com (https://samchand.com/)Avail Journal (https://account.theartofleadership.com/qc/tJ7Rane35z) sean@theascentleader.orgIf you’re a leader approaching a succession or transition. Or maybe you’re a few years in and beginning to see how complex transitions leadership is… go to The Art of Pastoral Succession (https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-academy/the-art-of-pastoral-succession/?sl=theascentleader) and check out my brand new course in partnership with Carey Nieuwhof. Are you in Transition or have one on the horizon? Check out our 2023 cohorts and get connected with us at: https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/ (https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/) WHO IS SAM CHAND?Who would have thought, when in 1973 “student” Sam Chand was serving his college as janitor, cook and dishwasher that he would return in 1989 as “President” of the same college! Now as a leadership consultant he serves leaders all over the world as they seek personal and organizational growth and change. Thus far, he has written over 25 books on the subject of leadership, is the publisher of the AVAIL Journal, and has been named to the top 30 Global Leadership Gurus list. He has been married to his wife, Brenda, since 1979 and together, their vision is to help others succeed.SPONSORS & PARTNERSThanks to our sponsor: Food For The Hungry. Combine your church's heart for the poor and Food for the Hungry’s global experience at fh.org/churches (https://www.fh.org/churches/). 

    • 48 min
    LILR 100 | Guest Host Josh Surratt Asks Sean Anything

    LILR 100 | Guest Host Josh Surratt Asks Sean Anything

    “Trust comes from relationships.” Today, you’ll be hearing a familiar voice from the podcast. We’re flipping the script on episode 100, and Sean Morgan is interviewed today by Josh Surratt, Lead Pastor at Seacoast Church. How can we learn intentional leadership development from the military? What makes it easier to follow a lead pastor and make space for high-level leaders on your team? Listen in for Sean’s perspective and wisdom for these questions.Welcome to Episode 100 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan. EPISODE LINKSEpisode 046 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lilr-046-seacoast-leadership-transition-with-greg-and/id1482017413?i=1000544179009) with Josh SurrattEpisode 047 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seacoast-leadership-transition-with-greg-and-josh/id1482017413?i=1000545603584)with Josh SurrattLeadership Pain (https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Pain-Samuel-Chand-audiobook/dp/B075S9S4KY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9KGSZT5TUBXD&keywords=leadership+pain&qid=1707760435&s=books&sprefix=leadership+p%2Cstripbooks%2C375&sr=1-1) by Samuel ChandThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team (https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756) by Patrick Lencionisean@theascentleader.orgIf you’re a leader approaching a succession or transition. Or maybe you’re a few years in and beginning to see how complex transitions leadership is… go to The Art of Pastoral Succession (https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-academy/the-art-of-pastoral-succession/?sl=theascentleader) and check out my brand new course in partnership with Carey Nieuwhof. Are you in Transition or have one on the horizon? Check out our 2023 cohorts and get connected with us at: https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/ (https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/) WHO IS SEAN MORGAN?Sean started out in ministry serving in a San Francisco area church plant as their Executive Pastor. He went on to help coach and consult with church leaders across the country and eventually founded The Ascent Leader, a first of its kind organization focusing on relational leadership development for local church pastors.He also hosts the Leaders In Living Rooms podcast.Sean recently retired from a 26-year career as a KC-10 pilot in the US Air Force Reserve.His favorite titles are “Stacy’s husband” and “Kaylee and Ayden’s dad.”WHO IS JOSH SURRATT?As Lead Pastor, Josh Surratt is helping Seacoast Church realize God’s vision for what comes next. He is passionate about helping people find God, grow their faith, discover their purpose, and make a difference. Josh was raised in Charleston, South Carolina and attended the College of Charleston. He joined the Seacoast staff in 2001 and has served in several roles, including four years as the Mount Pleasant Campus Pastor. Josh is one of Seacoast’s Teaching Pastors and currently serves on the Executive Team as the Seacoast Lead Pastor. He and his wife Lisa have three children – Miles, Greta Kate, and Ellie. In his off-hours, Josh loves to cheer for all Chicago sports teams and the Clemson Tigers.SPONSORS & PARTNERSThanks to our sponsor: Food For The Hungry. Combine your church's heart for the poor and Food for the Hungry’s global experience at fh.org/churches (https://www.fh.org/churches/). 

    • 40 min
    LILR 099 | Wayne Cordeiro on Resiliency and the Leadership Pivot

    LILR 099 | Wayne Cordeiro on Resiliency and the Leadership Pivot

    “Sometimes God says, ‘That was a nice idea, but it wasn’t a divine vision.’” Meet Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, founding pastor of the New Hope International Ministry. With inspiring insight into the nuances and necessities of pivoting as leaders, Pastor Wayne gives helpful cues to build resiliency in a way that healthily impacts your church. Welcome to Episode 099 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan. EPISODE LINKSResilient (https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Study-Guide-Streaming-Video/dp/0310097045/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30S81KJIXEJX&keywords=resilient+john+eldredge&qid=1706546845&sprefix=resilient+%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1), by John EldredgeA Self-Aware Leader (https://www.amazon.com/Self-Aware-Leader-Play-Strengths-Unleash/dp/B0912P4C8X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2G6FDZWOEA5S3&keywords=A+Self-Aware+Leader&qid=1706546884&sprefix=a+self-aware+leader%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-4), by John C. MaxwellLeaders Eat Last (https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/B084D1NZGL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=B9TEKS766EMW&keywords=leaders+eat+last+simon+sinek&qid=1706547125&s=audible&sprefix=leaders+ea%2Caudible%2C177&sr=1-1), by Simon SinekNewhopewest.com (https://newhopewest.com/)Resilient Leadership 2.0 (https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Leadership-2-0-Leading-Conviction/dp/1978014740/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TAMIEH37K2D9&keywords=resilient+leadership+2.0&qid=1706548942&sprefix=resilient+leadership+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1), by Bob Duggensean@theascentleader.orgIf you’re a leader approaching a succession or transition. Or maybe you’re a few years in and beginning to see how complex transitions leadership is… go to The Art of Pastoral Succession (https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-academy/the-art-of-pastoral-succession/?sl=theascentleader) and check out my brand new course in partnership with Carey Nieuwhof. Are you in Transition or have one on the horizon? Check out our 2023 cohorts and get connected with us at: https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/ (https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/) WHO IS DR. WAYNE CORDEIRO?Dr. Wayne Cordeiro is the founding pastor of the New Hope International Ministry beginning in 1984 in Hilo, Hawaii. In 1995, he relocated to Honolulu and pioneered New Hope Oahu. Within 10 years, NHO was listed among the ten most innovative churches in America. Outreach Magazine listed them as one of the “top five churches to learn from.” New Hope has seen over 120,000 first-time decisions in Hawaii since its inception and has planted 153 churches on the West Coast and in Okinawa, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Myanmar, and Australia. Wayne is an author of over 14 books and speaks globally on ministry and leadership. He also designed the Life Journal and the SOAP method for daily devotions used by thousands of churches. He is also the general editor of the LifeConnect Study Bible. In 2017, he passed the leadership baton in Hawaii and relocated to Eugene, Oregon to be president of New Hope Christian College (formerly Eugene Bible College, his alma mater). New Hope Christian College highlights the development of both the message and the messenger. (For more information, go to Newhope.edu). In 2020, he pioneered New Hope West which partners with New Hope Christian College. It has become a “lab church” for ministry and leadership development. Wayne’s life themes are emphasizing the Word of God, a daily devotion to Jesus, evangelism, church planting, leadership development, communication, and redeeming the arts and technology for Christ. Wayne and his wife, Anna are approaching 50 years of marriage.

    • 38 min
    LILR 098 | Finding Your Team with Chris Fletcher of Manna Church

    LILR 098 | Finding Your Team with Chris Fletcher of Manna Church

    ABOUT THE EPISODE“Sometimes, you have the grace to receive a vision but not the grace to communicate it.” Meet Chris Fletcher, Lead Pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville/Ft. Liberty. Today, we get to hear Chris’ insights on leadership transition. We’ll learn about the wisdom of ambiguity in the beginning, what changes with money and leaders as you transition, and the necessity of peer mentorship.Welcome to Episode 098 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan. EPISODE LINKSsean@theascentleader.orgIf you’re a leader approaching a succession or transition. Or maybe you’re a few years in and beginning to see how complex transitions leadership is… go to The Art of Pastoral Succession (https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-academy/the-art-of-pastoral-succession/?sl=theascentleader) and check out my brand new course in partnership with Carey Nieuwhof. Are you in Transition or have one on the horizon? Check out our 2023 cohorts and get connected with us at: https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/ (https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/) WHO IS CHRIS FLETCHER?Chris Fletcher is the Lead Pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville/Ft. Liberty. He is married to Rachel and the couple has four children. Chris has a B.A. in Music Performance from Campbell University and an M.A. in Christian Leadership from Grace College of Divinity (now Manna University). He is the Vice President of the Fayetteville Soccer Club and a staff coach at the Villareal Force Soccer Academy.SPONSORS & PARTNERSThanks to our sponsor: Food For The Hungry. Combine your church's heart for the poor and Food for the Hungry’s global experience at fh.org/churches (https://www.fh.org/churches/). 

    • 59 min
    LILR 097 | Sean Morgan on Church Trends and Why They Matter

    LILR 097 | Sean Morgan on Church Trends and Why They Matter

    “There are more people open to the Gospel than ever before.” Meet Sean Morgan, host of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast and Founder of The Ascent Leader. Today’s episode offers eight church trends all pastors should be aware of as we enter 2024. Sean’s insight not only points to these specific trends but also to what they mean for your church and your leadership. How do we lead with courage as we see fertile soil trend upward?Welcome to Episode 097 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan. EPISODE LINKSsean@theascentleader.orgIf you’re a leader approaching a succession or transition. Or maybe you’re a few years in and beginning to see how complex transitions leadership is… go to The Art of Pastoral Succession (https://careynieuwhof.com/the-art-of-leadership-academy/the-art-of-pastoral-succession/?sl=theascentleader) and check out my brand new course in partnership with Carey Nieuwhof. Are you in Transition or have one on the horizon? Check out our 2023 cohorts and get connected with us at: https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/ (https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/) WHO IS SEAN MORGAN?Sean Morgan joined CDF Capital in 2014 to launch the Leadership Capital Team – focused on elevating local church leaders and their kingdom impact. A nationally known coach and speaker, Sean finds great joy in navigating ministries from obstacles to opportunities. He has developed a national reputation for connecting ministry leaders and being a catalyst of fresh vision; he founded and curates theascentleader.org. Sean served as Executive Pastor and CFO at New Life Church in Northern California. He’s husband to his amazing bride Stacy and a father to Kaylee and Ayden.SPONSORS & PARTNERSThanks to our sponsor: Food For The Hungry. Combine your church's heart for the poor and Food for the Hungry’s global experience at fh.org/churches (https://www.fh.org/churches/).  

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

hiltrice ,

No coincidence!

I had the pleasure of sitting next to this brother on the plane as I was traveling back home from a deployment. We talked and he told me about his ministry, instantly was intrigued so I look forward to listening to the podcasts! Thanks brother Sean for allowing God to use you in such a mighty way!!

Kurt Duggleby ,

So helpful!!

This is such a helpful resource for those in, coming up to, or coming out of leadership transition in ministry. Such a needed conversation. Feel like it’s telling me my own story when I listen and it often talks me off a ledge, and inspires me to keep moving forward.

Thanks Sean!

DETNNV ,

Convo with Brady

Great host and great content!

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