Unlock Speaking and Storytelling with Best-selling Author and Bayside Church Pastor Mark Clark

Check out my interview with Mark Clark on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 261. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

MARK CLARK is senior pastor at Bayside Church in Sacramento, plus a multiple book best-selling author, including his most recent The Problem of Life. Mark also hosts the Mark Clark Podcast and is a popular speaker, along with creating the Art of Reaching and Art of Teaching courses in partnership with Carey Nieuwhof. We discuss golf, how to elevate your communication and speaking skills, why team matters, Canada, and much more. Make sure to access the SShow Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

SUBSPLASH 

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

USA Today Best-selling Author and Performance Coach Jordan Montgomery on Growing Your Influence

Check out my interview with JORDAN MONTGOMERY on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 260. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Jordan Montgomery is a USA Today Best-selling author of The Art of Encouragement, popular corporate speaker, in demand Performance and Executive Coach, host of the Montgomery Companies Podcast, and thought leader. We discuss how to get in rooms you're not invited into, connecting well, the power of listening, leadership lessons, curating and convening, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to H#LP ONE NOW and DIME for their partnership on this episode.

HELP ONE NOW 

Help One Now empowers families in developing countries through partnership with high-capacity leaders with proven solutions to end extreme poverty. Visit https://helponenow.org/thecircle. Get involved by joining The Circle, a growing network of people committed to ending extreme poverty through family empowerment. Your monthly recurring gift will send students to school, empower families to launch businesses and support the growth and impact of Help One Now. The Circle creates a sustainable pathway to break the cycle of poverty for generations to come! To learn more visit http://helponenow.org/thecircle.

DIME

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Levi Lusko, Best-selling Author and Pastor of Fresh Life Church + 7 New Books and Podcasts

Check out my interview with LEVI LUSKO on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 259. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Levi Lusko is founding senior pastor of Fresh LIfe Church in Montana and locations in multiple states across the West. He's a best-selling author of several books, including his most recent Blessed Are the Spiraling, and co-host of the Hey It's the Luskos Podcast with his wife Jennie, and a popular speaker and bible teacher. We discuss painful seasons, mid life crisis, the power of spiraling up, travel, life hacks, and more. And check out the Movement Conference for students happening this summer in Montana. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and DIME for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

DIME

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Build a Business You Love – new book from Dave Ramsey

How to Work with Complicated People – new book from Ryan Leak

The Ryan Leak Podcast

Becoming Something Podcast

Lewis Howes interview with Simon Sinek on School of Greatness Podcast

Lewis Howes interview with Michelle Obama on School of Greatness Podcast

Mere Christians – new book from Jordan Raynor

Reset – new book from Dan Heath

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Frank Blake, former Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot and Delta Airlines Chairman of the Board + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with FRANK BLAKE on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 258. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Frank Blake is the former chairman and CEO of Home Depot and for many years Chairman of the Board of Delta Air Lines. Frank also spent several years working for the Bush White House administration and is the founder of the popular Crazy Good Turns Podcast. We discuss how churches can more effectively connect digitally, what makes a great CEO, building a culture of recognition, the power of a good question and more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership Links. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

SUBSPLASH 

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

Top Weekly Leadership Links 

Christianity is the new religion in Silicon Valley – from Vanity Fair

AI Answer Engines are the New Search

Article with map that shows where Christianity is surging, falling in the US – from Newsweek

charity: water is pioneering the future of fundraising – from Forbes

innovation is not coming up with brand new ideas- it’s taking ideas that already exist and combining them together in a way that no one ever has before.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

April Young Influencers List + Top Ten Trends in Leadership for 2025

Check out the most recent version of the Young Influencers List. 20 Young Leaders to know and be aware of their work. Plus, the Top Trends in Leadership for 2025. Regardless of your current role, title, or industry, these will help you navigate the current leadership landscape regardless of change and innovation. And apply to any area of life. All on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 257. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

This is an episode to share and discuss with your team, co-workers and boards. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to DIME and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

DIME

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Young Influencers List for April

Cleere Cherry – author, Bible teacher, podcaster and influencer

Justin Cramer – Managing partner of Sovereign Family Office in Myrtle Beach, SC

Maya Symone – worship artist, songwriter and part of the Passion City Church worship team.

Deb Williamson – entrepreneur, former NIKE marketing, and running her own agency.

Adam Johnson – lead pastor of Browns Bridge Community Church in north Atlanta.

Joel Delph – campus pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, SC.

Austin Rockwell – Phoenix based founder of Kamp Love.

Megan Ashley – host of the In Totality Podcast.

Gerald Murphy – senior leader of Garden City Church in Columbus, OH.

Aaron Judkins – campus pastor at LifePoint Church in VA.

Chloe Hamaker – executive director of Jennie Allen Ministries out of Dallas.

Jake Mulder – author, assistant chief of leadership for Fuller Seminary, and senior advisor for Fuller Youth Institute.

Mark Phillips – founder and managing partner of 11 Tribes Ventures.

Sara Wendland – Global marketing director at NIKE.

Kyle Kutter – Chief Development Officer for YouVersion.

Taylor Stutts – works for The Send on the executive team as the National Mobilization Director.

Emilie McCormack – helps lead Breakaway Ministry on campus of Texas A&M.

Shaylee Clark – entrepreneur and realtor in Colorado Springs.

Rachel Merritt – senior head of marketing for YouVersion

Avrielle Muse – digital creator, influencer, and marketer.

Jason Dyba – storyteller, videographer, and creative director.

Top Ten Leadership Trends for 2025

1. Work is teaching life skills, compared to life teaching work skills.

2. Lead with empathy, along with emotional and social intelligence.

3. Connector in Chief is a new C-suite role- helping facilitate collaboration and integrate work across complicated and complex organizational structures and teams.

4. Small is the new Big – gatherings and cohorts compared to events and conferences.

5. Decrease in institutional trust and increase in individual trust of influencers and thought leaders.

6. Change is constant, speeding up, and requires flexibility and agile leadership.

7. Develop leaders in house- both raising up young talent as well as upskilling talent that’s been around for years.

8. Continued rise and increase of the gig economy and side hustle mindset.

9. Rise of the Kingdom entrepreneur and need for pastoral and servant leadership in the marketplace.

10. Spiritual awakening sweeping across the world through organic movements and audience led and bottom up experiences.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.