It’s my annual LEADING YOUNG LEADERS post and Episode. Packed with helpful resources, lists and recommendations on leading GEN Z today. Plus, you can hear me unpack the entire episode on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 302. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.
A special episode focused on Leading Gen Z. Including a new version of the Young Influencers LIst, with 50 young leaders to know. As well as 25 organizations that are gathering, resourcing, connecting and equipping Gen Z and the next generation. And the Top Weekly Leadership Links, with a special emphasis on Gen Z, including recommendations on podcasts and books. And a special Leadership Nugget segment with 7 keys to leading young leaders. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.
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Top 50 Young Leaders List
Kory Barnett – head basketball coach at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa
Tanner Morgan – coach, former Minnesota QB, entrepreneur and heading up the Uncommon ministry
Bryce Crawford – podcast host and speaker
Chloe Hamaker – CEO 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.
Zach Meerkreebs – author of Lower and pastor and speaker and part of Asbury University teaching team
Leslie Johnston – leading Thrive and Thrive Conference out of Bayside Church in Sacramento area, and podcast host
Ali Parsons – host of Neighbors Podcast and part of team at Church of Eleven22
Connor Champion – president of Austin Christian University in Austin, TX
Grant Skeldon and Cheyanne Skeldon – heads up Next Gen for Thinq, and also life coach with Patterson Life Plan
Luke Lefevre – global revival expert and part of the Gather 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.
Noah Herrin – founding and lead pastor of Way Church in Nashville.
Tim Timberlake – author, speaker, podcaster, and lead Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville.
Ramonita and Jeremy Smith – Ramonita is the co host of the Come Union Podcast and both are marketing execs
Finu Iype – lead pastor of Village Church Vancouver
Dan Duncan – entrepreneur and president of Summit House- venture studio and creative agency
Whitney Gossett – president of Content Capital
Philip Anthony Mitchell – lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta
Will Chung – speaker, podcaster, church planter and lead pastor of Beloved Church in LA
Jules Moore – lead pastor of The Father’s House in Oakland, CA
Matthew Davis – lead pastor of Blueprint Church in Houston, TX
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.
Megan Ashley – host of the In Totality Podcast.
Gerald Murphy – senior leader of Garden City Church in Columbus, OH.
Bethany Acuna – owner/operator with Jersey Mike’s in north LA
Aaron Judkins – campus pastor at LifePoint Church in VA.
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 along with her husband Brian McCormack.
Avrielle Muse – digital creator, influencer, and marketer.
Jason Dyba – storyteller, videographer, and creative director.
Gloria Umanah – founder and ex director of the Ex-Nihilo Collective, visionary of Hope Booth, communicator and spoken word artist.
Faith Eury Cho – author, co-pastor of Mosaic Covenant Church in NJ, and founder and CEO of The Honor Summit.
Liz Bohannon – speaker, author, host of Plucking Up Podcast, and founder of Seiko Design.
Jess Ekstrom – speaker, author, podcast host, founder of Headbands of Hope and MicDrop Workshop.
Kobe Campbell – trauma therapist, speaker and author of book Why am I Like This?
Jonathan Pokluda – author, host of the Becoming Something Podcast and Conference, and pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church
Jason Mitchell – pastor of LCBC Church in Pennsylvania, one of the largest and most influential churches in the state.
Frank Bealer – CEO of Generis in Atlanta.
Noah Herrin – pastor of Way Church in Nashville.
Ryan Leak – top corporate speaker in America, author, and host of the Ryan Leak Podcast.
Adam Mesa – pastor of Patria Church in east LA, and host of Beyond the Letter and Beyond I Do Podcasts.
Daryl Black – speaker, Instagram influencer, and teaching pastor at Grace Family Church in Tampa.
Jordan Montgomery – speaker, author, podcaster, and executive coach.
Will Sweeney – former college athlete and current offensive assistant football coach with University of Clemson.
Jess Ekstrom – speaker, author, podcast host, founder of Headbands of Hope and MicDrop Workshop.
Joe L Barnes – singer, songwriter, worship leader and artist.
Joe Gilliland – founder of ProVisions and manager of YouTube Golf starts like Grant Horvat.
Justin Forsett – former NFL Pro Bowl running back, and now top rated speaker and co-founder of Hustle Clean.
Brian Jung – investor, entrepreneur and influencer – notably on YouTube with crypto
Jason Richardson – founder and CEO of Bad Birdie Golf
Top Weekly Leadership Links – Gen Z Special Edition
Podcasts
Next Up Podcast with Grant Skeldon
Generations at Work Podcast – from Tim Elmore and Growing Leaders
Whoa That’s Good Podcast – Sadie Robertson Huff
Becoming Something Podcast – Jonathan Pokluda
Relevant Podcast – Relevant Media Group
Leading the Next Generation Series Podcast – with Tim Elmore – on YouTube
H3 Leadership Podcast – Brad Lomenick
Books for Young Leaders
The Catalyst Leader – Brad Lomenick
The Future Begins with Z – new Tim Elmore book
The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt
Welcome to Adulting – Jonathan Pokluda
Next Generation Leader – Andy Stanley
Meet Generation Z – James Emery White
Top Organizations Gathering and Connecting Gen Z
Passion and Passion Conferences
Thinq Culture Summit and Next Gen Summit
Live Original - Sadie Robertson Huff
Becoming Something Podcast and Conference
Highlands College and Motion Conference/Movement
7 Keys for Leading Younger Leaders
Give more responsibility early
Provide a seat at the table – take them with you- they want to be apprenticed
Help them navigate calling and assignment
Challenge them to a higher level and standard of excellence
Faithful and fruitful- learn to “hold”
Work on “who” not “what”- who you’re becoming and who you’re around
Model RQ and SQ – relational and social intelligence
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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.