Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and MicDrop Workshop + 10 Women Leaders to Know

Check out my interview with Jess Ekstrom on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 181 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Jess Ekstrom is a Forbest top rated speaker, entrepreneur, founder of Headbands of Hope out of her college dorm room, and more recently founder of MicDrop Workshop, helping raise up a new wave of women speakers. Jess is a 2 time author, including the bestseller Chasing the Bright Side. She speaks for and advises some of the top companies in the world. We discuss leadership today, tips on speaking, lessons as an entrepreneur, balancing mom life and work life, and much more. Plus check out the list of 10 Women Leaders to Know. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE

Donate to the Maui Wildfires Relief work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the 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 still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

10 Women Leaders to Know

Lysa TerKeurst – author, speaker, and founder of Proverbs 31. 

Shelley Giglio – co-founder of Passion Conferences, founder of the Grove, and head of sixstep Records. 

Jessica Honegger – speaker, host of the Going Scared Podcast, founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, and recently merged with Seiko Design founded by Liz Forkin Bohannon.

Erin Fujimoto – co founder of Tommy John, the most comfortable underwear on the planet.

Bianca Juarez Olthoff – pastor of The Fathers House Orange County, speaker, author and host of the We’re Going There Podcast.

Jamie Ivey – speaker, author, host of The Happy Hour Podcast, and Bible teacher.

Paula Faris – journalist, former host of Good Morning America, founder of Carry Media, author, and host of the Paula Faris Show.

Brooke Ligertwood – singer, songwriter, worship leader, teacher, and new album out entitled Eight.

Katie Fisher – executive pastor of Rock City Church in Columbus, OH.

Toni Collier – speaker, author, founder of Broken Crayons, and host of the Still Coloring Podcast.  

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.

The Leadership Freak Dan Rockwell, a Top 50 Leadership and Management Expert + 5 Things from the Internet

Check out my interview with Dan Rockwell on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 180 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Dan Rockwell is one of the top leadership and management bloggers in the country. Founder of Leadership Freak, Dan is known for empowering leaders 300 words at a time through his uber popular website and blog. He is the author of The Vagrant, and speaks, advises and consults with leaders and companies. We discuss writers vs authors, the power of empowerment, blogging, leadership lessons, and more. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE

Donate to the Maui Wildfires Relief work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the 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 still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

5 Things from the Internet

The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger – new book from Lynsi Snyder on the story of In-N-Out Burger 

Coat of Many Colors – new album from Brandon Lake

Series on realities we must address with Kids today – part 2 and 3 - from Tim Elmore and Growing Leaders

Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara

Also- here is an interview with Will Guidara on the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

In the Room – song from Matt Maher and Chris Brown

Gen Z Needs Corporate America 101- Companies are training in Basic Life Skills – from The Atlantic

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.

Jon Acuff on the Power of Goals + October Top Ten Leadership List

Jon Acuff is back on the Podcast! Check out my interview with Jon Acuff on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 179 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Jon Acuff is a NYT Best-selling Author of 9 books, including his most recent All It Takes is a Goal. Jon is a popular speaker, writer, and advises multiple companies while also inspiring and hosting great guests on his All it Takes is a Goal Podcast. We discuss the power of goals, why he posts Instagram reels at the end of his run, communication today, travel, creating momentum, and more. Plus check out the October Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE

Donate to the Maui Wildfires Relief work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the 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 still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

October Top Ten Leadership List

Books

The Hidden Potential – Adam Grant 

The Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay Stanier

Podcasts

The Aggressive Life Podcast – Brian Tome 

HBR on Leadership and Strategy – Harvard Business Review

Voices

Rachel Awtrey – host of the Real Life Podcast, Lifestyle blogger, speaker, thought leader, entrepreneur 

Brad Hill -  Denver based Chief Solutions Officer with GLOO and longtime tech and SaaS veteran.

Events

Man Camp 2024 – hosted by Brian Tome and the Crossroads Church team 

Main Street Summit – November 8-9 in Columbia, MO – hosted by Brent Beshore and friends

Articles  

50 Largest Christian Universities in America

HOW Nike lost Messi for a couple hundred dollars in track suits  

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.

Two Leaders You Should Know - Richmond Wandera and David Kim + 5 Things from the Internet

A double interview episode on the podcast! Check out my interview with Richmond Wandera and David Kim on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 178. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Richmond Wandera is a pastor, leader and founder of Pastors Discipleship Network in Kampala, Uganda and a former Compassion sponsored child and shares his incredibly powerful story of being lifted out of poverty as a child. Please support the great work of Compassion and join me in sponsoring a child. And David Kim, discipleship and spiritual formation pastor at Westgate Church in San Jose, and author of Made to Belong and A Kids Book on Change. Plus check out the 5 Things from the Internet List for this week. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE

Donate to the Maui Wildfires Relief work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the 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 still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

5 Things from the Internet

Most Powerful Women in Business 2023 - Fortune Magazine

13 Best Books for Building Great Habits – Craig Groeschel

Testify (LIVE) – new worship album from Rock City Worship

Six Crippling Realities We Must Address in Today’s Kids, Part One – from Tim Elmore and Growing Leaders

8 Things that are Right about Young Leaders Today – from Carey Nieuwhof

6 Practices of Churches with Increasing Giving and Generosity – from Rich Birch  

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.

How to Be a Great Connector + 10 Leaders You Should Know

Check out my breakdown of being a Connector compared to a Networker on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 177 as well as below. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

I break down the power of being a connector compared to a networker. Including why connectors are always invited into the room and networkers only want to get in the room. Plus check out the list of 10 Leaders You Should Know. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to KINSMEN JOURNAL and OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD for being our trusted partners on this episode.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Join in on the Shoebox Campaign this fall at http://samaritanspurse.org/occ. Be a part of sending the Gospel around the world by packing a shoebox Christmas gift! Millions of boys and girls around the world will be impacted and invited into the Greatest Journey discipleship course. Through OCC more than 17 million boys and girls have made a decision to trust Christ. Find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/occ.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit Kinsmen Journal to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

Connectors VS Networkers - Connecting Compared to Networking

Connectors are others focused. Networkers are me focused.

Connectors have an abundance and generosity mindset. Others winning is a win.

Networkers are small thinkers and protect and hoard. Others winning is a threat.

Connectors are multiplication minded because of collaboration as the lead story. Networkers are addition minded because of one on one acquisition as the lead story.

Connectors are relational and transformational. Networkers are transactional.

Connectors are long term. Networkers are short term.

Connectors are true Catalysts, focused on sparking a change but leaving no residue of themselves.

Connectors add value to others. Networkers subtract and pull value from others.

Networkers keep score. Connectors always win regardless of the score.

Connectors are kingdom minded. Networkers are temporal minded.

Connectors are generous. Networkers are selfish.

Connectors have influence and impact and legacy.

Connectors are memorable. Networkers I want to erase from my memory.

I look forward to seeing a connector. But networkers I try to avoid at all costs.

Connectors are power brokers. Networkers are power seekers.

Connectors are invited and included. Networkers are avoided and left out. 

Networkers are controlling. Connectors are releasing and empowering, which creates currency and appropriate power. 

Connectors have equity and credit, which leads to credibility. Networkers are renters and simply move on once they’ve gotten what they want.

Connectors control the room by inviting others in. Networkers work the room by trying to get in.

I stay away from networkers in the green room, but connectors I move toward and hope to get time with them

Networkers are one hit wonders. Connectors are long term contributors and participants.

10 Leaders You Need to Know

Raymond Chang – author, pastor, speaker, executive director of the TenX10 Campaign and movement, and president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative.

Carrie Williams – president of Leadership Network and Exponential NEXT.

Vincent Lacsamana – entrepreneur, artist, singer

Kevin Seo – entrepreneur and co founder, Sonic Speed Café

Ben Chung – former member of Jabbawockeez dance group, now entrepreneur and part of KINJAZ

Noah Herrin – author of Holy Habits and lead pastor of Way Church in Nashville.

Taylor Jones and Eric Brown – co founders of Whiteboard, a Chattanooga based digital agency focused on branding, websites, and activation.

Jess Ekstrom – speaker, best-selling author, founder of Headbands of Hope and founder of Mic Drop Workshop.

Ryan Britt – executive pastor of Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL

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.