The LeadingSmart Podcast
Honest conversations. Practical insights. Smarter leadership.
Hosted by Tim Stevens and Holly Tate, The LeadingSmart Podcast exists to equip church leaders who care deeply about leading with integrity, clarity, and wisdom—even when it’s hard.
We are officially on Season 3! This season is about staying sharp in today’s rapidly changing environment. We’ll dive into the practical issues leaders are facing right now—from running effective executive team meetings to navigating crucial conversations to leading in moments when the playbook doesn’t exist yet.
Holly and Tim are moving out of the studio into our offices, and they will be recording and posting in real time, responding to current events as they happen, sharing fresh insights from our work with leaders across North America.
Be sure to email us at tim@leadingsmart.com if there are specific topics you want us to cover!
Enjoy!
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Latest Episodes
[S3EP24] How to Run a Staff Retreat That Actually Works: 4 Best Practices for Church Leaders
Welcome to episode 24 of The LeadingSmart Podcast! Have you ever walked away from a staff retreat thinking, "That was a complete waste of time"? You're not alone — and it's completely avoidable.In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast...
[S3EP23] How Silos Destroy Organizations (And When They Might Actually Help)
Welcome back to episode 23 of The LeadingSmart Podcast! Silos are one of the most common — and most damaging — forces quietly undermining healthy church organizations. But how do you know when you have them, and what do you do about them? In th...
[S3EP22] The 4-Box Staff Evaluation Every Church Leader Needs (And Why It Prevents Culture Killers)
Welcome Back to Episode 22 of The LeadingSmart Podcast!Is your leadership team misaligned on staff performance? Are you holding on to people who are quietly killing your culture — or letting go of people who just need a better rol...
[S3EP21] 4 Types of Pastors Churches Need for Succession (And How to Choose the Right One
Is your church approaching a leadership transition? The type of pastor you need depends entirely on the season your church is in — and most boards get this wrong.In this episode of LeadingSmart, Holly Tate and Tim Stevens break ...
[S3EP20] How to Lead Through Church Layoffs: A Practical Guide for Pastors & Executive Pastors
Welcome to episode 20! Is your church facing financial pressure? Wondering when — and how — to make the difficult decision to reduce your staff? In this episode of the LeadingSmart Podcast, hosts Tim and Holly Tate tackle one of the hard...
