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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!
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The LeadingSmart Podcast
[S2EP5] How To Lead Through Messy Situations │ 40 Lessons In 40 Years
Join Tim Stevens, founder of LeadingSmart, and Holly Tate in this powerful episode about navigating the toughest seasons of leadership. If you've ever felt stuck in middle management, wondered how to gain influence without authority, or questioned whether your leadership efforts are making a difference - this episode is for you. Tim's raw honesty about leadership failures and the long journey of rebuilding will encourage any leader in a difficult season.
What You'll Learn:
- How to lead authentically during organizational crises
- Why influence grows by what you do, not what you're called
- The importance of "leading where you are" before you have a seat at the table
- Practical strategies for young leaders to build influence
- How to find the genius in the room and empower your team
Key Highlights:
Tim shares vulnerable stories from his 40+ years in ministry leadership, including:
- Handling moral failures on senior teams
- Leading through Willow Creek's difficult rebuilding season
- The power of serving at any level to build influence
- Why great leaders ask questions instead of having all the answers
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NEW: Senior Pastor Gathering - Palm Springs (Limited to 40 pastors) Featuring Dave Dummitt (former Willow Creek) and David Whiting
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Coming Next Week:
Tim interviews all four of his adult children about growing up as pastor's kids - a rare, honest conversation about ministry family life.
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