On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange dives deep with Chris Young, president of the Good Place Institute, for an insightful conversation on integrating faith into organizational leadership. They explore the metaphor of snorkeling vs. scuba diving as it relates to life's challenges and the importance of inward soundness and being others-focused in leadership. Chris sheds light on the different waves within the faith at work movement and emphasizes holistic integration of faith in the workplace, aligning with kingdom principles. This episode is brimming with profound reflections, practical leadership tips, and thought-provoking discussions on discipleship, stewardship, and creating flourishing environments. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this dialogue offers a wealth of wisdom on how aligning your purpose with your actions can transform both your personal and professional life.Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh* Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=* Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts* Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/Chris Young Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-young-28b535/Website: https://goodplaceinstitute.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodplaceinstitute/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodplaceinstitutePodcast: https://goodplaceinstitute.com/business-is-good-podcast/Book Mentioned:The Good Place Organization: A Leader's Guide to Stewarding Good Place Organizations by Chris Young: https://amzn.to/3VTmlSRLoving Monday: Succeeding in Business Without Selling Your Soul by John D. Beckett: https://amzn.to/4iIsv1TThe War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne: https://amzn.to/4fvvh7MThe Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic): https://amzn.to/49V5EfAThe Only Leaders Worth* Following by Tim Spiker: https://amzn.to/3ZRnLhx#HowLeadersThink #FaithDrivenBusiness #Leadership #Podcast #ChrisYoung #SpiritualDepth #PurposeDrivenLife (00:00) - Seeking divine purpose for work and leadership. (05:35) - Exploring workplace faith's impact over decades. (06:38) - Faith-driven leaders promote generosity and growth. (12:04) - Integrating faith into work; intention and learning. (15:51) - Faith, community, customer service, representation, accountability, intentions. (16:59) - Pushback against integrating purpose with professional excellence. (23:23) - Learning from guests to improve personal business. (24:29) - Struggling with self-reliance over faith. (29:51) - Purpose-driven work transforms both you and itself. (34:12) - Work and humility develop us into potential. (36:37) - Choose mentality: creator, coach, challenger, embrace agency. (39:30) - We settle for less; God's version exceeds. (44:34) - Effective leaders: inwardly sound and others focused. (46:01) - Leadership attracts attention; faith influences significantly. (51:42) - Subscribe, rate, review for show feedback, improvement. (52:32) - Help others; change thoughts, change leadership.
