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As we lead our teams and organizations, we can often get distracted and lose focus on why we do what we do. From the stage of the 2022 Echo Leadership Conference, Andy Wood shares how we can get back on track with a renewed sense of passion and urgency for the mission we’ve set out to accomplish.

Oftentimes, the greatest enemy of future progress is past success. We can get so caught up in our accomplishments that we lose focus on continually getting better as leaders. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske conclude a two-part conversation on how to stay hungry and humble so that we don’t stand in the way of the great things in front of us. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

Oftentimes, the greatest enemy of future progress is past success. We can get so caught up in our accomplishments that we lose focus on continually getting better as leaders. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske begin a two-part conversation on how to stay hungry and humble so that we don’t stand in the way of the great things in front of us. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

In this exclusive bonus episode, San Francisco-based author and church planter Shauna Pilgreen shares how we can love where we live by investing in the community around us. CONNECT WITH SHAUNA PILGREEN  Website: shaunapilgreen.comLive Sent Weekend: shaunapilgreen.com/weekendFacebook: @shaunapilgreenstoryTwitter: @shaunapilgreenInstagram: @shaunapilgreen

Cultivating growth in our teams and organizations requires us to make four key decisions. In this month’s episode, discover what they are and how you can implement them in order to grow and increase the impact of what you lead. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day gathering packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

No amount of success in the world can make up for failure in our homes. In this month’s episode, learn four practical ways to intentionally prioritize and invest in the relationships that matter most. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

From the stage of the 2021 Echo Leadership Conference, Andy Wood shares four practical ways we can get healthy again as leaders in the midst of one of the most challenging seasons we've ever faced. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on May 19, 2022, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to save $10 and get a ticket for only $69 as one of our podcast listeners. Promo code is valid from Monday, January 3, through Monday, January 31.

Since founding Fresh Life Church in 2007, one of the biggest lessons Lead Pastor Levi Lusko has learned is to not add too much value to the organization. In this exclusive bonus episode, hear about his journey of discovering how to best serve his team in his role without stifling their leadership. Plus, Levi shares the key thoughts and habits that help him stay healthy and focused on the mission of Fresh Life Church. CONNECT WITH LEVI LUSKO  Website: https://levilusko.com/Facebook: @leviluskoTwitter: @leviluskoInstagram: @levilusko

It's going to take more than one individual or one church to further accomplish the mission of the "capital C" Church. From the stage of the 2021 Exponential Bay Area Regional Conference, Andy Wood challenges church leaders to expand their vision of what God can do when they network together at a greater level. EXPONENTIAL 2020-2021 Digital Access Pass: This is the perfect resource for individual and team training! For only $99, gain access to all the main stage sessions from the five 2021 regional conferences and the 2020 global conference in Orlando, Florida. You and your team will be equipped around the 2020-2021 theme: “Together: Pursuing the Great Collaboration.” 2022 Bay Area Regional Conference: Join hundreds of leaders for inspiration, encouragement, and equipping at the 2022 Bay Area Regional Conference in San Jose, California. Register early as space is limited at this smaller, more intimate gathering.

Our journey as leaders isn’t about how fast we grow, but how well we finish. In this exclusive bonus episode, Rusty George, lead pastor of Real Life Church, shares the key habits and mindsets he’s learned and implemented over the last 25+ years that can help us endure through decades as leaders. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Fred Crawford & Ryan Mathews, The Myth of Excellence: Why Great Companies Never Try to Be the Best at EverythingCarey Nieuwhof, “Has Your Leadership Peaked? The Theory of the 10 Year Run.” CareyNieuwhof.comChris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling, Beverly Walker & Scott Thele, The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important GoalsMichael Hyatt, michaelhyatt.comThe Table Group, The 6 Types of Working GeniusJim Collins & Morten T. Hansen, Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them AllIchak Adizes, “Decision Making vs Implementation,” Dr. Ichak Adizes’ BlogsJim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’tJim Collins, Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great CONNECT WITH RUSTY GEORGE  Website: https://pastorrustygeorge.com/Leading Simple with Rusty George: https://pastorrustygeorge.com/podcast/Facebook: @rustylgeorgeInstagram: @rustylgeorgeTwitter: @rustylgeorge

What are you holding onto that’s holding you back as a leader? In this month’s episode, learn five key practices on how to let go so that you can lead at a higher level and move the vision of your organization forward.

One of the most important skills of leadership is problem-solving, yet so many of us keep addressing the same issues in our organizations for months (or even years!) on end. In this month’s episode, learn five key ideas that will equip you and your team to solve problems efficiently and effectively.