How to Lead When You're Not in Charge with Clay Scroggins + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with CLAY SCROGGINS on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 320. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is CLAY SCROGGINS, longtime pastor with North Point Community Church, and now in demand leadership speaker, best-selling author, podcaster and advisor. Clay is a trusted voice in leadership and author of the uber popular book, How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, and well as The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future, on where leadership is headed. We discuss transitions, the future of leadership, why trust is more important than ever, leading as an entrepreneur, and more. Plus, check out the list of the Top Weekly Leadership Links. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPEN DOORS and WONDER PROJECT for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS 

Get the latest FREE 2026 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

WONDER PROJECT 

(TV STUDIO and SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE) Visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

American’s are more lonely and isolated than ever – from Axios. Americans of all ages are spending less time socializing

3 ways top performing companies are treating hybrid strategy

Good stuff from Les McKeown

 Three shifts reshaping the church – from Servant

28 side quests worth taking- from Matt Rutherford

The most iconic US brands of the last 250 years

Coca Cola, McDonalds, Ford, GM, GE, Wal Mart, Disney, Nike, Apple

The most impactful US inventions – from Wall Street Journal

air conditioning, refrigerators, the car, iphone

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Top Leadership Trends for 2026 + 10 People You Need in Your Leadership Circle

A special episode on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 319 featuring the Top Leadership Trends for 2026 and a leadership lesson unpacking the 10 people you need in your leadership circle. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website. This is an episode to share and discuss with your team, co-workers and boards. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to REGENT BANK and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

REGENT BANK

Connect with the team at https://www.regent.bank/. Regent Bank is one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the country, uniquely positioned as a faith-based bank with a clear purpose: “To show God’s love to employees, clients, and communities.” Regent Bank stands out in the banking industry, with both a dedicated prayer team and a specialized department focused exclusively on serving faith-based organizations. All nonprofit clients are offered completely free banking services, along with highly competitive interest rates and access to specialized support across multiple financial areas. Find out more at http://regent.bank. 

SUBSPLASH 

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

Top Leadership Trends for 2026

1. Continued Move Towards Curation – more about conversation and connection vs content. 

2. The Power of Connection – as AI grows, Social and Relational intelligence will be even more needed. 

3. A Commitment to different Core Values for Gen Z – purpose, collaboration, authenticity and flexibility are key values today. 

4. Faith in the Common Square is more normal. “Faith Driven” and “Faith Centric” are in Vogue – people are interested in things of faith and spiritual life. 

5. Trust in Individuals compared to Institutions – trust the podcaster more than the media company the podcaster is part of. 

6. Most are back in the office, but hybrid still preferred work reality. With more AI agentic help, the skilled worker will require self-leadership and strategic thinking. 

7. More fractional Executive Roles are Happening – Seasoned Older leaders stepping in for fractional discernment and wisdom. Leaders are aging out, but also stepping back in with fractional roles. 

8. Free Agent Economy is still expanding and growing. More project minded compared to career arc minded. 

9. In an Access Economy, everyone expects to be connected to whoever is in charge. 

10. Talent development is complicated. Pipeline development is crucial, job hugging and “stayers” are creating barriers, entry level roles are shrinking because of AI, and 2 year mentoring pathway for new hires in a “residency” model is catching on. 

11. Middle management is decaying - Climbing the ladder is no longer a thing- because orgs are flatter, lateral moves through projects compared to horizontal moves due to hierarchy titles and positions.  Authority is less through power of role and more through lateral projects and moves. 

 10 Kinds of People You Need in Your Leadership Circle

1. Mentor – levels you up because they’re ahead of you in life, leadership and on the journey. 

2. Coach – holds you accountable and helps build a plan that you are accountable to, regarding life, leadership, fitness, marriage, finance. 

3. Advisor – confidant on the journey with you- asks you really good questions and walks alongside you. Pull the best out of you as a guide on the journey. Provide strategy and discernment. 

4. Consultant – provides a solution to a problem in a given time and then goes away – strong expertise and thought leadership- show up for a project. 

5. Sponsor- helps you rise in an organization, industry or space. Leverage their influence to help you get further faster. 

6. Counselor/therapist- helps you stay holistically healthy – unpack personal challenges. 

7. Board of director – holds oversight and speaks into you as a leader; many times have the ability to hire/fire you depending on structure of your organization. 

8. Pastor – spiritual shepherd in your spiritual life.

9. Protégé- someone you’re raising up and mentoring and leveling up.

10. Client/customer – someone who pays you for an expertise or service, or product or resource. 

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

June Top Ten Leadership List + Philip Pattison from Foster the City

A special episode on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 318 featuring an H3 Leader Spotlight and the June Top Ten Leadership List, including recs on podcasts, books, music and more. Our H3 Leader Spotlight is Philip Pattison, founder of Foster the City, an influential non profit focused on changing the narrative in foster care and partnering with churches to provide foster care families around the US. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and DIME for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent tornado relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my 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 responding to the Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

DIME 

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

June Top Ten Leadership List

 Books

 What to Make of a Life - Jim Collins

 The Things We Hide - Tyler Dickerhoof 

 Music 

 Promised Land - Red Rocks Worship 

 When You’re in the Room – Tiffany Hudson

 Podcast

 This was Sportscenter – from Rich Eisen

 The Curiosity Shop Podcast - Adam Grant and Brene Brown 

 LeadingSmart Podcast – Tim Stevens and Holly Tate 

 Video/Resource

 Eric Church commencement talk at UNC

 The Chosen Resources

 Voices 

 Charlie Siciak – Atlanta based founder and CEO of Goodwipes

 Jake Ayers – mayor of Hogansville, GA

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

20 Worship Artists to Know + A Masterclass on the Church Growth Movement in America with Todd Wilson

Check out the list of 20 Worship Artists to Know. And my interview with Todd Wilson on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 317. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is TODD WILSON, longtime president of Exponential, one of the most influential church planting movements in America, and also the author of the new book How Did We Get Here?, a look back at the 70 year Church Growth movement in America. We discuss the history and timeline of the Church growth movement, why operating systems matter, leadership, succession, and so much more. Plus, check out the list of 20 Worship Leaders and Artists to to be aware of. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to REGENT BANK and OPEN DOORS for their partnership on this episode.

REGENT BANK – connect with the team at https://www.regent.bank/. Regent Bank is one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the country, uniquely positioned as a faith-based bank with a clear purpose: “To show God’s love to employees, clients, and communities.” Regent Bank stands out in the banking industry, with both a dedicated prayer team and a specialized department focused exclusively on serving faith-based organizations. All nonprofit clients are offered completely free banking services, along with highly competitive interest rates and access to specialized support across multiple financial areas. Find out more at http://regent.bank. 

OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2026 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

20 Worship Artists to Know

20 Worship Leaders and Artists You May Not Know

Mack Brock

Chris McClarney

Sean Curran

JJ Hasulube

Joe L Barnes

Jon Wilds and Jesus Image

CBC Worship

ChiChi Onyekanne

Bryan and Katie Torwalt

Red Rocks Worship – Cory and others

Jordan Colle

Thrive Worship – Corbin Phillips

George Hornok and Lakepoint Worship

Michael Bethany

Luke Hellenbroth

Gas Street Worship

Seth Condrey

One Voice Worship Int out of Seattle

Saints Church

2819 Church Worship

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

18 Movements in America to Watch + NYT Best-selling Author Joby Martin

Check out my interview with JOBY MARTIN on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 3116. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website. As well as the 18 Movements in America to watch.

Our guest is JOBY MARTIN, senior pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, one of the largest and fastest growing churches in America. Joby is also the NYT Best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent Stand Up and Act Like Men. He's also part of multiple podcasts, including Deepen and Built for More, and a leading voice for discipling men in America. We discuss the momentum at Eleven22, 4 ways to act like real Christian men, insights on teaching and communication, why men are responding to his message, and so much more. Plus, check out the list of 18 Christian Movements in America to be aware of. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and DIME for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent tornado relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my 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 responding to the Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

DIME 

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

18 Christian Movements in America to be Aware of

Dude Perfect

LifeChurch and YouVersion

2819 Church

Church of Eleven22

Lakepointe Church and Live Free

Passion Conferences

Come and See Foundation and The Chosen

Gather and Jennie Allen

Unite US

Becoming Something and Harris Creek Baptist Church

The Bible Recap and Tara-Leigh Cobble

Elevation Church and Elevation Worship

Brandon Lake

Church of the Highlands and Highlands College

ARC

LifeSurge

Jon Tyson and Jeff Bethke – Forming Men

Exponential

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.