Top 20 Resources for Leading Gen Z + How to Multiply Your Leadership Legacy with Exponential CEO Dave Ferguson

Check out the list below of the top 20 resources for leading Gen Z. Plus, listen in on my interview with DAVE FERGUSON on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 334. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is DAVE FERGUSON, Chicago based CEO of Exponential, one of the largest church planting movements and networks in the world. Dave is also the founding pastor of Community Christian Church in the Chicago area, and the author of multiple books, including his most recent Multiplier. We discuss connecting, the RPM'S for your life, why multiply matters, dealing with drift, how to finish well as a leader, and so much more. Plus check out top resources for leading 20 somethings today. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent Nepal floods, and Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is our 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 earthquake devastation in Venezuela, along with ongoing rebuilding from tornadoes in the US, 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

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Top Weekly Leadership Links – Gen Z Special Edition 

Podcasts 

Next Up Podcast with Grant Skeldon 

Generations at Work Podcast – from Tim Elmore and Growing Leaders

Whoa That’s Good Podcast – Sadie Robertson Huff 

Becoming Something Podcast – Jonathan Pokluda 

Relevant Podcast – Relevant Media Group

Leading the Next Generation Series Podcast – with Tim Elmore – on YouTube

H3 Leadership Podcast – Brad Lomenick  

Simon Sinek on Gen Z

Books for Young Leaders 

The Catalyst Leader – Brad Lomenick 

The Future Begins with Z – new Tim Elmore book

The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt 

Welcome to Adulting – Jonathan Pokluda

Next Generation Leader – Andy Stanley

Meet Generation Z – James Emery White   

Top Organizations Gathering and Connecting Gen Z

Passion and Passion Conferences

Relevant

Thinq Culture Summit and Next Gen Summit

TenX10

Live Original - Sadie Robertson Huff 

Becoming Something Podcast and Conference

Carey Nieuwhof

Generation Distinct

AXIS

OneHope

Highlands College and Motion Conference/Movement

Austin Christian University

Vanguard University

SEU

Barna Group

Jonathan Haidt

Student Leadership University

Gather and IF: Gathering

Growing Leaders

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.

7 Keys for Leading Young Leaders + WinShape Leadership Senior Director Allen Nunnally

Check out my interview with ALLEN NUNNALLY on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 333. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is ALLEN NUNNALLY, senior director of WinShape Leadership. WinShape Leadership is part of the WinShape Foundation, one of the most influential leadership development organizations in America today. We talk teamwork, convening, the power of cohorts, finishing well, and much more. Plus, 7 keys for leading young leaders today. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to GENEROUS COFFEE and COME AND SEE FOUNDATION for their partnership on this episode.

GENEROUS COFFEE

Visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world with a cause. Be generous and visit http://generouscoffee.com.

COME and SEE FOUNDATION 

Reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Learn more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.

7 Keys for Leading Young Leader Today

Give more responsibility early

Provide a seat at the table – take them with you- they want to be apprenticed 

Help them navigate calling and assignment 

Challenge them to a higher level and standard of excellence 

Faithful and fruitful- learn to “hold”

Work on “who” not “what”- who you’re becoming and who you’re around

Model RQ and SQ – relational and social intelligence 

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.

NBA Player and founder of Unitus Jonathan Isaac + 25 Leadership Books to Read

Check out my interview with Jonathan Isaac on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 332. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JONATHAN ISAAC, NBA player for the Orlando Magic, and founder of Unitus, a Christian lifestyle shoe and apparel company. We discuss life, leading a family with young kids, the upcoming NBA season, best teammate he's played with, Unitus, and much more. Plus, check out the list of 25 Leadership books you should read. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent Nepal floods, and Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is our 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 earthquake devastation in Venezuela, along with ongoing rebuilding from tornadoes in the US, 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. 

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.

25 Books on Leadership To Read 

Good to Great- Jim Collins

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership- John Maxwell

The Next Generation Leader- Andy Stanley

The Tipping Point- Malcolm Gladwell

Tribes- Seth Godin

EntreLeadership- Dave Ramsey

Five Dysfunctions of a Team- Patrick Lencioni

Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us- Daniel Pink

How to Win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization- John Wooden

Start with Why- Simon Sinek

Undaunted- Christine Caine

Daring Greatly- Brene Brown

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen Covey

Made to Stick- Chip and Dan Heath

Blink- Malcolm Gladwell

Emotional Intelligence- Daniel Goleman

Now, Discover Your Strengths- Marcus Buckingham

Leaders Eat Last- Simon Sinek

The Advantage- Patrick Lencioni

Boundaries- Henry Cloud

The Power of Habit- Charles Duhigg

Atomic Habits – James Clear 

The Catalyst Leader – Brad Lomenick

H3 Leadership – Brad Lomenick 

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.

Wild at Heart Co-founder and Best-selling Author Stasi Eldredge + 7 Keys for a Great Conference

Check out my interview with Stasi Eldredge on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 331. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is STASI ELDREDGE, co-founder of Wild at Heart with her husband John Eldredge. Stasi speaks to and impacts women around the world, and is a best-selling author of multiple books, including Captivating and her most recent The Ladder of Love. We discuss having a consecrated space, identity, awakening, walking with Jesus, and much more. Plus, 7 Keys to a Great Conference. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

CHRISTIANBOOK.COM

Visit http://christianbook.com. Since 1978, Christianbook.com has been a trusted resource for churches, ministry leaders, and Christian families. With more than 500,000 products, you’ll find resources for every area of life and ministry. And their GiveBack Program allows your church or nonprofit to receive 4% back on eligible purchases. Make the purchases you’re already making work for your ministry. Visit http://christianbook.com today.

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. 

7 Keys for a Great Conference 

1. Know your audience- aim small, miss small. Who is your customer? 

2. Content draws, connection retains. Create connection, conversation and community equally if not more than content

3. Have a bigger story and community that people can join- more people ask – who else will be there? instead of “who is speaking?”

4. Move towards transformation not just information or inspiration. Informed, inspired, transformed= create an experience 

5. Be a curator and connector as much as a convener and gatherer

6. Be the customer of your own product – if you are your target that helps tremendously- create the conference or event or gathering you want to be part of

7. Environment matters – ballroom gives a certain vibe. Outdoor stadium gives a certain vibe. Be very intentional with environment.  

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.

Start with Wow Featuring World Renowned Magician Harris III + 25 Movements to be Aware of

Check out my interview with HARRIS III on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 330. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is HARRIS III, award winning and world renowned magician, sough after speaker, producer of Story Conference, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent Start With Wow. We discuss storytelling, the power of imagination, shifting seasons, wonder, and much more. Plus 25 Movements in America to be aware of. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CHRISTIANBOOK.COM and GENEROUS COFFEE for their partnership on this episode.

CHRISTIANBOOK.COM

Visit http://christianbook.com. Since 1978, Christianbook.com has been a trusted resource for churches, ministry leaders, and Christian families. With more than 500,000 products, you’ll find resources for every area of life and ministry. And their GiveBack Program allows your church or nonprofit to receive 4% back on eligible purchases. Make the purchases you’re already making work for your ministry. Visit http://christianbook.com today.

GENEROUS COFFEE

Visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world with a cause. Be generous and visit http://generouscoffee.com. 

25 Christian Movements to be Aware of

Dude Perfect

LifeChurch and YouVersion

2819 Church

Forrest Frank

Church of Eleven22

Lakepointe Church and Live Free

Passion Conferences

Come and See Foundation and The Chosen

Gather and Jennie Allen

Unite US

IllumiNations

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

The Bible Project

Live Original and Sadie Robertson Huff

VOUS Church and VOUS Conference

Christine Caine and A21 

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.