Interview with Carlos Whittaker + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with CARLOS WHITTAKER on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 246. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is CARLOS WHITTAKER, a Best-Selling author of multiple books, including his most recent book Reconnected. Carlos is a speaker, curator of the InstaFamilia community on Instagram, host of the Carlos Whittaker Podcast, and now a filmmaker and documentary creator with his most recent RECONNECTED Documentary. We discuss book tours, amusement parks, being on Mike Rowe's podcast, next version of his own podcast, Human School, and much more.Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

OPEN DOORS 

Get the latest FREE 2025 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.

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Front Row Seat – new show from Ken Coleman

Don’t Let Doubt Take You Out – new book from Todd Mullins, senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Church

Reid Hoffman interview on Diary of a CEO with Stephen Bartlett

How US public opinion has changed in last 20 years – from Pew Research

What a new poll says about Gen Z workplace issues – from INC

How to Run Meetings better on YouTube

The Let Them Theory – new book from Mel Robbins

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, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

22 Conferences to attend in 2025 + Best-selling Author and Enneagram Expert Ian Morgan Cron

Check out my interview with IAN MORGAN CRON on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 245. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is IAN MORGAN CRON, a Best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Fix, which is based on the 12 steps program. Ian is also a speaker, Enneagram expert, host of the Typology Podcast, and founder of the Typology Institute. We discuss addiction, the power of the 12 step program, spiritual awakening, personal growth, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the LA Fires and Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 LA Fires, along with devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of 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.

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 and use Rate Code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.

22 Conferences to Attend in 2025

C3 Conference – February 19-20

Gather 25 – March 1

Becoming Something (BESO) Live – April 11-12

Exponential – March 17-20

John Maxwell Day to Grow and High Capacity Leaders Event – March 18-19

Orange – April 29 – May 1

ARC – April 29-30

Thrive Conference – May 1-2

LifeSurge

Faith Driven Conference

HTB Leadership Conference – May 5-6 in London

Leadercast

EntreLeadership Summit- May 18-21

VOUS – June 19-21

Grow Leader – July 29-31

Global Leadership Summit – August 7-8

Carey Nieuwhof ART of Leadership Live – September 15-17

Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference – September 19

Culture Summit/Next Gen Summit – October 3-5

Main Street Summit - November 4-6

Convoy of Hope Hope Summit – November 5-7

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, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

January Top Ten Leadership List + 14 Young Leaders to Know

It's the January Top Ten Leadership List Episode! Links and recommendations on music, books, podcasts and more. Plus check out the latest edition of the Young Influencers List, with 14 young leaders you should know. All on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 244. 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 OPEN DOORS and GENEROUS COFFEE for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS

Get the latest FREE 2025 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.

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 and use Rate Code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.

January Top Ten Leadership List

Podcasts

Carey Nieuwhof 2025 Church Trends Episode and Episode on Revival with Jennie Allen and Jonathan Pokluda

God Goes Where He’s Wanted Teaching Series - Church of the City NYC

Music

God Did! – new song from Sons of Sunday

Chapel Sessions Vol 1 – album from Housefires

Videos

Watch all of the Passion Conference 2025 Talks for Free

Frank Caliendo – follow on Instagram

Books

Reset: How to Change What’s not Working – Dan Heath

How Leaders Learn – David Novak

Articles

Stop Ignoring Your High Performers – from HBR

7 Workplace Challenges for 2025 – from Gallup - hybrid needs collaboration, life evaluation hits record low, AI requires constant change

Young Influencers List - 14 Young Leaders to Know

Brian Jung – investor, entrepreneur and influencer – notably on YouTube with crypto

Ramonita and Jeremy Smith – Ramonita is the co host of the Come Union Podcast and both are marketing execs

Finu Iype – lead pastor of Village Church Vancouver

Dan Duncan – entrepreneur and president of Summit House- venture studio and creative agency

Whitney Gossett – president of Content Capital

Jason Richardson – founder and CEO of Bad Birdie Golf

Katy Faust – author, speaker, and founder and president of Them Before Us

Philip Anthony Mitchell – lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta

Will Chung – speaker, podcaster, church planter and lead pastor of Beloved Church in LA

Bethany Acuna – owner/operator with Jersey Mike’s in north LA

Jules Moore – lead pastor of The Father’s House in Oakland, CA

Matthew Davis – lead pastor of Blueprint Church in Houston, TX

Manny Arango – church planter, teaching pastor at social Dallas and host of The Bible Department podcast, a daily Bible reading plan

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, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

My Top Leadership Trends for 2025

Check out my list of the Top Leadership Trends for 2025 on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 242. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

It's the 2025 Leadership Trends Episode! Check out the Top Ten Leadership Trends for this year. 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 CONVOY OF HOPE for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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.

Top Ten Leadership Trends for 2025

1. Work is teaching life skills, compared to life teaching work skills.

2. Lead with empathy, along with emotional and social intelligence.

3. Connector in Chief is a new C-suite role- helping facilitate collaboration and integrate work across complicated and complex organizational structures and teams.

4. Small is the new Big – gatherings and cohorts compared to events and conferences.

5. Decrease in institutional trust and increase in individual trust of influencers and thought leaders.

6. Change is constant, speeding up, and requires flexibility and agile leadership.

7. Develop leaders in house- both raising up young talent as well as upskilling talent that’s been around for years.

8. Continued rise and increase of the gig economy and side hustle mindset.

9. Rise of the Kingdom entrepreneur and need for pastoral and servant leadership in the marketplace.

10. Spiritual awakening sweeping across the world through organic movements and audience led and bottom up experiences.

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, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

The Asbury Outpouring Story with Author of the new book "Lower" Zach Meerkreebs + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with ZACH MEERKREEBS on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 243. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

ZACH MEERKREEBS is a pastor and Bible teacher who was the guest speaker in chapel at Asbury University on February 8, 2023 when the Asbury Outpouring began. Zach is the author of the new book Lower: Inspiring Spiritual Awakening through Radical Humility, and has been speaking and sharing the story of what happened at Asbury around the world the last couple of years. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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.

OPEN DOORS

Get the latest FREE 2025 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. 

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Digital Fast 2025

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast – from Best Christian Workplaces

11 Helpful Public Speaking Techniques 

Gather 25

Deep Roots, Hard Looks, and Change – Permanent Equity’s 2024 Annual Letter from Brent Beshore

Why That Worked Podcast with Donald Miller – new version of Business Made Simple Podcast

We Must Respond – new live album from Bethel Music

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, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.