Right-side Up Leadership Podcast

Do you ever feel like you're at the bottom? You may have experienced that feeling at some point in this season. We want to invite you to take a pause out of your day and listen to todays episode of the podcast.  On todays episode, Alan sits down with pastor, influencer, and author Luke Lezon for a great talk about what to do when you're at the bottom.  About Luke   Though he had never desired or envisioned himself becoming a preacher and pastor, God irresistibly called Luke Lezon to ministry while he was attending Texas A&M University. At 22 he co-planted Hill City Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas where he served as an Associate and Teaching Pastor for two years. He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he helped lead a young adult movement called, The Alternative. He also worked as the Director of Engagement and Communication for Initiative Network. Currently, Luke and Lindsey live in Orlando, Florida where Luke is a Teaching and Young Adults pastor at Lifebridge Church. Luke preaches all over the c

Our mindset and habits play a huge role when it comes to how we well lead ourselves and others. You've probably heard the saying about keeping your 'head in the game' That sounds simple, but how do you cultivate a healthy high-performance mindset when there are so many things vying for your attention? On today's episode, Alan sits down with transformational speaker, author, and coach, Charmas Lee for a rich conversation about leading well through adversity and how to develop a high-performance mindset and habits that are healthy.  About Charmas For more than 30 years, Charmas Lee has been challenging individuals to transform their lives through its dynamic brand of facilitated introspection, motivation and personal development. Charmas Lee is the owner of Building Champions, a highly successful business located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializing in personal and professional development in the corporate, academic and athletic arenas. The Building Champions approach is the by-product of exten

For many, this has been a season of uncharted territory. One thing we need to be aware of is when leading through uncharted territory, win-win situations can become lose-lose.  On today's episode, Alan sits down with Tod Bolsinger for a very timely conversation about adaptive leadership. Tod shares about his book Canoeing the Mountains: Leadership in Uncharted Territory and how to lead well in times of uncertainty.    About Tod   Tod Bolsinger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is a speaker, executive coach, former pastor, and author who serves as associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. He is the author of Canoeing the Mountains, which was named Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in Pastoral Leadership, as well as the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian. A frequent speaker and consultant, he serves as an executive coach for corporate, nonprofit, educational, and church organ

On today's episode, Alan sits down with author, speaker, and right-hand man to NFL coach Pete Carroll, Ben Malcolmson. Ben shares his unlikely story that has brought him all the way to the NFL sidelines every Sunday.   About Ben Author, speaker, and mentor figure, Ben Malcolmson has been the right-hand man to Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll for the last 13 seasons. During his college years at USC, Ben was a student newspaper reporter for the Daily Trojan who tried out for the top-ranked football team simply to write a first-person account of the walk-on tryout process. Having not played football since 5th grade, he surprised himself and countless others when he got the call that he had earned a roster spot as a wide receiver on the 2006 Trojans.   After his one fairytale season ended, he became Director of Online Media for USC Football, where he created and managed the groundbreaking online presence for the Trojans as well as PeteCarroll.com. Since then, Ben has served Carroll and the Seahawks for

How are you doing right now? If you took a quick assessment to judge whether you're operating at a deficit, just skating by, or full, what would the results say? Fall is quickly approaching and if it were to appear tomorrow, how well would you be able to lead based on your current state On today's episode, Alan has a great conversation with pastor and podcaster Jon Peacock for a great discussion on what it looks like to lead well through uncertainty and how to refuel for the fall.  About Jon In 2010 a few friends and I set out on the journey to plant what is known today as Mission Church. The journey of leading and learning is one I want to continue for the rest of my life. From starting with 20 friends in my living room to now leading thousands, we’ve come a long way but we still have miles to go. I spend most of my time raising daughters, loving my wife, walking my dog, encouraging our staff, envisioning our people, and cooking for my neighbors on my Big Green Egg. I’m a regular guy who’s been captiva

The truth is, if you constantly chase after impact you'll find unhealth. You can't expect to produce good fruit if you neglect the roots. Alan recently had a conversation with a group of leaders about pursuing health before impact and workmanship before works. This is an important conversation, not only in this season but also within the rhythms of everyday life and leadership. Where are you thriving? Where are you struggling? What's confusing? What's missing? Feeling overwhelmed? Consider coaching Order a Right Side Up Journal    

Pastors are carrying a lot of extra weight in this season and it isn't sustainable. Unfortunately, we see a wave of crashing and burnout on the other side of this season. We are now in a season that makes the topic of burnout and health very important. On today's episode, Alan sits down with Pastor, Clinical Psychologist,  and author, Dr. Wes Beavis. Wes is an expert on the topic of burnout and he and alan have a much-needed conversation about Wes's book as well as how to stay healthy and avoid burnout in this season.  About Dr. Beavis Dr. Wes Beavis, has served for decades as a pastor in the United States and Australia. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping pastors navigate the ministry journey and guiding church leaders through crisis situations. He has clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating the symptoms of ministry burnout. Wes earned his doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology majoring in Applied Clinical Psychology. His Master of Arts in Marriag

The amount of change we've experienced in 2020 has brought loss. Change yields loss before it yields opportunity.  On today's episode, Alan discusses the tensions we have living with during this season, the wave of burnout that is coming, and three paradigm shifts that need to happen if you plan on moving forward as a grounded leader.    Track along with Alan Website Stay Forth Designs Pursue Coaching

There is a massive gap in kindness right now. We forget how powerful our words are. Sticks and stones can break your bones, and words do actually hurt you. Words can go where sticks and stones cant- to your heart.  On today's episode, Alan sits down with pastor and author Ashlee Eiland for a great conversation about her book Human (Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together.  About Ashlee Ashlee is a leader, pastor, writer, and Bible teacher who exists to join God in His redemptive work here on Earth. Her work has one purpose: to help humanity build bridges back to the Truth of who God is and between one other in redemptive, healing relationship. Her passion for Scripture, family, writing, elevating women in the Church, and the holy journey of adoption are core to who she is. Ashlee serves as Formation & Preaching Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids. She and her husband, Delwin, have three kids, Brooklyn, Myles, and Journey. Connect with A

Everyone is experiencing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, in their leadership right now. V.U.C.A is real and increases the need for resilient leadership.  On today's episode, Alan and his brother J.R. have a great discussion about resiliency and several simple things we all need right now in order to lead well for the long haul.  About J.R.  Dr. J.R. Briggs possesses four passions: Following Jesus, equipping and investing in hungry kingdom leaders, growing fruit on other people’s trees, and creating good kingdom mischief. In short, his calling is to partner with people who are called to follow Jesus while they lead others. In 2011 he started Kairos Partnerships, an organization committed to serving hungry kingdom leaders through leadership coaching, consulting, speaking, teaching, equipping, and writing. For more than 15 years, J.R. served in pastoral roles in mega-churches, church plants, and house church networks. Since starting Kairos Partnerships, he has served and invested in past

How do you continue to lead well even in the midst of loss and grief? On today's episode, Alan has a phenomenal conversation with author, speaker, and coach, Michele Cushatt. Michele has experienced tremendous loss in her life but through it all, she has been given a unique perspective that allows her to lead and help others the way she does.   About Michelle An author, speaker, and coach, Michele Cushatt communicates with a rare warmth and transparency that draw people in. Within minutes, men and women feel like they’re hanging out with an old friend, often laughing one moment and tearing up the next. A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of “children from hard places,” Michele is a (reluctant) expert of trauma, pain and the deep human need for authentic connection. Thus, she’s absolutely committed to sharing her honest struggles, experiences and questions, so you know you’re not alone in yours. As an experienced communicator, Michele has spoken internationally to a wide variety of audie

For better or worse, our finances affect our health. In our current season, we've probably all suffered a low-grade fever of stress related to our finances. On today's episode, Alan sits down with author, and founder and CEO of BetterWealth, Caleb Guilliams. Alan and caleb have a great conversation about how to be more proactive and a better steward when it comes to our finances. Caleb is wise well beyond his years and offers tons of practical advice that anyone can take next steps towards implementing.  About Caleb Caleb Guilliams is the founder and CEO of BetterWealth, a company committed to showing people how to be more efficient with and control their money today while maximizing their future wealth potential.  At an early age, Caleb read every financial book he could get his hands on and was fascinated with the idea of ordinary people being able to achieve extraordinary wealth.  While still in college, he was promoted to take over the entire investment division at a local community bank where he co

The speed and pace at which many of us live and lead is exhausting. When we are constantly in a hurried state, how do we hear from God?   On today's episode, Alan sits down with Carlos Whittaker for a great conversation about Carlos's new book Enter Wild and how to have a very vibrant life with God.    About Carlos Carlos Whittaker is a People's Choice Award winner, a former recording artist signed to a major label, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages around the world. It really began when the Whittaker's found their family in America's spotlight with appearances on shows like CBS Early Morning, The Today Show, and more when their viral video "Single Ladies Devastation" went viral. But for Carlos, his wife Heather, and their three children, this viral moment was just a snapshot of the bigger picture. Currently reigning at nearly 7 million views, it's hard to believe that the overnight success of Carlos' son's "Single Ladies Devastatio

On today's episode, Alan sits down with Paulette Yusuf who shares her perspective on how not only white leaders but the church can take practical next steps towards healing the wounds caused by racial upheaval. Paulette offers a very unique perspective with her 'thoughts from the U.K' About Paulette Paulette Yusuf is the pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in London. She is also the director of Grace Organization which specializes in offering daycare and adult social care services to people suffering from dementia, disability, stroke, heart conditions, diabetes, and other long-term physical and mental health issues. We also support people in their journey towards combating loneliness and isolation.  Connect with Paulette Grace Fellowship Church Connect with us. Resource for white leaders

What an interesting time to be alive. There's definitely a decent amount of ambiguity in this summer season as many of us try to figure out how to enjoy this season. The tension of it all has probably left you with a low-grade fever of anxiety.  So how do you refill your soul in these anxious times? On today's episode, Alan and David sit down and have a great conversation about how to refill your soul in these uncertain times. Follow along with us: Stay Forth Designs Instagram Facebook Partner with us StoreHouse

On today's episode, Alan sits down with speaker, executive coach, and author, Ryan Leak for part 5 or our Dear White Leaders series. Ryan's perspective is very insightful, thought-provoking, and edifying.   About Ryan Here’s what you need to know about Ryan Leak: He’s a husband to Amanda and dad to Jaxson and Roman. After that, he’s an Executive coach, author, filmmaker, and speaker that trains 15,000+ leaders and speaks to over 200,000 people each year. He’s the CEO of the Ryan Leak Group that is a leadership development firm in Dallas, TX. He’s known as an ultimate risk taker from his two documentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure. Ryan proposed to his wife and married her on the same day, having planned their wedding in secret for two years. That documentary went viral in 2013 and the Leaks have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Queen Latifah Show, and many other various media outlets. Ryan’s second documentary is called Chasing Failure where he went on a journey t

This has been a wilderness season for many of us. Full of questions without answers. Destinations that aren't in sight. Pain, loss, and even opportunity.  The truest and most authentic leadership comes from or own story. On today's episode, Alan sits down and shares his story of how this year has impacted him. How has 2020 wrecked and reshaped you? Share your story over on our Facebook page, we would love to hear from you. Let's connect: www.stayforth.com Social media: @stayforthdesigns Let us guide you on your leadership journey

On today's episode, Alan sits down with Myron Pierce for a crucial conversation in part 4 of our Dear White Leader's series. Myron is our first three-timer on the Right-Side Up Leadership Podcast so if you want to know more about Myron and his story be sure to check out episodes 13 and 18.   About Myron Hey there! I’m Myron Pierce, a follower of Jesus, husband, father, pastor, church planter, author, and entrepreneur. At the age of 18, I was facing a life sentence in prison for my life of gang banging, drugs, and crime. I surrendered my life to the Lord Jesus and while leaving the courtroom I heard God whisper, “I’m going to get you out of prison to plant churches.” Through a series of miracles, the prison doors opened for me after eight years. The call of Mission Church (where I pastor) is to unleash unprecedented hope in every inner city around the world. I’m currently attending Crown College to obtain my Master’s of Arts in Global Leadership. My wife (Kristin) and I live in the heart of North Omaha with

If we want to see change around us we need to start with ourselves, where we are, and work out from there. That's one thing we hope this series helps with. On today's episode, Alan has a fantastic conversation with Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith about current events. They discuss what's helpful, what's not helpful, and Sandra shares her hope for the future. This isn't Sandra's first time on the podcast, she sat down with David back on episode 12 for a discussion about her book Sacred Rest. If you haven't listened to that episode we highly recommend it.  About Dr. Sandra Dalton Smith Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician. She has an active medical practice in Alabama (near the Birmingham area). She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses on health, nutrition,

This is an incredibly confusing and exhausting time in our culture right now. At Stay Forth Designs we don't want to miss this crucial moment. Right now we feel especially called to listen. If you are a white leader who is confused and wondering how to approach this personally and within your space of influence we hope you track along with these crucial conversations in our Dear White Leaders series.   On today's episode, Alan sits down with Rashawn Copeland for a very crucial and hopeful conversation for part 2 of our series. Rashawn was on the podcast back on episode 97 so if you haven't listened to that episode yet, you will definitely want too. More about Rashawn Rashawn is the founder of I'm So Blessed Daily and Without Walls Ministries. A writer for Church Leaders, God TV, and the God's Not Dead blog, he is also the host of the Scripture and Stories podcast on the Converge Podcast Network. He also serves on the Life Church (YouVersion) Bible app team with Pastor Craig Groeschel, assisting with globa