Communicating for a Change - Guiding those entrusted to us!

Cultivating Culture at the Savannah Bananas with Tucker Brooks - Director of People & Culture Development

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2042417/fan_mail/new] The Savannah Bananas put on the greatest show in sports!  They have created an amazing vision with a focus on Fans First in the world of sports entertainment through the show they put on with their baseball team.  Their success speaks for itself.  They have sold out every game they have ever played! There is a 5+ year waiting list for their season tickets!  They started with 1 team and have grown to 6 teams in their organization & created their own form of baseball called Banana Ball!  It takes an incredible culture to create what they have done.   Listen in to my conversation with Tucker Brooks, the Director of People & Culture Development for the Savannah Bananas, to learn how they cultivate a culture in their organization that inspires their team to do the wild things they are able to do to accomplish their vision.   You will get so much from this conversation.  Nothing happens without a great culture.  Find out how the Bananas have accomplished all they have through theirs.

Communicating for a Change - Guiding those entrusted to us!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2042417/fan_mail/new] There is no such thing as a silent leader!! Leaders are always communicating something.  We want it to be the things that help drive others towards their best and our best.  Listen in as Nick gives some practical resources and principles for how shepherd leaders should communicate to guide those entrusted to them to thrive, and watch your team, organization, & family thrive.

A Shepherd to Shepherd Leaders - John Crosby

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2042417/fan_mail/new] John Crosby is the founder & Executive Director of Priority Insight where he serves leaders as an Executive Coach and teacher.  Priority Insight uniquely serves organizations by taking biblical principles and helping leaders apply those principles to their leadership.   John and his wife Jo also are the founders of Five Stones Counseling in Savannah, Ga where they do couples counseling together.   Find out more about John and his ministry at www.priorityinsight.com [http://www.priorityinsight.com].  You can contact him at john@priorityinsight.com [john@priorityinsight.com].   Be the first to email us at shepherdleadershippodcast@gmail.com [shepherdleadershippodcast@gmail.com] to be sent a copy of one of John's books, Called to Lead, Called to Shepherd, or Called to Coach.  John has also developed a personal planner for leaders to stay on track to lead those entrusted to them well.   If you enjoy the podcast please rate us and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The Foundational Commitment of Thriving Leaders of Thriving Teams

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2042417/fan_mail/new] After a long pause due to a very unexpectedly demanding 2025, we are back in full strength posting episodes in 2026 to come alongside you as we grow to be thriving shepherd leaders that help those entrusted to us thrive.  Did you know there is a secret commitment of all lifelong thriving leaders?   There is one foundational rhythm and habit that all great leaders that are healthy & thriving do that those that are not healthy & thriving don't do?  Nick dives into that commitment in this episode as we kick off a content packed 2026 season of growth in our leadership.   If you commit to this one discipline as a shepherd leader, not only will you thrive in your leadership, but those entrusted to you will thrive, and you will be a leader they can follow for LIFE!!!

Know What You are FOR - with bestselling author Jeff Henderson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2042417/fan_mail/new] What do you want to be known FOR?  What are you known FOR?  In today’s culture many people make their stand on what they are AGAINST rather than what they are FOR.  This month’s guest, author, speaker, & leader Jeff Henderson talks about the power of getting really clear as a leader on what you are FOR, what you want to be known FOR, and who you are FOR.   Jeff wrote the bestselling book, Know What You are FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life. .  Jeff has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the 20 speakers you shouldn’t miss.   Jeff is a former church planter & pastor through North Point Ministries.  He was the founder and pastor at Gwinnett Church & Buckhead Church, both in the Atlanta Metro Area in Atlanta, Ga.   Jeff if currently the Executive Director of Leadership Innovation & Strategy at Chick-fil-A. Jeff is a tremendous leader and someone I have learned so much from.   I hope you enjoy this episode with Jeff Henderson on The Shepherd Leadership Podcast.