Right-side Up Leadership Podcast

Alan invites you to pull up a chair at our hub space in Colorado Springs as we hear from members of Leap Year.  Leap Year is a 12 month program developed for hungry leaders who are making a big jump. Leap Year is half way over and these leaders are learning a TON. We unpack their growth, challenges, new relationships and the importance of finding your crew if you are going to attempt big things. We are BIG fans of this Leap Year community and you will be, too!

On today's episode, Alan sits down with CEO, author and wealth coach Melissa Hughes to talk about money and underlying beliefs that hold us back from unlocking our soul purpose. Melissa provides expert advice and wisdom straight from the intersection of the spiritual and the practical and sheds light on gaps we tend to have about money. Feeling unsure of your finances right now? You need to ingest this episode   About Melissa A self-made millionaire by 31, Melissa Hughes is the founder of the Live Rich. Spread Wealth. Global Movement, which is changing the lives of businesspeople worldwide. She is a master business coach, best-selling author, international speaker, and consultant. Her mission: to help entrepreneurs and individuals at large companies to accomplish their business goals (including massive profits) while staying connected to their authentic self, transforming the world, and creating lives of limitless abundance. Known as The Guru of Implementation®, Melissa’s success, and that of her clients, is

On today's episode, Alan talks to entrepreneur an author Matt Shoup. Matt started with a simple business; painting houses. He's evolved into a dynamic business leader, business coach, and inspirational communicator. He shares a surprising message on how to compost our failures into success and how to show up and be you (not the gal or guy down the street). This one is helpful for anyone who fears failure (yep, that's all of us).   About Matt Matt Shoup is a serial entrepreneur, bilingual keynote speaker, and award-winning business leader who is passionate about inspiring entrepreneurs in realizing their leadership potential. Since 2005, Matt has founded six successful companies and been featured on Fox Business, the BBC, U.S. News & World Report, and Entrepreneur. A Brazilian jujitsu black belt, Spanish coffee addict, aspiring paella chef, and fan of all things Spain, Matt lives in northern Colorado with his wife, Emily; their children, Riley and Hailey; and Romeo, their giant schnoodle.  Connect with Mat

A healthy Sabbatical has three distinct phases; Prepare, Experience and Reorient. Without a framework for Sabbatical it can be harmful to the leader, their family and their organization. With this simple framework leaders can design a healthy, life-altering Sabbatical. On today's episode, Alan Briggs and Chad Lunsford share the three phases of sabbatical in a simple and practical way that continues to demystify sabbatical. They also invite listeners to attend our upcoming "Demystifying Sabbatical" training on March 1st this is free to attend so click the link below to register. More from Stay Forth Demystifying Sabbatical Training: https://training.stayforthcoaching.com EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool: 

There's a lot of talk about sabbatical these days, which is encouraging. But if we don't clarify WHY sabbatical is helpful and WHAT it actually is then sabbatical can cause harm to leaders and organizations discussing them. Sabbatical is a gift, but must be carefully understood and stewarded. Properly planned and navigated. On today's episode, sabbatical coaches Alan Briggs and Chad Lunsford talk about sabbatical in a simple, practical, and informative way and invite listeners to attend the upcoming "Demystifying Sabbatical" training on March 1st. It is free to attend and the link to register is below. More from Stay Forth Demystifying Sabbatical Training: https://training.stayforthcoaching.com EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool: 

On today's episode, Alan Briggs shares about the "quiet quitting" epidemic and a few surprising ways to fight it. Is the quiet quitting epidemic about laziness, disengagement or poor workplace practices? It's complicated, but there are steps you can take to fight it. Let's dive deep on this. More from Stay Forth EFFECTIVE: Leadership development cohort waitlist Download this free tool:   

On today's episode, entrepreneur and operations expert, and high capacity leader Allison Caffrey joins us for a conversation about the importance of systems within an organization and why a properly planned system for mastering maternity leave creates a healthier culture, and helps teams lead more effectively before, during and after maternity leave.    About Alyson Alyson Caffrey is the founder of Master Maternity Leave and the Master Maternity Leave Signature Course. She spent the last five years as a small business operations consultant in her company, Operations Agency, helping streamline the back-end ops for a multitude of brands. Since entering motherhood, her mission is to help small businesses and mompreneurs realize maternity leave as an opportunity, not a setback. Before becoming a mom, Alyson had never taken more than a week off from her business- nor did she want to! However, she knew she had to change something in order to prepare to take some time off and augment her day-to-day to fit her new l

On today's episode, Alan interviews speaker, author, and coach, B.J Thompson. The two discuss B.J's new book "Awaken a Better You" and 4 practical steps anyone can take for lasting change within their life and leadership.   About B.J. BJ is a life coach, speaker, and author who helped launch one of the largest faith movements in recent history – the “116 Movement” with Grammy award winning artist Lecrae. He also served alongside Bryan Loritts to expand groundbreaking racial reconciliation work in Memphis, TN. BJ has worked with tens of thousands of individuals and couples all over the world helping them experience personal and relational growth. Currently BJ serves as the executive director for Build a Better Us. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in Christian studies from Union University. He has been featured in Relevant Magazine, Propel, Christianity Today, Barna, & other publications. He has also worked with History Chanel, RZIM, ERLC, Desi

On today's episode, Alan talks with Pastor, Author, and leader Jimmy Rollins about his new book Love Outside the Lines: Beyond the Boundaries of Race, Difference, and Preference.    About Jimmy Jimmy Rollins is the former lead pastor of i5 City Church just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. A revelatory preacher, visionary leader, and generous pastor, Jimmy’s entire ministry is fueled by Jesus’ command to serve the least of these. He and his wife, Irene, founded i5 City Church on that premise and mission, and together they have built an influential church known for local outreach and global impact. Jimmy also serves as an overseer for a variety of churches throughout the country, and in his position as a strategic partner of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), he has had many opportunities to teach countless churches and church leadership teams all over the world. Jimmy is also a champion for the marginalized in society, and through his work in the area of racial reconciliation, Jimmy has mediated many co

Organizations don't get healthier on accident. Healthy leaders intentionally lead them there. That also means leaders don't get healthy on accident, their practices get them there.   On today's episode, Alan unpacks several non negotiable practices for healthy leaders to become more effective, and impactful no matter where they lead.    Consider this What got you here won't get you to the end of this year. These practices are a great start to help you take a practical next step. BUT, if you want to make a lasting investment in your leadership or your teams leadership then join Alan for EFFECTIVE: Quarterly Leadership Cohort. You'll learn new skills, disciplines, and new concepts to help you lead more effectively, more confidently, with greater clarity, increased health, and long-term impact.

We're back!     On today's episode, Alan unpacks some of the absolute best opportunities you have as a leader in 2023.  If you're like most people you're most likely running after your goals and plans for this year. If you're serious about your leadership development (and we know you are) Join Alan for EFFECTIVE: Quarterly Leadership Development Cohort.  You can find all of the details right here.   https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com  

As the year is quickly winding down you're probably already looking well into 2023 mapping out where you want to go. You're forward focused, that's great! However, if you want to find yourself on an effective, sustainable leadership trajectory you MUST do more than simply look ahead....   On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan have a conversation about the importance of looking back to look ahead. They discuss the tension between the two and WHY understanding where we came from is vital for creating a solid course forward.  We have a tool called The Innovation Triangle that walks you through this process. Click the link above or at the bottom of the show notes to get your free copy.    Check out our sponsor Full Strength Network Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of

On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan each share 4 of their favorite episode clips from this past year. Highlights include: Episode 330: Ruth Haley Barton  Episode 281: Brian Sanders episode Episode 277: Nancy Ortberg  Episode 327 Jim Burgen and Jesse DeYoung  Episode 332 - Alexandra Kuykendall "Where is the good with all this bad?" Episode 326 - Chris Bruno "Midlife crisis or midlife opportunity?" Episode 325 - Dr. Mark Mayfield " Gauging your mental health and those you lead" Episode 309 - Alan and Jonathan "Reinvent; The tension between the past and the future Check out our sponsor Full Strength Network Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you ac

As you look toward 2023 we want to remind you that for every new thing you want to do next year you need to be aware of how accessible you will be and how available you will be. If you want to increase your effectiveness in 2023 you need to make sure you are readily accessible but not always available. There's a BIG difference.  On today's episode, we're going to bring back a session from our Dozen Axioms series where Alan digs deep with the topic of being accessible versus available. Want more? Head over to Rightsideupcollective.com and take advantage of 12 Secrets to more effective leadership, A self guided masterclass where Alan walks you through essential axioms or secrets that any leader MUST apply to get healthier, more effective, and reach long-term sustainable impact. Check out our sponsor Full Strength Network Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy

As you look toward 2023 we want to remind you that for every new thing you want to do next year you need to be aware of how accessible you will be and how available you will be. If you want to increase your effectiveness in 2023 you need to make sure you are readily accessible but not always available. There's a BIG difference.  On today's episode, we're going to bring back a session from our Dozen Axioms series where Alan digs deep with the topic of being accessible versus available. Want more? Head over to Rightsideupcollective.com and take advantage of 12 Secrets to more effective leadership, A self guided masterclass where Alan walks you through essential axioms or secrets that any leader MUST apply to get healthier, more effective, and reach long-term sustainable impact. Check out our sponsor Full Strength Network Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so

On today's episode, Alan talks about goal planning, what most leaders get wrong, why most of us fail to reach our goals and how to effectively plan your goals around things that actually matter. This will set you up for wise and effective goal planning for 2023. Be sure to check out more from our episode sponsor Full Strength Network in the show notes below.  This episode is sponsored by: Full Strength Network Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! On today's episode, entreprenuer, author and work researcher Jordan Raynor talks with Alan about how we've gotten work wrong, why we must recover a theology of work and why he wrote his new book The Word Before Work... and don't miss the fun lightning round. Also, be sure to check out more from our episode sponsor Full Strength Network in the show notes below.  About Jordan Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (Mere Christians), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected a

On today's episode, Business leader and author Robert Jordan and Alan discuss 4 types of leaders, why it's helpful to know who you are and how our organizations can become more resilient.   About Robert Robert Jordan created Online Access, the first Internet-coverage magazine worldwide, landing on Inc’s 500 fastest-growing company list. After the sale of the magazine, he launched InterimExecs RED Team (Rapid Executive Deployment), matching rock star leadership with companies seeking to achieve extraordinary results. Jordan is co-author of Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company, author of How They Did It: Billion Dollar Insights from the Heart of America, and publishing partner for Start With No, Jim Camp’s bestseller on negotiation. A lifelong Chicagoan, husband & father, he shares an Instagram account with his dog Norman @Norman.clature.   Connect with Robert Book Instagram @norman.clature Purchase A Dozen Secrets to More Effective Leadership ht

Alan has a fascinating conversation with author and researcher Susan Salenger about how women's health is suffering and why women are more likely to take care of everyone else before themselves. Women even tend to view their health issues mch differently than men do. This is a huge issue that is impacting SO many families and workplaces, because it's impacting the women we love. This is a crucial listen for both men and women. About Susan I'm a non-fiction writer, an avid reader and a foodie, especially dark chocolate. For more than 25 years, my husband and I owned Salenger Films, which produced and distributed corporate training films all around the world. My new book, Sidelined: How Women Manage and Mismanage Their Health, will be published by She Writes Press in April 12th, 2022. It explores the barriers women face in getting the best medical care. It’s sometimes so difficult for women to get an accurate diagnosis and the medical community often treats women differently from men. Even in 2021, gender bi

On todays episode, Alan  talks with Author. Speaker. Kitchen Anthropologist, Alexandra Kuykendall about seeking out goodness amidst a world looking for what's wrong. She gives us very practical ways to find the good and true in others, ourselves and the organizations around us when we are temped to believe it's all bad. This is a timely episode! About Alexandra I like to say I’m a “kitchen anthropologist”. I stand in my kitchen and try to make sense of the world around me. From my family life to the news headlines I’m looking for where the good news of God’s grace and the reality of life here on earth intersect. How do I then offer a holy whisper with my actual life? I’m a city girl living in Denver with my husband Derek and our four daughters. Derek leads Providence Network, a transitional housing ministry to those coming out of homelessness. Whether on the soccer sidelines, at an event where I’m speaking, or walking to the neighborhood market, my hope is love God and love others in word and deed. I’