Kris and Jesse finish up the Finishing Well series based on Dr. Clinton’s work about why most leaders do not finish well. In this episode they review the five keys to finishing well. In Dr. Clinton’s lifelong survey of leaders, these five characteristics emerged as a theme among those who finished well. Intro song Designer […]

In the last episode we explored what it means to finish well. In this episode we will unpack seven barriers to finishing well. This podcast is based on the lifelong work of Dr. Robert Clinton who was a professor for Fuller Seminary. No matter where you are on the leadership spectrum, paying attention to these […]

What does it mean to finish well? In this episode we take a look at the work inspired by Dr. Robert Clinton who developed the “Leadership Emergence Theory”. In his research Dr. Clinton found that most leaders do not finish well. Kris and Jesse take a look at what qualities played a role in a […]

Legacy Lifestyle is all about making a difference in the lives of others. In this episode, Kris interviews Mark and Steff Geist about their roles in Royal Family Kids camp. RFKC is an international ministry that provides a week long camp experience for abused and neglected kids. Hopefully you will be inspired by their story […]

Kris talks about his experience with a Spartan Trifecta weekend and the lessons he learned from it. He unpacks three lessons to “run your race”, “do something that scares you (or makes you uncomfortable)”, and “find your tribe”. Hopefully this episode inspires you to take these steps in your own life. Intro music Designer Analog […]

In this episode Kris sits down with Matthew Rudolph from Gateways Beyond International. Gateways Beyond is a messianic missional community committed to sharing a lifestyle of worship, prayer, discipleship and outreach. Matthew and Kris discuss the wisdom of Sabbath (Shabbat) and how we can benefit from healthy routines in our lives.

Willpower. Does it exist? Can I get more? Should I depend on it? In this episode Kris and Jesse do a “Battle of the Books” and give their impressions on two books that take on this topic. Roy Baumeister’s book called “Willpower” and Benjamin Hardy’s book “Willpower Doesn’t Work” provide the content for the battle. […]

In order to maximize your potential and your legacy, you must find your community. We need community to grow as people and we are wired for relationship. In this episode, Kris and Jesse discuss how to find your community and why you need feedback, challenge and support from your community.

How you show up everyday matters. That is why it is crucial to form good habits. Every habit becomes a building block or foundation for our lives. In this episode, Kris and Jesse discuss keys to establishing healthy routines while also sharing key takeaways from the book Atomic Habits.

In this episode, Kris and Jesse discuss how you can create rhythms that recharge your life. Kris shares about his experience with Shabbat (Sabbath) when he spent a month in Israel. Listen in and see how small changes to your weekly routine can help you stay connected to the people you love and the activities […]

In this episode Kris and Jesse continue on the Legacy Lifestyle theme by suggesting the one rule that you need. It is called a Rule of Life. This practical tool helps you structure your life in an intentional way so that you know what you are aiming for. From there they talk about the “ideal […]

What does it take to move from surviving to thriving? Are there ways to analyze what should take priority in our lives? In this episode Kris and Jesse discuss the Eisenhower Matrix. Don’t be scared! It is not as intimidating as it sounds. This simple quadrant is a great tool to sit and process what […]

In this episode Kris and Jesse discuss what it takes to leave a Legacy. Life is better when we are all contributors and not mere consumers. What is the “thing” that you are committed to that is bigger than you and your life? Listen to this episode and start dreaming.

After four episodes of navigating tough conversations, Kris and Jesse cap off this series with a more lighthearted approach. How to Win an Argument (with your wife) interacts with a satire article from the Babylon Bee. You will (hopefully) laugh along with these two as they demonstrate how appropriate fun and playfulness should be part […]

This is Part two of “Difficult Conversations” where Kris and Jesse discuss how to actually have THE conversation.

In this episode Kris and Jesse discuss the process of having a difficult conversation. Part of this episode is inspired by the book “Difficult Conversations” which was released by the Harvard Negotiation Project. This episode focuses on the three conversations that are happening in any difficult conversation.

Kris and Jesse talk about what it takes to value both truth and relationship. They reference the book Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Other topics discussed is the difference between “responsible for” and “responsible to” leadership. This episode demonstrates how knowing the difference can lead us to having better conversations.