Where is God working and how can we join Him? Jon Porter, Founder of Masaka Creamery, shares how God redirected his steps to focus on the gifts, talents and business acumen He gave Jon, and the God-sized result.By Jon Porter

How BIG is your dream for generosity? Have you allowed yourself to dream, really dream about what God has put on your heart and what He wants you to do about it? Join Kendra Vandermeulen, CEO of National Christian Foundation and Greg Leith, CEO of Convene as they explore strategies to see your generosity dream through the lens of ALL of what God ha…

“Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 is one of many verses in the Bible about justice and protecting the most vulnerable. But did you know that the ‘business’ of labor slavery has a massive footprint around the globe and is about a 150 billion dollar a …

If you want to grow your business, find solutions to your business issues, AND help people in need (both globally and domestically), then listen to our latest Convene podcast with Larry Noble, National Director, Corporate Engagement, and Greg Leith, CEO, Convene to find out how! Coming from a business-owners mindset, the World Vision Corporate Enga…

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Do you ever wonder, “What will be the value of my life and what will other people say about me?” Or, “Will my kids follow in my faith?” The Master’s Program offers life coaching for marketplace Christian leaders to help them discover their unique Kingdom calling in order to maximize their potential for Kingdom influence. Learn more as Jeff Gerhardt…

Dr. John Townsend is a nationally-known leadership consultant, author and psychologist. He has written over 30 books, selling 10 million copies, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series. John founded and operates the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, and the Townsend Leadership Program. Dr. Townsend travels extensi…

What’s the true purpose of business? What about your business’ purpose? Join Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, and Brian Audia, President of Audia Consulting, on the Convene Podcast as they explore the powerful relationship between your business thriving and your people flourishing.By Convene with Brian Audia

Everyone wants to lend a helping hand - and how many times, as a business owner or CEO, have you personally helped (or “passed the hat” amongst your employees to help) an employee going through a rough time? The Convene podcast is proud to hear from Bryan Green, CEO of Helping Hands Ministries. Bryan will share how the Helping Hands’ family of comp…

Sean Dunn, Founder and President of Groundwire joins Greg Leith, Convene CEO on our podcast to share what we need to know about how the younger generation thinks if we desire to move them toward faith in Christ. As a business owner, CEO, parent, or grandparent, Groundwire can give you tools to help you share authentic hope.…

David Collum, CEO of the Pocket Testament League joins Greg Leith to discuss the global movement that helps believers like you share the Gospel. Hear examples of how other business owners use this easy tool to share the Gospel. Be encouraged as David and Greg share how God blesses the seeds planted over the rich history of the Pocket Testament Leag…

Tom Lutz is the author of the newly released "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work". An expert in faith-work integration, Tom joins Greg to discuss some key elements from his book and help give practical ways to influence the faith of others outside of the church. Tom is a Convene Chair based in the Atlanta region. Buy "Equipping …

Active and intentional giving should be part of the repertoire of every Christian leader, but creating the space and time to strategize and execute on that is frequently the roadblock to getting it done. Douglas Cobb, the managing partner at The Finishing Fund, joins Greg to discuss what investing together for the Great Commission looks like, and h…

Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, president and owner of In-N-Out burger, and her husband Sean Ellingson, Co-Founder of Slave2Nothing and Army of Love, join the Convene Podcast to discuss the importance of guarding your organization's mission. In-N-Out Burger is a family-owned business that was established in 1948. Its incredibly simple menu increases the fo…

John Lynch, author of On My Worst Day and The Cure, joins Greg Leith to discuss the beauty of being your truest and most vulnerable self in relationships. As John says in the interview, “What if there was a place so safe that the worst of me could be known, and I could discover that I would be cared for, valued, and loved more in the telling of it,…

The Convene Podcast is joined by Shannon Royce, the president of Christian Employers Alliance. Christian Employers Alliance unite, equip, and represent Christian-owned businesses to protect religious freedom and provide the opportunity for employees, businesses, and communities to flourish. Join Shannon and Convene CEO, Greg Leith, as they discuss …

Dr. Dan Allender, author and founder of The Allender Center, joins Greg Leith for a discussion on managing personal trauma as a leader. Dan is the author of "Leading with a Limp", which focuses on understanding the value of one's brokenness. To learn more about Dr. Allender and his work, visit https://theallendercenter.org/…

With a background at places like Intel and Toyota, Dale Hedges had early and successful exposure to lean thinking and process. His overview and insights make for a great and compelling primer on the subject.By Convene

Executive Coaching is a new field with many entrants. Carlos Rosales describes the value proposition as well as the qualifications of what Convene provides.By Convene

This conversation touches on the interplay of governance and organizational performance. Randal Dick says both of these touch spiritual perspective and right use of power.By Convene

Michael Magalsky is the founder and Principal Architect at infoVia. He draws from a quarter-century of data and analytics experience at Micron Technologies, where Michael helped lead the big data effort to integrate the company’s massive volumes of manufacturing data to improve cost structure and quality of Micron's world-leading memory products. N…

Brett Schrock recruits Convene Chairs and is a Chair himself. He is in the trenches for the very thing he is helping to develop. This discussion is helpful for those considering the Convene Chair role for themselves to find clarity in the decision-making process.By Convene

Coaching executives and coaching executive teams are similar, yet different. Paul Aubin draws on his experience as an executive, an executive team member, and later as a business owner, to develop his skills to coach both. This conversation explores what is involved.By Convene

Organizational development includes alignment of mission, vision, values and executive talent. Without it how can there be organizational health in which people flourish? This conversation with Matthew Painter explores the interface between talent and the business.By Convene

Figuring out the marketing blend that supports sales, especially in a COVID era, is something we are all having to rethink. However, even a perfect marketing mix cannot act as a substitute for client-centered service. Those emerging quickly out of COVID era changes were already doing it as an expression of their culture. Those that find themselves …

The ServiceMaster Story, written by faith and business expert Albert M. Erisman, examines how the first five leaders of ServiceMaster managed to develop and give deeper purpose to their employees, while also growing into a financially successful organization. From 1929 to 2001, ServiceMaster grew from a few people making their living in Chicago to …

Unethical leadership seems to keep making the headlines while ethical leadership does not. Michael Marx makes ethical leadership understandable and actionable.By Convene

Putting together a talent strategy is not just an HR matter. Deciding which aspects should be prioritized and what external and internal resources should be brought to bear is a complex recipe. Bruce Lane helps us think.By Convene

It is silly to do a retreat just because you think you should. Checking the box does not add value! When held as one among several means to reinforce strategic activity and organizational culture, the value grows. As the interview moves along the value of the Joe and Rob duo just keeps growing!By Convene

Futures thinking is not the same as forecasting or strategic planning. Dr. Michael Petty gives listeners a primer.By Convene

If you are an emerging leader or responsible to foster the leadership gifts of others, our conversation with Harris Wheeler is an inspiration.By Convene

Finding the balance between ​generic learning products and tailored training programs that are developed specifically for the context and culture of your company can be difficult to navigate. Senior leaders need to be strategic about their choices.By Convene

Leadership teams are both individuals and teams. Breaking the team down to the individuals and putting together as a team is the deep experience of Dr. Merlin Switzer.By Convene

The Convene Consulting Network does not endorse a specific scaling or operating system, but we do foster relationships with experts who are passionate about those the tools they know well. An enterprise operating system is a respected tool that helps C-suite leaders get their heads up and empowers them to look forward strategically, rather than hea…

Getting the key business elements in alignment – getting them right – leads to results that clearly tie to the mission/vision and values of the organization. How well aligned is your organization?By Convene

Helen Mitchell is a leadership & strategy coach, speaker, and author. She is also the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, and an Ethics and Leadership professor in both the graduate and undergraduate programs in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. Helen is a…

Tom Harper is the CEO of Networld Media Group, an industry news media publisher in the banking, restaurant, retail, and tech industries. Tom has written several books on leadership and is also the publisher of https://biblicalleadership.com, a free site for Christian leaders in the marketplace and church. Tom's latest book, Servant Leader Strong: U…

Human resources can mean different things to different people, but to founder and president of Synergistic Resource Associates, Ron Smedley, it's all about a human-centered approach. During a time of unrest in the world, and more specifically the US, it's critical to be on your A-game when it comes to HR. That's why Mark L. Vincent sat down with Ro…

Transferring ownership of a family business can be messy. Managing relationships, expectations, and the business itself can come at a serious cost if not done thoughtfully and effectively. That's where Marcus Bigelow comes in. An experienced consultant to many different family businesses over the years, Marcus spent some time with Mark L. Vincent t…

Josh Wilbur doesn't maintain the status quo. He seeks to push the boundaries of our preconceived ideas around the staples of our lives (payment processing, Bibles, coffee). A serial entrepreneur, Josh has been involved in the startup process of various organizations in his life before being called to work in the church. While on his "sabbatical" fr…

Finding the right space or opportunity to share your faith with someone can be difficult. Evangelism can often feel forced, unfun, and tense if not pursued in a thoughtful way. The Pocket Testament League seeks to create new opportunities for sharing the Gospel that allow space for those new to God's Word to hear it openly. David Collum, CEO of The…

Jim Eaton joins Mark L. Vincent for a discussion on the ever-important topic of execution. Even the best-laid plans can fall apart if the execution is not managed properly, and executing on plans has been made even more complicated in the last few months. Listen in as they discuss options for overcoming execution problems in the middle of a crisis.…

The term "worldview" may not be the first that comes to mind when thinking of your Christian faith as it relates to those around you. Many often consider it a religion, a relationship, a creed by which they live their life, but it is often an unconscious fact that your faith becomes the lens through which you view everything around you, your “world…

The Convene Podcast is joined by Dr. Scott Rae, Dean of Faculty at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Together, Dr. Rae and Greg Leith explore the meaning behind "faith at work", and break down what people mean when they say your business can be a ministry. Work in itself is an act of praise to God, but the restorative power of work rippl…

Jim Galvin of Galvin & Associates joins Mark L. Vincent to discuss the Sabbath as it relates to the leader. The Sabbath day is not just a nice suggestion from God, it's a commandment. How leaders choose to pursue that commandment varies, and there's a lot of misunderstanding about what it means to have a Sabbath day. Jim helps to break down what a …

We are excited to have market analytics expert Kay Edwards on the Convene Podcast today. In a time of noisy business advice and reactionary decision making, it is important to remember to listen to the voice of the customer. B2B organizations that spend 1% of annual revenue or more on customer listening grow faster than those that spend less. Large…

We're back with M&A expert and Convene Consultant Garry Krum. During this conversation, he and Mark L. Vincent discuss how you can move forward on your plans to acquire, even during this economic shutdown. Specifically, they cover ways in which the shutdown might play to your advantage as a buyer, while still allowing space to be gracious to the bu…

Greg Leith is joined by Dee Ann Turner, former VP of Talent & Sustainability with Chick-fil-A, and author of "Bet on Talent" and "It's My Pleasure". Together, they discuss the importance of betting on the talent of your employees to build value in your organization. There's a reason why Chick-fil-A is the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.!…

Garry Krum is the founder and president of Agora Strategic Consulting Group and has over 37 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and strengthening businesses. He sat down with Mark L. Vincent, director of the Convene Consulting Network, to talk about what business who were planning to sell in 2020 need to do to protect their value and makes…