Why do you work? Why do you lead? The reason — the why or motive — behind what you do impacts your effectiveness as a leader and is the single greatest influence on whether you find joy and meaning in your work life and leadership.

In a world full of distractions, leaders must simultaneously stay focused on their mission and open to input. Watch as Howard demonstrates how to stay focused and open.

Our daily lives are full of distractions. We have a constant stream of alerts, meetings, golf games, book clubs, and countless other things that intrude into our lives and can throw us off track. In this podcast, Howard and Carter discuss which of these distractions can be eliminated and which ones should be redeemed.

Focus and openness seem like opposites, but both are needed to complete the mission of a leader. Focus applied in its purest form utilizes openness to ideas, means, methods, and the changing needs of people. Openness based in truth and experience increases focus as ideas, means, and methods are applied to the needs of people.

Ephie Johnson, President/CEO of Neighborhood Christian Center, is a non-profit leader and serial entrepreneur. God is using Ephie to transform people through redemptive business and compassionate social work. Watch as Ephie explains how her faith informs her work and executive leadership.

We all know the feeling of being paralyzed and not knowing how to move forward. Sometimes we find ourselves stuck at work, in relationships, and countless other scenarios. Thankfully, Jesus gives us three steps to take every time we feel paralyzed or stuck at work.

Perfect humility is bold in peace, purpose, and power. Watch as Howard explains how to lead in your organization with bold humility.

Leadership requires bold humility. Leaders must put the organization above their own needs and ego, and they must also know how to fully deploy the capabilities and resources of the organization — including their own gifts — toward the need at hand.

Whether it's stock prices, sales targets, or our relationships with coworkers, our work is full of ups and downs. One day we can be over the moon because of a positive performance review only to be crushed by a failed deal the very next day. Watch as Howard shows how the resurrection of Jesus Christ anchors us to a hope that persists through the joys and sorrows of work.