Hi friends! I am Ann Eileen Thompson. Welcome back to the Faith Driven Leader Podcast, where we love to share the stories of amazing Faith Driven Leaders.

Today, we are welcoming Alli Patterson back to the show!

Alli is a Teaching Pastor at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a successful career at Procter & Gamble, Alli stepped into ministry and a deep study of scripture. Her teaching and writing are authentic honest, and rooted in scripture.

We had Alli on the show a while back to talk about her first book, Still Standing, where she equips readers to stay strong and hopeful no matter what comes with 3 simple, but powerful practices. [Listen to that episode here.]

Today, we’re talking about her new book, out later this month - preorder now here – Blueprint for Belonging: The 5 Relationships Jesus Needed and why you need them too.

Faith Driven Leaders, we need this book and this conversation. I’m betting that there are a few of these 5 types of relationships that are missing for you…understanding them and intentionally building each type will equip, encourage, and empower you as a leader, and as a human!

Want to take Alli’s quiz to see how you’re doing on the five relationships? Head over to the show notes to take the quiz.

Let’s dive into the conversation with Alli Patterson.

• Alli’s Website: https://theallipatterson.com/

• Pre-order the book: https://a.co/d/1N9LNTz

• Take the quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6717af7ced40ab0015c9f54e

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: the end of the year and the beginning of the new one. This season is a beautiful time to step back, reflect, and prepare with intentionality for what’s ahead.

I’ll be sharing some of my favorite year-end practices for reflecting on the past year and planning for the next, with a focus on inviting God into the process. Together, we’ll explore how to:

• Celebrate the wins, surprises, and growth from the past year.

• Dream big with God about the year ahead.

• Set goals that align with His plans for your leadership and life.

Plus, I’ve created a free downloadable Year-End Reflection & New Year Planning Guide to help you walk through this process. You’ll find the link in the show notes!

Enjoy this episode? Please leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends. Wishing you a joyful and intentional start to the new year!

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We’ll see you next time on the Faith Driven Leader Podcast. Happy New Year!

I’m so excited to welcome Bob Goff back to the Faith Driven Leader Show! If you missed our first conversation, please go back and listen to it⁠ here⁠! Today we are talking about Bob's new book – it’s a devotional called Chasing Whimsy: 365 Days of Possibility.

Bob Goff is the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does; Everybody, Always; Dream Big; Undistracted; Live in Grace, Walk in Love; and Love Does for Kids. He’s a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob’s greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and most importantly, hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria, and spend time with their amazing family.

Bob Goff has captivated national audiences with his unique storytelling style on Good Morning America, NPR, and more. His articles and contributions have been featured in influential publications such as Forbes and Relevant. He’s been featured as a guest on widely listened-to radio shows and podcasts, like The Dave Ramsey Show, That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, and Lewis Howes’ The School of Greatness, and now, twice, on the Faith Driven Leader! And, he hosts his own, wildly popular podcast!

There’s so much more I could say about Bob and how fun, engaging, and wise he is. You are going to want to get your hands on his latest book, Chasing Whimsy after this conversation.

Let’s dive in!

Resources:

• Bob Goff Website: ⁠https://www.bobgoff.com/⁠

• Buy the book: ⁠https://www.bobgoff.com/catching-whimsy⁠
• Bob’s other books: ⁠https://www.bobgoff.com/shop⁠

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Today’s episode dives into collaboration communication, the foundation of successful teamwork. Together, we’ll uncover how clear, open, and purposeful interactions bring ideas to life, helping leaders build trust, overcome challenges, and harness collective strengths for impactful results. Join us as we talk strategies, insights, and inspiring stories to foster seamless communication that drives collaboration.

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Hi friends!

Our guest today is my good friend Laura Smith. Laura has been on the show before! You can go back and listen in to our conversation about mental health here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JKdKa65RDIFYmbsQruXhT?si=LZ4kGvKiQfOYKnJXAgtvZA!

Laura is a gifted writer, a Bible teacher, and she is so wise!

We talk on today's episode about her New book: The Urgency of Slowing Down: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal.

If you're feeling worn down, exhausted, scattered, or like the tiniest thing might push you over the edge, you're going to want to tune into today's conversation.

Our challenge coming out of this episode is to consider:

• Where can you be more intentional in slowing down? Choose one of the slow-down challenges that Laura and I talked about, for example:

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• Do something slowly…for me, that’s reading…taking the time to slow down as I read and really take in what I’m learning. Focusing on that learning rather than checking a box of finishing the chapter!

I hope you are loving the Faith Driven Leader. We would love to hear from you! Resources:

• Laura’s website: https://www.laurasmithauthor.com/

• Laura’s latest book: The Urgency of Slowing Down: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal

• Free Guide: How to Read the Bible

• Laura’s Email: laurasmith@laurasmithauthor.com

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Hi friends! I am Ann Eileen Thompson welcoming you to the Faith Driven Leader Podcast, where we equip and embolden each other to build our leadership and our careers on a foundation of deep trust in our good Father God, through conversations with incredible Faith Driven Market and Ministry Leaders who really live out their faith in their leadership, and have the stories, and the fruit, to prove it. Today's episode is a little different! It's a solo pod, and I'm excited to share something that's been in my heart for a while. As fellow faith-driven leaders, I hope this resonates with you and encourages you in your journey!

Gallup's 2024 State of the Workplace report showed that employees at all levels are struggling. Anger, fear, loneliness, anxiety, and stress are daily challenges for folks all around us in our jobs and our daily lives.

What is our unique role as Faith Driven Leaders in this season? It's time for us to rise up and encourage others!

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Hi friends!

Our guest today is Peggy Bodde. Peggy is an entrepreneur and the founder of Sacred Work, an organization that provides free career and leadership support for Christian women in the workplace.

Peggy spent 25 years as a corporate executive and then pivoted to start a freelance writing business. Her clients include marketing firms and major textbook publishers.

Peggy's passions are writing about the intersection between faith and work and empowering women to show up boldly in both spaces. She recently partnered with Moody Publishers to write her first book, SacredWork: A Christian Woman's Guide to Leadership in the Marketplace.

Peggy is humble, honest, wise, and approachable.

• Peggy’s website: https://www.peggybodde.com/
• Peggy’s book: Sacred Work: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Leadership in the Marketplace

• Peggy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggybodde/

• Peggy’s email: peggy@word-studio.org

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Hi friends! Our guest today is Katie Armentrout. Katie is the founder of Peoplefluence, where she equips and supports small business owners with the tools to build trust with their employees and customers. Through workshops and training, Katie works with teams to build productive relationships, nurtures teams to work well together through a foundation of trust; and equips teams with excellence in customer service and sales strategies and training.

With 20+ years of experience, Katie will change how you think about Leadership, Team Building, and Customer Service. An accomplished leader, Katie is known for her ability to connect with people and build lasting relationships.

Katie has trained thousands of people, including CEOs, sales professionals, restaurant servers, and retail and nonprofit teams on how to elevate self-awareness, company culture, and customer service.

She is refreshing, authentic, approachable, and oh-so honest about her journey as a faith-led entrepreneur and leader. I know you will get some inspiration and practical insight from this conversation.

More from Katie:

Katie’s website (Peopelfluence): https://www.peoplefluence.com/about-page

Working Genius: https://www.workinggenius.com/

Katie’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiearmentrout/

Katie’s email: katie@peoplefluence.com

Katie’s book recommendations:

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Patrick Lencioni)

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (John Maxwell)

https://www.peoplefluence.com/resource

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