The Strategic Living Podcast with Brian Holmes
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
You’ve heard it said one is lucky if in their lifetime they have only a handful of true friends. The truth is, a person is incredibly fortunate if they have two or three all-in kind of friends in their life! I’m fortunate to be sharing one of those friends in my own life with you today.
Relationships come and go. As you and I grow and pursue what the Father has for us, we find not everyone is willing to go where we’re called to go.
In today’s episode I want to share a little more about my journey the last few years, and how along the way it’s been necessary to evaluate relationships and make adjustments in order to continue our progress. I’m thrilled to bring to you my Interview With Dennis McIntee!
More about Dennis:
For the last 25 years, Dennis has traveled extensively working with leaders to uncover their personal and organizational constraints in order to build high-trust, high-performance cultures. The first 15 years of his career was in pastoral ministry in the U.S. and Europe.
A whole new world opened up to Dennis when he realized these same principles that changed people’s lives could also change their companies. In 2004, he formed The Leadership Development Group to help leaders win at the game of work and the business of life.
Dennis is passionate about helping leaders develop their coaching skills. When a leader improves, their organization improves. He keynotes frequently at leadership seminars, as well as appearing in magazines, newspapers, trade journals, and on national radio and TV.
He is the author of The Power of Pursuit, People Smart, Time Mastery, and most recently The 8 Qualities of Drama Free Teams.
Disappointed In Your Team’s Results? Are you frustrated because your team doesn’t produce results fast enough? Stressed out because you spend your time putting out fires produced by team drama? The 8 Qualities Of Drama Free Teams will give you the tools you need to accomplish more in less time. This practical handbook shows you 8 different leadership strategies you can use today to see immediate changes in your organization. You don’t have to tolerate the drama. You can lead a high-trust, high-performance team that produces results. And you can do it without putting in more hours, and without working harder. Inside this book, you’ll discover:
• The one coaching question that causes people to take personal responsibility.
• A proven feedback formula that creates behavioral change.
• How to unlock the 4 drivers of human motivation to help your team get more done in less time.
Read The 8 Qualities Of Drama Free Teams and start doing more, with less stress, and zero drama.
Connect With Dennis:
Dennis’ website: leadershipprocess.com
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Closing Thoughts:
Pastors in transition who would like to reach out to Brian and Dennis may do so by E-mailing us at support@brianholmes.com.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
I believe most people live a very common life, experience very common results, and expect very common things. I’m here to tell you average and ordinary are overrated. The status quo is NOT what you were created to know or be.
On today’s program, I want to share with you living uncommonly. That’s right: today, I’m sharing 10 Keys For Living An Uncommon Life.
Defining “Uncommon”:
uncommon: not often found, not often seen, not often experienced; not oridnary. To be reamarkable, exceptional, and not ordinarily encountered.
What if you possessed these qualities in every area of your life? What if when people looked at you, they saw a model they desired to emulate? I believe – with all my heart – THIS is the destiny of every son and daughter of God.
I believe when we begin to live the UNCOMMON life as God designed us, we become change agents to the environment around us.
When People See Us They Should See:
- Uncommon Lifestyle
- Uncommon Health
- Uncommon Success
- Uncommon Relationships
- Uncommon Peace and Joy
- Uncommon Wisdom
- Uncommon Knowledge
- Uncommon Faith
- Uncommon Leadership
- Uncommon Influence
10 Keys for Living an Uncommon Life:
- Know who you are
- Refuse to conform to the expectations of the commoner
- Decide you will enter the UNCOMMON class
- Don’t do the things that most people do
- Do the things that most people won’t do
- Declare your independence from the common mindset
- Capture a vision for your uncommon life
- Be willing to stand up and be different
- Lead
- Stay true to yourself and trust in God’s design
Closing Thoughts:
Are you ready to leave the common and embrace the Uncommon Life?
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Gail and her husband Tony join me in studio for a fantastic interview about seeing beyond. Gail has an incredible story you’ll hear about today, and you can read about in our show notes below.
Gail, originally from St. Louis, MO, and began her career in ministering to people by singing. She still has quite a love for music, but her story has allowed her to minister in new ways. After she met her husband and started a family, things started to change. Were they for the better? Or worse? You’ll find out on today’s episode!
More About Gail:
Gail McWilliams is a published author, seasoned speaker, and hosts her own national radio feature; Seeing Beyond with Gail McWilliams. Gail’s reach is global. Her love is people and her passion is leaders.
Her signature book, Seeing Beyond, with forward by Zig Ziglar has captured hearts around the world leaving them wanting more.
When it comes to faith in God, Gail McWilliams’ life shines as a beacon in the night. As a seasoned speaker, multi-published author, and national radio host, she has a compelling message with a voice of hope in the darkest hour. Her courageous and gripping story of gradually losing her eyesight while giving birth to her five children is the backdrop to her life message: “Vision sees no limits!” Gail says,
In my darkest hour vision was birthed, and when you have vision,
you can see even in the darkest places of life.
Gail is a resilient visionary who has overcome major obstacles with faith and joy. She captivates audiences by inspiring them to live life on purpose, with purpose. Gail inspires action, delivering a renewed focus of life in Christ Jesus and motivation to live beyond limitations. She is humorous, challenging, and completely unforgettable.
You can also find Gail here:
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
It’s been said one is lucky (and even blessed) if in their lifetime they have a handful of true friends. As you and I grow in life, and pursue the things the Father has for us, we will find not everyone is willing to go where you are going.
I want to share with you a little more about my journey the last few years, and how along the way, it has been necessary to evaluate relationships, and make adjustments in order to continue our progress. In this episode I’ll address Change & Relationships: 7 Things You Must Settle In Your Heart.
An interesting exercise is to go back in your life and make a list of all the “friends” you’ve had. Then, consider how many of those same people are no longer a part of your life. Ask yourself, “why?”
Everything, even relationships, has a time and a season. Some relationships last a lifetime, though those are few and far between. Most relationships are seasonal; they come into our life for a time and serve a wonderful purpose in that season, but then they are gone.
7 Things You Must Settle In Your Heart Regarding Relationships:
- Not everyone is called to walk the same path.
- Not everyone says “YES!” to God’s invitation to follow Him into unchartered territory.
- Not all relationships will transition with you into a new season or place.
- You cannot expect someone to understand if they are not on the same path as you.
- Most people choose the status quo – – it’s just easier.
- In order to follow the Father’s voice, we oftentimes must leave what is familiar and embrace the unknown.
- Trust God will bring NEW and meaningful relationships in your life that will build you up, encourage you, and cheer you on to purpose.
Closing Thoughts:
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. ~ Proverbs 18:24
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
It’s been said one is lucky (and even blessed) if in their lifetime they have a handful of true friends. As you and I grow in life, and pursue the things the Father has for us, we will find not everyone is willing to go where you are going.
I want to share with you a little more about my journey the last few years, and how along the way, it has been necessary to evaluate relationships, and make adjustments in order to continue our progress. In this episode I’ll address Change & Relationships: 7 Things You Must Settle In Your Heart.
An interesting exercise is to go back in your life and make a list of all the “friends” you’ve had. Then, consider how many of those same people are no longer a part of your life. Ask yourself, “why?”
Everything, even relationships, has a time and a season. Some relationships last a lifetime, though those are few and far between. Most relationships are seasonal; they come into our life for a time and serve a wonderful purpose in that season, but then they are gone.
7 Things You Must Settle In Your Heart Regarding Relationships:
- Not everyone is called to walk the same path.
- Not everyone says “YES!” to God’s invitation to follow Him into unchartered territory.
- Not all relationships will transition with you into a new season or place.
- You cannot expect someone to understand if they are not on the same path as you.
- Most people choose the status quo – – it’s just easier.
- In order to follow the Father’s voice, we oftentimes must leave what is familiar and embrace the unknown.
- Trust God will bring NEW and meaningful relationships in your life that will build you up, encourage you, and cheer you on to purpose.
Closing Thoughts:
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. ~ Proverbs 18:24
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Our tendency as human beings is to live in past while being in the present. We tend to see our present and our tomorrow through the lens of yesterday.
In this episode, I want to challenge you with this thought: Right NOW is the best time for you to decide how your future will play out.
Where you’ve been is not where you are going!
My Story:
- I was raised in a very traditional and legalistic Christian home.
- I moved to Jackson, MS, to attend Bible School. Then I dropped out!
- I traveled around the country and for 12 months, made my ’87 Honda Accord a “University on Wheels”.
- I met Sabrina in 1988, we married in 1989, and moved to Dallas.
- In 1996, I met Bishop Tudor Bismark and began traveling all over the world.
- I planted a church. Wrote a book. God continues to invite me on a journey to the unknown.
12 Things I’ve Learned On My Journey:
- Every place I have been, prepared me in some way for the next level.
- God invites us on a journey into unchartered areas. The choice is ours as to whether we go.
- If you say yes, you must be willing to leave the past behind you, and by faith, walk into what is unseen.
- Don’t look for familiar landmarks in new territory – they’re not there.
- What was excellent on the previous level is mediocre at best on the new level.
- Not every relationship you have will transition with you when you decide to go where God is taking you.
- New relationships (strategic relationships) always show up in our life at the right time.
- Be prepared for unexpected opportunities to present themselves to you.
- Set aside pre-suppositions, and allow the Holy Spirit to ignite creative ideas, uncanny methods, and relevant models for the assignment he has given you.
- Walk in the place where you are going.
- What you talk about is what you are committed to.
- One day is enough.
Closing Thoughts:
Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead ~ Philippians 3:13
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
I am a firm believer every person ever born has the potential to do something significant with their lives. Success is no respecter of persons; it is attainable by anybody willing to follow certain principles and work diligently to achieve their goals.
There are formulas and keys that assure us tremendous success. Today I’ll share with you The P Factor: 7 P’s that make up this formula, helping us to become all we can be.
The 7 P’s of The P Factor:
1. Priorities
Examine the evidence. Where are your priorities, and do they need adjusting?
2. Planning
Develop the discipline of planning. You cannot measure progress against plans that are not created.
3. Preparation
The opportunities that present themselves to you will be proportionate to the preparation you have done.
4. Pursuing
Before we do anything, we must decide we are worth it!
5. Patience
Some things just take time.
6. Persistence
Failure is not the enemy of success; quitting is! Keep going – your dream is worthy of one more push!
7. Performance
There is a stage that has been built for YOU. Step up and perform (accomplish, carry out, etc.)
Closing Thoughts:
Evaluate The P Factor formula against your own life:
- Are you living your priorities?
- Have you taken time to develop a strategic plan?
- Are you focused on the necessary preparations?
- Are you pursuing the things God has placed in your heart?
- Are you willing to be patient and allow the process to unfold?
- Will you stick to it and never quit?
- Are you willing to step up on your stage and do what you were created to do?