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The Leader's Journey Podcast

Jim Herrington & Trisha Taylor
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Vulnerability
Unlikely Nomads
Coaching
Empathy
Christian Leadership
Integrity
Authority
Trust
Communication
Accountability
Boundaries
Faithfulness
Artificial Intelligence
Perspective Taking
Mature Empathy
Spiritual Abuse
Organizational Culture
Trauma

In each episode, we are going to work to give you one easy to understand concept and tell you at least one story that illustrates the concept being put into practice. The concept will be easy to understand, but it will require your very best self and a good deal of practice over time if you are going to implement it.

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In this episode, Trisha and Mac begin their series on leadership responses to build health by exploring two foundational practices for leadership: focusing on self rather than others, and choosing integrity over unity. Together, they unpack how anxie... more

Do we love people by tolerating their terrible behavior? How do we stop demonizing people who get in our way? What about when I am the one who is sabotaging change?

In our conversation with Steve Cuss, author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours a... more

In this episode, Trisha and Nate talk about how to get the most out of a coaching relationship. They explore what makes coaching effective, why it requires active participation, and how clients can show up in ways that lead to real growth. From setti... more

*This episode was originally published in July, 2023.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Chuck DeGroat to talk about the natural reactivity we have to anxiety. We've talked a lot about fight and flight, conflict and distancing, but we don't alwa... more

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Steve Cuss
Lead pastor, author of Managing Leadership Anxiety, Yours and Theirs
Discovery Christian Church; author
Episode: Steve Cuss: Leadership, Anxiety and Sabotage
Nate Pyle
Experienced coach with The Leader's Journey, former pastor
The Leader's Journey
Episode: Getting the Most Out of Coaching
Mac McCarthy
Pastoral leader and colleague on The Leaders Journey team
The Leaders Journey
Episode: When Talking Isn't Enough
Rick Rarick
Leadership coach with real-life experience in HR and management development; former executive at Levi Strauss, Coca-Cola, Fiserv, Invesco
Independent leadership coach; former HR/executive at multiple firms
Episode: Moving Past the Memo - Conversations in Organizations
Megan Mills
Theater professional and improv enthusiast
Episode: Navigating the New Year Without a Script
Laura Murray
Author and Spiritual Director
LauraBMurray.com
Episode: Becoming a Person of Welcome: Hospitality, Boundaries, and Belonging
Rusty Mackie
Trained spiritual director and spiritual formation coach, founder of Steadfast Ministries
Steadfast Ministries
Episode: Resilience: Finding Stability in a World of Instability
Aundrea Baker
A coach with experience in church planting and non-profit leadership, dedicated to helping individuals understand themselves through the Enneagram.
The Leaders Journey
Episode: Self Reflection and the Enneagram
Michael DeRyder
A pastor, community leader, workshop facilitator, and coach.
The Leaders Journey
Episode: Leading Off the Map

Hosts

Trisha Taylor
Co-host and lead facilitator, frequently guiding conversations on leadership, culture, and spiritual formation.
Jim Harrington
Host with a focus on systems thinking, integrity, and transformation in leadership contexts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Practical, helpful insights for ministry

    I found this podcast by accident and when I listened to the first episode it resonated so deeply, I contacted Trisha. After 20 years of church ministry, I finally have a clergy coach who understands church systems and helps me chart a course for action and evaluate the outcomes. The podcast covers many topics that are applicable to church systems and provides guidance and insight for variety of situations. I’m grateful I found TLJ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RevP2023
    United States3 years ago
  • The Real Deal

    As a rookie in ministry, I would not have been able to stay the course as effectively without the wise counsel of Jim and Trisha. I’m thankful to be coached by them through The Leader’s Journey, and also tune in to each podcast as it’s released. One-to-one, I’ve experienced them to be people of the highest integrity, who lead with grit, authenticity, candor and kindness — and this so clearly carries over into their podcast discussions. If you’re in need of guidance, wisdom and practical skills a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Sales
    United States3 years ago
  • the single most important podcast out there for anyone trying to live a big life and make an impact

    This podcast is not just for leaders but for anyone seeking to grow their emotional maturity and capacity to live their best possible life. Words cannot express how invaluable this podcast has been to me as a husband, pastor, and human being. There are several episodes I have listened to a half-dozen times, and I have shared them with my wife, my church team, and friends on numerous occasions. Jim and Trisha are wise, funny, and deeply faithful people. It is very clear that their wisdom grows fr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ggrdft
    United States3 years ago
  • Helpful, thoughtful, and gentle

    I’ve been learning from Jim and Trisha since before they formed The Leader’s Journey. It’s a continued delight to get to learn from them with each new podcast. Their “simple but complex leadership principles” help me remember the kind of leader I want to be. They help me stay curious about what’s going on in my systems and how I want to show up. Their guests are equally insightful. The conversations continually ground me and encourage me. I never feel less-than (or that anyone else is less-than)... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tvandrunen
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful & Practical

    Each episode featured a complex but simple leadership principle that gets built out in ways that are both transformational and practical. I never miss an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac M2
    United States3 years ago

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Steve Cuss: Leadership, Anxiety and Sabotage
Q: What practical steps can leaders take to detriangle conversations in a church setting?
Practice direct conversation, bring the venting to the table with all parties, and consider arranging a three-way meeting to address concerns openly, which helps restore trust and reduce sideways communication.
Steve Cuss: Leadership, Anxiety and Sabotage
Q: How do you distinguish sabotage from normal resistance in a changing system?
Sabotage is a dynamic where anxiety shifts power to the most anxious person, and it can be subtle or overt; the key is to name the dynamic, avoid blaming individuals, and respond with flexible, self-aware leadership rather than fight.
Moving Past the Memo - Conversations in Organizations
Q: What would you say to a leader who is balcony-observing and unsure what to look for in effective communication?
Focus on culture and continuity of communication, ensure messages stay consistent across levels, and prepare for questions by educating supervisors to reinforce the message.
Nostalgia and Leadership: Honoring the Past Without Getting Stuck
Q: What does nostalgia have to do with leadership?
Nostalgia can connect us but can also cause leaders and organizations to get stuck in the past, preventing them from moving forward.
Developing a Culture of Emotional Inteligence
Q: What would you encourage a first-time attendee to do toward fostering an emotionally intelligent culture?
Engage in personal growth and equip others; consider a coach for additional support.

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What is The Leader's Journey Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends practical leadership principles with timeless spiritual and relational insights. Across episodes, listeners hear how organizational culture, transparent communication, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking shape healthier teams—whether in business, church, or community settings. Guests range from leadership coaches and pastors to authors and spiritual directors, offering real-world stories and actionable frameworks. A standout throughline is the emphasis on humility, curiosity, and grounded ethics as foundations for lasting change.

What makes the show noteworthy is its steady focus on integrating personal growth with organizational impact, plus a willingness to tackle hard topics (trust, accountability, disability i... more

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1. Steve Cuss
2. Nate Pyle
3. Mac McCarthy
4. Rick Rarick
5. Megan Mills
6. Laura Murray
7. Rusty Mackie
8. Aundrea Baker

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