Lead Together

Q&A: Feedback, Broken Habits, New Teams, and Grieving Unmet Expectations

This is one of our favorite formats: real questions from real people, answered without filler. In this Office Hours episode, Nick and Kim tackle five questions covering s

The Hidden Costs of Growth: The Paradox Many People Don't Talk About

Growth is worth celebrating. But no one talks about what it actually costs. In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus get honest about what happens when organizations, chur

From the NFL & NBA to Family Life: Lessons on Leadership That Matters with Scottie Parker

In this episode of Lead Together, we sit down with Scottie Parker, former athletic trainer with the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta Hawks, to unpack

What the Director of Green and Gold Taught Us About Leadership That Lasts

In this episode of Lead Together, filmmaker and faith-driven creative Anders Lindwall shares how storytelling can transform your grind into purpose. Anders is the directo

Charlie Kirk, CS Lewis, & Andy Crouch and leading with conviction, grievance collection, and forgiveness

In this episode Nick and Kim reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and what it reveals about leadership, formation, and family in today’s digital world. This isn

Productivity: 4 traps keeping high-capacity Christian leaders stuck

Feeling like you're spinning your wheels despite being busier than ever? You're not alone. Most productivity advice treats you like a machine that needs optimiz

Character Beats Competence: What Kirk Cousins, a Kids Movie, and Declining Conscientiousness Teach Us About Leadership

In this Situational Awareness episode, three seemingly unrelated stories reveal a crucial truth: how you handle what you don't choose reveals your character—and char

The delegation mistake that's leaving you overwhelmed and your team stuck

You're drowning in your own success. Your team comes to you for every decision. You stay late finishing work "only you can do." Sound familiar? In this episode, Nic

Vision: Why successful leaders still feel stuck (and the missing piece)

Most Christian professionals have put significant effort into plans but lack compelling vision—and it's costing them clarity, unity, and resilience when circumstance

Feedback: The conversation you're avoiding (and why it's costing you)

Feedback doesn't have to be painful—when done right, it's one of the most powerful tools for building trust and driving growth. In this episode, Nick and Kim re

Beyond Micromanagement: Coaching Skills That Empower, Not Diminish

Do you find yourself quickly offering solutions when team members or family members come to you with problems? While this approach may feel helpful, it often robs others

The Anatomy of Transformation: How Jesus Changes Us Inside and Out

In this special episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus break from their usual leadership series to share insights from recent talks they delivered.  Nick explores Luke 22, exami

The Art of Extraction: How Deep Reflection Drives Growth

In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus dive into the leadership skill of "extraction" - the art of drawing out deeper insights through reflection and thoughtful questioni

Situational Awareness | Place, Phones & Partnerships: Leadership in Modern Life

In this "Situational Awareness" episode of Lead Together, hosts Nick and Kim Bogardus tackle three timely topics that impact how we live and lead: The problem with lumpi

Two Communication Skills Every Leader Needs at Work & Home

Struggling with miscommunications at work or home? Feeling like your team or family members don't feel heard? In this episode of Lead Together, hosts Nick and Kim Bo

Why Great Leadership Is Made of Small Behaviors

In this kickoff to Season 3 of Lead Together, Nick and Kim explore why the most impactful leadership skills aren't grand strategies or secret formulas, but rather sm

End of Season 2, an election year, & help as you reflect and plan.

As the year winds down, how can Christian couples leading at home and work take stock of their year and set a purposeful course for the next? In this episode, we: Discus

Stuck: What do you do when your usual solutions aren’t working?

Are you applying the right solutions to your leadership challenges? In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus break down the crucial difference between technical and adaptiv

[Interview] Adapting to New Places: Finding Joy and Meaning in Transitions

In this special episode of the Lead Together Podcast, Nick and Kim Bogardus are interviewed by Joe Crabb, outreach pastor at Woodside, for a thought-provoking discussion

7 Things People Wish Church Leaders Knew

In this episode of Lead Together, Nick and Kim discuss seven crucial aspects of effective church leadership often overlooked. From the importance of leadership developmen