Trust is foundational to any interaction in our lives, so it should be foundational in our planning and leading. In this episode, Rev. Dr. Margaret Grun Kibben discusses the importance of trust and how to build it. She emphasizes the need for self-awareness, relationships, and experiences in building trust. Dr. Kibben shares her personal approach to modeling trust and highlights the role of vulnerability in building trust.

• Trust is foundational to any interaction in our lives and should be prioritized in our planning and leading.
• Building trust requires self-awareness, relationships, and experiences.
• Trust in God forms the foundation for trusting others.
• Modeling trust involves being real, grounded in faith, and reflecting the fruits of the spirit.
• Trust and inclusion are interconnected, and trust can encourage team building and create a positive workplace culture.

In this episode, Charmaine Solomon, a licensed professional counselor and mentor in the 4word Mentor Program, discusses the challenges of integrating faith in the workplace, and the role of mentorship in advancing in one's career and faith. She also highlights the benefits of the 4word Mentor Program and encourages listeners to sign up for the fall session.

• Mentorship is essential for integrating faith and work, as it provides guidance, support, and accountability.
• Integrating faith in the workplace starts with declaring one's faith and acting in a Christian-like way.
• Building a community of like-minded individuals in the workplace can create a safe and supportive environment for sharing and living out one's faith.
• The 4word Mentor Program offers a valuable opportunity for mentorship and growth in integrating faith and work.
• Passing on the baton of faith and leadership to rising leaders within an organization is essential for building a strong community of faith-based leaders.

In this episode, Diana Romero, founder and CEO of Integrated Purpose Management, shares the importance of integrating faith and work. She explores how individuals can authentically live out their faith in the workplace and the impact it can have on their colleagues. She also discusses the role of companies in creating a faith-friendly environment and provides practical advice for employees and organizations.

In this episode, Christy Wright discusses the importance of setting boundaries and recognizing when it's time to establish or reinforce them. She shares personal experiences and insights on how to overcome the fear of setting boundaries and the power of saying "no." Christy also emphasizes the role of boundaries in creating balance and finding peace in a chaotic life. She encourages defining success, establishing structure, and intentionally doing less to protect your time and energy.

In this episode, Mindy Caliguire discusses the topic of burnout and the importance of soul care. She explores the symptoms and causes of burnout, as well as the challenges women face in caring for their souls. Mindy shares her personal experience with burnout and emphasizes the need for a deep resolve to prioritize soul care. She also differentiates between self-care and soul care, highlighting the importance of connecting with God's presence and being responsive to His work in our lives.

In this episode, host Jordan Johnstone and guest Jennifer Howell discuss the importance of empathy and its role in the workplace. They explore the difference between empathy and sympathy, and how empathy can complement self-awareness. Jennifer shares a personal experience of how empathy in the workplace impacted her and offers strategies for leaders to model empathy and build team connection.

In this episode, the conversation explores the importance of self-awareness in emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it relates to mindfulness. Dr. Merary Simeon, a Fortune 50 HR executive, shares insights on self-awareness and its impact on personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the need to pause, reflect, and understand our emotions, triggers, and inner world. Dr. Merary and host, Jordan Johnstone, discuss the importance of self-awareness and vulnerability in managing emotions and building relationships. They also explore the connection between self-awareness and forgiveness in emotional healing.

In this episode, Dr. Shannon Crawford, founder and CEO of Crawford Clinics, discusses how society's lack of margin and constant bombardment contribute to higher levels of anxiety. Dr. Crawford introduces the concept of restoring self-cohesion, which involves identifying the unconscious beliefs that contribute to anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of building emotional strength and resilience, increasing emotional connection and intimacy, and using anxiety as a barometer for rebalancing and recalibrating one's life.

• Society's lack of margin and constant bombardment contribute to higher levels of anxiety.
• Anxiety is not caused by situational stress, but by our perception of our ability to handle stress effectively.
• Restoring self-cohesion involves identifying unconscious beliefs that contribute to anxiety.
• Building emotional strength and resilience is important for personal growth.
• Sharing anxieties with trusted individuals can increase emotional connection and intimacy.
• Using anxiety as a barometer can help identify areas in life that need rebalancing and recalibrating. Anxiety can be a diagnostic tool, signaling that something is out of alignment in our lives.
• Paying attention to the physical symptoms of anxiety can help us understand and address the underlying causes.
• Finding resolution for anxiety involves taking care of our physical health, processing emotions, and seeking spiritual guidance.
• It is important to recognize the influence of the Enemy and to bind anxiety and other negative emotions in the name of Jesus.