Tim Ahlman welcomes Rev. Dr. Michael Eckelkamp, who shares transformative leadership insights from his experience as Senior Executive Director at Christ Lincoln Church and Schools and mentor to countless leaders. • Two early mentors shaped Michael's approach to leadership: his third-grade teacher who helped him learn to read, and a man named Herbie who invited him to weekly dinners • Understanding leadership and self-deception requires recognizing when we're "in the box" toward others, justifying our behavior by blaming them • Trust operates like deposits in a bank account—consistent small investments create a reserve that allows relationships to weather occasional withdrawals • Every congregation asks two questions about a new leader: "Will he love me?" and "Will he let me love him?" • Young leaders need mentorship to develop character at the same rate as content knowledge • Creating healthy rhythms (Michael swims at 4 am daily) provides capacity to handle leadership challenges • High invitation coupled with high challenge creates environments where people grow spiritually and emotionally • Curiosity (from Latin "cur" meaning heart) keeps us humble and open to what God is doing • Leadership requires incremental 1% improvements in physical, emotional, spiritual and familial dimensions The Best Pizza Franchise Opportunity Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen is the hottest new Cheesesteak & NY Pizza Franchise. Support the show Join the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes) https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletter Visit uniteleadership.org
