Why Great Leaders Put People Before Power with Dr. Matt Paden

What if the way you’ve been leading… isn’t actually serving the people you’ve been called to lead? In this powerful conversation from Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Dr. Matt Paden to unpack one of the most overlooked truths in leadership today: great leadership is not about power, position, or control… it’s […]
What Most Christians Miss About God and the Bible with Marty Solomon

What if the biggest challenge for a leader isn’t doing more… but seeing God, Scripture, and themselves correctly? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Marty Solomon for a conversation that reframes how we read the Bible, understand discipleship, and live out our faith as leaders. Marty, host of […]
Making Strategic Bets in a New Season with Elizabeth Dixon

What if the biggest risk a leader faces isn’t failure… but never stepping into the season God is calling them to? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Elizabeth Dixon, former Chick-fil-A Support Center leader, CEO of the Trilith Foundation, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Slumber Sleepwear—for a conversation […]
Ray Johnston on the Vision Every Leader Needs and the Encouragement They Can’t Lead Without

What if the most important thing a leader does isn’t casting vision… but staying encouraged enough to live it? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Ray Johnston, Senior Pastor of Bayside Church, founder of the Thrive Conference, and one of the most influential leadership voices in the American […]
Dawn Cazedessus from the Trailer Park to Leading Thousands with Grit and Vision

What if the biggest thing holding your leadership back isn’t your circumstances… but the story you still believe about yourself? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Dawn Cazedessus, Regional Director for Keller Williams’ Southeast Region overseeing 17,000+ agents, entrepreneur, ultramarathon runner, and author of Trailer Park CEO, to […]
Rod Olson on What the Elite Leaders Do Differently

What if the greatest tool in your leadership arsenal isn’t charisma but clarity? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Rod Olson, better known as Coach O, a former college football coach turned trusted voice to elite performers, from Navy SEALs to CEOs to professional athletes. Rod Olson has […]
David Ashcraft on Scaling a Church, Succession, and Serving the Next Generation
EPISODE 257: What if the true measure of your leadership isn’t what you build… but what you leave behind? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with David Ashcraft, former Senior Pastor of LCBC Church and current President of the Global Leadership Network, for a powerful conversation about vision, succession, […]
When God Redirects Your Calling: NFL Agent Molly McManimie on Faith & Purpose
EPISODE 256: What if the career God is calling you to isn’t the one you planned for, and following Him means trusting the detours? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with Molly McManimie, NFL Agent and Director of Football at the Wasserman Agency, for a deeply honest conversation about […]
How John Felkins Built Ramsey’s Coaching Program and Found His Calling Along the Way
EPISODE 255: What if the role you’re in isn’t the one you were made for and God is calling you to something you never expected? In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with John Felkins, Executive Director of Coaching for EntreLeadership Elite at Ramsey Solutions, to unpack a powerful story […]
Mark Batterson on Legacy, Calling, and Why You Can’t Quit Too Soon
In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson to unpack the powerful themes behind his newest book, ‘Gradually Then Suddenly’ a compelling look at long obedience, legacy, and the slow, steady work God does in our lives. 🔎 In this episode, you’ll discover: Why […]