Episode 109: Never Give Up with Audrey LeClair

In this episode of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with Audrey LeClair.  Audrey is the daughter of legendary college baseball coach, Keith LeClair.  LeClair began his college head coaching career at Western Carolina and then spent his next seasons at East Carolina University.   From 1992-2002, LeClair collected 441 wins. Coach LeClair […]

Episode 108: Lifting Leadership Lids with Kadi Cole

Today, Mike sits down with the amazing leader, Kadi Cole.  Kadi was in leadership for 16 years at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She served in key leadership positions as the church grew from 3,500 to 23,000 and launched eight additional campuses. Her final role was as Executive Director of Multisite as she […]

Episode 107: Shannon Bream

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Shannon Bream.  Shannon is  host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) FOX News @ Night with Shannon Bream (weekdays 12-1AM ET).  Shannon also serves as Chief Legal Correspondent for the network and host of Livin’ the Bream, a podcast on FOX News Radio (FNR) where she shares inspirational stories, […]

Episode 106: Stephon Leary

In episode 106 Mike sits down with coach, speaker, author and fellow Liberty University graduate, Stephon Leary. Stephon Leary has a long tenure of basketball success. Coach Leary’s athletic career started as a high school player at Madison High School in Houston, TX and finished at Houston Christian Preparatory (now Faith West Academy in Katy, […]

Episode 105: Dot Richardson

In Episode 105 of the “Linch with a Leader” podcast, Mike sits down with the legendary Dot Richardson.  Coach Richardson is currently the softball coach at LIberty University where she has guide the resurgence of the softball program.  Under her guidance, she has led the team to a 216-177 overall record while reaching 40 wins […]

Episode 104: Jimmy Dykes

In this episode of Linch with Leader, Mike sits down with former college basketball coach and current ESPN & SEC basketball analyst, Jimmy Dykes. Jimmy Dykes first joined ESPN at the start of the 1995-96 men’s college basketball season as a game and studio analyst, and is entering his 20th season with the company, after […]

Episode 103: Scott Pederson

In episode 103 of the “Linch with a Leader” podcast, Mike sits down with his great friend  Scott Pederson.  Scott has spent over 35 years of his career marketing some of the most high-profile events, corporations and celebrities in the world. He has staged a World Series while working with the Kansas City Royals, consulted with […]

Episode 102: Davey Blackburn

On this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author, speaker & podcast host, Davey Blackburn, to talk about his journey.  Davey is the host of the wildly popular podcast, Nothing is Wasted, where he shares not only his journey of grief & hope but also shares the stories of others who […]

Episode 101: Randy Gravitt

>In episode 101, Mike sits down with Randy Gravitt.  Randy is an exceptional leader and has been leading for over 30 years. Through his company InteGreat Leadership, Randy has been coaching and leading organizations and teams to be their very best and be at the top of their game.  Some of his clients have included:  Kroger, […]

Episode 100: Dr. Richard Blackaby

In Episode 100, Mike sits down with one of his biggest influences in the area of Spiritual Leadership, Dr. Richard Blackaby!  Dr.  Blackaby serves as the President of Blackaby Ministries International and has served in that role since 2006.  He has authored or co-authored over 36 books such as:  Spiritual Leadership, Experiencing God,  The Seasons of […]