A Leader's Perspective on Unemployment

This has been Unemployment Emphasis Week here at WRAF. We've teamed up with Crown Financial Ministries and have been sending out to those in our audience who are unemployed or underemployed The Unemployment Survival Guide. The response has been phenomenal!!

This morning I had the chance to talk with John Hull, president of Equip, about a leader's perspective on unemployment. To listen click here or scroll down.

Crisis Leadership

John Hull, president of Equip, recently returned from a trip to Poland and Rio de Janerio. While in those countries he had the opporutnity to train leaders on how to deal with crisis. To listen to our conversation please click here or scroll down.

To connect with Equip on Facebook, search for Equip Leadership.

Leadership Live - Leaving a Leadership Legacy

It's always a pleasure to have John Hull, president of Equip, on the air with us. Every Thursday he brings us new concepts on leadership that, for me, always challenges me to be a better a leader. Today was no exception. We talked about leaving a leadership legacy with the organization is that so important to the church and to a culture - your family. To listen click here or scroll down.

Leadership Live with John Hull

You know, I need to do a better job of posting these interviews with John Hull. John is the president of Equip which trains leaders in the worldwide church. This week's broadcast we talked about what Equip has been doin here in the United States. To listen click here or scroll down.

John Hull and Equip are now on Facebook. Take a look at John's page to get updates on what's happening with Equip. Next time I will do a better job of getting the program up earlier.

John Hull - Leadership Live

John Hull, president of Equip, and the gang from Cross International (Jake Eason and Chuck Burge) talked about the importance of sound leadership in relief work. To listen click here or scroll down.

Leadership and Communication

The past several days we have seen how important it is to choose your words carefully. General McChrystal has been relieved of his command due to an interview he conducted for Rolling Stone magazine.

I talked with John Hull, president of Equip, about the importance of communicating as a leader. To listen, click here or scroll down.

Leadership Live with John Hull

John Hull, president of Equip, joined me this morning on The Morning Show to talk about his recent trip to England. A great interview! To listen click here or scroll down.

Leading in Crisis - A Leader as a Symbol

John Hull, president of Equip, joined me on The Morning Show to talk about a leader in crisis. We touched on the oil spill in the Gulf and what both sides have and have not accomplished. To listen click here or scroll down.

Taking Risks as a Leader

I had the chance to talk with John Hull, president of Equip, about leaders taking risks. I am reminded about Arizona governor Jan Brewer's recent stand on the state's new immigration bill. Making a tough decision and sticking with it. John has some interesting thoughts. To listen to our discussion, click here or scroll down.

Don't forget about Equip's special night with Governor Mike Huckabee and Equip founder John Maxwell. To learn more and to register click here. I hope to see you there!

John Hull on Taxes and a Christian's Response to Government

John Hull, president of Equip, was on the Morning Show to talk about leadership and a Christians response to taxes and government. To listen click here or scroll down.

Don't forget about the Equip event happening Tuesday, May 11, at the Marriott Gwinett Place. Your opportunity to hear John Maxwell, founder of Equip, and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee.

For more information and to register (seating is limited), click here

John Maxwell and Mike Huckabee in Atlanta

For the first time, John Maxwell and Mike Huckabee will be sharing the stage to talk about "Global Needs Need Leaders." John C. Maxwell, founder of EQUIP, will be introducing Mike Huckabee and EQUIP to a few select guests on May 11th.

Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and presidential candidate, will speak Tuesday evening, May 11, for EQUIP. Huckabee hosts his own weekly television show on Fox News Cable Network and is heard three times daily on ABC Radio Network's "Huckabee Report." Governor Huckabee is the author of six books.

The event, which includes dinner, begins at 6:30 pm at the Marriott Gwinnett Place Hotel, located northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. Proceeds from the evening will benefit EQUIP to provide Biblical leadership training, resources and encouragement for Christian leaders in over 125 nations worldwide. The founder of EQUIP, John C. Maxwell, will introduce Governor Huckabee. Dr. Maxwell, best-selling author and speaker, is widely recognized as one of this generation's most influential authorities on leadership.

Governor Huckabee's theme for the evening will be "The Global Leadership Crisis and the Great Commission." Dr. John D. Hull, President/CEO of EQUIP states, "Following comments by John Maxwell and the Governor's address, attendees will be given opportunity to commit to partnership with EQUIP to develop effective servant-leaders to confront global human needs and reach the nations with the saving message of Christ."

Banquet seating space is limited. Registrations will be processed on a "first come, first served" basis. Register today!

To learn more about the ministry and mission of Equip click here or scroll down.

Leadership and the Winter Olympics

I had a great conversation with John Hull, president of Equip, about leadership and the 21st Winter Olympics currently being held in Vancouver, B.C. I am intriguied about how these athletes do so well and yet their support team is rarely acknowledged. To listen click here or scroll down.

Leadership Lessons from Tim Tebow

John Hull, president of Equip, and I talked about the leadership traits of Tim Tebow. This is from The Morning Show dated Thursday, January 28. To listen, click here or scroll down.

When Followers Lose Confidence in Leadership

It's always a lot of fun to have John Hull, president of Equip, on the air during the Morning Show. This week we talked about the senate race in Massachusetts and the huge win for the Republican party. John discussed what happens when we lose confidence in our leaders.

John also gave us an update on the Equip training in Haiti. If you didn't catch the show last week, Equip was conducting leadership training at the time of the earthquake. An inspiring story.

To listen click here or scroll down.

Leadership Lessons from the Nativity - Mary

John Hull, president of Equip, joined me on the Morning Show today to continue our series of leadership lessons from those in the Nativity. Last week we looked at Joseph. This week our attention turned to mother of Jesus, Mary. What a great example of stepping out in faith when the culture would not understand. Listen here or scroll down.

Leaership of the Nativity - Joseph

John Hull, president of Equip, and I will be discussing the leadership qualities of those in the Nativity. This week we looked at Joseph. To listen, click here or scroll down. In the coming weeks we'll take a look at Mary, the Shepherds, the Wise Men and Herod. Be sure to come back to take advantage of this unique study.

John Hull of Equip on The Morning Show w/ Mike Shelley

It's always a pleasure to have John Hull, president of Equip, on the show. This morning we talked about the November 3rd elections and what leaders can learn from them. Click here to listen or scroll down

How Should a Leader Respond to Criticism?

We have seen in the last few weeks a feud between FOX News and the Obama administration, and right or wrong this situation begs the question, "How does a leader respond to criticism?" I had a listener email this question and I posed it to John Hull, president of Equip. Click here to listen or scroll down.

John Hull on the Morning Show

John Hull, president of Equip, joined me on October 15 to talk about how we can encourage our pastors. Click here to listen or scroll down.

John Hull on The Morning Show

John Hull, president of Equip, was on The Morning Show this morning to discuss a leader's purpose. Click here or scroll down to listen.