How Chris Young Thinks About Building Purpose-Driven Organizations Aligned with Kingdom Values
On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange dives deep with Chris Young, president of the Good Place Institute, for an insightful conversation on integrating faith into organizational leadership. They explore the metaphor of snorkeling vs. scuba diving as it relates to life's challenges and the importance of inward soundness and being others-focused in leadership. Chris sheds light on the different waves within the faith at work movement and emphasizes holistic integration of faith in the workplace, aligning with kingdom principles. This episode is brimming with profound reflections, practical leadership tips, and thought-provoking discussions on discipleship, stewardship, and creating flourishing environments. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this dialogue offers a wealth of wisdom on how aligning your purpose with your actions can transform both your personal and professional life.
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Chris Young Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-young-28b535/
Website: https://goodplaceinstitute.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodplaceinstitute/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodplaceinstitute
Podcast: https://goodplaceinstitute.com/business-is-good-podcast/
Book Mentioned:
The Good Place Organization: A Leader's Guide to Stewarding Good Place Organizations by Chris Young: https://amzn.to/3VTmlSR
Loving Monday: Succeeding in Business Without Selling Your Soul by John D. Beckett: https://amzn.to/4iIsv1T
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne: https://amzn.to/4fvvh7M
The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic): https://amzn.to/49V5EfA
The Only Leaders Worth* Following by Tim Spiker: https://amzn.to/3ZRnLhx
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- (00:00) - Seeking divine purpose for work and leadership.
- (05:35) - Exploring workplace faith's impact over decades.
- (06:38) - Faith-driven leaders promote generosity and growth.
- (12:04) - Integrating faith into work; intention and learning.
- (15:51) - Faith, community, customer service, representation, accountability, intentions.
- (16:59) - Pushback against integrating purpose with professional excellence.
- (23:23) - Learning from guests to improve personal business.
- (24:29) - Struggling with self-reliance over faith.
- (29:51) - Purpose-driven work transforms both you and itself.
- (34:12) - Work and humility develop us into potential.
- (36:37) - Choose mentality: creator, coach, challenger, embrace agency.
- (39:30) - We settle for less; God's version exceeds.
- (44:34) - Effective leaders: inwardly sound and others focused.
- (46:01) - Leadership attracts attention; faith influences significantly.
- (51:42) - Subscribe, rate, review for show feedback, improvement.
- (52:32) - Help others; change thoughts, change leadership.
Creators and Guests
Host
Kenny Lange
Jesus follower, husband, bio-dad to 3, adopted-dad to 2, foster-dad to 18+. @SystemandSoul Certified Coach. Dir. Ops @NCCTylerTX. Go @ChelseaFC
Guest
Chris Young
Chris is the President of The Good Place Institute (a Good Place Holdings company) and co-author of the book, The Good Place Organization: A Leader’s Guide to Stewarding Good Place Organizations. Chris has spent over twenty years researching and developing Biblically-based approaches, methods, and resources while leading and helping others build and steward for-profit and non-profit organizations. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Canisius University in Buffalo, NY, and a Master of Arts in Religion from Trinity International University (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School). He is married to his wonderful wife of 25 years, Erin, and they have two adult children, Carson and Tyler.
