SOW Leadership Podcast

The time has arrived - for some it may be a day of relief, whilst for others it may be a time of sadness, or a mix of both. But all good things must come to an end.In the final episode for the podcast, we'll explore how we can approach the final few weeks of our terms of service well, as we explore the importance of transitioning well, addressing outstanding relational issues, preparing for the next season, and reflecting well.Author's Note: "I just want to say a big thank you to all of you who have tuned in throughout the year to this podcast series! I hope and pray that it has challenged you and helped you grow in your leadership in some way. Continue to challenge yourself, and grow in your leadership, and seeking to be a leader that is equipped to serve God faithfully and effectively in wherever God calls you!" - Anoj Joseph

It is unfortunately all too common for many leaders to neglect the important work of empowering the next team of leaders by transitioning well.In this episode, we explore how we can better pass on knowledge and skills to the next team of leaders.

When was the last time you said something like: “I don’t have time to…..”? Now consider, how many times have you said this in response to something you would otherwise consider to be of high importance? We live in a time where technology and innovation has tried to make us more time efficient, and yet this generation is one of the most time poor generations in history.In this episode, we explore how we can grow in our Time Management skills by learning to schedule our priorities, understand our energy zones and learning when to say no.

So often when we start out serving with a team, it is exciting and enjoyable. However, overtime the rigours and happenings of ministry can cause tension between team members. How should we handle this tension? How can we tackle building tension within our teams?In this episode, we explore why it is important to address growing tension, and how we can practically go about doing so.

We talk a lot about being a generation of leaders that are equipped to serve God faithfully and effective. But what about those after us? How can we be a generation of leaders that raise and develop the next generation of leaders, so that they too can be faith and effective leaders in ministry?In this episode, we explore how we can better identify potential leaders, and then invest in and develop them into leaders in ministry and the world.

In a survey of over 1,000 reformed, evangelical pastors in the USA, approximately 91% of them noted experiences of burnout in some form during their time in ministry. In ministry, we can often be so passionate about what we’re doing, and give much time and energy to the work being done. But how can we ensure we do this sustainably? How can we ensure we lead out of a healthy soul? In this episode, we explore the topic of Burnout, unpacking what it is, what gets us there, how we can avoid it and what to do if we find ourselves in it.

Good leaders are always asking good questions. In fact, some people would say, good leaders ask more questions than they answer! In this episode, Anoj and James tackle more questions sent in by other SOW leaders.

Good leaders are always asking good questions. In fact, some people would say, good leaders ask more questions than they answer! In this episode, Anoj and James tackle questions sent in by other SOW leaders.

As leaders in times of crisis, our natural inclination can be to just want to survive the hard times, maintaining the status quo and trying to keep ourselves and our teams afloat. But as leaders, we're called not to shy away from the uncertain times, but to step up and lead through it. This episode is part 2 of a series exploring how we can lead well through uncertainty. In this episode, we'll explore how we can sharpen our communication, creatively adapt to our change in circumstance and step up and lead courageously through uncertain times.

As leaders in times of crisis, our natural inclination can be to just want to survive the hard times, maintaining the status quo and trying to keep ourselves and our teams afloat. But as leaders, we're called not to shy away from the uncertain times, but to step up and lead through it. In the next two episodes, we'll unpack 5 areas we must seek to grow in and we lead through uncertainty. By depending on Christ, care for our people, communicating deeply, thinking creatively and stepping up with courage, we will be better equipped to be faithful leaders in times of uncertainty.

One of the big challenges, particularly for younger people serving in leadership roles, is the question of 'How can we care for and support other people well?'. Being a leader is not just about setting vision and executing projects, its also about nurturing and caring for the people you lead. Leaders who are disconnected and uninvested in the people they lead, will always struggle to be an effective leader. In this month's episode, Delaney Chow helps us unpack how we can care for and support our people better.

Whether you're a veteran leader, or the new kid on the block, chances are we've all experienced the pain of boring, dead & ineffective meetings. Such meetings have the potential to cause serious frustration and irritation in our teams. In this month's episode, we'll explore how through prior preparation, intentional execution and diligent action, we can make our meeting more fruitful and effective.

If you have been a leader in any capacity, for any period of time, chances are you’ve heard of the concept of ‘delegation’. But for many leaders, it can be one of the most difficult skills to learn. John Maxwell once said, “If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate”. Learning how to delegate early on, can be one of the best investments you make into your leadership. In this episode, we explore what delegation looks like, why it is important, and how we can grow to do it better.

So often, we're caught up in the excitement of stepping into a new role, that we neglect important aspects of preparing to serve.In this episode, we explore two things we can do now, in order to better prepare us to be able to serve in the season ahead.