In this episode of Regarding Leadership, host Ryan D.B. Kimmel explores the critical concept of two-way trust in team dynamics. Drawing from a recent all-staff meeting discussion, he examines how trust must flow both from team members to leaders and from leaders to team members. The episode outlines three key necessities for building two-way trust: working intentionally, taking ownership, and having awkward but necessary conversations. Kimmel provides practical guidance for both leaders and team members on how to demonstrate trustworthiness, receive feedback with humility, and create a culture where honest communication strengthens the entire team.

In this episode of Regarding Leadership, host Ryan DB Kimmel explores the crucial distinction between being a peacemaker and a peace monger in leadership contexts. Drawing from Tod Bolsinger's book "Canoeing the Mountains" and Edward Friedman's work, Ryan explains that while peacemakers pursue genuine reconciliation through biblical conflict resolution, peace mongers prefer harmony over health and avoid necessary confrontation. He walks through Jesus' four-step process for conflict resolution from Matthew 18:15-20, emphasizing that true peace sometimes requires courageous awkwardness and disturbing superficial calm. The episode concludes with the reminder that Christ himself was a peacemaker who paid the ultimate price, and that authentic peace, while costly, is priceless.

In this episode of Regarding Leadership, host Ryan D.B. Kimmel explores the challenging but essential leadership skill of supporting decisions you don't agree with. Drawing from his own experience in various leadership positions, Ryan discusses how humility is the foundation for being a great team player when facing decisions that differ from your own preferences. He outlines three positive outcomes that occur when we support leadership decisions: defending leadership and process, demonstrating honor, and deepening unity within the organization. The episode also addresses when it's appropriate to dissent, such as when decisions are immoral, illegal, or heretical, and provides guidance for those who find themselves constantly at odds with leadership.

• (00:00:06) - Regarding Leadership
• (00:03:17) - 3 Positive Things That Happen When We Defend Our Leaders
• (00:08:32) - When Decisions Are Made and You're Not Part of the Process
• (00:11:46) - 3 big ideas that happen when we support decisions we don't agree
• (00:13:47) - There are times when you can't follow the Leader
• (00:14:46) - 3 Signs That Your Leadership Is At