186 | 15 Organizations Worth a Year End Gift + End of Year Podcast Review and Top Ten Leadership List
It's the End of the Year Podcast Review Episode! Plus, check out the 15 Organizations I recommend for a Year End Donation. We review the best episodes, lessons, books, articles and more from the past year. And please check out my list of organizations I recommend for a year end donation. Be generous and partner with them to make an impact.
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15 Charitable Organizations worth a Year End Gift/Donation
Best in class in disaster response as well as feeding programs, with multiple programs globally focused on solving issues of hunger, and feeding children around the world. Partnering with local churches to provide disaster relief still in the Ukraine as well as Florida and other disasters in the US.
An 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God, allowing those outside the church to ask questions about faith.
Bringing clean drinking water to millions around the world. Scott Harrison and team have revolutionized the concept of a well run, artistically designed and powerfully delivered charitable organization.
Been involved with Young Life since college. No one creates better experiences for teenagers and introduces the Gospel in such a compelling and loving way.
A Christian humanitarians organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice.
Part of Samaritans Purse, an incredible ministry delivering boxes of joy to kids all over the world during Christmas time.
Sponsor a child. I sponsor several. I've seen their work up close in Rwanda and Ecuador and Guatemala. Your money is being stewarded well.
Empowering families in developing countries through a business launch program, education and restorative care, using the combined gifts and talents of high capacity local leaders and entrepreneurs to end extreme poverty.
A non profit ed-tech organization and animation studio that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes and Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Translating the Bible for all. One billion people still live in Bible poverty with access to the Scriptures in their language. Help provide all people access to God’s Word by 2033.
Led by Brett Hagler, New Story is pioneering new ways to end global homelessness. One of the most innovative non profits in the world, including the creation of 3D printed homes.
Providing Scripture translation for children around the world, with millions of kids being provided Scripture. Also the creator of the Bible app for kids.
Partnering with community leaders and families in over 20 countries around the world to lift the burden of extreme poverty.
Raising up the next generation of leaders in Rwanda through education, care, and discipleship. 11,000 Rwandan kids are connected into an education model through the work of Africa New Life, started by Dr Charles Mugisha.
Primarily known for the Bible app, and now downloaded by over 600 million people. YouVersion was launched by LifeChurch and now helps hundreds of millions around the world engage with the Scriptures.
End of Year Podcast Review
Top Interviews
Jonthan Pokluda – episode 140 on leading Gen Z
Kevin Kelly – episode 157 on excellent advice for living
Nancy Duarte – episode 171 on communication
Gabe Lyons and Grant Skeldon – episode 173 on next gen
Dr Alex Gee – episode 174 on local community engagement and leadership
Jon Acuff – episode 179 on All it Takes is a Goal
Jess Ekstrom – episode 181 on speaking, teaching and entrepreneurship
Books
Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara
The Power to Change – Craig Groeschel
Seven Primal Questions – Mike Foster
Leadership Nuggets
Networker vs Connector – why the best leaders are connectors compared to networkers – episode 177
The 10 Kinds of People you need in your Leadership Circle – episode 168
Mentor – levels you up because they’re ahead of you in life, leadership and on the journey.
Coach – holds you accountable and helps build a plan that you are accountable to, regarding life, leadership, fitness, marriage, finance.
Advisor – confidant on the journey with you- asks you really good questions and walks alongside you. Pull the best out of you as a guide on the journey. Provide strategy and discernment.
Consultant – provides a solution to a problem in a given time and then goes away – strong expertise and thought leadership- show up for a project.
Sponsor- helps you rise in an organization, industry or space. Leverage their influence to help you get further faster.
Counselor/therapist- helps you stay holistically healthy – unpack personal challenges.
Board of director – holds oversight and speaks into you as a leader; many times have the ability to hire/fire you depending on structure of your organization.
Pastor – spiritual shepherd in your spiritual life.
Protégé- someone you’re raising up and mentoring and leveling up.
Client/customer – someone who pays you for an expertise or service, or product or resource.
7 Practical Ways to Make an Impact Today – episode 154
Write down your Calling Statement
Show gratefulness by texting your leader and mentioning what you’re thankful for from them.
Live out curiosity by reaching out to someone you want to learn from.
Personal Growth- list the 5 people you’re around the most and decide if you need to level up. Find one thing to anticipate on this week in your job that you know needs to get done but won’t until someone tells you. Start a new habit.
Call another leader in your area in the same role and propose working together on a project.
Encourage someone on your team.
Take a Risk – what should you quit? What should you stay with? What should you start?
Podcast Recommendations
A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek
Hey It’s the Luskos with Levi and Jennie Lusko
Leadership Lean In with Chad Veach
Adam Grant, Simon Sinek and Brene Brown on each other’s podcasts for a 2 part conversation
Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, On the Rise Newsletter and Art of Leadership Podcast Network
Articles
Craig Groeschel list of 10 best books and 44 overall leadership books to read
More Students are turning away from College and choosing Apprenticeships
What Gen Z Wants in a Leader and A Clear Picture of Gen Z – from Growing Leaders
Shout outs
Toby Lyles and Twenty Four Sound
Carly Voinski and Art of Leadership Podcast Network
Heather Wilson