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Impacting lives through effective leadership. New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Mark Rutland shares from his decades of experience in leadership ranging from a mega church pastor to the president of two different universities. Gain practical, powerful, and inspirational knowledge through his perspective to navigate life as a 21st century leader. As Dr. Rutland always says, “This podcast is about life, leadership, relationships and faith.”

Ep. 57 – 21 Seconds To Change Your World – Part 1

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Ep. 57 – 21 Seconds To Change Your World – Part 1
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Be prepared to encounter The Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 23 in a new and fresh way, a way that will change your world.

Ep. 56 – God of the Unlikely

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Ep. 56 – God of the Unlikely
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The God of The Unlikely is an unlikely title for a podcast, but if you’re like the rest of the world, you could use a word of encouragement. Don’t miss Dr. Rutland’s unusual take on the volatile world we live in.  

Ep. 55 – YourComebackEvent.com | Interview with Rick McDaniel

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Ep. 55 – YourComebackEvent.com | Interview with Rick McDaniel
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This episode is an interview with Rick McDaniel, a leader, writer, church planter, and master communicator. Dr. Rutland and Rick McDaniel also invite you to attend YourComebackEvent.com in Atlanta, Ga June 26, where both men will be speaking.

Ep. 54 – The Leader’s Notebook Anniversary Special: Part 2

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Ep. 54 – The Leader’s Notebook Anniversary Special: Part 2
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Dr. Rutland and Pastor Travis Rutland continue this special In-depth interview. The exchange between this father-son team of leaders is absolutely fascinating as well as downright entertaining.

Ep. 53 – The Leader’s Notebook Anniversary Special: Part 1

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Ep. 53 – The Leader’s Notebook Anniversary Special: Part 1
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You will be intrigued, entertained, and blessed with this father-son interview between Dr. Rutland and his son, Pastor Travis Rutland. Their “on the air” chemistry is engaging and informative.

Ep. 52 – Relaunch: Part 7

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Ep. 52 – Relaunch: Part 7
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This the final episode in the ReLaunch series Dr. Rutland speaks to that desert we onion as leadership “burn out”. Whatever we call it, we know it is devastating in its impact on, leaders, their organizations, and their families. Even if you have not heard any of the previous episodes of the ReLaunch series, if you are in leadership, in business, or in the church, you cannot afford to miss this gripping episode.

Ep. 51 – Relaunch: Part 6

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Ep. 51 – Relaunch: Part 6
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What does a huge, stunningly beautiful, and heavily armed 17th Century naval vessel have to do with 21st Century executive leadership? As Dr. Rutland explains it, a great deal. Important teaching lessons from the incredible story of the Vasa Ship. Do not miss this powerful teaching on the value of free-flowing upward communication.

Ep. 50 – Relaunch: Part 5

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Ep. 50 – Relaunch: Part 5
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No turnaround can divorce entirely from the organization’s past, nor should it. As Dr. Rutland points out, the challenge is to honor the past but not be in bondage to it. He points out that the attempt to re-create a “golden era” is doomed, as is the effort to deny the more difficult realities of an organization’s history. Sometimes some tough negotiations lead the way forward. Using the athletic program at a university where he served as President, Dr. Rutland deals with this tension.

 

Ep. 49 – Relaunch: Part 4

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Ep. 49 – Relaunch: Part 4
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So much teaching about turnaround leadership is theoretical. Dr. Rutland explains that theory will only take you so far before the wall of reality can be the crash point. What exactly does the turnaround leader do? Dr. Rutland answers out of 53 years of leadership experience, especially in three major turn arounds.

Ep. 48 – Relaunch: Part 3

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Ep. 48 – Relaunch: Part 3
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In this episode, Dr. Rutland explains how servant leadership impacts the success of a turnaround. He says servanthood lubricates the gears of management. Without it, they grind against each other and may even grind to a halt. In the intensity and crisis of turnaround leadership, never can fray and tempers flare. Servanthood is the heart of true leadership, especially in a turnaround.

Ep. 47 – Relaunch: Part 2

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Ep. 47 – Relaunch: Part 2
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In this episode, Dr. Rutland deals with the reality that the turnaround leader faces personal challenges of growth and development. Every challenge is both an opportunity and a challenge. Some of such challenges can be extremely intimidating—the more daunting the challenge, the greater the possibility of personal growth.

Ep. 46 – Relaunch: Part 1

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The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland
Ep. 46 – Relaunch: Part 1
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Turnarounds are among the most difficult of all leadership challenges. In this episode, Dr. Rutland speaks to why some attempts succeed, and others fail. There are particular skills unique to turnarounds and, even more importantly, indispensable attitudes.