Encore Episode: How to Equip and Cultivate Fantastic Teams in Any Organization

Doug Mazza, former President and COO of Joni and Friends, remarks on his years of Christ-like leadership and the growing, worldwide ministry of Joni and Friends.

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In this episode:

• The importance of Fantastic Teams
• First, how do you define and create fantastic teams—what are they and why are they absolutely essential to a create a flourishing, healthy culture?
• Second, what is it that every leader must do to cultivate and equip fantastic teams—to advance the mission and vision while at the same time building a healthy culture?
• And third, how do you equip fantastic teams to be nimble and effective to adapt to and navigate the inevitable challenges and change in an organization?
• I find that leading from the front is extremely important.
• Senior leadership needs to be visible, approachable and engaged.
• Be predictable: Do what you say and say what you do
• Equip the team
• Dream big
• Encourage people
• Encourage people some more
• People are dying for encouragement; they should be living for encouragement
• The four pillars of success at Joni and Friends
• Resolving silos within an organization

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