On today's episode, entrepreneur and operations expert, and high capacity leader Allison Caffrey joins us for a conversation about the importance of systems within an organization and why a properly planned system for mastering maternity leave creates a healthier culture, and helps teams lead more effectively before, during and after maternity leave. 
 
About Alyson
Alyson Caffrey is the founder of Master Maternity Leave and the Master Maternity Leave Signature Course. She spent the last five years as a small business operations consultant in her company, Operations Agency, helping streamline the back-end ops for a multitude of brands. Since entering motherhood, her mission is to help small businesses and mompreneurs realize maternity leave as an opportunity, not a setback.
Before becoming a mom, Alyson had never taken more than a week off from her business- nor did she want to! However, she knew she had to change something in order to prepare to take some time off and augment her day-to-day to fit her new lifestyle when she returned to work post-baby. Shocked at the lack of structured information available regarding planning maternity leave for female business owners, she decided to lean in and document her experience prepping, executing, and returning from maternity leave - twice in seventeen months!
Alyson found that few small business owners had a plan of action for how they handled tasks, cross-training and shifting responsibilities for expecting parents. They shared that this led to parents returning to work with lots more on their plate than when they left, team members bothering them while out on leave with emails and meetings… and even early returns. 
Alyson made Master Maternity Leave, a series of resources for mompreneurs (expecting moms running their own shop) and small businesses with expecting employees. Her goal is to use her skills as an operator to help centralize the company’s procedures and training and create overall transparency internally so that when someone goes out on leave, team members know how to shift and accommodate. 
Alyson now runs Operations Agency, a bustling home with two young sons (Frank, 2 years and Jack, 8 months), and helps expecting entrepreneurs prep for this massive shift in life and business.
Connect with Alyson
Website: https://mastermaternityleave.com/about/
Download a free planning checklist at Mastermaternityleave.com
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On today's episode, Alan interviews speaker, author, and coach, B.J Thompson. The two discuss B.J's new book "Awaken a Better You" and 4 practical steps anyone can take for lasting change within their life and leadership.
 
About B.J.
BJ is a life coach, speaker, and author who helped launch one of the largest faith movements in recent history – the “116 Movement” with Grammy award winning artist Lecrae. He also served alongside Bryan Loritts to expand groundbreaking racial reconciliation work in Memphis, TN. BJ has worked with tens of thousands of individuals and couples all over the world helping them experience personal and relational growth.
Currently BJ serves as the executive director for Build a Better Us. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in Christian studies from Union University. He has been featured in Relevant Magazine, Propel, Christianity Today, Barna, & other publications. He has also worked with History Chanel, RZIM, ERLC, Desiring God, Universities & other corporations.
He and his wife Vanja have been married 16 years and live in Atlanta with their three children.
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On today's episode, Alan talks with Pastor, Author, and leader Jimmy Rollins about his new book Love Outside the Lines: Beyond the Boundaries of Race, Difference, and Preference. 
 
About Jimmy
Jimmy Rollins is the former lead pastor of i5 City Church just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. A revelatory preacher, visionary leader, and generous pastor, Jimmy’s entire ministry is fueled by Jesus’ command to serve the least of these. He and his wife, Irene, founded i5 City Church on that premise and mission, and together they have built an influential church known for local outreach and global impact.
Jimmy also serves as an overseer for a variety of churches throughout the country, and in his position as a strategic partner of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), he has had many opportunities to teach countless churches and church leadership teams all over the world.
Jimmy is also a champion for the marginalized in society, and through his work in the area of racial reconciliation, Jimmy has mediated many conversations promoting awareness, healing, and unity. On June 7, 2020, Pastor Jimmy led over 2,000 community members in a Walk for Justice, a peaceful demonstration promoting justice and racial equality. This event at the City Dock of Annapolis brought together people of all colors and faiths, as well as police officers and government officials, in an effort to speak out against racism in America.
Jimmy and Irene have been married for more than twenty years, and, although they have walked through extremely difficult seasons, they can testify to God’s transformative healing power in bringing them to a place of mutual health and joy. Together they lead a vibrant church and parent their three wonderful “almost-grown” children, Kayla, Jaden, and Maya.
Connect with Jimmy
Website: https://www.iamjimmyrollins.com
Instagram: @iamjimmyrollins 
Twitter: @iamjimmyrollins 
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Organizations don't get healthier on accident. Healthy leaders intentionally lead them there. That also means leaders don't get healthy on accident, their practices get them there.
 
On today's episode, Alan unpacks several non negotiable practices for healthy leaders to become more effective, and impactful no matter where they lead. 
 
Consider this
What got you here won't get you to the end of this year. These practices are a great start to help you take a practical next step. BUT, if you want to make a lasting investment in your leadership or your teams leadership then join Alan for EFFECTIVE: Quarterly Leadership Cohort. You'll learn new skills, disciplines, and new concepts to help you lead more effectively, more confidently, with greater clarity, increased health, and long-term impact.

We're back!  
 
On today's episode, Alan unpacks some of the absolute best opportunities you have as a leader in 2023. 
If you're like most people you're most likely running after your goals and plans for this year. If you're serious about your leadership development (and we know you are) Join Alan for EFFECTIVE: Quarterly Leadership Development Cohort. 
You can find all of the details right here.  
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As the year is quickly winding down you're probably already looking well into 2023 mapping out where you want to go. You're forward focused, that's great! However, if you want to find yourself on an effective, sustainable leadership trajectory you MUST do more than simply look ahead...
 
On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan have a conversation about the importance of looking back to look ahead. They discuss the tension between the two and WHY understanding where we came from is vital for creating a solid course forward. 
We have a tool called The Innovation Triangle that walks you through this process. Click the link above or at the bottom of the show notes to get your free copy. 
 
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Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
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On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan each share 4 of their favorite episode clips from this past year. Highlights include:
Episode 330: Ruth Haley Barton 
Episode 281: Brian Sanders episode
Episode 277: Nancy Ortberg 
Episode 327 Jim Burgen and Jesse DeYoung 
Episode 332 - Alexandra Kuykendall "Where is the good with all this bad?"
Episode 326 - Chris Bruno "Midlife crisis or midlife opportunity?"
Episode 325 - Dr. Mark Mayfield " Gauging your mental health and those you lead"
Episode 309 - Alan and Jonathan "Reinvent; The tension between the past and the future
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Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
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As you look toward 2023 we want to remind you that for every new thing you want to do next year you need to be aware of how accessible you will be and how available you will be.
If you want to increase your effectiveness in 2023 you need to make sure you are readily accessible but not always available. There's a BIG difference. 
On today's episode, we're going to bring back a session from our Dozen Axioms series where Alan digs deep with the topic of being accessible versus available. Want more? Head over to Rightsideupcollective.com and take advantage of 12 Secrets to more effective leadership, A self guided masterclass where Alan walks you through essential axioms or secrets that any leader MUST apply to get healthier, more effective, and reach long-term sustainable impact.
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Ministry is hard. Pastors and ministry leaders work long hours with little rest. Maybe your personal life feels exhausting because ministry drains so much energy from you. Often, we’re so busy taking care of the people in our ministries, we don’t spend the time we should taking care of ourselves. At Full Strength Network, we get it. That’s why we have created a wellbeing membership program that gives you access to confidential coaching & counseling experts, relevant wellbeing resources, and a strong community of other pastors focused on living healthy lives. Head over to www.fullstrength.org to learn more and sign up. It’s time to take back your wellbeing so you can live and lead well, and Full Strength is here to help.
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