Boards Behaving Badly Part 1

What happens when a well-intentioned board starts behaving badly? In this episode of the Pregnancy Help Podcast, Jor-El Godsey and Lauri Campbell unpack the common causes of board dysfunction, from unclear roles and responsibilities to personality differences, power struggles, micromanagement, and disengagement. They discuss the importance of healthy conflict, effective communication, and understanding the distinction between governance and management. Most importantly, they offer practical encouragement for boards and executive directors who want to build unity, strengthen their leadership, and work together more effectively to fulfill their organization’s mission.

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Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

Coffee with Kirk: Opposites Attract pt 2

Conflict doesn’t have to divide a ministry team, it can actually make the team stronger. In this second installment of Opposites Attract, Kirk and Jenn explore how different personalities, perspectives, and approaches to conflict can either create division or lead to greater unity. They discuss the importance of trust, assuming positive intent, owning mistakes, and identifying the real problem rather than making people the problem. From avoiding conflict and creating “artificial harmony” to letting conflict become personal, Kirk and Jenn unpack unhealthy patterns and offer practical ways to move toward healthy, mission-focused conflict.

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

Coffee with Kirk: Opposites Attract pt 1

This episode of Coffee with Kirk explores how differences in personality and communication styles can become strengths rather than sources of conflict. Using humorous stories from their own marriage, Kirk and Jenn Walden discuss how embracing different perspectives, staying united around a shared mission, and using personality and team-building tools can strengthen relationships, leadership, and ministry.

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.