364. You Don't Have an Employee Problem. You Have a Disciple-Making Problem
Heaven in Business PodcastShow Notes
What if your recurring employee challenge isn’t just an employee problem—but a disciple-making opportunity?
Andy Mason sits down with Dave Buehring, founder of LionShare, to explore how Christian business leaders can intentionally develop the people God has entrusted to them.
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Discover the difference between coaching, mentoring, and discipling; how to lead with integrity, humility, and gentleness; and how to identify people hungry to grow. Dave also shares practical ways to start small, build trust, and multiply disciple-makers through your workplace.
You are a follower of Jesus first and a business leader second. What would change if that order shaped the way you develop your people?
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – What if you don’t have an employee problem? 01:16 – Meet Dave Buehring 03:30 – The disciple-making challenge in business 04:11 – Follower of Jesus first, business leader second 09:33 – Stewarding the people entrusted to you 12:32 – Coaching vs. mentoring vs. discipling 16:27 – Influencing people through how you lead 19:11 – “In whose ears are my words big?” 20:54 – Start small and multiply disciple-makers 24:22 – When you can’t openly teach the Bible 25:23 – Relationship and trust come first 26:40 – Gentleness and the character of a leader 29:06 – Practical discipleship resources 32:28 – How to start this week
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