Leading a Global Leadership Movement Impacting Millions with David Ashcraft

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by David Ashcraft — president of one of the most influential leadership organizations in the world.As CEO of the Global Leadership Network, David leads the Global Leadership Summit, which equips millions of leaders across more than 120 countries.Before stepping into his role at the Global Leadership Network, David spent over three decades pastoring LCBC Church — growing it from asmall congregation into one of the largest churches in the country.In this episode, David shares why everyone has influence, and what it looks like to lead with clarity, stay on mission, and leave everyorganization better than you found it.Whether you’re leading one person or thousands, this conversation is for you.Timestamps:00:00 David Ashcraft's Intro00:46 Welcome David Ashcraft00:59 David's Journey To The Position Of GLN CEO01:43 Starting LCBC Church in Pennsylvania03:06 Initial Difficulties Of Church Growth04:23 Transition After 32 Years05:02 Don't Ever Quit In The Middle Of The Storm06:06 A Level 5 Leader - Better Once You Leave?07:49 Preparing For Succession09:39 Importance Of Mentoring10:20 Transitioning To The Global Leadership Network11:20 Challenges Of Leading The GLN12:58 "Planting Seeds" At The Leadership Summit15:19 Impact Of The Leadership Summit16:27 Servant Leadership Perspective18:25 Personal Impact From The Leadership Summit20:40 Future Direction Of The Global Leadership Network22:30 Keys For Maintaining Organizational Focus24:01 Innovation - Improving Your Core Competency25:59 Everyone Everyday Getting Better And Better26:07 Doing Your Job To The Best Of Your Ability26:44 Identifying Good Leaders28:43 Impact Of David's Wife, Ruth31:23 Staying "Healthy" As A Leader33:26 Why Is The GLS Relevant To Everyone?35:47 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions38:22 ClosingGlobal Leadership Network https://globalleadership.org/ Global Leadership Summit https://globalleadership.org/summit/Servant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast