Ep 2157: Will Your Mission Survive You?
What happens to your company's mission when you're no longer leading it?
Many Christian business leaders spend years building a thriving, Christ-centered culture, but very few prepare for what happens after they step away. In this episode of iWork4Him, Jim Brangenberg talks with leadership consultant and author Becca Spradlin about how Kingdom-minded organizations can avoid mission drift and intentionally preserve their culture for generations.
Drawing from her new book Lead on Mission, Becca shares lessons from companies that successfully integrated faith into their leadership as well as others that slowly lost their way. Together, they discuss leadership succession, hiring, ownership transitions, governance, and why culture isn't something you can assume will survive on its own.
If you want your business to make an eternal impact – not just while you're leading it, but for decades to come – this conversation is for you!
What You'll Hear
Why leaders must model the values they expect others to follow
How companies like ServiceMaster, Correct Craft, and Coca-Cola Consolidated illustrate both mission success and mission drift
The dangers of bringing in leaders who don't understand your organization's culture
Why leadership succession should begin years before it's needed
How ownership, governance, and leadership must stay aligned to preserve a company's mission
Practical wisdom for hiring executives who fit your values, not just competency requirements
What Christian business owners should consider before selling their companies
Why intentional planning is essential for protecting Kingdom culture
Becca's encouragement for leaders to remain deeply rooted in Christ while making difficult business decisions
Resources & Links
Lead on Mission by Becca Spradlin
Bob Spence's book: A Game Plan for Hiring the Right People
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Featuring: Becca Spradlin
Ministry: On Mission Advisors