Show Notes for The Ministry Growth Show
Summary
In this episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Zach Leighton interviews Bobby Albert, the CEO of Values Driven Culture. Bobby shares his personal story of taking over his father’s business at the age of 20, inheriting significant debt and turning it around to achieve 500% revenue and profit growth. He discusses the importance of leadership skills, clarifying organizational essentials, and executing strategies with excellence. Bobby also emphasizes the impact of developing a values-driven culture and shares insights on how ministry leaders can nurture growth in small teams with limited resources.
Guests
- Bobby Albert: CEO of Values Driven Culture
Topics discussed
- Bobby’s origin story and the challenges he faced when taking over his father’s business
- The process of getting out of debt and growing the company
- The importance of effective leadership and values-driven culture
- Bobby’s framework for building a strong foundation for growth
- The power of understanding the “why” behind what you do
- The significance of servant leadership and developing others
- The impact of taking a ministry-focused approach in business
- The role of faith and mentorship in leadership development
- The focus on being a good steward and a good shepherd in leadership
- How ministry leaders can nurture growth in small teams with limited resources
Key takeaways
- Building a successful organization requires clarifying organizational essentials, effective leadership, and excellence in strategy execution.
- Understanding the “why” behind what you do is crucial for motivation and driving excellence.
- Being a good shepherd and a good steward are both important aspects of effective leadership.
- Developing a values-driven culture creates an environment where employees thrive and results soar.
- Faith and mentorship, particularly from Jesus Christ, are essential for personal and leadership growth.
Notable quotes
- “Everybody can build a successful life, a business, a church, a nonprofit, a university, by applying certain leadership skills.” – Bobby Albert
- “When people know why they do what they do, they come to work for a higher purpose than just getting a paycheck.” – Bobby Albert
- “Culture is the fruit and not the goal. It is the outcome of living out certain principles and practices.” – Bobby Albert
- “The best mentor you could get is Jesus Christ. Being in a daily relationship with Him and allowing Him to speak through His word is invaluable for leadership and personal growth.” – Bobby Albert
- “Nurturing growth in small teams with limited resources requires being a good shepherd and a good steward at the same time.” – Bobby Albert
Entities mentioned
- Values Driven Culture
- ArcBest
- ABF Freight
- Ocean Programs
- Synapis
Keywords
leadership, values-driven culture, growth, debt, success, effective leadership, strategy execution, servant leadership, mentorship, faith, ministry, nonprofit, University, organizational essentials, motivation, why, culture, stewardship, shepherd, Jesus Christ, small teams, limited resources
Call to action
Listen to this episode of The Ministry Growth Show to gain valuable insights from Bobby Albert’s journey of turning around a struggling business and building a values-driven culture. Discover how effective leadership, clarity of purpose, and faith can nurture growth and create a thriving organization. Whether you’re a business leader, ministry leader, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode offers practical wisdom and actionable steps to help you build a successful life, business, or ministry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from Bobby’s experiences and apply his insights to your own leadership journey. Listen now!
