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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

#69 Judah Smith on How to Be an Exceptional Leader

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

News, Business, News Commentary

4.75.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2018

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

As the Chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks and pastor of a massive congregation that counts names like Justin Bieber and Tim Tebow as members, Judah Smith knows a thing or two about leadership. His messages of radical love and inclusion have resonated with hundreds of thousands around the world from all different walks of life. Judah shares the leadership principles that have helped him build a strong community on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today at skillshare.com/impact. Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Use the discount code "IMPACT" at butcherbox.com to get 10$ off and FREE BACON. SHOW NOTES: Judah explains his role with the Seattle Seahawks and what it's taught him about leadership. [4:00] Judah discusses the art of accountability and conflict. [7:46] Judah tells the power of exposing his vulnerability to the masses. [19:22] Judah shares why communication is the backbone of all his relationships. [29:26] Judah reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [41:25] QUOTES: "Avoiding conflict minimizes the depth of relationship that you can experience, and of course the excellence in which you can experience progress and fulfillment and live your dreams." [10:15] "I don't think people can be who they're supposed to be without community. And community doesn't have to be 10,000 people, it can be five, it can be three, it can be the right people. Not just a bunch of people, but the right people." [14:15] "The pain is part of being alive. We're not living a Disney cartoon, we're living real life. And the pain we feel, it makes us more human, it makes us more alive." [28:43] FOLLOW JUDAH SMITH: TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2HnQiWH FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2K6G4b3 INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2HpMO1K BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus Is - https://amzn.to/2FaXcbS [2:35] The Advantage - https://amzn.to/2JjF2Y4 [8:15] Principles - https://amzn.to/2vEfbIf [11:51] ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Churchome- https://bit.ly/2K6KgYj [41:10] PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Bishop T.D. Jakes - https://bit.ly/2Howhev [20:23] Tony Robbins - https://bit.ly/1N7Ljj4 [20:24]

Transcript

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0:00.0

Everybody welcome to Inpatue.

0:03.6

You're here, my friends, because you believe that human potential is nearly limitless,

0:07.7

but you know that having potential is not the same as actually doing something with it.

0:11.0

So our goal with this show and company is to introduce you to the people and ideas

0:15.4

that will help you actually execute on your dreams.

0:18.2

Alright, today's guest is the Chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks and leads a mega-church

0:22.8

attended by over 10,000 people.

0:25.2

He is one of the most phenomenal public speakers I have ever seen

0:29.7

and he's making so many waves that he's been interviewed by everyone from Maria Schreiver to the today show.

0:35.2

Known as the millennial preacher to the stars, he counts Justin Bieber, Russell Wilson, Kevin Durant,

0:41.1

Tim Tebow and Topgolfer, Bubba Watson as congregation members and close friends.

0:45.6

And while I'm sure he hates any title to the stars in it,

0:49.3

his impact on some of the biggest athletes in the world led Fox Sports to call him one of the most influential people in sports today.

0:57.2

A pretty incredible title for someone who doesn't play or even coach,

1:00.5

but no matter what you call him, it's impossible to deny that he's tapped into youth culture in a powerful way

1:07.0

and captured the imagination of an entirely new generation of people that have been moving away from organized religion in droves.

1:14.3

With over 1 million social followers, 50,000 people listening to a sermon's online

1:19.5

and churches in Seattle, Los Angeles and Guadalajara,

1:23.0

it's easy to see that he's touched and nerve.

1:25.1

And having witnessed him on stage firsthand, I can tell you right now

1:28.9

that he manages to bring together and electrify the most eclectic group of people I have ever seen in one space.

1:35.4

From rabbis to diehard hipsters, celebrities and everyone in between.

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