https://leadtravelpray.com Lead. Travel. Pray. is the brain child of Michelle, Rebecca and Sandy who were fortunate to land on the same work team about a decade ago. We have remained great friends and are excited for this opportunity to share our passions of leadership and travel in a way that also allows us to share how faith plays a major role in each of our lives. You can also follow us on twitter @leadtravelpray and our website leadtravelpray.com. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:26:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ 138476844 LeadTravelPray.com is the brain child of three dear friends who met at work about 10 years ago. We no longer work at the same organization – or in the same city! – but we have stayed connected through a lot of personal and professional changes. Leadership (people and thought), global travel and faith are the main bonds that make our friendship so fulfilling. This site and podcast were created to share our passions with family and friends…and hope we make some new friends along the way! Lead.Travel.Pray. LTP 2018 no globaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba3 Friends Sharing Our Passionsraellis2013@gmail.comLead.Travel.Pray. https://leadtravelpray.com/2020/04/16/episode-28-visiting-st-louis/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:26:33 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=1000 Continue reading Episode 28: Visiting St. Louis]]> 1000Theme Night Director Museums Cahokia Mounds Arch Grounds and Museum St. Louis Art Museum– in beautiful Forest Park. City Museum– hands on for kids and those who are kids at heart. Downtown. Giant climbing structures and lots of small caverns for little ones to play…and get lost. Concerts and Theatre Fox Theater– concerts and Broadway theater series St… Continue reading Episode 28: Visiting St. Louis sky monument arch saint louis themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noMuseums Cahokia Mounds Arch Grounds and Museum St. Louis Art Museum– in beautiful Forest Park. City Museum– hands on for kids and those who are kids at heart. Downtown. Giant climbing structures and lots of small caverns for little ones to play…and get lost. Concerts and Theatre Fox Theater– concerts and Broadway theater series St… Continue reading Episode 28: Visiting St. Louisglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2020/02/23/episode-27-faith-money/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 02:03:50 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=975 975Theme Night Director Money, money, money...ABBA made the phrase popular, but how to we think about it in terms of our faith? eyeglasses on book beside macbook themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noMoney, money, money...ABBA made the phrase popular, but how to we think about it in terms of our faith?globaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/12/01/episode-26-tips-for-job-candidates/ Sun, 01 Dec 2019 23:25:00 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=936 Continue reading Episode 26: Tips for Job Candidates]]> 936Theme Night Director Special Guest: Michelle King Tips: Always attach your resume to the applicant tracking system – don’t just fill out the job history information. Make sure you have an email and phone number listed on your resume. In North America, LinkedIn is a critical tool for getting noticed. List more than your job and title –… Continue reading Episode 26: Tips for Job Candidates Candidate episode graphic themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noSpecial Guest: Michelle King Tips: Always attach your resume to the applicant tracking system – don’t just fill out the job history information. Make sure you have an email and phone number listed on your resume. In North America, LinkedIn is a critical tool for getting noticed. List more than your job and title –… Continue reading Episode 26: Tips for Job Candidatesglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/10/31/episode-25-tips-for-hiring-leaders/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:24:33 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=932 Continue reading Episode 25: Tips for Hiring Leaders]]> 932Theme Night Director Special Guest: Michelle King Tips: Aim to ask specific questions to candidates so you get a real-life example of what actually happened and not a theoretical reply to how the candidate might handle the situation Use follow up questions to probe on responses that are too vague to give you the level of detail you… Continue reading Episode 25: Tips for Hiring Leaders leader episode graphic themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noSpecial Guest: Michelle King Tips: Aim to ask specific questions to candidates so you get a real-life example of what actually happened and not a theoretical reply to how the candidate might handle the situation Use follow up questions to probe on responses that are too vague to give you the level of detail you… Continue reading Episode 25: Tips for Hiring Leadersglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/10/13/episode-24-sightseeing-in-japan/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:55:00 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=902 Continue reading Episode 24: Sightseeing in Japan]]> 902Theme Night Director Hiroshima Peace Museum– Photo below is of the one building left partially standing after the explosion.  It has been reinforced and now serves as a visual reminder of the devastation caused by an atomic bomb. Kabuki Performance– Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for… Continue reading Episode 24: Sightseeing in Japan todaiji-temple-nara themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noHiroshima Peace Museum– Photo below is of the one building left partially standing after the explosion.  It has been reinforced and now serves as a visual reminder of the devastation caused by an atomic bomb. Kabuki Performance– Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for… Continue reading Episode 24: Sightseeing in Japanglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/09/22/episode-23-travel-to-japan/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:45:00 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=893 Continue reading Episode 23: Travel to Japan]]> 893Theme Night Director Sandy’s Itinerary Princess Cruise– Kobe, Beppu, Kagoshima, Busan (South Korea) Tokyo Kyoto Nara Koyasan Hiroshima Osaka Japan Rail Pass is an economical way to travel on multiple train trips in Japan (including bullet trains).  Must be purchased in advance of your trip and can be done online. A voucher will be sent to your U.S.… Continue reading Episode 23: Travel to Japan geisha walking towards white building themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noSandy’s Itinerary Princess Cruise– Kobe, Beppu, Kagoshima, Busan (South Korea) Tokyo Kyoto Nara Koyasan Hiroshima Osaka Japan Rail Pass is an economical way to travel on multiple train trips in Japan (including bullet trains).  Must be purchased in advance of your trip and can be done online. A voucher will be sent to your U.S.… Continue reading Episode 23: Travel to Japanglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/09/02/ep-22-spiritual-disciplines-getting-involved/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:46:00 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=883 883Theme Night Director You can get involved to share a talent, such as on a church committee like Finance or Staff Relations, or to learn through book and Bible studies. Examples ways and places to volunteer: Bookstore Nursery Mowing Taking treats to local service people & first responders Teaching four person taking selfie while wearing blue volunteer t shirt themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noYou can get involved to share a talent, such as on a church committee like Finance or Staff Relations, or to learn through book and Bible studies. Examples ways and places to volunteer: Bookstore Nursery Mowing Taking treats to local service people & first responders Teachingglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/08/12/ep-21-spiritual-disciplines-reading-the-bible/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:45:15 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=879 Continue reading Ep 21. Spiritual Disciplines: Reading the Bible]]> 879Theme Night Director Spiritual Disciplines: Reading the Bible There are many different versions of the Bible. This might help you chose the right one for your current needs. We suggest you visit a Christian Bookstore or your church’s library/book store for help picking one if this is your first time reading and studying the Bible. Most churches offer… Continue reading Ep 21. Spiritual Disciplines: Reading the Bible person placing hands on bible themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noSpiritual Disciplines: Reading the Bible There are many different versions of the Bible. This might help you chose the right one for your current needs. We suggest you visit a Christian Bookstore or your church’s library/book store for help picking one if this is your first time reading and studying the Bible. Most churches offer… Continue reading Ep 21. Spiritual Disciplines: Reading the Bibleglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/07/29/episode-20-spiritual-gifts-part-1/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:16:59 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=873 Continue reading Episode 20: Spiritual Gifts – Part 1]]> 873Theme Night Director In this episode, the Lead.Travel.Pray. team discusses ways to create habits around prayer, gratitude and attending church. We offer suggestion based on what we have tried…and are often still failing to do. Ultimately we believe each person can and will find the spiritual discipline that fits them. Helpful apps for prayers and devotions: First 5… Continue reading Episode 20: Spiritual Gifts – Part 1 white ballpoint pen on book pages themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noIn this episode, the Lead.Travel.Pray. team discusses ways to create habits around prayer, gratitude and attending church. We offer suggestion based on what we have tried…and are often still failing to do. Ultimately we believe each person can and will find the spiritual discipline that fits them. Helpful apps for prayers and devotions: First 5… Continue reading Episode 20: Spiritual Gifts – Part 1globaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/07/14/episode-18-in-transit-high-flying/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 01:36:48 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=839 Continue reading Episode 19: In Transit – High Flying]]> 839Theme Night Director Booking: Discount flight notifications for deals from your nearest airport delivered to your email nearly daily for  $25/year – NextVacay.com Join frequent flyer programs and look for ways to double dip Prices often change late Monday nights so Tuesday is the best time to shop. Some advice suggests 3pm EST is the best time to… Continue reading Episode 19: In Transit – High Flying photography of airplane during sunrise themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noBooking: Discount flight notifications for deals from your nearest airport delivered to your email nearly daily for  $25/year – NextVacay.com Join frequent flyer programs and look for ways to double dip Prices often change late Monday nights so Tuesday is the best time to shop. Some advice suggests 3pm EST is the best time to… Continue reading Episode 19: In Transit – High Flyingglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/06/21/episode-18-bias/ Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:34:13 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=848 Continue reading Episode 18: Bias]]> 848Theme Night Director Show notes: According to ECU, Equality challenge unit, unconscious bias refers to a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, influenced by our background, cultural environment and… Continue reading Episode 18: Bias person gather hand and foot in center themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noShow notes: According to ECU, Equality challenge unit, unconscious bias refers to a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, influenced by our background, cultural environment and… Continue reading Episode 18: Biasglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/06/09/episode-17-in-transit-renting-a-ride/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 01:25:37 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=834 Continue reading Episode 17: In transit – Renting a Ride]]> 834Theme Night Director How to decide if you should rent: Consider what mass transit and ride share options are available If trying to cover a lot of ground and see a variety of sights, you will probably want the convenience of having your own car. Costs can also be a factor. Sometimes it is cheaper to rent a… Continue reading Episode 17: In transit – Renting a Ride black car interior themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noHow to decide if you should rent: Consider what mass transit and ride share options are available If trying to cover a lot of ground and see a variety of sights, you will probably want the convenience of having your own car. Costs can also be a factor. Sometimes it is cheaper to rent a… Continue reading Episode 17: In transit – Renting a Rideglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/05/19/episode-16-in-transit-road-trippin/ Mon, 20 May 2019 01:18:46 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=830 830Theme Night Director Our latest podcast covers a lot of ground helping you prepare for our next #roadtrip jeep on a road themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noOur latest podcast covers a lot of ground helping you prepare for our next #roadtripglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/04/22/episode-15-calling/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 02:16:53 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=775 Continue reading Episode 15: Calling]]> 775Theme Night Director https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/15_calling.mp3 Podcast Notes: Romans 8:28    All things work together for good for those who love God who are called according to His purpose. Calling Defined: (1) a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. (2) Vocation or profession in which one customarily engages 4-H… Continue reading Episode 15: Calling Lambert_calling_heading themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)nohttps://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/15_calling.mp3 Podcast Notes: Romans 8:28    All things work together for good for those who love God who are called according to His purpose. Calling Defined: (1) a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. (2) Vocation or profession in which one customarily engages 4-H… Continue reading Episode 15: Callingglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/03/13/episode-14-work-life-integration/ Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:35:26 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=770 770Theme Night Director   https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode+14.mp3   Additional suggested reading on the subject: Breathe by Priscilla Shirer https://www.cmaconsult.com/tips-on-achieving-work-life-balance/   photo of woman using her laptop themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)no  https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode+14.mp3   Additional suggested reading on the subject: Breathe by Priscilla Shirer https://www.cmaconsult.com/tips-on-achieving-work-life-balance/  globaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/02/07/episode-13-travel-myths/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:26:16 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=760 760Theme Night Director Check out the travel myths we often hear and why we think each are "busted!" gray concrete dome building near body of water themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noCheck out the travel myths we often hear and why we think each are "busted!"globaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2019/01/10/episode-12-personal-change/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:40:57 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=751 Continue reading Episode 12: Personal Change]]> 751Theme Night Director   https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/12_personal_change.mp3   The Lead.Travel.Pray. team was excited to interview our first guest on this twelfth episode of this podcast we started exactly one year ago. Dale Kreienkamp, Author of How Long, O Lord, How Long? A Book of Devotions for the Unemployed & Those Who Love Him, joined us to talk about personal change,… Continue reading Episode 12: Personal Change img_9260 themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)no  https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/12_personal_change.mp3   The Lead.Travel.Pray. team was excited to interview our first guest on this twelfth episode of this podcast we started exactly one year ago. Dale Kreienkamp, Author of How Long, O Lord, How Long? A Book of Devotions for the Unemployed & Those Who Love Him, joined us to talk about personal change,… Continue reading Episode 12: Personal Changeglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/11/27/episode-11-culture/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:03:51 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=745 Continue reading Episode 11: Culture]]> 745Theme Night Director   https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode11_culture.mp3 Show Notes: Individuals each have a unique personality – beyond intelligence, appearance, etc. At Lead. Travel. Pray., we think about culture as the organization’s personality. It’s the collective way of “being” that makes it unique. It’s the “how we do things” layer to  “what we do”. To better understand a culture during an… Continue reading Episode 11: Culture winning culture themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)no  https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode11_culture.mp3 Show Notes: Individuals each have a unique personality – beyond intelligence, appearance, etc. At Lead. Travel. Pray., we think about culture as the organization’s personality. It’s the collective way of “being” that makes it unique. It’s the “how we do things” layer to  “what we do”. To better understand a culture during an… Continue reading Episode 11: Cultureglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/11/01/episode-10-island-vacations/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 01:04:51 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=667 Continue reading Episode 10: Island Vacations]]> 667Theme Night Director   https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/10_islands.mp3 Show notes: Hawaii – Maui – great beaches and relaxing environment (see our Maui podcast for more details)     Molokai Molokai: The Novel by Alan Brennert Kalaupapa tour (Sandy likes the airplane option vs the daredevil donkeys) – historic location where Hansen disease (lepers) patients were relegated in the early 1900s Hawaii… Continue reading Episode 10: Island Vacations img_7605 themenightdirector manta_ray img_7589 raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)no  https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/10_islands.mp3 Show notes: Hawaii – Maui – great beaches and relaxing environment (see our Maui podcast for more details)     Molokai Molokai: The Novel by Alan Brennert Kalaupapa tour (Sandy likes the airplane option vs the daredevil donkeys) – historic location where Hansen disease (lepers) patients were relegated in the early 1900s Hawaii… Continue reading Episode 10: Island Vacationsglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/10/04/episode-9-vulnerability/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 02:09:15 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=659 659Theme Night Director Finding the courage to be you and asking for the feedback that will help elevate your game backlit dawn foggy friendship themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noFinding the courage to be you and asking for the feedback that will help elevate your gameglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/09/01/episode-8-candor/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 03:14:22 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=649 Continue reading Episode 8: Candor]]> 649Theme Night Director   https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/8_Combined.mp3   Show Notes: Not all cultures have the same challenges with being candid. Kim Scott’s Radical Candor book addresses “caring deeply and challenging directly”. Candor requires courage in the moment – believing it’s worth it to say what needs to be said. Reframing and getting curious about behavior helps us get at the… Continue reading Episode 8: Candor adult private conversation themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)no  https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/8_Combined.mp3   Show Notes: Not all cultures have the same challenges with being candid. Kim Scott’s Radical Candor book addresses “caring deeply and challenging directly”. Candor requires courage in the moment – believing it’s worth it to say what needs to be said. Reframing and getting curious about behavior helps us get at the… Continue reading Episode 8: Candorglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/08/09/episode-7-girls-trips/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:47:58 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=588 Continue reading Episode 7: Girls Trips]]> 588Theme Night Director https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/7_girlsTrip.mp3 Show Notes: 1. What are positive benefits of Girls Trips? rest & relaxation catching up with friends time for self (escaping daily work and parenthood demands) Elizabeth Lombardo lists more benefits in her book “A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness“ 2.  Why do we feel guilty about taking Girls Trips? What are… Continue reading Episode 7: Girls Trips IMG_4519 themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)nohttps://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/7_girlsTrip.mp3 Show Notes: 1. What are positive benefits of Girls Trips? rest & relaxation catching up with friends time for self (escaping daily work and parenthood demands) Elizabeth Lombardo lists more benefits in her book “A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness“ 2.  Why do we feel guilty about taking Girls Trips? What are… Continue reading Episode 7: Girls Tripsglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/06/17/episode-6-self-development/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 14:59:23 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=455 Continue reading Episode 6: Self-Development]]> 455Theme Night Director   https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/6_Self+Development.mp3   Show Notes: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs shows the importance of Self-actualization More downtime is great like personal retreats, mindfulness, prayer, yoga and relaxing vacations Gratitude journaling is a good method for reflecting on your blessings Volunteer leadership opportunities can be very rewarding and are within everyone’s reach 70-20-10 model of development More… Continue reading Episode 6: Self-Development Girl reading book by lake themenightdirector Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 70/20/10 model of development raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)no  https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/6_Self+Development.mp3   Show Notes: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs shows the importance of Self-actualization More downtime is great like personal retreats, mindfulness, prayer, yoga and relaxing vacations Gratitude journaling is a good method for reflecting on your blessings Volunteer leadership opportunities can be very rewarding and are within everyone’s reach 70-20-10 model of development More… Continue reading Episode 6: Self-Developmentglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/05/12/episode-5-living-through-change/ Sun, 13 May 2018 03:00:04 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=369 Continue reading Episode 5: Living through Change]]> 369Theme Night Director   https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/Ep5_changeLeadership.mp3 CEB Research – https://www.cebglobal.com/insights/change-management.html What tools or models do you think are most helpful to people leading change? Kotter’s Change Leadership model Kotter book – Our Iceberg is Melting Kotter book – XLR8 (Accelerate) David Rock’s SCARF model – video overview When you see someone who just has a knack for championing change,… Continue reading Episode 5: Living through Change pexels-photo-935870.jpeg themenightdirector Change cartoon img_7727 raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)no  https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/Ep5_changeLeadership.mp3 CEB Research – https://www.cebglobal.com/insights/change-management.html What tools or models do you think are most helpful to people leading change? Kotter’s Change Leadership model Kotter book – Our Iceberg is Melting Kotter book – XLR8 (Accelerate) David Rock’s SCARF model – video overview When you see someone who just has a knack for championing change,… Continue reading Episode 5: Living through Changeglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/04/16/episode-4-traveling-the-british-isles/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:55:39 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=273 Continue reading Episode 4: Traveling the British Isles]]> 273Theme Night Director Podcast: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/4_BritishIsles.mp3   Pictures from travels to the British Isles: London and London suburbs: ·        Crown Jewels in the London Tower ·        Piccadilly Circus ·        Wimbledon ·        Harrods – enjoy the café’s crepes   UK outside of London: ·        Stonehenge ·        Oxford ·        Cambridge ·        Stratford Upon Avon ·        Windsor Castle ·        Warrick castle  … Continue reading Episode 4: Traveling the British Isles img_4440 themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noPodcast: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/4_BritishIsles.mp3   Pictures from travels to the British Isles: London and London suburbs: ·        Crown Jewels in the London Tower ·        Piccadilly Circus ·        Wimbledon ·        Harrods – enjoy the café’s crepes   UK outside of London: ·        Stonehenge ·        Oxford ·        Cambridge ·        Stratford Upon Avon ·        Windsor Castle ·        Warrick castle  … Continue reading Episode 4: Traveling the British Islesglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/03/04/episode-3-paths-followed-by-faith/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 02:48:38 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=242 242Theme Night Director Our faith has lead us to different cities, different jobs and on different adventures. billboard themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noOur faith has lead us to different cities, different jobs and on different adventures.globaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2018/02/06/episode-2-emotional-intelligence/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:32:57 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=237 Continue reading Episode 2: Emotional Intelligence]]> 237Theme Night Director https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/2_EQ_3.mp3 Show Notes:  What is Emotional Intelligence or EQ? Why does it matter? Components of Emotional Intelligence  What Makes a Leader (HBR) by Daniel Goleman Self Awareness – recognize moods, emotions and drives Self-Regulation – control/re-direct disruptive impulses and moods; think before act How to develop Self-Regulation: WAIT – Why Am I Talking? Motivation –… Continue reading Episode 2: Emotional Intelligence Leadership-neuroscience-memories-emotions themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)nohttps://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/2_EQ_3.mp3 Show Notes:  What is Emotional Intelligence or EQ? Why does it matter? Components of Emotional Intelligence  What Makes a Leader (HBR) by Daniel Goleman Self Awareness – recognize moods, emotions and drives Self-Regulation – control/re-direct disruptive impulses and moods; think before act How to develop Self-Regulation: WAIT – Why Am I Talking? Motivation –… Continue reading Episode 2: Emotional Intelligenceglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba https://leadtravelpray.com/2017/12/31/episode-1-maui-travel/ Mon, 01 Jan 2018 03:52:22 +0000 http://leadtravelpray.com/?p=192 192Theme Night Director Tips for traveling to Maui img_2166 themenightdirector raellis2013@gmail.com (Lead.Travel.Pray.)noTips for traveling to Mauiglobaltravel,leadership,lead,travel,faith,prayer,pray,leaders,managers,thought,leadership,travel,deals,humor,lead,global,travel,spirituality,faith,culture,engagement,self,care,ireland,hawaii,iceland,cuba