In a time when leaders are falling like trees in a storm, our world desperately needs leaders with roots: who are deeply grounded, who know who they are, and who are equipped to endure adversity and bear the fruit of vibrant leadership. But lasting leadership starts beneath the surface.
This new season of the Eric Geiger Leadership Podcast draws from the biblical story of Nehemiah – often referred to as history’s first leadership book – offering practical insights on the roots beneath the surface that result in the fruit all leaders desire.
Resolve: Leading Through Burnout, Betrayal, and Breakthrough | Christine Caine
Eric is joined by special guest Christine Caine, and they discuss the importance of carrying holy restlessness and finding our rest in Jesus' finished work. Chris Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. She also founded Propel Women, an A21 initiati...
26 Aug 2026
Why Your Character Must Grow With Your Position | Rob Pelinka
Eric is joined by special guest Rob Pelinka as they talk about the relationship between character and competence and the importance of perseverance in leadership. Rob Pelinka is the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers. He gained prominence as a sports agent, representing top NBA talent, including Kobe Bryant, and founding the Landmark Sports Agency.
20 Aug 2026
Credibility is Your Currency | Joel Klatt
Eric is joined by special guest Joel Klatt as they discuss the importance of being authentic, consistent, and credible as a leader. Joel Klatt is the lead college football and NFL draft analyst for FOX Sports. He hosts The Joel Klatt Show podcast and is a former standout quarterback at the University of Colorado.
12 Aug 2026
Why Servant Leadership Actually Works in the Real World | Cheryl Bachelder
Eric is joined by special guest Cheryl Bachelder, and they discuss how to live and lead with Christlike servanthood. Cheryl Bachelder was the CEO of Popeyes during the turnaround years. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Chick-fil-A and as a board member of WorkMatters, a ministry focused on helping Christian leaders discover the sacredness of their work. She also authored the leadership book Dare to Serve.
5 Aug 2026
Conviction, Clarity, and Building Something Bigger Than You | Ruben Mendoza
Eric is joined by special guest Ruben Mendoza to discuss what it means to lead with conviction. Ruben Mendoza is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Foundation Building Materials with 25 years of industry experience. Before founding the company in 2011, Ruben served as the Chief Executive Officer of AMS, a leading distributor of building products.
30 Jul 2026
Vision, Influence & the One Thing Most Leaders Get Wrong | John Maxwell
Eric is joined by special guest John Maxwell to discuss what it means to lead with vision. John Maxwell is a teaching pastor and leadership expert who has sold more than 30 million books in 50 languages on leadership, team building, and personal growth. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, EQUIP, and The John Maxwell Foundation. This season of the podcast focuses on concepts from my new book, The Rooted Leader, where we explore leadership principles found in the book of Nehemiah. ...
28 Jan 2023
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