by Christopher Miser - Leadership Coaching and Faith
Join Chris Miser and guests on the Northbound Podcast as we explore leadership, faith, and personal growth. Each episode dives into practical strategies for leading well at home, at work, and in life, while sharing inspiring stories from leaders across industries and walks of life. Whether you're seeking guidance, encouragement, or a fresh perspective, Northbound is your companion for navigating the journey of leadership with purpose, integrity, and impact. Follow us at www.Go-Northbound.com
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April 21, 2026
<h2 data-start="189" data-end="267">Northbound Podcast — Action Study: Leadership When Plans Break (Start Here!)</h2> <p data-start="269" data-end="370">What do you do when the plan breaks, the conditions aren't perfect, and your team lands "off course"?</p> <p data-start="372" data-end="783">In this Northbound Podcast <strong data-start="399" data-end="415">Action Study</strong>, Chris builds on the previous audio episode (Start Here) with a practical leadership lesson drawn from <strong data-start="533" data-end="556">D-Day, June 6, 1944</strong> — specifically the landing at <strong data-start= "587" data-end="601">Utah Beach</strong> and the decisive leadership of <strong data-start="633" data-end="667">General Theodore Roosevelt Jr.</strong> When troops landed at the wrong location, Roosevelt's response became a leadership moment that still teaches today:</p> <p data-start="785" data-end="823">"We'll start the war from right here."</p> <p data-start="825" data-end="1152">This episode explores what decisive leaders do under pressure — and how you can build those traits <strong data-start="924" data-end="934">before</strong> the pressure hits. Because the truth is: you don't magically rise to the occasion… you often fall to the level of your preparation. That's why this episode focuses on turning insight into action, not just information.</p> <h3 data-start="1154" data-end="1188">In this episode, you'll learn:</h3> <ul data-start="1189" data-end="1926"> <li data-start="1189" data-end="1281"> <p data-start="1191" data-end="1281">Why <strong data-start="1195" data-end="1240">bold, timely decisions create opportunity</strong> (and indecision creates vulnerability)</p> </li> <li data-start="1282" data-end="1345"> <p data-start="1284" data-end="1345">How to lead when <strong data-start="1301" data-end="1316">plans break</strong> and outcomes are uncertain</p> </li> <li data-start="1346" data-end="1513"> <p data-start="1348" data-end="1513">The traits of decisive leaders: <strong data-start="1380" data-end="1511">competence, courage, servanthood, security, responsibility, initiative, character, commitment, discernment, and problem-solving</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1514" data-end="1590"> <p data-start="1516" data-end="1590">Why leadership includes emotion — but your <strong data-start="1559" data-end= "1588">response must be decisive</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1591" data-end="1926"> <p data-start="1593" data-end="1646">Practical action steps to build decisiveness through:</p> <ul data-start="1649" data-end="1926"> <li data-start="1649" data-end="1686"> <p data-start="1651" data-end="1686">Skill development and preparation</p> </li> <li data-start="1689" data-end="1726"> <p data-start="1691" data-end="1726">Identity and security as a leader</p> </li> <li data-start="1729" data-end="1769"> <p data-start="1731" data-end="1769">Ownership, trust, and responsibility</p> </li> <li data-start="1772" data-end="1835"> <p data-start="1774" data-end="1835">Practicing "fast decisions" (assess → decide → act → track)</p> </li> <li data-start="1838" data-end="1926"> <p data-start="1840" data-end="1926">Strengthening courage daily through hard conversations, boundaries, and saying yes</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1928" data-end="1945">Key takeaway:</h3> <p data-start="1946" data-end="2111">You will land off course at times. Plans will break. Conditions won't be perfect. The leadership question is simple: <strong data-start="2069" data-end= "2111">Will you hesitate—or will you advance?</strong></p> <hr data-start="2113" data-end="2116" /> <h3 data-start="2118" data-end="2140">Join the community</h3> <p data-start="2141" data-end="2361">If you want to go deeper and apply these lessons with other leaders, join the <a title= "Northbound Approach" href="https://www.skool.com/northbound/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong data-start="2219" data-end= "2261">Northbound Approach Community on Skool</strong>.</a> It's where we discuss episodes, share action steps, connect with other members, and grow together.</p> <p data-start="2363" data-end="2449"><strong data-start="2363" data-end="2449">Join the Northbound Approach Community on Skool — link in the episode description.</strong></p> <p data-start="2451" data-end="2465">Go Northbound.</p> <p data-start="2451" data-end="2465"> </p>
February 18, 2026
<h2 data-start="189" data-end="267">Northbound Podcast — Action Study: Leadership When Plans Break (Start Here!)</h2> <p data-start="269" data-end="370">What do you do when the plan breaks, the conditions aren't perfect, and your team lands "off course"?</p> <p data-start="372" data-end="783">In this Northbound Podcast <strong data-start="399" data-end="415">Action Study</strong>, Chris builds on the previous audio episode (Start Here) with a practical leadership lesson drawn from <strong data-start="533" data-end="556">D-Day, June 6, 1944</strong> — specifically the landing at <strong data-start= "587" data-end="601">Utah Beach</strong> and the decisive leadership of <strong data-start="633" data-end="667">General Theodore Roosevelt Jr.</strong> When troops landed at the wrong location, Roosevelt's response became a leadership moment that still teaches today:</p> <p data-start="785" data-end="823">"We'll start the war from right here."</p> <p data-start="825" data-end="1152">This episode explores what decisive leaders do under pressure — and how you can build those traits <strong data-start="924" data-end="934">before</strong> the pressure hits. Because the truth is: you don't magically rise to the occasion… you often fall to the level of your preparation. That's why this episode focuses on turning insight into action, not just information.</p> <h3 data-start="1154" data-end="1188">In this episode, you'll learn:</h3> <ul data-start="1189" data-end="1926"> <li data-start="1189" data-end="1281"> <p data-start="1191" data-end="1281">Why <strong data-start="1195" data-end="1240">bold, timely decisions create opportunity</strong> (and indecision creates vulnerability)</p> </li> <li data-start="1282" data-end="1345"> <p data-start="1284" data-end="1345">How to lead when <strong data-start="1301" data-end="1316">plans break</strong> and outcomes are uncertain</p> </li> <li data-start="1346" data-end="1513"> <p data-start="1348" data-end="1513">The traits of decisive leaders: <strong data-start="1380" data-end="1511">competence, courage, servanthood, security, responsibility, initiative, character, commitment, discernment, and problem-solving</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1514" data-end="1590"> <p data-start="1516" data-end="1590">Why leadership includes emotion — but your <strong data-start="1559" data-end= "1588">response must be decisive</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1591" data-end="1926"> <p data-start="1593" data-end="1646">Practical action steps to build decisiveness through:</p> <ul data-start="1649" data-end="1926"> <li data-start="1649" data-end="1686"> <p data-start="1651" data-end="1686">Skill development and preparation</p> </li> <li data-start="1689" data-end="1726"> <p data-start="1691" data-end="1726">Identity and security as a leader</p> </li> <li data-start="1729" data-end="1769"> <p data-start="1731" data-end="1769">Ownership, trust, and responsibility</p> </li> <li data-start="1772" data-end="1835"> <p data-start="1774" data-end="1835">Practicing "fast decisions" (assess → decide → act → track)</p> </li> <li data-start="1838" data-end="1926"> <p data-start="1840" data-end="1926">Strengthening courage daily through hard conversations, boundaries, and costly yeses</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1928" data-end="1945">Key takeaway:</h3> <p data-start="1946" data-end="2111">You will land off course at times. Plans will break. Conditions won't be perfect. The leadership question is simple: <strong data-start="2069" data-end= "2111">Will you hesitate—or will you advance?</strong></p> <hr data-start="2113" data-end="2116" /> <h3 data-start="2118" data-end="2140">Join the community</h3> <p data-start="2141" data-end="2361">If you want to go deeper and apply these lessons with other leaders, join the <a title= "Northbound Approach" href="https://www.skool.com/northbound/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong data-start="2219" data-end= "2261">Northbound Approach Community on Skool</strong>.</a> It's where we discuss episodes, share action steps, connect with other members, and grow together.</p> <p data-start="2363" data-end="2449"><strong data-start="2363" data-end="2449">Join the Northbound Approach Community on Skool — link in the episode description.</strong></p> <p data-start="2451" data-end="2465">Go Northbound.</p> <p data-start="2451" data-end="2465"> </p> <p data-start="2451" data-end="2465"><span style= "font-size: 24pt;"><strong><a title="You Tube Link" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@NorthboundSolutions" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE</a></strong></span></p>
February 16, 2026
<p data-start="265" data-end="431"><span style= "font-size: 14pt;"><strong><a title="Northbound Approach " href= "https://www.skool.com/northbound/about" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Join the Northbound Community Here. </a></strong></span></p> <p data-start="265" data-end="431"> </p> <p data-start="265" data-end="431">On D-Day, General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. landed nearly a mile off course at Utah Beach. The plan had already broken down. They weren't where they were supposed to be.</p> <p data-start="433" data-end="492">In that moment, he made a decision that defined leadership:</p> <p data-start="494" data-end="532">"We'll start the war from right here."</p> <p data-start="534" data-end="869">In this episode, we unpack what it takes to make bold, timely decisions when life, leadership, or ministry doesn't land where you planned. You'll learn the 10 traits required for decisive leadership — including competence, courage, servanthood, character, discernment, and initiative — and why none of them can be faked under pressure.</p> <p data-start="871" data-end="946">We also walk through practical action steps to help you build those traits:</p> <ul data-start="947" data-end="1173"> <li data-start="947" data-end="979"> <p data-start="949" data-end="979">How to develop real competence</p> </li> <li data-start="980" data-end="1013"> <p data-start="982" data-end="1013">How to strengthen courage daily</p> </li> <li data-start="1014" data-end="1051"> <p data-start="1016" data-end="1051">How to know your identity in Christ</p> </li> <li data-start="1052" data-end="1107"> <p data-start="1054" data-end="1107">Why listing the people you serve changes how you lead</p> </li> <li data-start="1108" data-end="1173"> <p data-start="1110" data-end="1173">And how prepared character matters more than perfect conditions</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1175" data-end="1223">Your life won't land exactly where you expected.</p> <p data-start="1225" data-end="1281">The question is: will you hesitate… or will you advance?</p> <p data-start="1283" data-end="1346">Let's build the kind of leadership that starts from right here.</p>
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Join Chris Miser and guests on the Northbound Podcast as we explore leadership, faith, and personal growth. Each episode dives into practical strategies for leading well at home, at work, and in life, while sharing inspiring stories from leaders across industries and walks of life. Whether you're seeking guidance, encouragement, or a fresh perspective, Northbound is your companion for navigating the journey of leadership with purpose, integrity, and impact.
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