NORTHBOUND: Executive Leadership Coaching

About NORTHBOUND: Executive Leadership Coaching

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

Publisher

Christopher Miser - Leadership Coaching and Faith

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Nov 2025

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Start Here! - Northbound Action Study (Video Version)

   Northbound Podcast — Action Study: Leadership When Plans Break (Start Here!) What do you do when the plan breaks, the conditions aren't perfect, and your team lands "off course"? In this Northbound Podcast Action Study, Chris builds on the previous audio episode (Start Here) with a practical leadership lesson drawn from D-Day, June 6, 1944 — specifically the landing at Utah Beach and the decisive leadership of General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. When troops landed at the wrong location, Roosevelt's response became a leadership moment that still teaches today: "We'll start the war from right here." This episode explores what decisive leaders do under pressure — and how you can build those traits before 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. In this episode, you'll learn: Why bold, timely decisions create opportunity (and indecision creates vulnerability) How to lead when plans break and outcomes are uncertain The traits of decisive leaders: competence, courage, servanthood, security, responsibility, initiative, character, commitment, discernment, and problem-solving Why leadership includes emotion — but your response must be decisive Practical action steps to build decisiveness through: Skill development and preparation Identity and security as a leader Ownership, trust, and responsibility Practicing "fast decisions" (assess → decide → act → track) Strengthening courage daily through hard conversations, boundaries, and saying yes Key takeaway: You will land off course at times. Plans will break. Conditions won't be perfect. The leadership question is simple: Will you hesitate—or will you advance? Join the community If you want to go deeper and apply these lessons with other leaders, join the Northbound Approach Community on Skool. (https://www.skool.com/northbound/about) It's where we discuss episodes, share action steps, connect with other members, and grow together. Join the Northbound Approach Community on Skool — link in the episode description. Go Northbound.

2. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Start Here! - Northbound Action Study (Audio Version)

   Northbound Podcast — Action Study: Leadership When Plans Break (Start Here!) What do you do when the plan breaks, the conditions aren't perfect, and your team lands "off course"? In this Northbound Podcast Action Study, Chris builds on the previous audio episode (Start Here) with a practical leadership lesson drawn from D-Day, June 6, 1944 — specifically the landing at Utah Beach and the decisive leadership of General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. When troops landed at the wrong location, Roosevelt's response became a leadership moment that still teaches today: "We'll start the war from right here." This episode explores what decisive leaders do under pressure — and how you can build those traits before 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. In this episode, you'll learn: Why bold, timely decisions create opportunity (and indecision creates vulnerability) How to lead when plans break and outcomes are uncertain The traits of decisive leaders: competence, courage, servanthood, security, responsibility, initiative, character, commitment, discernment, and problem-solving Why leadership includes emotion — but your response must be decisive Practical action steps to build decisiveness through: Skill development and preparation Identity and security as a leader Ownership, trust, and responsibility Practicing "fast decisions" (assess → decide → act → track) Strengthening courage daily through hard conversations, boundaries, and costly yeses Key takeaway: You will land off course at times. Plans will break. Conditions won't be perfect. The leadership question is simple: Will you hesitate—or will you advance? Join the community If you want to go deeper and apply these lessons with other leaders, join the Northbound Approach Community on Skool. (https://www.skool.com/northbound/about) It's where we discuss episodes, share action steps, connect with other members, and grow together. Join the Northbound Approach Community on Skool — link in the episode description. Go Northbound. WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

3. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Start Here! - Leadership When Plans Break

   Join the Northbound Community Here. 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. In that moment, he made a decision that defined leadership: "We'll start the war from right here." 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. We also walk through practical action steps to help you build those traits: How to develop real competence How to strengthen courage daily How to know your identity in Christ Why listing the people you serve changes how you lead And how prepared character matters more than perfect conditions Your life won't land exactly where you expected. The question is: will you hesitate… or will you advance? Let's build the kind of leadership that starts from right here.

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