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What's the real difference between a team that functions and one that's remarkable? That's what this podcast is here to unpack. Rooted in the 7 Key Signatures from Tim Foot's book Reaching for Remarkable — Conviction, Message, Culture, Roles, Systems, Friction, and Risk — each episode dives into practical conversations with leaders, authors, and culture builders who are doing remarkable work with teams. These conversations will challenge how you think about your team, sharpen how you lead, and give you real tools to build something worth being a part of.

Leadership is all about relationships—and how we manage them can make or break our impact. In this episode of the Slingshot Group Podcast, Tim Foot is joined by pastor, author, and leadership consultant Steve Cuss to explore the five core relationships that shape every leader's journey. From the often-overlooked relationship with yourself to the people who stretch you the most, Steve offers practical wisdom for navigating relational dynamics, reducing leadership anxiety, and building emotionally healthy teams. No matter your role or experience, this conversation will help you lead with greater self-awareness, clarity, and care.

In this episode, we sit down with worship leaders and songwriters Shane Barnard and Shane Everett — known collectively as Shane & Shane — for an honest, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about life in ministry, the dangers of ego, and why community matters more than ever. _____ For more information about Shane & Shane and The Worship Initiative, visit https://www.theworshipinitiative.com/

The workplace is shifting—and leaders are feeling the weight. From rising expectations to navigating team transitions, it’s a challenging season to lead and to job hunt. In this episode, leadership coach and founder of Recruit the Employer, Jena Dunay, joins us to talk about what it looks like to lead well when everything feels uncertain. We cover: ✨ The unrealistic pressure for leaders to meet every employee need 🧭 How to approach layoffs with clarity and compassion 💼 Why job seekers should reflect before rushing to update their resume 🌱 How to develop your team with transitions in mind This conversation is full of practical insight and encouragement—whether you're leading a team or stepping into what's next.

What does it take to build a thriving leadership culture? Slingshot Group CEO Tim Foot sits down with Mac Lake, Founder of Multiply Group, to explore why leading yourself is the key to developing others. Mac shares his journey as a young leader and his passion for equipping churches and nonprofits with strong leadership pipelines. With practical insights on personal growth, mentoring, and leadership challenges, this episode will inspire you to lead with greater impact.

In this episode, Jim Burgen and Jesse DeYoung from Flatirons Church pull back the curtain on leadership transitions, developing leaders from within, and the power of trust in executive roles. They reveal what’s working—and what they’ve learned the hard way in navigating conflict, prioritizing staff health, and the role of sabbaticals in sustaining long-term leadership. If you're leading in a church or nonprofit, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways for building a thriving, mission-driven team.

In this episode, Tim Foot is joined by Mindy Caliguire, co-founder and president of Soul Care, to tackle the often-overlooked need for soul care among leaders. Together, they discuss the six key practices outlined in Mindy’s book, Ignite Your Soul, and how these practices can restore leaders facing burnout and deepen their relationship with God.

In this episode, Megan Fate Marshman discusses the power of small acts of obedience, stewarding our stories to point to the Gospel, and allowing the message to transform us first. She also shares insights from her new book, Relaxed: Walking with the One Who's Not Worried About a Thing.