Lead with Legacy™, the official podcast of IOL Global (Institute for Organizational Leadership), explores leadership that outlives titles and trends—rooted in integrity, conviction, and purpose.

In this episode, Amanda C. Chambers is joined by two special guests:

Dr. A. Brian Leander — author, practical theologian, professor at Berkeley School of Theology, and strategic partner with IOL Global

Dr. Jim Chambers — founder of IOL Global and lifelong leadership educator

Together, they share the story of how their relationship began, including a near-fatal accident that delayed their first connection, and how that partnership became a decades-long thread of mentoring, consulting, and calling.

They also discuss:

Why IOL Global was reopened as a legacy company

The heart behind “Serve God, Serve People”

Why cultural intelligence is a leadership responsibility in the church

What inspired Dr. Leander’s book Diversity-Oriented Churches

How reconciliation shapes leadership in diverse communities

Lessons from early church growth and organizational challenges

Leadership at the “confluence” moments when change is disruptive

Legacy as connection across dividing lines and generations

📘 Book + course resources

Diversity-Oriented Churches: A Comprehensive Guide to Leading Ministries of Reconciliation - https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Oriented-Churches-Comprehensive-Ministries-Reconciliation/dp/B0DK4JHVNL

Learn more about A. Brian Leander, P.h.D: https://www.abrianleander.com/

🔗 Learn more about IOL Global: iolglobal.com

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