Bonus Episode - Redemptive Influence

In this bonus episode, host Ashley Smalley sits down with Preston Poore — Fortune 500 executive, Maxwell-certified leadership coach, and Selah Award-winning author — for a rich conversation about what it really looks like to live out your faith in the workplace.

Preston shares his journey from a performance-driven, results-at-all-costs leader at companies like Coca-Cola and Hershey to discovering what it means to lead with integrity, character, and genuine care for people. From a botched community event that sparked a pivotal mentorship moment, to a blunt "you're a jerk" wake-up call, to two rounds of 360-degree performance reviews — Preston's story is honest, relatable, and deeply encouraging.

Together, Ashley and Preston discuss:

• Bridging the sacred/secular divide at work
• The concept of Imago Dei and how seeing others as made in God's image transforms leadership
• Earning the right to share your faith and pray with coworkers
• What it means to be a redemptive influence in your workplace
• How sanctification and adversity shape character — and why it's worth it
• Differences in living out faith in large corporations vs. small businesses, urban vs. Southern contexts

Whether you're in corporate America, a small business, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge and equip you to bring your whole self — faith included — into your work.

Resources mentioned:

• How Is Greater Than What by Preston Poore
• The Discipled Leader by Preston Poore
• prestonpoore.com

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