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00:01 Have you ever wanted
00:02 to strengthen your leadership skills? 00:04 Well stay tuned to learn about the journey of a leader. 00:07 My name is Jason Bradley, 00:08 and you're watching Urban Report. 00:33 Hello, and welcome to the Urban Report. 00:35 My guest today is Pierre Monice, 00:37 leadership development coach 00:39 and president of a major hospital. 00:42 Welcome to Urban Report, Pierre. 00:44 Thanks for having me, excited to be here. 00:45 Yes, it's great to have you here. 00:47 You know, it's crazy, because we've crossed paths 00:50 so many times, 00:52 and just like never really connected until ASI. 00:56 I mean, I saw you, you were at my cousin's wedding. 01:00 You were at my sister's school back in the day, 01:03 so many places. 01:04 So ASI we connected at a networking event 01:07 and we talked and I was just impressed 01:10 with like all that God has done in your life. 01:13 Yeah, that means we're family already. 01:15 So all in God's timing and excited to share. 01:18 Amen. 01:19 Before we dive into your leadership journey, 01:22 I want to find out a little bit about your upbringing, 01:25 what was your childhood like? 01:26 And what type of values 01:28 did your parents instill in you? 01:29 Oh, man, excellent. 01:31 Well, I was born in Newark, New Jersey. 01:33 My parents immigrated from Haiti. 01:36 And early on, you know, 01:38 they definitely gave us a lifestyle of discipline. 01:40 So I grew up playing, 01:42 you know, the violin, growing up in church. 01:44 And I'll be honest, you know, growing up, 01:46 trained as a classical violinist, 01:48 I mean, that definitely laid a foundation, 01:51 you know, practice was not an option, 01:53 you had to practice, you know, you had to practice. 01:55 Practice makes perfect. 01:57 And also very involved in church, 01:59 also I grew up going to church, 02:01 not just once a week, but many times during the week, 02:04 I was very, very involved. 02:05 And so my mother was involved as well. 02:07 And that was very, very foundational. 02:09 So when I got to the age, got to my teenage years, 02:12 when I thought I knew what was best, 02:14 you know, and my parents made sure that 02:15 I stayed in the church, and honestly, 02:18 there was an opportunity 02:19 for someone to step up to be a youth leader. 02:22 And I was 15 years old, 02:24 and the guy gave me the opportunity, 02:25 I raise my hand. 02:26 And I said, you know let me not complain about it. 02:28 But let me step up to the challenge 02:30 and help lead my youth group. 02:32 That's awesome. 02:33 So you saw the need, and you filled that void? 02:35 That is great. 02:37 And the fact that your parents kept you in church 02:39 and all of that stuff with that firm foundation. 02:42 So when would you say your leadership journey began? 02:45 Was that at 15 or when did that start? 02:48 Yeah, I would definitely say at 15, 02:50 because I literally did not see myself, 02:51 you know, I always attended church 02:53 to see what church could do for me, 02:55 and what youth activities 02:57 I'll be going for, and kind of to be entertained. 03:00 But at 15, you know, 03:01 definitely early on, my parents said, 03:03 don't be the problem, be part of it, 03:05 be a solution to it. 03:07 So I didn't know all the answers, 03:08 but I didn't know that, hey, you know, 03:10 with my, you know, team of support, 03:11 my other young people around me, 03:13 and some elders support, 03:14 that we can make a big difference 03:16 at that church there in West Palm Beach. 03:18 And things just took off from there. 03:19 We had an amazing, you know, three years. 03:21 And that really laid the foundation 03:22 for even more leadership opportunities for me. 03:25 That's right. 03:26 You know one of the things that 03:27 I've noticed about you and that I admire is that 03:30 you asked the right questions. 03:32 So I noticed throughout some of our conversations 03:35 and stuff like that, 03:37 you'll ask questions, and you'll know exactly 03:39 what questions to ask to find out 03:42 what you need to know to further the cause. 03:46 I'm glad you think that's good. 03:47 Sometimes people, they get annoyed by me 03:49 asking questions. 03:50 But yeah, I like to further, you know, to understand, 03:52 better to understand the situation, 03:54 so that I could, you know, contribute in a valuable way. 03:56 Yes. 03:57 And what do you enjoy about leadership? 04:00 Honestly, you know, I love people. 04:01 I love working with people, you know, 04:03 I don't have all the answers. 04:05 And that's one thing in leadership 04:06 we need to understand that 04:07 leaders don't have all the answers. 04:09 That's right. 04:10 And, but to get the answers, 04:11 you got to spend time with people. 04:13 And the more you do, 04:14 the better, you get to know them, 04:15 you build relationships, and when things, you know, 04:17 get, you know, aren't as perfect 04:19 as they should be because there will be trials 04:21 and situations you get to go through them together. 04:24 Yes, and you ask questions? 04:26 Yes, for sure. 04:28 So what would you say your leadership style is? 04:31 Oh, man, really, you know, I tried to listen first. 04:35 You know, I tried to listen more than I could talk. 04:38 You know, spending time on the front lines, 04:40 depending on my leadership situation of being 04:43 as close to the customer 04:45 and to the front line employee as much as possible. 04:48 I could stay in my office, 04:50 I could be comfortable at my desk. 04:51 But the more that I'm out and about 04:53 and that was the example of Jesus, you know, 04:55 and I think that definitely, 04:57 I think, I know that needs to be 04:58 the foundation of all leadership 05:00 because He was the world's greatest leader. 05:02 Amen. Amen. 05:03 So you listen and see that is the key thing. 05:07 It's interesting because God blessed us 05:09 with two ears and one mouth. 05:10 That's good. 05:12 A lot of people just, that mouth is just going. 05:14 Sure. And these are closed off. 05:17 So that's great that you're listening 05:19 and finding those things out. 05:21 Now, sometimes there are challenges 05:24 that we face as leaders and all of that stuff. 05:26 How do you stay motivated 05:29 throughout the leadership process? 05:31 Oh, man, Jason, it's a daily thing, motivation. 05:36 I think it starts with your sense of purpose. 05:37 You know, why do you do what you do? 05:40 Your purpose has to be bigger than your paycheck. 05:43 Say that again. 05:44 Yeah, your purpose must be bigger than your paycheck. 05:47 And once you know, your purpose doesn't mean 05:49 everything's gonna be perfect. 05:50 It just means that when things don't go well, 05:53 you know why you're doing what you're doing, 05:55 you know, there'll be good day, there'll be bad day. 05:57 But if you're working on your purpose, 05:58 you'll have more good days than bad days. 06:01 But for me staying motivated to the ground me 06:03 spending my daily time, 06:05 kind of reflecting, you know, devotional time with God, 06:08 surrounding myself with positive influences, 06:10 not just at work, but in my personal life, 06:13 and staying rooted in a Bible-based church. 06:15 I mean, that makes a huge, 06:16 huge difference, I'll be honest. 06:18 Yeah, absolutely. 06:19 So tell us more about your leadership journey? 06:21 Yeah. 06:23 So, you know, really starting there at 15 as, 06:25 you know, my youth group leader, 06:26 you know, put in that position. 06:28 You know, I know I didn't have all the answers 06:30 but had a great group around me, 06:32 and I really felt, you know, God's call in ministry. 06:34 For the longest many people thought, 06:36 hey, you should be an attorney, a lawyer, you love to speak. 06:40 But I felt a different calling on my life. 06:42 So I decided to attend Southern Adventist University 06:45 and had an amazing time there. 06:47 And at the end, you know, the goal is to, you know, 06:51 attain a job with a conference in church, 06:54 and believe it or not, 06:55 you know, I had eight different interviews. 06:57 When you went to Southern, what did you take? 06:59 At Southern, I was a theology major, 07:03 I took some business classes and my parents always say, 07:05 you can't go wrong with some business. 07:07 So, you know, amazing time there studying, 07:09 getting to know the Word, 07:10 get some business courses 07:12 for personal finance, accounting. 07:14 And, you know, I was interviewing with conferences, 07:16 and I wasn't getting any job offers. 07:19 So that definitely wasn't the point of college. 07:22 And it wasn't until literally my last week of college 07:24 where I was like, what am I going to do? 07:26 You know, I received a call to Tulsa, Oklahoma, 07:32 and I thought it was just going to be 07:33 for a youth pastor situation, and you know, 07:36 and there I was being asked to be the senior pastor. 07:40 Whoa, wait a minute, so you were, 07:42 you went from getting no job offers at that point, 07:45 you know, with the conference and stuff, 07:47 to getting a job offer to be the senior pastor. 07:51 Now, how old were you at this point? 07:52 At that point I was only 21 years old. 07:54 You were a 21-year-old senior pastor? 07:58 What kind of challenges did you face in that role 08:01 because going into a church as a 21-year-old pastor, 08:04 and having some older members and stuff? 08:06 How did they feel about, 08:08 you know, coming to you for advice 08:10 and leadership expertise? 08:13 Well, man, that's a loaded one. 08:17 Well, I'll start with me how I felt, 08:18 you know, definitely felt impossible syndrome. 08:20 You know, I felt, what do I know about 08:23 being a pastor at 21 years old, 08:24 you know, but really, you know, 08:26 God used that opportunity to really humble me 08:29 and I really had depended on Him, 08:31 you know, really had to get very serious 08:34 about my prayer life. 08:35 You know, it wasn't just about what I knew, 08:37 but how can I motivate the team around me, 08:38 and that's where the listening came 08:40 even more apparent in terms of 08:42 what it takes to be a good leader, 08:44 you have to listen. 08:45 I didn't know that community, the people did. 08:47 And there were some great people, 08:49 you know, they just needed a leader 08:50 to get behind them and to push forward. 08:52 And for two and a half years, we did some amazing things. 08:55 And I'm sure there are some things 08:56 that you know, I did because of my youth 08:58 because of inexperience. 08:59 But God's mercy is great. 09:01 And so we are the members and we were able to do 09:04 so much together in two and a half years there. 09:07 So then from there, you know, 09:09 I found myself going to, coming back to Florida. 09:12 You know, had a family situation, 09:13 my father wasn't feeling well, had kidney failure. 09:17 He's doing much better today. Praise God. 09:19 And I was teaching at the Academy there, 09:21 Forest Lake Academy. 09:22 I met you there too. 09:24 Yes, we crossed paths. 09:25 I didn't know that then. Yeah. 09:27 We crossed paths there. 09:28 Yeah. Yeah. 09:30 And it was just crazy how God works 09:31 and had the opportunity to do a leadership 09:34 development residency leadership 09:36 development program, 09:37 where I got to learn about health care, administration, 09:40 health care leadership, more learning, more listening. 09:44 And I spent 10 and a half years with the health care system 09:47 there in Orlando, 09:48 just learning, growing you know, 09:50 making mistakes, learning from my mistakes. 09:52 And God was just able to teach me so much there. 09:56 And then I had the opportunity to leave Orlando 10:00 and to continue growing my leadership 10:03 where I was working in human resources, 10:05 the head of, you know, four different regions, 10:08 four states and 13 hospitals 10:10 leading human resource strategy and implementation. 10:13 So, and that was in the crux of the pandemic. 10:17 So, talk about change, 10:19 you know, new city, new job, new team, 10:22 but God is always faithful. 10:24 So relying on Him, really got me through 10:26 and worked with an amazing team 10:30 and looking forward to my, you know, 10:32 continue working and now as a hospital president 10:35 in the Chicago land area Hospital president, 10:38 how old are you right now if you don't mind me asking? 10:41 I don't mind at all, 35. 10:44 Wow, 35 and the hospital president. 10:46 What have you noticed throughout your journey 10:50 because you've been 10:51 in a lot of different industries? 10:53 What are some skills that 10:54 you've taken from each position 10:58 that you currently use today? 11:00 Yeah, well, I mentioned listening before, 11:02 but you know, honestly, 11:03 it starts from within, you know, 11:05 understanding your purpose, 11:06 understanding your why, you know, 11:08 and it's important to know that leaders 11:10 will not have all the answers, 11:12 you know, just because you have the leadership position, 11:14 the title, you will not have it all figured out. 11:16 Yes. 11:17 So the more you come to grasp with that on a regular basis, 11:20 you listen to people, you spend time with people, 11:24 they'll tell you, you know, 11:25 getting close to customers, 11:26 you're getting close to your team. 11:28 And it's amazing, you know, I remember times 11:29 when during my different transitions, 11:32 I always came with a plan, this is what I'm going to do. 11:35 And to be honest, only flat to fail. 11:39 I realized it's not about Pierre's plan, you know, 11:41 it's about, you know, 11:42 the plan that is needed for that community. 11:44 Yes. 11:45 And that's the plan of Jesus, 11:47 you know, you see, all throughout Jesus' ministry, 11:49 He spent time with people, you know? 11:52 And then the next takeaway is, 11:54 no matter what position you're in, 11:56 be a problem solver, you know, don't be, you know, 11:59 the problem announcer, be the problem solver. 12:02 And what did Jesus do? 12:04 Everywhere He went, He solved problems. 12:06 You know, He not only looked for problems, 12:08 but people then brought problems to Him. 12:11 So that's an example I share with my leadership team, 12:14 with other leaders, aspiring leaders, 12:16 you know, don't be a problem announcer, 12:18 be a problem solver. 12:19 And through those problems, 12:21 you won't have it all figured out 12:22 but you'll learn about yourself, 12:24 you learn about your team. 12:26 And then the last thing is, 12:28 you know, focus on the strengths 12:30 of the team around you, just not focus on 12:32 what you can't do, focus on what you can do. 12:36 And it just makes life 12:38 so much easier when we focus on 12:40 what you can do, and honestly, 12:42 everyone becomes happier 12:43 as a result of that kind of leadership. 12:45 Absolutely. 12:47 How do you go about motivating your team? 12:50 Yeah, well, motivating a team? 12:52 Yeah, again, starts with myself, 12:53 you know, I've got to stay motivated. 12:55 I got to know my why. 12:56 I had to know why I do what I do. 12:58 And I tell my team, you need to know 13:00 the purpose of why you are here. 13:01 Your purpose must be bigger than your paycheck 13:03 and if it's not, you may not be 13:05 doing the right job or the right thing. 13:07 You know, so with my team, 13:09 I tried to ensure that they're in their sweet spot. 13:11 They're working on things they enjoy doing. 13:14 But they're also uplifting each other. 13:17 One thing that's taken for granted, 13:19 is recognizing people and giving them appreciation. 13:22 You know, it sounds simple. 13:24 Sometimes it sounds clich, 13:25 but you know, for someone hearing, 13:27 hey, you're doing a great job, 13:28 you're doing a good job goes a long way. 13:30 That's that positive feedback. 13:32 Again, we see that 13:33 all throughout the life and ministry of Jesus. 13:36 And if a team is not motivated, 13:38 I truly believe they can't do great work. 13:41 So leader's job, I mean, you're not just a cheerleader, 13:43 but you're motivating them, spending time with them, 13:45 and putting them 13:46 in the best situation to be successful. 13:49 Now, that's on the very positive side, too, 13:53 but now let's shift into accountability. 13:57 How do you hold people accountable, 13:59 and how important is it to have that 14:02 accountability in business? 14:03 Yeah, in business and in life, accountability is important. 14:07 You know, without accountability, 14:08 there's chaos. 14:10 I truly believe that. 14:11 And I truly believe the only way 14:12 to get accountability is to be honest, 14:14 you know, every step of the way. 14:17 You know, sometimes 14:18 we don't want to hurt people's feelings. 14:19 Sometimes we don't want people to be upset at us, 14:21 but it's just a way in which you do it, you know? 14:23 I could hold you accountable and still love you. 14:25 I can hold you accountable and still be kind, you know, 14:28 I could separate 14:29 some of the actions from the person. 14:31 You know, I've been in situations 14:32 where, you know, I've had to give 14:34 some pretty tough feedback, you know, 14:36 ended up with a hug at the end of the conversation. 14:39 And that came from years of experience. 14:40 I didn't have it all figured out. 14:42 So I'm no expert there. 14:43 But no, I really know that 14:45 you know, people overlook 14:46 some simple attributes like kindness, you know, 14:49 looking at the person, 14:50 treat them with dignity and respect. 14:52 And you can still hold them accountable. 14:54 And without that accountability Mstructure, man, 14:58 I mean, you're hurting your business. 14:59 And also, as a Christian, you're hurting your witness 15:02 because Jesus expects excellence. 15:05 Yes. 15:07 So you said with the kindness and stuff, 15:09 you can still let people know you hold them accountable. 15:12 You know, I think that 15:13 we've kind of shifted as a society 15:16 into a place of being enablers, 15:18 you know, because people are so worried, 15:20 well, I don't want to offend this person, 15:22 or I don't want to say the wrong thing. 15:24 But it's that accountability is out of that love that 15:27 you want to share, you know, whatever it may be, 15:30 you know, with that individual. 15:32 Oh, totally agree. 15:33 And I think that's an important role 15:35 that mentors play in our lives. 15:37 Because as leaders, you know, 15:38 regardless of where you find yourself, 15:39 you're always learning. 15:41 Sometimes you gonna need a mentor, 15:43 who doesn't work maybe in your organization, 15:45 or who doesn't like report to you, 15:46 report to them. 15:48 And they can give you real feedback, say, 15:49 hey, I was in this meeting, you know, this is how it went, 15:52 you know, what are your thoughts 15:54 or to bounce ideas off of, and someone that 15:56 can be really honest with you. 15:57 And as I climbed in my leadership experience, 15:59 I realized, there are very few people 16:01 around me at work that will be totally honest with me. 16:04 So the role of mentor is to keep me accountable, 16:06 to keep me, you know, 16:08 in line and in check is very important. 16:11 Why do you think that is? 16:12 Why do you think that, 16:14 you know, as you climb, 16:15 people don't want to be as honest, 16:18 do you think it's a fear factor? 16:21 Like what do you think is the reason for that? 16:23 I think, it's a societal fear factor, right? 16:26 Because the greater someone's position, 16:29 society tells you, 16:30 they're unreachable, they're untouchable. 16:32 You know, that's what I've tried to model my leadership, 16:34 and it's a work in progress, trying to be approachable, 16:37 spending time 16:38 out of my office connecting with people. 16:40 You know, one thing I enjoy doing, 16:42 you know, I've been doing it for a few years is, 16:44 you know, anytime 16:45 there are birthdays being celebrated, 16:47 and I like to bring all colleagues together, 16:48 all team members, regardless of what level 16:50 they are in organization, 16:52 let's just connect together, you know, for your birthday. 16:55 And, you know, I believe that 16:56 there are two important days in someone's life, 16:58 the day they're born, and the day 16:59 they figured out why they were born, you know, 17:01 so why not celebrate a birthday 17:03 and then we could talk about purpose at the same time. 17:05 That's right. Yeah. 17:06 And, you know, we've talked about the why, 17:08 we've talked about purpose. 17:09 How would you say that one 17:11 goes about discovering their purpose? 17:13 Oh, man, man, 17:15 that's the million-dollar question right there. 17:16 Finding purpose, man, 17:18 you know, honestly, you know, 17:20 the tactical ways, you know, there's different, you know, 17:23 personality tests and different, 17:25 you know skill discoveries online, 17:27 that people could go about. 17:28 But honestly, you know, as a Christian, 17:30 really through prayer, 17:31 you know, look at where your gifts are, 17:33 and how you can serve, and how you can be 17:35 a representative for the kingdom. 17:37 You know, so I do believe that 17:39 there's one piece of knowing your skill sets, 17:41 but also knowing that purpose 17:42 and what God has placed you on this earth to do. 17:45 And ultimately, we're all called to be a witness. 17:46 Right? 17:48 So how do we use those skills to bring glory to God 17:50 and bring people into the kingdom? 17:53 Excellent answer. 17:55 How important would you say 17:56 integrity is in business, and in life period? 18:00 I think it's very important. 18:02 Unfortunately, there are lots of examples 18:04 of integrity not being shown. 18:06 And I do believe that, you know, as Christian leaders, 18:10 I mean, the spotlight's on us. 18:11 You know, they may act as if integrity is not a big deal 18:15 but the moment we were out of line, 18:17 you know, that's not it's a reflection of ourselves, 18:19 but also of Jesus in our church. 18:23 So integrity has to be there. 18:25 But it has to come from daily supplication daily. 18:28 All right, I got to reposition myself 18:30 and make sure I'm an ambassador 18:32 for Jesus every step of the way. 18:34 And honestly, if we falter 18:37 and juggle with integrity, I mean, we're putting ourselves 18:40 in a horrible situation, 18:41 from a business standpoint, and from a life standpoint. 18:43 Absolutely. 18:45 What type of challenges have you faced as a leader? 18:49 Oh, man, where do I begin? 18:51 I'll say one thing, you know 18:52 because I still have a lot to learn. 18:54 You know, I think one of the main challenges is, 18:56 you know, I don't know what I don't know. 18:58 Right? 18:59 So there are situations where I come and like, 19:00 I don't have the answer. 19:02 There are situations I come across 19:03 when people expect me like, 19:04 hey, we need a decision on this. 19:06 And I have to take a step back and say, 19:07 well, we need to take some time to figure that out. 19:11 And people aren't always patient. 19:12 Right? 19:14 So being able to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, 19:17 know when to be patient when to say, you know what? 19:19 Maybe no decision is the best decision right now. 19:22 We live in a very fast-paced culture. 19:25 We need everything now. 19:26 Instant gratification, 19:28 but the leader needs to be, you know, 19:30 aware enough to know, okay, 19:32 sometimes it's not about going faster, 19:35 but it's about going the right way. 19:37 So most of my challenges have come from, 19:39 you know, gauging people's expectations, 19:41 taking time to slow down, 19:43 taking time to evaluate things, 19:46 and not making decisions off of impulse 19:48 and off of feelings. 19:49 One of the things I really like 19:51 about that is it shows a level of humility, 19:54 because some people will just like, 19:56 they'll give you an answer. 19:57 It's like you stop somebody you're driving down the street 20:00 and you stop somebody and you say, 20:02 well, hey, how do I get to such and such or whatever? 20:05 He doesn't know how to get there? 20:07 Oh, yeah, you want to go two blocks down, 20:09 make a left, then go right 20:11 when you see whatever, restaurant or store, 20:15 whatever, and then go left. 20:16 He's giving you the wrong direction. 20:18 He doesn't even know where he's telling you to go, 20:20 but he just wants to give that answer. 20:21 And so the fact that you take that step back 20:24 and everything that speaks to humility as well. 20:25 So that's awesome. 20:27 We've talked about some of the challenges. 20:29 Now, what do you do to overcome 20:31 some of the challenges as a leader? 20:33 Yeah, I truly believe that feedback is a gift. 20:35 Yes. 20:36 You know, sometimes, you know, 20:38 we need to be self-aware to ask for feedback. 20:39 Right? 20:41 Now, we could get it from a mentor, 20:42 you know, we could get it from our family. 20:43 But sometimes we need to have 20:45 one on one conversation with our teams, 20:46 with our customers, and say, 20:48 hey, how am I doing as a leader 20:50 or how did I handle that meeting? 20:51 You know, how do we do on this project? 20:53 And sometimes we don't ask that question 20:56 because we don't want to hear the answer. 20:58 But I truly believe feedback is a gift. 21:00 Yeah, even if it's hard feedback, 21:02 even if it's not something we want to hear. 21:04 That's how we get better. 21:05 You know, even in the biggest room, 21:07 there's always room for improvement, I tell people. 21:09 So, you know, be open to feedback, 21:11 but also ask for that feedback, 21:14 ask your direct supervisor, ask the team around you, 21:17 ask people that even know 21:18 who've known you for a long time. 21:20 Hey, what are some areas that 21:21 I could work on or what are some things 21:23 you see about me that 21:24 may affect my leadership in any which direction? 21:26 So asking for feedback, I think will be a huge plus, 21:30 if we see that as a gift. 21:31 Got you. 21:33 And in terms of being a leader, 21:36 how has being 21:37 a leader strengthened your faith? 21:39 Oh, man. 21:41 Yeah, so in many different situations, 21:43 you know, being a leader has taught me that, 21:46 hey, I don't have the answers and it strengthened my faith 21:49 that I have to be 21:50 a representative every single day. 21:53 You can't take a day off as a leader, right? 21:55 You have, you know, downtime, 21:57 right, you have your pay time off, 21:59 but you're always 22:00 on the clock as a leader, you know, 22:02 so your witness, you know, 22:04 whether you like it or not, you know, 22:06 what I'm saying is 22:07 who are you when no one's looking. 22:09 And being that leader, 22:10 you know that integrity piece 22:12 going to what we're talking about earlier, 22:14 it's so important. 22:15 So I do believe that, you know, you need to make sure 22:18 you're aware about your environment, 22:20 you surround yourself. 22:22 But definitely stay connected to church, 22:23 stay connected to God 22:25 because we're all in the same race together. 22:27 We need that community, we need that support. 22:30 And I can't stress enough about 22:34 the power of being connected to God. 22:36 Amen. 22:37 Now, you also do leadership development seminars, 22:40 I don't know when you find 22:41 the time to do all this stuff, but you also do 22:43 leadership development seminars. 22:45 What does that look like? 22:48 Yeah, so, you know, I have a passion. 22:50 I'm a pastor, I have a passion for the church, 22:51 I have a passion for the work getting done. 22:54 And I learned early on, 22:55 you know, through my theology training 22:57 and my pastoral ministry, 22:58 that we have many people in our church 23:00 that want to do God's work, they're excited to do, 23:03 they want to lead, 23:04 but they don't know how to do it, 23:06 or they've been doing it wrong, 23:08 because no one has taught them, right? 23:11 So I enjoy working with church leaders 23:13 and talking about accountability, 23:14 talking about goal setting, right? 23:16 It's not just about we love the Lord 23:18 and as going forward, 23:19 we must do so with precision, with accuracy. 23:24 And we must have a plan and measurable objectives. 23:28 You know, and once we do that, 23:30 we see success, we will have failures. 23:33 But helping leaders understand that guess what, 23:36 there must be order 23:37 in how we approach leadership in the church. 23:40 And I don't believe that, you know, 23:41 people are leaving churches today, 23:43 because they don't believe that you know, 23:44 the gospel, you know, 23:46 it's sometimes lack of organization, 23:47 lack of leadership. 23:48 So I'm able to kind of spend time 23:50 you know, I preach, and I connect with people there 23:52 and inspire them, but I want to move them 23:54 from inspiration to execution. 23:56 Whoa, that is a gem. Say that again. 24:00 It's one thing to be inspired, 24:02 but I want to move leaders from inspiration to execute. 24:05 They're on fire about God. 24:06 They're on fire about the church about ministry, 24:08 but how do we execute on the vision 24:10 He's placed in our hearts? 24:12 Right, so let's start with that vision statement, 24:14 that purpose, 24:15 let's just move to action items, 24:17 action plans so that we can make sure 24:19 we're successful, and the work can continue to happen. 24:22 So that's kind of a highlight of some of the work that I do. 24:24 I truly enjoyed and usually most teams 24:27 I work with, I stay connected with them 24:29 and it's been an enjoyable experience. 24:31 Amen. 24:33 So if somebody wants to check out your website, 24:35 what's your website? 24:36 My website is pierreinspires.com 24:38 I have some resources there. 24:39 A lot of motivational things and my contact information 24:42 there and lots of people 24:43 just want to connect on some ideas, 24:46 tips, and tricks or whatnot. 24:48 And I'd like to make myself available for that. 24:49 Nice. 24:51 And if somebody wants to send you an email, 24:53 they want to schedule you, 24:54 they want to book you for a seminar. 24:57 How do they email you? 24:58 Yes, it's pmonice, my last name, 25:01 pmonice@gmail.com 25:05 Wonderful. 25:06 What tips or strategies 25:09 can you give to our viewers 25:11 to help with their leadership skills? 25:14 Yeah, so number one, you know, just be comfortable 25:16 with who you are, you know, 25:18 accepting for you, God created you, 25:20 you're fearfully and wonderfully made. 25:21 And He's placed a vision on your heart. 25:24 You know, sometimes it's easy to get scared 25:26 but just move forward. 25:27 You know, ask God for that strength 25:29 and just push forward, you will make mistakes, 25:31 but it will be okay in the end. 25:32 Yes, absolutely. 25:34 So, what do you think is next for you? 25:37 What's your goal in your new role 25:40 as president of the hospital? 25:42 Oh, man, I mean, first and foremost, 25:44 I just want to be, 25:45 you know, an ambassador for the kingdom, 25:47 you know, I want to be a light, 25:48 you know, connect, you know, 25:50 and this and healthcare is, 25:51 you know, so much uncertainty. 25:53 You know, so I want to connect with the community, 25:55 work with my team, you know, 25:56 kind of train them and work together 25:59 so that we can improve 26:00 the health outcomes in our community, 26:02 but also inspire, you know, 26:03 people to continue growing in their situations. 26:06 Amen. 26:07 And how have you been 26:09 able to share your faith in the healthcare system? 26:11 Oh, man, you know, honestly, every day just by showing up, 26:14 you know, the way I live my life, 26:15 you know, people ask, 26:17 you know, how come you don't eat this? 26:18 And how come you don't eat that or how come you don't drink, 26:20 you know? 26:21 And it's a simple window into 26:23 I actually I'm Seventh-day Adventist 26:25 and this is what I believe. 26:27 And it went from, oh, okay, 26:29 whatever, to you know, people definitely reaching out 26:32 individually saying, 26:34 hey, you have some recipes on this, 26:35 or, hey, I've been meaning to, you know, 26:38 try this kind of diet or to cut this out 26:40 and just realizing just me being 26:42 open about my faith, and showing that difference 26:45 that has really led to lots of opportunities, 26:47 and lots of exciting stories there. 26:50 That's huge. 26:51 And then there was also a situation 26:53 where I think one of your employees 26:54 came up to you or something, 26:56 and they were like, you know, we love your Sabbath. 26:58 Tell me about that? 27:00 Yeah, great memory. Yeah. 27:01 So, you know, I'm a Seventh-day Adventist, 27:02 I'm not working in an Adventist institution. 27:04 You know, and, you know, 27:06 I take Friday night, the Saturday's off and, 27:08 you know, my, my team realized, like, 27:10 hey, you know, this first time 27:11 we never had a boss bother us, 27:13 you know, on the weekends, 27:14 you know, and that's why it's so, 27:15 well, I'm Seventh-day Adventist, 27:17 you know, it's my Sabbath. 27:18 And now every Monday is, how was your Sabbath? 27:21 We love Sabbath. Yeah, we enjoy the rest. 27:23 I say, yes, the rest is for you as well. 27:25 So that's been so beautiful and growing 27:28 and encouraging them to get rest 27:30 and find rest in Jesus has been a beautiful thing. 27:32 Amen. Amen. That's huge. 27:34 You know, I see the glow about you, 27:36 you've discovered your purpose. 27:38 And that is powerful. 27:40 And that's what we want for everybody. 27:41 So I want to thank you 27:43 for sharing these valuable tips, 27:45 these valuable strategies with us and our viewers. 27:48 And I want to thank you for joining us, you know, 27:51 sharpen your leadership skills, 27:53 read the Bible 27:54 and learn about Christ's method. 27:57 Till next time, bye-bye. |
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