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What is your legacy? As we dive into September, Leaders Who Create is talking about legacy. This whole month we are talk...
09/03/2026

What is your legacy? As we dive into September, Leaders Who Create is talking about legacy. This whole month we are talking about creating something bigger than you.

Dolly Parton passed away at 80, but the things she built, the people she encouraged, and the lives that she impacted did not pass away with her.

She understood that success isn’t just what you accomplish. It’s about what continues because you invested in it.

Don’t build monuments. Invest in people. Create something bigger than you.

No matter what you have a legacy, you get to decide how you are creating it.

What does it look like to build something that can outlast you? Join Jason Squires and Jeremy Willet, founder of The Mil...
09/02/2026

What does it look like to build something that can outlast you? Join Jason Squires and Jeremy Willet, founder of The Million Movement, as he shares what inspired him to launch a vision bigger than himself. He also shares what he’s learning about building for the future. Jeremy and Jason sit down to talk about developing others to carry the vision, staying faithful when the results may be years away, and what it means to “plant trees you will never sit in the shade of.” And of course, we talk about his favorite food stops on tour. See the link in our bio for the full episode 243.

What does it take to create a place where the next generation feels truly connected? Justin Knowles, Lead Next Gen Pasto...
08/26/2026

What does it take to create a place where the next generation feels truly connected? Justin Knowles, Lead Next Gen Pastor at VantagePoint Church in Eastvale, CA joins Jason Squires to talk about what it looks like to create a culture where students are known, valued, and connected to others. As his ministry grows to the point of separating Junior High and High School, Justin shares how meaningful relationships, intentional leadership, and a strong culture can help students move from simply showing up to truly belonging. Because creating connection isn’t just about getting people in the room. It’s about creating a place where they want to stay.

It takes time.It takes time to build.It takes time to grow.It takes time to nurture.Creativity is no different.You can’t...
08/26/2026

It takes time.

It takes time to build.
It takes time to grow.
It takes time to nurture.

Creativity is no different.

You can’t just jump into creativity and expect it to show up on command. It needs practice. It needs space. It needs repetition.

Because creativity isn’t a talent you either have or don’t have.

Creativity is a habit.

And like any habit, it gets stronger the more you practice it.

So don’t get discouraged if you don’t feel creative today.

Keep showing up.

Keep creating.

Give it time.

What happens when the people on your team have to trust each other with their lives? In this conversation, Jason Squires...
08/19/2026

What happens when the people on your team have to trust each other with their lives? In this conversation, Jason Squires sits down with Eric Zane, Fire Chief of the Woodland California Fire Department, to talk about the power of connection within a team. For firefighters, trust and communication aren’t just important leadership principles, they can be the difference between life and death. Eric shares what he’s learned about building trust, creating opportunities for connection, navigating conflict, and developing a culture where people genuinely have each other’s backs. Whether you lead a fire department, a business, a church, or simply a team of people, this conversation is a reminder that strong teams don’t happen by accident. Connection has to be created, protected, and intentionally cultivated.

Passion is the fuel for creativity.But when passion runs out, creativity starts to slow down.And sometimes we don’t need...
08/18/2026

Passion is the fuel for creativity.

But when passion runs out, creativity starts to slow down.

And sometimes we don’t need a new idea, we need new inspiration.

Inspiration fuels passion. It reminds us why we started. Why we were excited in the first place. Why this thing mattered to us.

So if your creativity feels stuck, maybe the answer isn’t to push harder.

Maybe you need to step back and remember what made you passionate about it in the first place.

Sometimes the best way to move creativity forward is to reignite the passion behind it.

08/14/2026

Music has always connected us, but people are looking for more than just listening to a Spotify playlist. They’re craving the shared experience of being in a room with people who know the same songs, remember the same era, and get to sing and experience it together. That’s what Jim Daneker is doing with Arcade Orchestra. He is taking a decade of music and creating a completely new way to experience it together. Creativity isn’t always about making something new. Sometimes it’s about taking something familiar and helping people experience it in a new way.

We often think an idea has to be complete before we can share it. But imagination rarely works that way.An idea starts a...
08/13/2026

We often think an idea has to be complete before we can share it. But imagination rarely works that way.

An idea starts as a fragment. A question. A picture in your head. A melody. A sentence. A “what if?”

The unfinished part is where the creativity lives.

Give yourself permission to start with incomplete thoughts.

Sketch it. Write it. Build it. Sing it. Say it out loud.

You don’t have to know exactly where the idea is going to take the first step.

Imagination is unfinished by design. And that’s the point.

Music has a unique way of bringing people together. A single song can transport us back to a moment in time, spark a con...
08/12/2026

Music has a unique way of bringing people together. A single song can transport us back to a moment in time, spark a conversation, or create a memory that lasts a lifetime. Join Jason Squires as he sits down with composer, producer, and longtime musical director Jim Daneker to explore the power of connection through music.

After spending nearly three decades touring with Michael W. Smith, Jim launched Arcade Orchestra, a one-of-a-kind concert experience that reimagines the iconic songs of the ‘80s with the power of a live orchestra. Together, Jason and Jim talk about honoring the music people love while creating something fresh, why audiences are craving shared experiences more than ever, and how timeless songs have the ability to connect generations. They also dive into the value of building lasting relationships in a creative industry that’s often driven by networking, and why genuine connection has been one of the defining themes of Jim’s remarkable career. Whether you’re a musician, leader, or creative, this conversation will remind you that the most meaningful work isn’t just about what you create.

The link to the full episode is in our bio. This is episode 240 of Leaders Who Create!

Taking a risk is where big things often begin. Every new idea, dream, or opportunity comes with some level of uncertaint...
08/12/2026

Taking a risk is where big things often begin. Every new idea, dream, or opportunity comes with some level of uncertainty. You will never have every detail figured out before you start and waiting until you feel completely ready can keep you from ever launching. That is called analysis paralysis.

So, what are you dreaming about? What idea keeps coming back to you? What would it take to move that idea from something you are thinking about to something you are actually doing? Maybe it is starting before you feel ready. Maybe it means investing time, money, or energy. Maybe it means having a difficult conversation, asking someone to join you, or being willing to fail.

Innovation requires movement. At some point, you have to stop talking about the idea and take the first step. The goal is not to eliminate the risk. The goal is to decide that the idea is worth the risk.

Big things rarely happen because someone had a great idea. They happen because someone was willing to take the risk to bring that idea to life.

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