In this inspiring episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Meryl Herr to explore her journey from Birmingham to Athens, Georgia, and her experiences living and working across several cities. Meryl opens up about her career transitions, including her time at Fuller Seminary and the launch of her new consulting venture. They dive deep into the vital role mentoring plays in leadership development and share insights from research on flourishing leaders. Meryl also reveals the story behind her book, When Work Hurts, discussing how God’s presence sustains us through career setbacks, the healing power of sharing personal struggles, and how vulnerability builds stronger communities. Join us for a conversation about resilience, faith, and finding purpose amid challenges.

For more information on our guest this week, please check out the link below:

https://merylherr.com

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In this episode of UpNext, Tommy chats with Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe to unpack the heart behind their book Healing Leadership Trauma. Together, they explore how personal wounds, cultural backgrounds, and unaddressed emotional pain can deeply impact how we lead. Drawing from their own experiences and cross-cultural insights, Nick and Sheila discuss why true leadership requires inner healing and how relationships play a central role in that journey. This episode challenges leaders to confront their past and embrace emotional wholeness in order to lead with authenticity, compassion, and strength.

For more information on our guests this week, please check out the links below:https://sheilawiserowe.com/about-me

https://www.gordonconwell.edu/faculty/current/nicholas-rowe/

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This week on UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Bertie Lourens, CEO of Waste Plan, to explore his remarkable journey from the heights of entrepreneurial success to navigating profound business challenges. Bertie opens up about lessons learned through failure, the role of humility in leadership, and the daily discipline of seeking God’s voice through Scripture and prayer. He shares powerful insights on generosity, stewardship, and how these biblical principles have reshaped his approach to life, business, and family.

If you value honest conversations about faith, leadership, and living with eternal purpose, this episode is for you.

For more information on our guest and his work, please check out the link below:

https://www.wasteplan.co.za/

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