How to Build a Transformational Culture from Scratch Father Mike Schmitz Episode 453

What does transformational leadership actually look like in practice? Father Mike Schmitz, 15-year director of the Newman Center at UMD, sits down with coaches to share the leadership principles, culture-building strategies, and mentorship frameworks that have transformed thousands of lives on a secular college campus. Whether you're a coach, team leader, manager, or anyone invested in building high-performance culture, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom on setting priorities, establishing boundaries, leading with authenticity, and developing the next generation of leaders. IN THIS EPISODE: How to identify your one true priority (and stop pretending you have many)The "rock analogy" for protecting your closest relationships during demanding seasons Why saying NO with conviction is an act of leadership — not selfishness The 3 pillars Father Mike used to build a transformational culture from scratch The FACT (and FACE) framework for identifying and developing emerging leaders Small group leadership: how to structure teams within teams How to lead authentically in a secular environment without compromising your values Why Gen Z craves in-person connection more than any generation before them The concept of "spiritual fatherhood" and what it means for coaches and mentors ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introduction: Coaching through busy seasons of life 02:45 — The Rock Analogy: Protecting your family during demanding seasons 06:30 — Defining your TRUE priority (it's singular, not plural) 10:15 — How to say NO without guilt — and why conviction sets you free 15:40 — Knowing your limits: the wisdom of boundaries in leadership 19:00 — Building a transformational culture from scratch (the 3 pillars) 25:10 — Seen, Known, and Loved: the culture framework that changed everything 29:30 — Bottom-up leadership: creating a culture where people correct you 33:00 — Small group leadership: the FACT framework for identifying leaders 39:20 — The Jenna story: how one person's faithfulness sparked a movement 44:45 — Leading Gen Z: why in-person connection is the ultimate differentiator 49:10 — How to create psychological safety so people speak freely 53:00 — Spiritual fatherhood: reframing your role as a coach or mentor 58:30 — Leading with faith in a secular environment 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: 📖 The Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz: 🏛️ UMD Newman Center: 📚 Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (mentioned): 🎓 FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students): 🏆

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This episode was published on May 10, 2026.

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