Latest Sessions

You can always make more money – but you can never make more time. In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill Mitchell explores five practical ways to redeem the time you already have, from closing open loops to eliminating hurry. Whether it’s filtering noise, saying a generous no, or simply being present where you are, the goal isn’t just productivity – it’s purpose. And when you redeem your time, you’ll have margin to invest in others in ways that may impact lives for decades to come.

As leaders, we tend to think our personality is the best personality – but effective leadership requires fluidity. In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill Mitchell explores the concept of moving between introvert and extrovert tendencies, offering eight signs of this adaptability and practical tips for both personality types. Whether you’re the loudest voice in the room or the quietest, learning to flex between reflection and interaction will make you a better leader – and help you serve your team, your clients, and your community more effectively.

Asking good questions sounds simple, but it’s harder than it looks. In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill Mitchell explores four categories of questions – brainstorming, decision-making, interviewing, and organizing – and challenges leaders to move beyond small talk into deeper, more meaningful conversations. Whether you’re coaching a team member, interviewing a candidate, or sitting across from a CEO at lunch, the quality of your questions determines the quality of your leadership. And ultimately, the biggest question you need to answer is this: What on earth are you doing here?

Values aren’t just corporate buzzwords – they’re the foundation that bridges why you do what you do with what you actually do. In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill Mitchell explores the CORE framework (Customers, Operations, Risk, Employees) and challenges leaders to not only identify their values but to think about them, feel them deeply, and act on them consistently. Whether you’re navigating a crisis or building culture, your values will either hold you together or let you fall apart.

In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill explores emotional intelligence through five key traits like self-awareness and empathy. He emphasizes reading the room, managing emotions, and leading with compassion to build trust and connection.

In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill emphasizes Tony Blair’s insights on leadership, highlighting the importance of having a clear plan, keeping promises, and aligning daily actions with long-term goals.

In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill talks about our internal and external spheres of influence.

In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill talks about “deep work” and how to avoid burnout.

In this CityLead session, Pastor Bill talks about the soft skill of learning to “Read the Air.”

In this CityLead session, we delve into the multifaceted topic of trust, examining its various aspects and perspectives.

In this CityLead session, we’ll explore how mid-life shapes leadership growth and life priorities.

In this next session, we learn methods to authentically understand others, emphasizing empathy and active listening as crucial components for effective leadership and relationship-building.

In this session, we delve into unlocking our hidden potential, leveraging it to conquer our fears, and fostering growth in our learning journey.

This session highlights the crucial role of understanding your team for increased productivity.

In this next CityLead session, we spotlight the crucial role of leading with innovation in your business.