Leading Saints Podcast

Leading Saints Podcast


How I Lead as Elders Quorum President | An Interview with Brad Brockbank

June 09, 2021

Brad Brockbank was born and raised in Lehi, Utah and served a mission in Salvador, Brazil. He attended the University of Utah, graduated with a BA in History, and has worked for Zions Bank in various positions for 18 years. Brad has served in the Church as a Sunday School teacher, in the nursery and Primary, as executive secretary, in elders quorum as a counselor, secretary, and president, and was recently called to be a counselor in his ward's bishopric. Brad and his wife Julie have been married for 19 years, live in Star, Idaho, and have four children.
Highlights
4:30 Transitioning into the role of elders quorum president and learning to rely on the Spirit
Principles of Leadership:

* Listen to Minister 5:20

* Checking things off the lists can get in the way of listening
* We can Hear Him through others as we engage and listen

* Stagnant Water Loses its Purity 7:10

* Involving others to continue to progress

* Don't Inhale 9:00

* Elder Faust's advice to recognize that great things happen because of God, not because of what we have done

* Priesthood Keys are Real and Meant to be Used 11:15

* Leaving a blessing or promise with those you lead

14:30 Being open and vulnerable as a quorum

* Creating a culture of sharing and celebrating success over addiction with the quorum
* Sharing redemption will strengthen others
* 21:30 Listening and building trust will help with understanding
* Building relationships creates opportunities for support in many areas

25:20 Leading has helped him learn to rely on Jesus Christ and how much the Lord loves each individual
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