#481: Kenny Wyatt — Your Values Mean Nothing If You Don't Lead by Them

Nov 10

Are your values actually shaping your leadership—or are they just words on a wall?

In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Kenny Wyatt, CEO of Pushpay, for a conversation about values-driven leadership, organizational culture, mission alignment, and what it takes to lead with both faith and business excellence.

Kenny has spent decades leading global technology organizations, but his approach to leadership begins with something more foundational than performance metrics: knowing what you believe and consistently living it out. He shares five leadership principles that guide how he hires, develops teams, makes decisions, and builds a culture where mission and performance work together.

But values don't become culture simply because leaders talk about them. Kenny explains why leaders must be willing to do the hard things alongside their teams, how organizational silos undermine effectiveness, and why curiosity and alignment are essential to long-term success.

Tony and Kenny also explore the role of faith in executive decision-making, the importance of staying connected to customers, and how technology—including AI—can help churches engage people more meaningfully. Throughout the conversation, Kenny challenges leaders to consider whether their daily actions reflect the values they claim to hold.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why defining your leadership values must come before measuring performance.
How to turn organizational values into everyday behaviors and expectations.
What it means to "lead with your feet" and why leaders must stay connected to the people they serve.
Why mission alignment and high performance are not mutually exclusive.
How organizational silos create division and weaken culture.
Why curiosity is essential for leaders navigating constant change.
How to build accountability around values at every level of an organization.
Why prayer, personal discipline, and trusted relationships matter in executive leadership.
How churches can use technology and AI to deepen engagement without losing sight of people.
Why the right talent and a clearly defined mission are foundational to lasting results.

Coaching Question

If your team evaluated your leadership based only on your actions—not your words—what would they say you truly value?

Connect with Kenny Wyatt

Kenny Wyatt is the CEO of Pushpay, a technology company that helps churches and faith-based organizations strengthen engagement, generosity, and ministry effectiveness. He brings decades of executive leadership experience across global technology businesses and a passion for helping organizations align their mission, culture, and performance.

Pushpay: https://pushpay.com/

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