We often introduce ourselves by what we do—pastor, professor, HR director, teacher, executive, line worker. But a position can tell you what someone does without telling you who they are. In the first episode of The Person Behind the Position, Michael Chism asks what happens when organizations invest heavily in policies, procedures, systems, performance, and growth—but overlook the development of the people expected to make it all work. What do we miss when we only see someone's position? Are we giving people what they need to succeed, or are we putting them in positions and expecting them to simply figure it out? A position can give you responsibility, authority, opportunity, and visibility. But the position doesn't make you. So, if your position disappeared tomorrow... Who are you behind the position?

We often know people by what they do, but there's always more to the person than the title they carry. The Person Behind the Position explores the stories, experiences, struggles, growth, and humanity that exist beyond the job description. Hosted by Michael Chism. Follow the podcast and join the conversation as we discover the people behind the titles, roles, and responsibilities we encounter every day. Who are you behind the position?