The Best Five Years | A How I Lead Interview with Kirby Heyborne

Kirby Heyborne is an accomplished actor, narrator, musician, and
comedian. He is best known for his roles in Saints and Soldiers,
The Singles Ward, The R.M., The Best Two Years, Sons of Provo, and
The Three Stooges. He has also starred in numerous television
series and national commercial campaigns. Kirby currently hosts the
popular BYUTV show, “Making Good.” As an audiobook narrator, Kirby
has been nominated for a Grammy, received two Odyssey Awards, and
countless Earphones Awards for excellence in narration. He has
narrated over 2000 audiobooks, including SAINTS: The Story of The
Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days. At church, Kirby has
served as a Primary music leader, Sunday School teacher, and
bishopric counselor, and is currently the bishop of his ward. He
loves spending time with his wife and kids. Kirby Heyborne,
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Library Highlights 4:40 Introduction to Kirby. His background as an
actor and being bishop. Why did God call me? 6:50 Getting into
acting and having faith it would work out 9:00 The Best Two Years
movie. It’s still very loved even after 20 years. 10:20 We need to
make a movie about the best five years, all about bishops. Kirby
describes getting called and how he got started. 12:20 The
importance of the law of the lid. Thinking that I have to do it all
denies others the opportunity to grow, to strengthen their
relationship with Jesus, and to use the talents that God blessed
them with. It also took the pressure off him as bishop. 14:00 My
job as bishop is to get out of the way and point people to Jesus.
14:30 The first few weeks of being bishop. Building a powerful team
and what Kirby took into consideration when calling counselors and
people for other callings. 20:00 The unique thing about Kirby’s
ward. It’s a new ward with people from everywhere. 21:40 Kirby was
called as bishop just as they were creating a brand new ward. He
had to call all the leaders. 23:50 “I never thought I would have a
testimony of a schedule.” Having a streamlined schedule has allowed
him to have a touch point with every organization each month. 25:00
“I think that an executive secretary is the most important calling
in the ward.” They are a critical part of the ward. 27:10 What a
typical Sunday works for Kirby. What his schedule looks like. 30:15
You might feel a little uncomfortable as a male leader hanging out
with the young women but remember that it's not about you. Let them
lead and get out of their way. He shares what he teaches with the
young women. 32:25 Ministering with the young women and young men
so they have a mentor. The people in his ward know the youth and
are very supportive of them. 34:00 Kirby never looks at his phone
or has it out when he is in a meeting. It’s too easy to disengage
from the person you are speaking with when you hear a buzz from
your phone. 35:10 The importance of getting outside. The youth need
to connect with nature. They created a calling in Kirby’s ward to
create monthly activities that are outdoors and a little bit hard
for the youth in the ward. 37:45 A lot of times the girls want to
be included in more outdoor activities. They feel left out. They
have started doing combined outdoor activities with young men and
young women. 39:20 “There is something special about being outside,
doing a hard thing.” These experiences are transformational. 41:00
We have to include women as much as possible. They have now called
women leaders to also help with the...