Leading with heart and soul
What does it look like to thrive as a leader while resisting oppressive forces in our culture? Author and leadership coach Dr. Jeanne Porter King joins us on the podcast to discuss her book Leading Well: A Black Woman’s Guide to Wholistic, Barrier-Breaking Leadership. The book follows the story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, establishing a framework for leadership that uniquely reflects the lives of women of color. Jeanne writes about specific challenges that Black women face in leadership roles, educating all of us and offering widely applicable leadership wisdom. We talk about the role of the Holy Spirit in pursuing our callings and how patriarchal systems can inhibit our ability to ask for what we need. Important topics, indeed!
“The Spirit accompanies us wherever we are….Worship opens us up to the realm of the Spirit. And it’s not just to be opened up for the times we are in church, but for our work in the world and our life in the world.”
Leadership requires a depth of spiritual maturity that challenges even the most ambitious. The gift of spiritual direction can serve as a particular blessing for those growing in their leadership skills. We’re reminded of this piece by spiritual director Janet Balajthy and her encouragement to return to the basics of our faith and we proceed in our leadership roles. Have you considered meeting with a spiritual director? Reach out to us if you’d like help getting started.
“Spiritual direction can create space for listening to God and hearing God’s truth in some of the most challenging circumstances women in leadership encounter.”
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Join us for a conversation with Jeff Haanen. We invite all faculty, graduate students, and professionals to join the finale of our Spring 2024 Book Club where we'll engage in conversation with Jeff Haanen about his book Working from the Inside Out. Join us as we gather online on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:00 pm (Eastern). We'd love to have you join us even if you weren't able to participate in the book club!
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Are you a Christian woman working in a STEMM field? WISH (Women in Science & Humanities) aims to encourage and support Christian women in STEMM. Check out their new website, support them by filling out their survey, and forward to your networks of women who might also be interested in participating in the WISH project.
Four More Things We Loved This Week
Who’s excited about Monday’s solar eclipse? Annie Dillard writes on “the stunning otherworldliness of a total solar eclipse.”
A deep dive into the life of Mary Magdalene, “a recipient of grace with a story to proclaim.” (Christianity Today, unlocked)
April is Stress Awareness Month! Check out these practical suggestions for reducing stress little by little.
What are some of your favorite unusual words? This list might inspire you to transform an ordinary chat over hamburgers into a sesquipedalian dinner conversation.