A Resource for Caregiving (and Aging Well)
Many of us have been in situations where we’ve had to provide care for others, whether for children or for aging parents. Or we’ve been on the receiving end, when we’ve been [...]
Leading in Weakness: The Greatest Poverty of All
A time when I experienced two extremes — gratitude and entitlement — through money. From Expectation to Gratitude (Part 4) I’ve never known the helplessness of poverty. [...]
Leading in Weakness: More Practical Ideas
Leading in weakness does not mean passivity, and it’s not just for times of crisis or exhaustion. From Passivity to Empowerment (Part 3) When we talk about leading in weakness, one [...]
Leading in Weakness: When Our Best Isn’t Enough
Sometimes we’re not enough… but maybe we were never meant to be. From Control to Acceptance (Part 2) Have you ever done the best you can, only to discover that it doesn’t seem [...]
Leading in Weakness: Letting Others Be Strong For Us
When we’re not strong, we can notice and appreciate those who are. From Insecurity to Generosity (Part 1) I’ve been drawn to the important topic of weakness in leadership, especially [...]
The Most Important Quality of Christian Leadership
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on Henri Nouwen’s leadership book In the Name of Jesus, and specifically about this thought on power and leadership: “The world says, ‘When [...]