Tag: leadership

+ Coaching, communicator, connector, consistent, goals, influence, leader, leadership, professional development, relationships, shift, Uncategorized, Women in Leadership

Three Questions Asked of Every Leader

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One of my first jobs out of graduate school was at a psychiatric facility. I worked in the admissions department taking crisis calls and admitting new patients into the hospital. My immediate supervisor was good enough, but her boss? Well she was another story! I will refer to her as “Angie.” Angie was insecure and lacked basic people skills for the position. She yelled … Read More Three Questions Asked of Every Leader

+ Coaching, communication, communicator, connector, director, goals, influence, leader, leadership, professional development, shift, Uncategorized, Women in Leadership

Does Your Communication Style Need to Shift?

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Ahhhh 1990, the age of perms, pleats, shoulder pads and pantyhose. It was also the year I attended my first supervision training while working for one of the nation’s largest banks. The training lasted two half-days and covered performance review writing, hiring and firing, a sprinkle of communication here and there and the proper dress code for managers. That’s it! No mention of personal … Read More Does Your Communication Style Need to Shift?

+ Coaching, consistent, counseling, influence, leadership, professional development, Uncategorized

Who Are You Leading?

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My husband and I were recently discussing the concept of leadership over sushi and wine at our favorite Asian fusion restaurant when he asked me an interesting question, “Who are you leading?” I took a moment for thoughtful consideration of the question and answered: “Well, I am leading the most difficult person in the world…me! I am also leading my kids, and every person … Read More Who Are You Leading?

+ Complentarian, Egalitarian, relationships, the church, Uncategorized, Women in Leadership

In Praise of Female Pastors Part III: The Debate

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  In the West, two polarized groups are used for defining the standard roles of women in the context of the home and church: complementarians and egalitarians. For clarity’s sake, complementarians believe that God established a biblical hierarchy by placing men in authority over women and that he calls women to submit to male leadership. Within this view, only men are to assume leadership … Read More In Praise of Female Pastors Part III: The Debate

+ Complentarian, Egalitarian, relationships, the church, Uncategorized, Women in Leadership

In Praise of Female Pastors Part I: The Call

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      People have been discriminated against for centuries based on their gender, skin color, preferences, socioeconomic status and abilities. Although clear and measurable progress is duly noted, it is unlikely (in my opinion) that discrimination on all levels will be abolished until Jesus returns and the first heaven and the first earth have passed away (Revelation 21:1). Until those events occur, my … Read More In Praise of Female Pastors Part I: The Call

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