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L. J. Helgerson, PhD
Fostering better leadership in a variety of contexts. GreatRidge Station explores old and new leadership models with an emphasis on practical application.
Book 4 is very short. A few paragraphs of encouragement to the people for whom he wrote this book. To me, as his paraphraser, it has become personal. I feel like I know him—and that I owe St. Gregory an eternal debt of gratitude.
Hear what he has to say as his concluding thoughts; how he ends a book that he didn’t want to write—but felt he had no choice.
St. Gregory’s Summary Statement for Book 4:
How the Preacher, When He Has Accomplished All Aright, Should Return to Himself, Lest Either His Life or His Preaching Lift Him Up.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
St. Gregory has covered a lot of ground in Book 4. Without putting those technical details aside, he reminds us of what must support everything we do, every thought we have, every action we take. Gregory reminds us to love, not by what we say, but most importantly, by who we are.
This is the final chapter of Book 3.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
Of the work and the voice of preaching.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
St. Gregory shows us that sometimes, we can have good motives, and push people to the breaking point. Gregory helps us discern all the ways that God’s Grace works in the hearts of others.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
Deep things should not be preached at all to weak souls.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
St. Gregory shows us that sometimes, we have to overlook minor sins in order to help a person get back on the path. Gregory help us speak the truth to others, while leaving room for God’s Grace to work in their hearts.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
That sometimes lighter vices are to be left alone, that more grievous ones may be removed.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
St. Gregory understood that feelings and emotions can run contrary to our preferences and even our actions. Gregory help us learn to help those whose vices are hidden but create a lot of turbulence under the surface.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
Of the exhortation to be applied to one person, who labours under contrary passions.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
St. Gregory was years ahead of Myers-Briggs and even Strengthfinder. We need to know our strengths, but St. Gregory shows us how virtue can lead to vice, and vice can lead to virtue, and what to do about it.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How to address a group of people so that their virtues are strengthened, but the vices that oppose those virtues do not grow.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
St. Gregory suggests that everyone wants to be known, his question is what do they want to be known for, and what do they want to conceal. As always, the answers are not always straight-forward, but St. Gregory helps us navigate that territory.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who do bad things secretly and good things openly, and those who do contrariwise.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
St. Gregory’s eye to the future gave him insights to things that we consider innovations of our day. Time management and Project Management fall under that umbrella—and he makes it clear that when they are missing, well, that can be sinful. St. Gregory helps us understand the importance of what Peter Drucker called “Managing Oneself.”.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who do not even begin good things, and those who do not finish them when begun.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Sometimes, sin attacks us out of nowhere, but sometimes, it simmers in us for a long time before it takes shape. St. Gregory helps us know how to deal with sin, whether it’s obvious or insidious.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who commit very small but frequent faults, and those who, while avoiding such as are very small, are sometimes plunged in such as are grievous.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Sometimes, sin attacks us out of nowhere, but sometimes, it simmers in us for a long time before it takes shape. St. Gregory helps us know how to deal with sin, whether it’s obvious or insidious.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who sin from sudden impulse and those who sin deliberately.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Sometimes, we can actually be proud of our sin. Once again, St. Gregory takes us beyond the obvious and shows us God’s perspective on things.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who praise the unlawful things of which they are conscious, and those who while condemning them, in no wise guard against them.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
The words I used in the title? Well, those are my words, but St. Gregory digs into these ideas and shows us just how complicated they are. Once again, cour culture has shaped our thinking and we’ve gotten all bent out of shape. Here, Gregory helps hammer us back into shape with some eternal truths.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who have had experience of the sins of the flesh, and those who have not.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
The words I used in the title? Well, those are my words, but St. Gregory digs into these ideas and shows us just how complicated they are. Once again, our culture has shaped our thinking and we’ve gotten all bent out of shape. Here, Gregory helps hammer us back into shape with some eternal truths.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How they are to be admonished who lament sins of deed, and those who lament only sins of thought.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory might could easily rile you up. He talks about sexual sin. We’re so soaked in our culture, that his words sound like something from another time. They are, but they are also timeless. He challenges all of us with things that maybe we’ve probably never considered.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who have had experience of the sins of the flesh, and those who have not.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory might make you a bit uncomfortable. But in the midst of it all, he gives us hope. That hope comes from dragging the issue into the light. If you disagree, at least respect him enough to listen.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the married and the single are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory talks about something that bugs almost everyone. Why are there people who succeed at everything, and people who seem to succeed at nothing. Gregory doesn’t explain it away, he just sheds some light on some things that maybe we’ve never considered.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished with whom everything succeeds according to their wish, and those with whom nothing does.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that people need humility, but they also need to assess themselves accurately. Gregory shows us how that looks.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who decline the office of preaching out of too great humility, and those who seize on it with precipitate haste.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that people are just in different places regarding their spiritual growth. Gregory gives us the wisdom we need to help them.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the rude in sacred learning, and those who are learned but not humble, are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses another facet of conflict management. Some people are not peacemakers, and some are. Gregory helps us understand how to lead them forward .
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How sowers of strifes and peacemakers are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that conflict management is harder than it looks.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those that are at variance and those that are at peace are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Chapters 20 and 21 by St. Gregory address our relationship to stuff. As you already know, My friend St. Gregory doesn’t pull any punches. As always, Gregory helps us understand how to help people to seek first the Kingdom of God.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those are to be admonished who desire not the things of others, but keep their own; and those who give of their own, yet seize on those of others.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Chapters 20 and 21 by St. Gregory address our relationship to stuff. As you already know, My friend St. Gregory doesn’t pull any punches. As always, Gregory helps us understand how to help people to seek first the Kingdom of God.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How to be admonished are those who give away what is their own, and those who seize what belongs to others.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses the differences of opinion about food. Apparently, nothing has changed in 1500 years.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those who use food intemperately and those who use it sparingly are to be admonished
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses the challenge of leading people who trust themselves too much, and trust themselves, well, not at all. Gregory helps us understand how to help them grow beyond their current situation.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the obstinate and the fickle are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses the humble people, and yes, they present a unique set of challenges for leaders. He also addresses your local narcissist, and how to help them before it’s too late. Gregory helps us understand how to help them outgrow their unhealthy attitudes and help them to honor God with a genuine attitude of the heart.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the humble and the haughty are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses those who hold themselves back from stepping into a situation, and those who jump in no matter what. Again, Gregory helps us understand how to read people’s motivations, and learn to help them move forward in healthy ways.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the meek and the passionate are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses those driven people who are always taking action, and the sluggish sort who seem never to take action at all. Gregory helps us understand how to help them grow, no matter what their motivational bent might be.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the slothful and the hasty are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses what we need to be aware of when dealing with the overly quiet sort, and the overly talky sort. Each group has its own strengths, but also, its own set of risks—and it’s our job to help them steer clear of those risks.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the silent and the talkative are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory addresses motivation – how to move people toward doing the right thing. It’s not an easy task, because there are some who can be corrected easily, and some who can barely be corrected by anything at all.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How those who fear scourges and those who contemn them are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
This piece by St. Gregory was a powerful one for me. He addresses the healthy and the sick, but oh, so much more. I hope this helps you as much as it did me.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the whole and the sick are to be admonished..
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
In this piece, St. Gregory addresses the simple, straight-forward person with the spin-doctors who present ideas in the nicest possible way. As always, St. Gregory helps us sort out how to help both to grow.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the simple and the crafty are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
In this piece, St. Gregory addresses contrast between those who are envious and contented – and how to help both to grow.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the kindly-disposed and the envious are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
In this piece, St. Gregory addresses one of the most fearsome of the virtues – and how to help people to grow.
St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the impatient and the patient are to be admonished
Book 3, Intro and Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Everyone Has and Ego Problem
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the forward and the faint-hearted are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the impudent and bashful are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the wise and the dull are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How servants and masters are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How subjects and prelates are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the joyful and the sad are to be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter:
How the poor and the rich should be admonished.
Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different?
Gregory's Summary Statement:
How the Ruler Ought to Teach and Admonish Those that are Put Under Him.
Book 2, Chapter 11 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Head in the Bible; Heart on Jesus
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?
Gregory's Summary Statement:
How intent the ruler ought to be on meditations in the Sacred Law.
Book 2, Chapter 10 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Use Your Emotional Intelligence
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?
Gregory's Summary Statement:
When to correct; when to wait: when to be fearsome, when to be gentle.
Book 2, Chapter 9 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Your Strength Could Be Your Weakness.
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?
Gregory's Summary Statement:
Understand how often our vices try to pass themselves off as virtues.
Book 2, Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Keeping Your Balance
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?
Gregory's Summary Statement:
The leader should not set his heart on pleasing people, but should set his heart on what ought to please them.
Book 2, Chapter 7 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Tend To Your Responsibilities
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?
Gregory's Summary Statement:
A leader must not neglect his responsibilities in favor of outside concerns, but he must not neglect outside concerns when they might impact his field of responsibility.
Book 2, Chapter 6 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Balancing Humility and Zeal
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?This time, St. Gregory helps us balance strength and humility: Not an easy task, and not for the weak.
Book 2, Chapter 5 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Be A Holy Neighbor
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?This time, St. Gregory helps understand the importance of being a holy neighbor.
Book 2, Chapter 4 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Keeping Confidence and Keeping Silence.
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?This time, St. Gregory helps us weigh our words--and our silence.
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Book 2, Chapter 3 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Why Your Actions Matter
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?
This time, St. Gregory challenges us to think about our actions -- but also urges us to take action.
Book 2, Chapter 2 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: The Challenge of Tending to ourselves, and to others.
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?This time, St. Gregory helps us see how managing ourselves well helps give value and credibility to our leadership of others.
Book 2, Chapter 1 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Launching As A Leader
Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership?This time, St. Gregory helps us know how to launch as a leader, and gives s short summary of Book 2.
Book 1, Chapter 11 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn who is not qualified to lead.
This is the final episode of Book 1.
(Book 2 is slated for release after the 2023 Holiday Season)
Book 1, Chapter 10 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn who should be a leader --- Who is qualified?
Book 1, Chapter 9 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn that our core responsibility is getting stuff done.
Book 1, Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn that we cannot fake humility.
Book 1, Chapter 7 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn to sort out the real motivation for our work.
Book 1, Chapter 6 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn why it is important to obey, even when you don't want to.
Book 1, Chapter 5 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn that if we are called to serve, we must serve.
Book 1, Chapter 4 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn why we must stay focused.
Book 1, Chapter 3 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders
Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader?This time, we learn how adversity is good for the heart.
With this, we launch a new series. Looking back 1500 years, St. Gregory the Great wrote an insightful guide for leaders. This is the result of a two-year long labor of love, with thanks to Bethel University for providing to time to bring this project to completion.
This is the introductory episode, to provide you with the groundwork you need to navigate the next 100 episodes of this podcast.
A tale of water heaters, troubleshooting, and figuring stuff out. Oh, and what bad business looks like, but that's a bonus observation.
Ludwig von Bertalanffy -- General Systems Theory
Peter Senge -- The Fifth Discipline
Peter Vaill -- Learning as a Way of Being
When you look back at your life, what will you see? This episode asks you to face that question, directly. The tale is told as an epistolary (a concept I learned from the subject of this episode).
A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think, and it includes paying attention to all of the following pieces:
- Compassion
- Direction
- Influence
- Meaning
- Formation
- Aspiration
- Culture
- Achievement
- Growth.
This is part 3 of a 3-part series.
A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think. This is part 2 of a 3-part series.
A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think.
Yes, it's a global economy, but leaders need to learn to live glocally. Your local community is the heart of the economy.
For its return to the web, and its first full Tuesday Episode, we talk about the kind of learning that can happen when you move outside of your comfort zone.
GreatRidge Station announces its auspicious return, after an unexpected hiatus. And by the way, for Season 5, We're moving to a Tuesday release schedule.
Some practical and theoretical insights on dealing with Standard Operating Procedures within organizations of all sorts.
Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, a brutal reminder that your ego is not your friend.
I mention this song, from The Innocence Mission: Migration.
Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, taking on the challenges of maturity.
Part 2 of our series on the Challenge of Growth. Change is frightening because it puts your identity on the line: It will be that way for your whole life.
Don't forget about the good work of www.cardus.ca
This time around, we kick off a new series on The Challenge of Growth.
Sources Cited:
Josh Kaufman -- The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything Fast.
John Maxwell -- Failing Forward
Part 2 of a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage.
This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast. I think you'll find it helpful.
Launching season 4 with a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage.
This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast.
Thanks to a technology upgrade, I think the new season sounds a bit better--and warmer. I'd love to know what you think.
Works cited: The Path
This episode takes on the question of life as a journey, with reflections on Red Lake, and why your life may be more like a Baker, Farmer, Soldier, Navigator, Monk, Negotiator/Peacemaker, or Butler--and why those patterns of life matter.
My hope is that next season will find me back in my normal studio setting. Thanks for your patience with the sound quality--there's only so much that digital tools can do.
The Summer Day, Mary Oliver -- with thanks to the Library of Congress.
Leaders are supposed to be dealing in hope, but why that's difficult when an organization goes off the rails. When that happens, despair is the result.
Sometimes you need to be the mentor, and sometimes you need to be the mentee. Either way, that baton is not going to pass itself.
Personal Moral Development has three tiers--where do you find yourself?
- Bill George—True North
- Rich Mullins—Creed
Your decisions may not be your own, thanks to normativity and the way culture shapes our thinking. A few tips for leaders on facing life's conundrums.
Sources mentioned:
- Brooks, David, The nuclear family was a mistake. Atlantic Monthly
- Smith, James K. A., You are what you love: The spiritual power of habit.
After a longer-than-expected Easter Break, GreatRidge Station is back on track. If you find yourself in the situation of leading a remote team, you'll want to think about how you do that--and how you track success. Suddenly, this content is even more relevant, in light of COVID-19.
Tales from the field: Leading virtual teams requires some self-discipline, and a few practices that every leader ought to master.
Plan ahead by planning behind. There are methods and tools for making real progress toward your goals--if you know what they are.
Here's the link to the article from Sister Mary Catherine Perry -- She's been social distancing for 29 years
This episode was originally planned about 3 months ago, and it seems particularly relevant now. A few pertinent thoughts on how leaders can prepare for the unexpected.
This episode addresses the complexities of leading the people in your neighborhood: the creators, critics, sustainers, collectors, joiners, spectators, inactives, and some things you need to know to lead well. This is episode 2 of 2.
I referenced this text by Todd Henry: Herding Tigers
This episode addresses the complexities of implementing change when people don't all think the same way. We look at creators, critics, sustainers, collectors, joiners, spectators, inactives, and how they can impact your leadership. This is episode 1 of 2.
Music Credit to Bob McGrath and Children's Television Workshop. Publicly funded media retrieved from Archive.org.
What do you do when your brain gets full? Time for some Intentional Unlearning. This is a valuable skill, and you need it.
I mention an article on Bayesian Statistics by Liv Bouree. Here it is.
This time, some by-request details about the academic program I lead in my real-life world. Bethel University's MA--Strategic Leadership.
- The MA-Strategic Leadership Program
- The Dual-Degree MASL/MBA Option
GreatRidge Station features a discussion about an unprecedented situation: Five generations in the workplace!
With a nod (and loads of gratitude) to Cardus.
GreatRidge Station features a follow-up to a thought-provoking conversation with a 12 year old. This time, some practical tips for anyone who wants to be creative and have an impact in their work--whatever that may be.
Credit to Ignatius of Loyola, Peter Drucker, and a smattering of personal experience.
Season 3 of GreatRidge Station launches with my follow-up to a thought-provoking conversation with a 12 year old.
My apologies--the sound quality is not up to my usual standards due to working in a temporary studio space.
I make an unexpected reference to Dewey's Almost The Truth Blog, which you can find here: https://almostthetruth.blogspot.com
The final episode of Season 2, and GreatRidge Station looks at the archaic but still-important ideas of how one comports oneself, mein, and bearing.
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For this episode, GreatRidge Station looks at at pessimism, optimism, and how to encourage people in without the usual platitudes, pablum, and plather. No way to approach this one without considering what the Bible says, at least a little bit.
You will never look at Lemons in the same way, ever again.
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This time, GreatRidge Station looks at at Thinking about the Future. Who says you can't prepare for the future? Best of all, you can do something about it. The process starts with knowing your Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely scenarios.
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A new, stand alone episode, free from the limitations of an ongoing series. This time, we look at The Paradox of Policy. People have mixed feelings about policy, particularly when they have policy imposed on them. Leaders have to understand what policies can--and cannot--do for them.
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Here it is: The final episode in our series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the how character forms the foundation for all meaningful leadership practices.
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Another episode in our series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of Memento Mori: Remember than you are mortal.
Candace Vogler, A Spiritual Autobiography, with thanks to Comment Magazine: https://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/a-spiritual-autobiography/
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Another episode in our series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of building competence, credibility, and confidence. And, a reminder that leadership matters everywhere.
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Another episode in our series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of leading projects and processes. As usual, Sam gets in trouble with the pure leadership community.
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For information on the Printable CEO resources mentioned in this episode. https://davidseah.com/productivity-tools/
Another episode in our series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of distributing resources--ant there's more to it than you might expect.
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A new episode in the series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of setting high expectations, with the warning that the lowest performer sets the standard. That's why you need to Equip, Coach, Delegate, and Review. But wait, there's more...
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A new episode in the series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of setting a vision and a strategic direction. This is an essential skill that too often goes overlooked, and it comes down to three questions: Where are we going?, Why are we going there?, and How do we get there?.
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A new episode in the series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of tending your team well. This is an essential skill that too often goes overlooked.
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The first in a series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of paying attention.
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Ah, the keyboard. A necessary tool for productive work, but bad news when it influences supervisory practice.
"Keyboard Supervision," "Ctrl+Alt+Delete Leadership," and "Esc! Esc! Esc!" are trademarks of L. J. Helgerson, and reference works in progress.
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Welcome to Season 2 of GreatRidge Station.
Writing can drive your career, or it can derail it. In my experience, it derails far more often, and that means, you may have some personal development to do.
As a follow-up to last week's episode on Micromanagement, we provide some deep theory and practical skills for moving your own leadership practice toward greater effectiveness (in a good way).
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In this episode, we take on one of the most hated practices in leadership: Micromanagement. Despite all the bad press, there are times when it is appropriate.
One of the greatest fear-inducers for leaders is the realization that things may not turn out well. Yes, that's true, but sometimes, it's worth the risk.
Truth be told, your career isn't going to manage itself. This episode provides six quick guidelines form managing your way forward in uncertain times.
Works Cited.
Shultz, Charles -- What Was Bugging Ol' Pharaoh (1964)
Fullsterkur (A full-length documentary by Rogue)
Rarely has anyone's work been so poorly applied as Abraham Maslow. Not that I'm trying to impinge on his self-actualization. Seriously, though, you've gotta get outta that rut you are in.
The eighth and final episode in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address a final, big question, provided by my friend Jim (an exemplary leader):
- What do I need to do right now to be able to finish well?
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The seventh in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address three more key questions:
- What is my view of time?
- Who is the boss of me?
- What makes me dig in my heels? What turns on my stubbornness?
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The sixth in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address two more key ideas: What kind of environment do I thrive in?, and How do I define success?
Resource Cited:
The Strong Interest Inventory: https://careerassessmentsite.com/tests/strong-tests/about-the-strong-interest-inventory/
CareerLeader Assessment: https://www.careerleader.com/ Full disclosure: Career Leader is one of the assessments required in the program that I lead: Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership program at Bethel University.
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The fifth in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address two more key ideas: What are my strengths? and What are my weaknesses?
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The fourth in our series on Managing Yourself. In this episode, we address two more key questions--and not as you might suspect. They are: What do I have to offer? and What do I want to be known for?.
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Yet another in a series on Leading Yourself. In this episode, the content gets out of hand, as we look at the question "Who are your Trusties." And yes, it's trusties, not trustees.
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The first of a series on Leading Yourself. In this episode, we look at some dichontomies and contrasts: Telescope or Microscope; Tasky or Teamy; Compass or Clock; Innovation or Stability. Knowing your preferences in each of these areas can help you be a more effective leaders.
Sources Cited:
Peter Drucker, Managing Oneself is the second chapter in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Yourself-Measure-Clayton-Christensen/dp/1422157997
Robert Terry, Seven Zones for Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Zones-Leadership-Authentically-Stability/dp/0891061584
Charles & Ray Eames, Powers of Ten: https://youtu.be/0fKBhvDjuy0
The first of a series on Leading Yourself. In this episode, we look at How to you like to receive information? and How do you learn best?
Sources Cited:
Peter Drucker, Managing Oneself is the second chapter in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Yourself-Measure-Clayton-Christensen/dp/1422157997
Ronald Riggio, Susan E. Murphy, Frank Pirozzolo: Multiple Intelligences in Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Multiple-Intelligences-Leadership-Organization-Management-ebook/dp/B000SH31DS
Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligences: New Horizons in Theory and Practice: https://www.amazon.com/Multiple-Intelligences-Horizons-Theory-Practice/dp/0465047688
Sources almost cited:
- This is the text I referred to, but could not remember while I was writing and recording this episode. Behold, the irony of it all:
Barbara Oakley, Learning How to Learn. https://www.amazon.com/Learning-How-Learn-Spending-Studying/dp/0143132547
There are two kinds of values, and you have them both. How you handle them is what matters.
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So, you're an expert, now? Congratulations. And Beware!
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This episode explores the myth of The Glamour of Leadership. No such thing, but still, leadership is worth pursuing.
It's an odd fact that our expendability can be a source of value, both personally and for the organizations where we serve.
Sources:
Noel Tichy, The Leadership Engine.
Noel Tichy. The Cycle of Leadership.
This time, he's naming names, talking about how pressing leadership has made a difference.
Sources mentioned:
Bellasco & Stayer, Flight of the Buffalo
John Miller, QBQ, The Question Behind the Question
Ernie Kovacs -- Mr. Question Man
Part 2, and a more nuanced view of our leadership practice.
Books referenced in this episode:
- Richard Sennett, The Craftsman
- James K. A. Smith, You Are What You Love
Not referenced, but relevant:
- James K. A. Smith, Cultural Liturgies (Boxed Set)
Welcome to GreatRidge Station. Here's your chance to get to know me and learn a bit of the flavor of what to expect from future episodes.
One of those looming questions: Is our Leadership Practice Improving.
Sources cited in this episode:
- David Horsager, The Trust Edge
