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Why is Creative Risk-Taking So Important? adaptive leadership May 20, 2025

When I was a kid, my mom snuck off to worship early on Friday mornings. And every month or so, it was her turn to bring muffins to share for breakfast afterward. I remember she always made sure to hav...

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The Ethics of Power in Christian Leadership adaptive leadership authority coercion community ethics herd hierarchy participation power volition willingness Jan 08, 2023

One of the things I teach in all my courses is how leaders can find their power and use it for good.  But but but, I can feel you asking, don’t leaders already have a lot of power, and isn’t that part...

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What is Adaptive Leadership? adaptive leadership bridges emotions holy spirit kotter relational Apr 05, 2022

What is Adaptive Leadership?

 Hi there, I’m Clara, and I teach Adaptive Leadership in the Church.  Yes, I hear you saying, but what is Adaptive Leadership?  

Adaptive Leadership is a leadership appr...

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