Shadows and Light 03: Battlefield
Welcome to our mini-series Shadows and Light in Leadership. Last time we talked about viewing life through metaphors. Metaphors are a powerful way that we interpret and explain life. They bypass our mind and connect right to our heart. We feel it in our gut even...
read moreShadows and Light 02: Metaphors For Life
"A leader is someone with the power to project either shadow or light on some part of the world and on to the lives of the people who dwell there." ~Parker Palmer~ Last time we saw how shadows and light are linked to identity. Identity is often revealed in the...
read more2.0 Finding what really motivates you: Reflections After Encounter 2
Arriving at King's Fold for Encounter 2, I had a sense of anticipation. I was looking forward to seeing my fellow CRESTmates and spending time with them, and this Encounter did not disappoint! After catching up during supper and our evening orientation, we jumped...
read moreShadows and Light 01: Identity
Welcome to the CREST Leadership mini-series, Shadows and Light in Leadership. By Dr. Dan Reinhardt I remember when I first read the quote from Parker Palmer: "A leader is someone with the power to project either shadow or light on some part of the world...
read moreMorning Matters
You’ve probably read it before: The first person you have to lead is yourself. Sounds obvious; but that can be one of the hardest things to do! Its crucial though … if your obedience is too far behind your knowledge you develop a lack of inner confidence that leaks...
read more1.5 The Advantage of a Guided Reflection
1.5 The Advantage of a Guided Reflection The New Year is often a time of reflection for many people as they look back on the prior year, and look ahead to the upcoming year. For many, the past year is either one to remember because it was great, or one to forget...
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