Best V FOR VISIONARIES Podcasts (2025)

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DGT Episode 318 - Into The Voice - In The Pattern Of Paul - Insights Into Leadership Part 6 27:30

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One thing is for sure: to do anything, you have to start doing it. A lot of people have ideas, ideas that can even change the world, but if they don’t start and actually make things happen nothing will ever get done. The same held true for the lives of the saints like St. Paul. He too had to face many obstacles, and he lived in constant uncertainty…

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DGT Episode 317 - Walking In Fog - In the Pattern Of Paul - Insights Into Leadership Part 5 27:30

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If there’s one thing anybody in charge of anything has in common with each other it’s that leaders of any kind need to know where they’re going. So what do we do when we don’t know where we are going? The situation can even be harder for Christian leaders who are trying to become instruments of God. How do we do something that is entirely beyond ou…

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DGT Episode 3316 - Visionary Leadership - In The Pattern Of Paul - Insights Into Leadership Part 4 27:30

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Vision is certainly one of the greatest challenges to leadership. In many ways leaders are called to stare into the void where nothing seems possible and find a path forward. Already this is a terrific blessing for our world, because it allows for innovation and success. But God wants to do something even more with vision. He wants His leaders to a…

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DGT Episode 315 - The Weak Are Strong - In The Pattern Of Paul - Insights Into Leadership Part 3 27:30

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Christian leadership like anything else is an art and a science. Of course, there are many things we can do to increase our influence and to use it at the service of God. But foundationally there is something out of control in Christian leadership. Namely, the fact that God will use us as He desires. This requires that we learn a secret, the secret…

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DGT Episode 314 - Leadership And Holiness - In The Pattern Of Paul - Insights Into Leadership Part 2 27:58

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When we follow Jesus in our daily life we are faced with many challenges. Rising up to meet those challenges in accordance with his grace means that we will be making an impact changing the world around us. Instead of letting the world take its own course we are leading it in His name. Rising up to meet these challenges gives us a great opportunity…

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DGT Episode 313 - In The Pattern Of Paul - Insights Into Leadership Part 1 27:30

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The life of St. Paul provides Christians with a wonderful example of what it means to lead in Jesus Christ. In fact St. Paul had to face many of the same challenges we do. In my book, Coached by Paul the Apostle, I try to lay out many of these insights into leadership and in this series of podcasts I try and develop those insights in greater depth …

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DGT Episode 312 - Lessons From The Soul Of St. Francis De Sales - Letters To Persons In The World Part V 27:30

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As we bring this series of letters from St. Francis to a close I thought it fitting to finish with some letters in which the Saint references his own soul. What were the spiritual lessons that he himself learned on his journey as a Christian engaged in the affairs of the world? By looking at the themes that he evokes in letters about himself we can…

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DGT Episode 311 - Courage For The Cross - Letters To Persons In The World Part 4 27:30

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One thing a Christian leader can be sure of is that they will be asked to carry the cross with Jesus. But carrying a cross isn’t easy for anybody and few of us embrace it as we should. St. Francis de Sales, and early master of the 1600’s, knew this very well and he wrote to the leaders of this world with encouragement to carry the cross that God ga…

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DGT Episode 310 - Love Purifies The Heart - Letters To Persons In The World 27:30

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The letters written by St. Francis de Sales to persons in the world represent wonderful examples of the application of true spirituality to those living amidst the cares of this world. All of us who carry the mantle of leadership in our families or in our businesses have to find ways to keep our spirituality alive and at the same time deal with the…

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DGT Episode 309 - Sailing Between Vanity And Ambition - Letters To Persons In The World Part 2 27:30

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In his letter to Persons In The World, St. Francis de Sales writes admirable advice for those whose vocation it is to live in the world but not be of it. For some Christians involving ourselves in the world is a distraction and others disparage the vocation of business as a temptation that could threaten one’s salvation. But it was not so for St. F…

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DGT Episode 308 - The Secret To Inner Peace - Letters To Persons In The World Part 1 27:30

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St. Francis de Sales was the Bishop of Geneva in the early 1600’s. He wrote many wonderful texts of spirituality and is considered a Doctor of the Roman Catholic Church. He also wrote many letters, especially to people who were in the world, that is, lay faithful who were entrusted with the charges of family, business, and politics. These letters a…

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DGT Episode 307 - Humble And Deep - The Bold Leadership Of John The Baptist Part 7 27:30

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Let’s face it, most of our thoughts about leadership position leaders as folks on the top. People who have pushed the envelope and have succeeded against great odds. Is there anything to say for those who have not gone to the top? People who for one reason or another are in second place. In the life of John the Baptist we can’t help noticing that J…

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DGT Episode 306 - The Power Of A Witness - The Bold Leadership Of St. John The Baptist Part 6 27:30

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Anyone who leads in today’s world knows how important it is to stay in the middle. After all if we want to have impact in our world we have to belong to it. And yet are there times when witness is necessary? Or at least an invitation to go deeper than our customary ways? In the life of St. John the Baptist we have the example of someone who was ext…

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DGT Episode 305 - The Power Of Poverty Of The Heart - The Bold Leadership Of John The Baptist Part 5 27:30

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The life of St. John the Baptist is a study in detachment. From forsaking the goods of this earth and the relationships of natural human society to going without in his many forms of asceticism to finally letting go to his own claim to glory and his own claim to his disciples. St. John the Baptist was poor in spirit. And yet his influence was extre…

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10: Rupert Cook: CYBER SECURITY ENTREPRENEUR 38:37

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In this episode of V for Visionaries, we sit down with Rupert Cook, a leading cyber security expert, serial entrepreneur, and business investor. With a career built on innovation, resilience, and sharp business acumen, Rupert shares his journey to success, offering key insights into the cyber security industry and the ever-evolving digital landscap…

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9: Nick Forster: HOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL PR COMPANY 36:17

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In this episode of V for Visionaries, we’re joined by Nick Forster, Managing Director of Thinking Hat Media, to uncover what it really takes to scale a PR agency in today’s competitive market. Nick dives into the art of hiring the right talent in PR, mastering the balance of client expectations, and the risks of over-promising. He also shares candi…

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DGT Episode 304 - The Art Of Disappearing - The Bold Leadership Of St. John The Baptist Part 4 27:30

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Leadership puts us in the spotlight. Like it or not, leaders are out in front. If we follow the ways of the world, the natural prominence of leadership can result in negative consequences like arrogance and self conceit. It was just the opposite, however, for St. John the Baptist. He used his prominence to promote Christ and he learned how to make …

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8: Tracey Moloney AKA THE LEGAL QUEEN “HOW TO” NAVIGATE DIVORCE 40:01

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In this episode of V for Visionaries, we sit down with Tracey Moloney, better known as The Legal Queen. From her early days as a Legal Secretary to becoming a Barrister in Australia and later a renowned Family Law Solicitor in the UK, Tracey’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. With a passion for making the law accessible, Tracey has built a ma…

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DGT Episode 303 - Repenting Means Changing Your Thinking - The Bold Leadership Of John The Baptist Part 3 27:30

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Most of us know the figure of John the Baptist but not all of us our familiar with his actual message. At the heart of John the Baptist’s proclamation was the phrase “Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” What does it mean to repent and how is this essential to our leadership today? In this third part of our series on the bold leadership o…

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7: Marcus Luer: THE FANTASTIC BUSINESS STORY OF HOW TO BUILD A SPORTS 40:48

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Marcus Luer is a true pioneer in the global sports industry. As the founder of SMRF Capital and Total Sports Asia, he spent over 30 years building one of Asia’s leading sports marketing agencies from the ground up. In this episode, Marcus shares his journey from humble beginnings to launching WWE in Asia, scaling a global business without being a n…

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6: Jim Tapper: HOW TO COPE WITH MENTAL HEALTH, IMPOSTER SYNDROME, AFFAIRS and more from PSYCHOLOGIST TO CEOS & ENTREPRENEURS 32:54

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In this episode of V for Visionaries, we meet Jim Tapper, former CEO and Managing Partner at Deloitte, who has spent over 30 years advising FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 leaders. Now the CEO of Tapper Associates, Jim has transitioned from the corporate boardroom to the world of psychotherapy, helping CEOs and business leaders manage mental health, impos…

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5: Jay Schweid: ENTERTAINMENT ENTREPRENEUR AMAZING STORY 35:15

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Meet native New Yorker, Jay Schweid - serial entrepreneur, creative pioneer, and the visionary force behind ephelants. From customizing rackets for tennis legends like John McEnroe and Andre Agassi to running South Beach’s hottest lounge with Mickey Rourke, Jay’s journey is anything but conventional. He’s built elite concierge services, spearheaded…

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DGT Episode 302 - A Voice In The Wilderness - The Leadership Of John The Baptist Part 2 27:30

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Like it or not being in a position of leadership means being at the forefront of change. In many ways this can be intimidating, but if we look at it from a point of view of faith and a call from God the prospects given to us by leadership are exhilarating. We can stand for and do amazing things, things that other people only dream of doing. In many…

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DGT Episode 301 - Born For This - The Bold Leadership Of John The Baptist Part 1 27:30

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Amongst all the history of great leaders inspired by faith surely St. John the Baptist is at the top of the list. Not only was his life recorded in sacred scripture as an example to us all but his leadership provides an amazing model for all of us who seek to serve God by the power and influence He has given us. In this first of our series treating…

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4: Jaqueline O'Donovan OBE: How to be a Successful CEO 31:54

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Jacqueline O’Donovan OBE is a serial entrepreneur, multi-award-winning business leader, and the powerhouse behind O’Donovan Waste. From taking a £150,000 business and scaling it to £23 million, to breaking barriers as a woman in the waste and construction industries, Jacqueline shares the bold decisions, risks, and resilience that shaped her journe…

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3: Gerald Duran: HOW TO ENGAGE A VENTURE CAPITALIST FROM THE 15th MOST POWERFUL IN AMERICA 40:37

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In this episode of V for Visionaries, we welcome the 15th Most Powerful Venture Capitalist in America, he has 40,000 founders applying to his incubator a month Gerald Duran. With 40 years of experience, and a unapologetically bold approach to scaling companies, Gerald is a relentless, driven visionary on an unstoppable track. Come and listen to how…

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The Breastplate Of St. Patrick 27:30

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Prayer is to the soul what breathing is to the body, therefore, prayer is essential to everybody. But even more so to those who will lead, who play a position that comes to them from God in our world. Without a doubt each of us has their own way to pray and express their hearts to God, but the Catholic tradition holds many devotions which can help …

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2: Ed Parsons: THE STORY OF HOW THIS CFO BUILT HH GLOBAL TO A 2 BILLION POUND BUSINESS 48:54

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Global CFO Edward Parsons is a specialist in driving growth for owner-managed businesses. With a proven track record of scaling to BILLION pound enterprises, Ed shares invaluable “how-to” insights as a CFO on building and sustaining financial success. From navigating the unique challenges of working alongside visionary entrepreneurs to mastering th…

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DGT Episode 299 - Unleashed Creativity - Leaders In A Broken World Part 4 27:30

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At its essence leadership is a question of vision and vision at its heart is a matter of creativity. Although not always comfortable being in charge of an operations means finding an answer no matter what. Great leaders do this in extraordinary ways. But getting to the heart of how to innovate and find new answers means getting to the heart of the …

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1: Mike Tobin OBE: HOW TO THINK LIKE A MAN WHO BUILT A 3 MILLION POUND COMPANY 38:01

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Mike Tobin OBE, the bold and unconventional CEO, shares his incredible journey from a tough upbringing to leading and selling a £3 billion business. In this episode, Mike offers invaluable insights into management, adapting strategies, and staying present in both life and work. Discover his unique approach to overcoming challenges, marathon feats, …

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DGT Episode 298 - Agents For Growth - Leaders In A Broken World Part 3 27:30

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Accepting to lead in the footsteps of Christ means extending the power of His salvific redemption into our world through our work. In brief this means bringing healing bringing peace and doing good in a world that needs it. Seeing our work in this light makes our occupations a mission and makes our duties and instrument of God’s peace. One way we d…

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Introducing V for Visionaries, the "how to" business podcast that brings you incredible stories from the world’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Get ready to meet the people redefining what it means to build and grow a business, and hear their insights, strategies, and journeys to success.…

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DGT Episode 297 - Unifying Diversity - Leaders In A Broken World Part 2 27:30

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Leadership is not done in a vacuum. In fact the cultural situation we find ourselves in often influences the decisions we have to make. This is why it is so important for Christian leaders to always remember the importance of their role as leaders in a world that is marked by sin. In today’s episode, the second of our series of Leaders In A Broken …

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DGT Episode 296 - Healers Of The Heart - Leaders In A Broken World Part 1 27:30

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Trying to improve our leadership requires a lot from us. It requires study and thought and development of our skills. But sometimes in the midst of all that we can forget why we’re called to lead in the first place. What’s God’s plan for our leadership? Why would he call us to do what we’re doing anyway? Certainly there are many great answers to th…

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DGT Episode 295 - Leaders Under The Law - Leadership Lessons From Aquinas Part 5 27:30

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When we are in a position of leadership law can sometimes seem cumbersome. And as Christian leaders we’ve developed our sense of autonomy and freedom and love to the point where many of us wonder why do we need rules in the church at all? Sometimes it can be tempting to say, “those in charge make the rules” and that’s why the life of our Lord can b…

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DGT Episode 294 - Purposeful Poverty - Leadership Lessons From Aquinas Part 4 27:30

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The Christian tradition has always recommended that a minister of the gospel live a life of material simplicity. Such a life would guarantee the virtues necessary for proclaiming the gospel in purity. But what does the Church have to say for those engaged in the public sphere of commerce? If a business leader tries to evangelize with their business…

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DGT Episode 293 - Fitting In So As To Transform - Leadership Lessons From Aquinas Part 3 27:30

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When we assume a role of leadership we set ourselves apart from the people that we lead. By definition the leader is at the top or first in line. And leaders in general play positions in society where power is a part of their lives. But what do we do as Christians? Shouldn’t we be the same as every other Christian? And what if our position of leade…

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DGT Episode 292 - The Three Kinds Of Rest - Leadership Lessons From The Summa Part 2 27:30

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All of us know that leadership is a demanding thing. Physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. Anyone who stands in front of the crowd and points the right direction will take a beating. And yet strangely this is exactly what God asks us to do. Maybe it’s for this reason that our Lord himself took times to rest. In this second part…

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DGT EPisode 291 - Going Towards The Need - Leadership Lessons From The Summa Part 1 27:30

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Without a doubt leadership requires us to engage other people. Whether it be in networking for new partnerships or interviewing new employees, we live an active life. For many Christians this is problematic. We can sometimes feel that being a leader and being active means that we can’t be as contemplative and prayerful as we should be. In this less…

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DGT Episode 290 - Pushing The Envelope Like Frances Cabrini - Leadership Lessons From The Saints Part 8 27:30

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Few saints exemplify the power of Catholic leadership more than a simple Italian nun named St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Although plagued with bad health and many restrictions in her life she found a way to be incredibly productive founding schools, orphanages, and hospitals on four continents. She teaches us to overcome whatever lies in our way as w…

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DGT Episode 289 - Attentive Communication With St. Patrick - Leadership Lessons From The Saints Part 7 27:30

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Regardless of our positions and responsibilities communication is always a challenge. How did the saints communicate when they needed to? In today’s episode on Leadership Lessons From The Saints, I look at St. Patrick. Not only did he manage to communicate foreign ideas to his audience, but he did so in a way that was persuasive. He managed to do s…

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DGT Episode 288 - Leading From The Heart With Joan Of Arc - Leadership Lessons From The Saints Part 6 27:30

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Theodore Roosevelt said, “People will not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” It’s a fact that leadership is something that followers bequeath to the one that leads them. Meaning that we who lead in the footsteps of Christ have to gain the trust of those whom we are leading. Few saints embody this better than St. Joan of Arc.…

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DGT Episode 287 - Braving Confrontation With Leo The Great - Leadership Lessons From The Saints Part 5 27:30

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Anyone charged with leadership has to constantly confront difficulty. In fact any leader will tell you that problems are their playing field. But confronting difficulty and challenge is not always easy. It takes courage and bravery. Pope Leo the Great, the Bishop of Rome from 440 AD to 461 AD, gives us an example of tremendous courage in the face o…

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DGT Episode 286 - Daring With Jose Maria Escriva - Leadership Lessons From The Saints 27:30

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Leading with daring might sound glorious but in practice it’s actually difficult to define. How do we know when our daring is not rationale? And where can we look to find the surety that we need to dare great thing for Christ? In this fourth Leadership Lessons From The Saints we take a look at some of the comments by Jose Maria Escrivá. Not only di…

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DGT Episode 285 - The Humanity Of John Paul II - Leadership Lessons From The Saints Part 3 27:30

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Of the many saints we could hope to emulate, Pope John Paul II stands apart for his excellence in leadership. Not only was he Pope of the Catholic Church at a very difficult time in church and world history but his twenty-six year long pontificate was marked by incredible achievements, changes, and unique global impact. In this third of our series …

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DGT Episode 284 - St. Benedict On Authority - Leadership Lessons From The Saints Part 2 27:30

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Of the many excellent texts on leadership in the Catholic Church’s tradition The Rule of Saint Benedict surely holds a pride of place. Written around 530 AD by St. Benedict of Nursia this text provided the foundation for the way of life of his monks. A way of life that shaped many of our traditions in Western Civilization. This is why his take on l…

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DGT Episode 283 - John XXIII's Rule For A Day - Leadership Lessons From Saints Part 1 27:30

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It might surprise many of us to remember that the saints themselves were oftentimes leaders and as such had to shoulder the heavy burden of leadership just like we do. It can be helpful to learn from them; what did they do, how did they handle the daily stresses of life? In this first class of Leadership Lessons From The Saints I look at John XXIII…

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DGT Episode 282 - Educated To Lead - Applying The Gospel Part 3 27:30

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Like anything stepping into leadership requires training. Stepping into Christian leadership requires that we not just be skilled but also ethical and holy. How to integrate these two worlds? How to integrate our spirituality, our faith, and the realism of the world of business? The Church’s Magisterium put forth a wonderful document that outlines …

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DGT Episode 281 - Leaders Of Action - Apply The Gospel Part 2 27:30

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Without a doubt something that all leaders have in common is that we are men and women of action. Practically oriented, skilled in social settings, leaders tend to rise to the top because they engage their talents in their situations to make a difference. They are men and women of action. Does the Christian faith have room for them and do they have…

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DGT Episode 280 - A Community Of Persons - Applying The Gospel Part 1 27:30

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It’s an amazing fact that we spend nearly half of our waking life at work. The relationships we form there are real, intense, and impact our overall vision of life. For the Christian this represents a real challenge. How can I live the relationships I have at work or in my social setting in a way that glorifies God and helps others to know him bett…