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From School Halls to Church Walls: Finding Purpose Through Service
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Principal Edwina Thompson shares her journey as the first African-American principal of Lane Tech College Prep and reveals how loving people through leadership has become her core purpose. She discusses balancing her roles as school administrator, pastor's wife, mother, and friend through intentional presence and spiritual grounding.
• Servant leadership means pausing to consider others before yourself, ensuring people feel seen and valued
• Being purposeful with your time requires daily shifting of priorities based on who needs your attention most
• Early morning quiet time (3:30-4:00 AM) provides essential spiritual nourishment before facing the day's demands
• True friendship involves active listening, helping others see themselves clearly, and considering long-term impacts
• Life's greatest lesson: "God has never failed me" - finding calm in chaos through faith
• When facing challenges, "draw in" to your spiritual center rather than reacting to the chaos around you
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Chapters
1. From School Halls to Church Walls: Finding Purpose Through Service (00:00:00)
2. Meet Principal Edwina Thompson (00:00:28)
3. The Heart of Servant Leadership (00:09:50)
4. Balancing Multiple Roles Intentionally (00:19:08)
5. Making Time for Self-Replenishment (00:26:27)
6. Purposeful Friendships and Listening (00:34:56)
7. Life Lessons: God Never Fails (00:43:17)
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