In this insightful episode, Dr. Justin Irving, Duke K. McCall Professor of Christian Leadership, explores the critical importance of fostering thriving organizations where individuals can flourish in their work and ministry. Dr. Irving underscores the pivotal connection between leadership, purpose, and meaning, emphasizing how leaders shape culture and create contexts for others to thrive. Warning signs of an individual’s lack of flourishing is what is now called "quiet quitting" and disengagement. Leaders need to be attentive and proactive in cultivating environments conducive to personal growth.

Dr. Irving's website, Irving Resources, provides valuable academic resources for further exploration of healthy leadership practices across various sectors. His blog is Purpose in Leadership. He highlights the universal applicability of these principles in both church and marketplace settings. Tune in and discover how fostering flourishing is not just beneficial but essential for leaders and organizations alike.

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EP #115 Triaging Competing Voices – The Sound of Leadership with Dr. Jules Glanzer

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Jules Glanzer draws upon his extensive leadership journey within both the Church and Christian higher education to offer profound insights into the state of leadership across the seven fundamental sectors of society. Delving into critical questions such as the current landscape of leadership in America and the existence of a leadership crisis, Dr. Glanzer navigates through the intricate dynamics impacting the American church. He articulates three fundamental distinctions between individuals driven by kingdom leadership and those embodying various forms of marketplace leadership. Moreover, he unveils the essence of his book "Sound of Leadership," which serves as a guiding beacon for refining one's life and influence according to kingdom principles. For those eager to explore deeper, the book is readily accessible at https://www.inviteresources.com/lp/sound-of-leadership-landing. Tune in to gain invaluable wisdom on navigating the nuances of leadership in contemporary society.