Posts Tagged ‘Center for Steward Leader Studies’
Power and Privilege By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
A Steward’s Perspective on Power and Privilege Power and privilege in the life of a leader must be understood and scrutinized if we wish to steward goodness and beauty in our relationships, organizations, and society. I reflect on the state of the modern world; I am struck by how easily we are flippant about the…
Read MoreStewarding Peace as a Leader By Howard Rich
Recieve and Give Peace “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 In John Chapter 14, Jesus comforts His followers and promises to send the Holy Spirit to teach and…
Read MorePresent, Attuned, and Changed By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
A Steward Leader Experiences Being Present, Attuned, and Changed I have been thinking deeply about being a steward leader and what it means to be present, attuned, and changed. On any given Monday morning, I often find myself sitting at my desk reviewing my calendar, preparing a report for the board, and tweaking my objectives…
Read MoreThe Image-Bearer By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Being an Image-Bearer and Steward Being a reflection of God changes how we respond in relationships – in love, life, and loss. Being God’s image-bearer transforms how we steward power and leadership. I work as a leader in a ministry focused on the struggles of relationships and the broken strategies that impact us because of…
Read MoreA Strategic Plan and the Steward Leader By Dr. Al Hearne II
A Steward’s Relationship with God and a Strategic Plan Today’s blog is the second in a series for steward leaders. The first blog, The Importance of Strategic Planning in All Areas of the Steward Leader’s Life, described a six-phase strategic planning process that is easy to follow, quickly adapted, and flexible in implementation. This blog…
Read MoreThe Disruptive Leader By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Disrupting Cycles of Captivity Personal challenges and weaknesses can reinforce dysfunctional and disruptive patterns in an organization. Healthy organizational transformation must begin with personal transformation. Through personal examination, a leader can begin to break cycles of captivity and discover pathways that lead to freedom for everyone in the organization. Often, amid work and ministry, leaders…
Read MoreThe Importance of Strategic Planning By Dr. Al Hearne II
Strategic Planning from a Steward Leader Perspective Today’s blog is the first in a series that will delve into the importance of strategic planning in all areas of the steward leader’s life. This blog explains the importance of strategic planning and describes a six-step strategic planning process. Future blogs will cover the importance of strategic…
Read MoreTogether Becoming One By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Organizational Unity by Together Becoming One As leaders, we understand that our dedication to a new endeavor requires attention to the uniting and blending of individuals – TOGETHER becoming ONE. And when our life intersects and intertwines with others in a common goal or mission, we can experience the emergence of something new. We intentionally…
Read MoreThe Danger of Control By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Don’t Let Control Get You in a Choke Hold At some point, the transformation of a steward leader includes facing one’s demand for control and micromanagement. The wrestle for control is the essential challenge. Embracing our identity as faithful stewards begins by acknowledging that we serve on another’s behalf. I’ve found that the desire for…
Read MoreOught a Steward Leader Use ChatGPT? By Dr. Al Hearne
Starting the Conversation About Using ChatGPT In my lifetime, I have seen three primary responses to adopting new technology like ChatGPT. Some people love and immediately use it, some are apprehensive and slowly try it, and some reject it. Yet over time, the new technology becomes commonly used by the masses. Rarely have I ever…
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