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When Power Goes Unchecked
When charisma outruns accountability, leaders become lone wolves. In this week’s vlog, discover how teams can reclaim the way of the Good Shepherd.
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When Vision Outruns Capacity
When Vision Outruns Capacity, Teams Suffer This week’s vlog unpacks a moment when “noble” spiritual language drowned out practical wisdom — and how the Stunted Mirror traps leaders in their ideals while their teams feel unseen. If you’ve ever been overwhelmed in the name of vision, this story will resonate. You’ll hear: How ideals can…
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From Mirror to Telescope
Leaders don’t just make decisions. They are being formed by them. Every day, we’re tempted to lead from the Stunted Mirror: ego, ideals, performance, or moralism. But there’s a way to break free—and it starts with one ancient practice. In this week’s vlog, I’m unpacking the Examen: a simple, daily rhythm that helps leaders discern…
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The Organizational Trap of The Stunted Mirror
Leadership isn’t just about vision. It’s about reflection. Every team faces culture killers: poor communication, lack of trust, and unclear goals. But one of the most dangerous is hidden in plain sight: The Stunted Mirror. When leaders confuse their ideals with universal truth, growth stalls, trust erodes, and voices go unheard. In my latest vlog,…
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Voices. Vision. Practices. Community. 5: The Big 10 Culture Killers of Effective Leadership Teams, Part 3
What’s quietly killing the culture of your leadership team? In our latest episode of Leadership in Practice, we uncover four of the Big 10 Culture Killers that sabotage trust, growth, and mission: Conflict Without a Compass – when tough conversations turn toxic or get avoided altogether. The Stunted Mirror – when leaders stop growing and…
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A Lesson from Harry Potter
What happens when leaders get stuck staring at their own ideals instead of living out their calling? In Harry Potter, the Mirror of Erised showed Harry his deepest desires but threatened to trap him in longing instead of growth. Leaders face the same danger when noble intentions blind them to reality. In my latest vlog,…
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