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Voices. Vision. Practices. Community. 4: The Language of Power
In this episode of The Imago Leadership Podcast, we explore the often‑misunderstood terrain of power and how it quietly shapes our relationships, teams, and communities. Drawing from Scripture, spiritual formation, and our own lived experiences, we examine the difference between the world’s fear‑driven “power‑over” patterns and the generative, life‑giving power Jesus models. We reflect on…
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The Stories that Burn and the Stories that Heal
The most dangerous stories are the ones we never question. Toxic narratives shape how we see others and ourselves. Tune in and discover how to interrupt the stories that burn.
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Why We Keep Feeding the Cobra
Toxic behavior doesn’t need applause, just quiet permission. When we ignore dysfunction, we reward it. Watch this vlog and learn how to stop feeding the cobra.
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Leadership Examen: Diagnosing Your Leadership Blind Spots
Your biggest leadership risks are the ones you can’t see. Use a leadership Examen to uncover the blind spots shaping your decisions. Invite your team into a deeper, more honest leadership conversation.
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The Language of Right Relationship
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 (NET) I came across an interesting diagram that, I think, simply and clearly shows what leadership looks like in practice: What this illustration tells me is that leadership is much more of a relational practice than a matter of…
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Agency – The Ethical Core of Leadership
Your people can’t lead if you keep stripping away their agency. Discover why protecting agency is a non‑negotiable leadership responsibility. Choose one action this week that strengthens someone else’s leadership capacity.
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How Leaders Accidentally Reward Unethical Behavior
Leaders often reward the very behaviors they say they want to eliminate. Learn how unaddressed end‑runs quietly reshape your culture. Decide today what you will no longer tolerate.
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The Language of Gentleness
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 (NET) The 2023 Disney film Peter Pan & Wendy, directed by David Lowery, expands on the original story of Peter Pan by including backstories for both Peter Pan and Captain James Hook. It reveals that they were close friends as children. However, Peter…
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Why End-Runs Destroy Leadership Culture
The quickest way to destroy trust on a team is through the side door. Name the behaviors that bypass authority and weaken alignment. Call your team to lead in the room, not in the shadows.
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Voices. Vision. Practices. Community. 3: The Language of Belonging
This episode reframes leadership through the surprising lens of The Matrix and the radical wisdom of Jesus’ Beatitudes. We examine how modern leadership culture often mirrors the “blue‑pill” illusion—driven by control, image, and efficiency—while Jesus calls us to a “red‑pill” awakening that forms leaders who bless, listen, reconcile, and create belonging. It’s a fresh, challenging…
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Leadership in Community is HR’s Highest Calling
HR’s highest calling isn’t compliance; it’s community! Here’s how HR becomes a culture-shaping force for mission. Watch the final vlog in the series on The Compliance Cage.
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The Language of Discontent
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (NET) If you’ve ever held a leadership position—whether in an organization, church, community, politics, or your own family—you know that leadership can be challenging. Leading is painful, and Jesus was unequivocal that kingdom leadership is cruciform: But Jesus called them and said, “You…
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10 Ways to Break the Compliance Cage
Want to break your HR team out of the Compliance Cage? Here are 10 practical ways to rehumanize your culture. Today’s vlog gives you the roadmap.
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Why Compliance Alone Can’t Build Culture
Compliance can protect your organization, but it can’t build your culture. Here’s why mission must anchor every HR policy. Today’s vlog breaks it down.
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The Language of Power
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.” Matthew 5:3 (NET) The concept of power is often one we handle with a bit of discomfort. We have seen horrendous abuse of it in both the sacred and secular worlds. So, we think of power in its most corrupt, dehumanizing…
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When HR Loses the Human
Is your HR team stuck in the Compliance Cage? Here’s why policies alone can quietly suffocate your mission. Watch today’s vlog and rediscover the human in Human Resources.
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Voices. Vision. Practices. Community. 2: The Language of Leadership
In this episode, we explore why so many modern leadership models fall short and how Jesus’ Beatitudes offer a radically different way forward. We talk about leadership as a language, the power of story, the role of emotional intelligence, and the deep longing many of us feel for a more human, more sacred way to…
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From Lone Wolves to Under-Shepherds
Your team can choose the way of the lone wolf or the way of the under‑shepherd. This week’s vlog shows you how to make the shift.
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The Language of Belonging
The Matrix (1999) is a science fiction film set in a future where most humans live unaware that their world is a digital simulation. The real world has collapsed, and intelligent machines now harvest human energy to sustain themselves. To keep people docile, the machines plug them into a lifelike virtual reality—the Matrix—where they go…
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When Mission Becomes a Weapon
When mission becomes a weapon, people get hurt. This week’s vlog explores how leaders can protect people while pursuing God’s work. For more leadership insights like this, subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://imago-leadership.kit.com/newsletter
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