The title “Chief People and Culture Officer” perfectly describes the work that Tom Beck does at Compassion International. With a global workforce in 26 countries, every day Tom tackles the challenge of creating an organizational culture of belonging for staff who live across the world. So, how does he do it? According to Tom, it starts with cultivating the spiritual habit of prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreMargaret Fitzwater, the Executive Director of Training, Development, and Care for the Navigators, attributes her strong faith and Christ-centered leadership to having good life rhythms. Particularly daily time in the Word – journal and pen in hand. At Navigators, Margaret leads five teams that train over 2,700 staff. Being virtual is a challenge for building a culture of belonging, but her teams have learned to invest the time and effort to make sure that every staff member feels seen and heard.
Read MoreGet ready to be drawn in by the gentle leadership of Beth Guckenberger! Right off the bat, Beth shares with us her keys to Christ-centered leadership: fellowship and accountability. And what do these two things have in common? They are a part of being in community... part of belonging. Beth and her husband have spent years traveling and learning about other cultures, but the Bible’s principles for belonging always apply no matter where they are. Plus, we talk about Beth’s new book, Throw the First Punch!
Read MoreNona Jones wears many leadership hats – from church to business to family – so she knows that thriving leadership requires personal growth. And a leader’s health is oftentimes directly reflected in their team’s health. So, if there’s one thing that she’s been learning lately, it’s the importance of pouring into the lives of her team members. With the last years of added stress and challenge, God has been pointing her towards compassion and sincere care for truly effective leadership.
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