Hard Times. Hard Decisions. Soft Heart.

Three Keys to Leading As A Christ Follower in Challenging Seasons.

“Just because I’m big of heart, doesn’t mean I am slow of mind or weak of hand.”

That’s the somewhat offhand comment Patricia Asp made to me in a recent 10 Talent LeaderTalk Podcast interview (ForbesBooksRadio.com/10x) when I asked her about how she reconciled her Christian faith with the demands of senior leadership.

Pat’s had a stellar top executive career in the public and private corporate sectors. She’s President of Compass Executives (CompassExecutives. com) and also an independent board member of 4WordWomen.org, a nonprofit organization providing leadership training and mentoring to women in the marketplace. And she’s a devoted follower of Christ. Her comment prompted me to reflect on the three most essential components of leadership, regardless of your faith, but certainly for Christ-followers.

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Crisis ManagementFaith Driven TeamAugust 17, 2020Michael SipeComment

Hard Times. Hard Decisions. Soft Heart.

Three Keys to Leading As A Christ Follower in Challenging Seasons.

“Just because I’m big of heart, doesn’t mean I am slow of mind or weak of hand.”

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