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How To Tell if Trouble is Brewing

If there’s one thing a leader hates the most it may be getting caught by surprise—getting blindsided, waylaid, sideswiped, or caught unprepared. This pitfall sometimes happens because staff or subordinates tend to be hesitant about sharing “bad news” to their … Continue reading

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Seven Moral Imperatives of Bowen Family Systems Theory

A moral imperative is a principle or duty that one feels compelled to follow based on ethical reasoning. It represents an obligation to act in a certain way because it is morally right, regardless of personal convenience or consequences. Continue reading

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A Family Genogram Workbook: Tenth printing!

We have just received the delivery of the tenth printing of A Family Genogram Workbook by Galindo, Boomer, and Reagan. We’re pleased with its success (and its steady sales!). We have a few on hand that qualify for discounts, so … Continue reading

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The triangle in the emotional field

Some thoughts on the necessity of interpreting emotional triangles within the context of the emotional field at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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If a leader’s job is not to bring about change, then what’s a leader good for?

A question from one of my students in the systems theory class results in a new insight for leaders from the Dog Whisperer.

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Why you can’t fix some church committees

Some thoughts on why you probably will never be able to fix some of your church committees at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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The Repertoire for self-differentiation

Is there a repertoire for self-differentiation? Maybe so. Check the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for thoughts on what some experienced leaders do to help move toward differentiation during a crisis.

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Checking your prejudices

Pondering the five common prejudices of congregational leaders at the Perspectives on Congregational Leaders blog site. .

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Changing others, changing self

A very nervous young bride-to-be was counseled by her pastor on a way to stay focused on getting through the ceremony. “Take it one step at a time,” said the minister, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will only … Continue reading

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Leadership in Ministry Workshops summer newsletter

The current issue of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops newsletters is now available. In this issue:

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