Leading In An Age of Misinformation and Distrust

As I continue to walk alongside leaders who are leading corporate organizations, nonprofits, cities, churches, families, and everything in between, I find it important to name that what worked before is no longer working. But maybe the answer isn't simply to find a better way to lead. Maybe we also have to ask: What kind … Continue reading Leading In An Age of Misinformation and Distrust →

Together We Flourish

I've been thinking a lot lately about the Church as we experience our Journey in Faith together in the Archdiocese Dubuque, and as I step more fully into my role as Director of Leadership Formation. Not the Church as a building. Not the Church as an institution. Not even the Church as the collection of … Continue reading Together We Flourish →

Our Call to Expand Beyond Division

What is this telling us? I recently came across this question in an interview between Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah on Sinek's podcast (one of my favorites), A Bit of Optimism. I expected the conversation to be cheeky and fun, and while it was full of energy and laughter, it also had a lot of … Continue reading Our Call to Expand Beyond Division →

Our Immaturity is Showing

In light of recent events that are perpetuating division, I am pondering some questions: Why are my friends who identify as pro-life saying it's OK to degrade and dehumanize people who do not share the same values they do? Why are my friends who say they are advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion othering people … Continue reading Our Immaturity is Showing →