This year’s set of leadership blogs are focusing on “seed sowing.” As I was thinking about this next exploration of the theme, I was watching my twitter feed. I know some may not recommend that, but it did bring me back to the idea of the connexion between leadership and not only that which we sow, but also for whom we do the sowing and why.
(Un)Civil Politics I am writing this as my country (Canada) engages in the democratic process of electing its next federal government. We do this every four years, and it is always an
This reflection was offered during the first chapel of the 2019 fall semester at St. Andrew's College. In it, I was exploring the topic of control and what that means for those who offer
Convocation 2019 Friends, We acknowledge we are on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. This verbal acknowledgement is one concrete action that symbolises our commitment to the work of
Boundaries Leadership is often a focus for these musings. That focus has become sharper since I began as Principal of St. Andrew’s College in 2019. I have the honour to be involved
Leadership is facilitative; Leadership is modelling; Leadership is prophetic; Leadership is relational; Leadership endeavours to be collaborative; Leadership endeavours to be conciliar; Leadership occurs in community; Leadership occurs in a faith-based context; Leadership occurs
This reflection was offered during the first chapel of the 2019 winter semester at St. Andrew's College. In it, I was exploring the current change context of The United Church of Canada and what
The punch line, if you will, for this TED, by Wanis Kabbaj, is “How can we do both better?” Though I have referenced this TED recently in the unfolding Leadership & Legacy feature, I have felt drawn to dig a little further into nationalism and globalism, in particular, because the terms are connected with two very old Christian responses of how to be in the world: purity and pluralism.
This blog is part of an unfolding series of reflections, offered during worship events in my role as Principal of St. Andrew’s College. The series, Leadership & Legacy, explores the tensions, challenges and blessings that are
This blog is part of an unfolding series of reflections, offered during worship events in my role as Principal of St. Andrew’s College. The series, Leadership & Legacy, explores the tensions, challenges and blessings
