Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? In this piece, St. Gregory addresses contrast between those who are envious and contented – and how to help both to grow. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the kindly-disposed and the envious are to be admonished.…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? In this piece, St. Gregory addresses one of the most fearsome of the virtues – and how to help people to grow. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the impatient and the patient are to be admonished…

Book 3, Intro and Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Everyone Has and Ego Problem Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the forward and the faint-hearted are to be admonished.…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the impudent and bashful are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the wise and the dull are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How servants and masters are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How subjects and prelates are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the joyful and the sad are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the poor and the rich should be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement: How the Ruler Ought to Teach and Admonish Those that are Put Under Him.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 2, Chapter 11 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Head in the Bible; Heart on Jesus Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: How intent the ruler ought to be on meditations in the Sacred La…

Book 2, Chapter 10 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Use Your Emotional Intelligence Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: When to correct; when to wait: when to be fearsome, when to be gen…

Book 2, Chapter 9 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Your Strength Could Be Your Weakness. Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: Understand how often our vices try to pass themselves off as …

Book 2, Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Keeping Your Balance Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: The leader should not set his heart on pleasing people, but should set his hea…

Book 2, Chapter 7 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Tend To Your Responsibilities Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: A leader must not neglect his responsibilities in favor of outside co…

Book 2, Chapter 6 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Balancing Humility and Zeal Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us balance strength and humility: Not an easy task, and not for the wea…

Book 2, Chapter 5 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Be A Holy Neighbor Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps understand the importance of being a holy neighbor.…

Book 2, Chapter 4 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Keeping Confidence and Keeping Silence. Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us weigh our words--and our silence. (Fixed Audio glitch, U…

Book 2, Chapter 3 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Why Your Actions Matter Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory challenges us to think about our actions -- but also urges us to take action.…

Book 2, Chapter 2 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: The Challenge of Tending to ourselves, and to others. Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us see how managing ourselves well helps give…

Book 2, Chapter 1 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Launching As A Leader Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us know how to launch as a leader, and gives s short summary of Book 2.…

Book 1, Chapter 11 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn who is not qualified to lead. This is the final episode of Book 1. (Book 2 is slated for release after the 2023 Holiday Season)By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 10 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn who should be a leader --- Who is qualified?By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 9 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn that our core responsibility is getting stuff done.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn that we cannot fake humility.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 7 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn to sort out the real motivation for our work.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 6 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn why it is important to obey, even when you don't want to.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 5 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn that if we are called to serve, we must serve.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 4 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn why we must stay focused.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 3 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn how adversity is good for the heart.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 2 of a series drawn from St. Gregory the Great.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 1 of a series drawn from St. Gregory the Great.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

With this, we launch a new series. Looking back 1500 years, St. Gregory the Great wrote an insightful guide for leaders. This is the result of a two-year long labor of love, with thanks to Bethel University for providing to time to bring this project to completion. This is the introductory episode, to provide you with the groundwork you need to nav…

A tale of water heaters, troubleshooting, and figuring stuff out. Oh, and what bad business looks like, but that's a bonus observation. Ludwig von Bertalanffy -- General Systems Theory Peter Senge -- The Fifth Discipline Peter Vaill -- Learning as a Way of BeingBy L. J. Helgerson, PhD

When you look back at your life, what will you see? This episode asks you to face that question, directly. The tale is told as an epistolary (a concept I learned from the subject of this episode).By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think, and it includes paying attention to all of the following pieces: Compassion Direction Influence Meaning Formation Aspiration Culture Achievement Growth. This is part 3 of a 3-part series.…

A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think. This is part 2 of a 3-part series.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Yes, it's a global economy, but leaders need to learn to live glocally. Your local community is the heart of the economy.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

For its return to the web, and its first full Tuesday Episode, we talk about the kind of learning that can happen when you move outside of your comfort zone.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

GreatRidge Station announces its auspicious return, after an unexpected hiatus. And by the way, for Season 5, We're moving to a Tuesday release schedule.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Some practical and theoretical insights on dealing with Standard Operating Procedures within organizations of all sorts.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, a brutal reminder that your ego is not your friend. I mention this song, from The Innocence Mission: Migration.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, taking on the challenges of maturity.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Part 2 of our series on the Challenge of Growth. Change is frightening because it puts your identity on the line: It will be that way for your whole life. Don't forget about the good work of www.cardus.caBy L. J. Helgerson, PhD

This time around, we kick off a new series on The Challenge of Growth. Sources Cited: Josh Kaufman -- The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything Fast. John Maxwell -- Failing ForwardBy L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Part 2 of a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage. This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast. I think you'll find it helpful.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Launching season 4 with a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage. This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast. Thanks to a technology upgrade, I think the new season sounds a bit better--and warmer. I'd love to know what you think. Works cited: The Path…

This episode takes on the question of life as a journey, with reflections on Red Lake, and why your life may be more like a Baker, Farmer, Soldier, Navigator, Monk, Negotiator/Peacemaker, or Butler--and why those patterns of life matter. My hope is that next season will find me back in my normal studio setting. Thanks for your patience with the sou…

Leaders are supposed to be dealing in hope, but why that's difficult when an organization goes off the rails. When that happens, despair is the result.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD