Going: WITH Steve Schmidt in leadership

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Going: where God is at work

Alessandro, Jenn, Jesse

50 episodes

1 week ago

Going: Where God is at Work is a Podcast that sits at the intersection of mission theory and practice. We are building a community of Great Commission workers who long to see the Gospel spread to the ends of the earth; and, are also convinced that our engagement with God’s mission in the world demands cooperation with God’s transformational process in us. Our conversations examine the why, the how, and the heart of cross-cultural ministry with a hope of providing both information and inspiration to equip modern missionaries for the work to which they were called.

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Going: WITH Steve Schmidt in leadership

Going: where God is at work

50 minutes 43 seconds

6 months ago

Going: WITH Steve Schmidt in leadership

Summary

In this episode, the conversation explores the journey of leadership within the context of missions, focusing on the experiences of Steve Schmidt, a reluctant leader who transitioned from missionary work to leadership roles. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building trust, navigating conflict, and the need for humility and self-awareness in leadership. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their strengths, support their teams, and lead with kindness and understanding.

Links mentioned in the episode.

Watership Down by Richard Adams
A classic adventure novel about a group of wild rabbits seeking a new home.
🔗 Official Publisher Page – Simon & Schuster
Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal
Explores how organizations can adapt to complexity through decentralized leadership.
🔗 McChrystal Group Official Book Page
The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni
Focuses on the importance of organizational health for business success.
🔗 The Table Group – Official Book Page
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
Provides a biblical approach to resolving personal conflicts.
🔗 Relational Wisdom 360 – Official Book Page
PeaceWise
An Australian organization offering biblical peacemaking training and resources.
🔗 PeaceWise Official Website

Takeaways

It's okay to play to your strengths.

Building trust is essential for effective teamwork.
Conflict can be a catalyst for growth.
Humility is crucial in leadership roles.
Leaders should support and empower their teams.
Listening is a key skill for leaders.
Navigating conflict requires a thoughtful approach.
Emerging leaders should be kind to themselves.
Leading up involves building trust with superiors.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Personal Journeys

03:02 The Reluctant Leader's Journey

06:06 Building Trust and Team Dynamics

08:58 Navigating Conflict in Leadership

11:56 The Importance of Humility and Self-Awareness

15:05 Leading Up and Supporting Others

18:03 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Emerging Leaders