Life in Flux: Navigational Skills in an Ever-Changing World | Michaela O'Donnell and Lisa Pratt Slayton

In this episode, host John Terrill has a conversation with Michaela O'Donnell and Lisa Pratt Slayton about their new book, Life in Flux: Navigational Skills to Guide and Ground You in an Ever-Changing World. We explored how internal and external reactions are crucial in effective leadership and the importance of profound inner work. Here are three key takeaways:🔑 Embrace Pain and Failure: True growth often comes from experiencing pain, grief, and failure. Acknowledging these elements and allowing oneself to learn from mistakes is essential for developing resilience and wisdom in leadership.🔑 Prioritize Inner Work: Effective leaders don’t just react to change; they engage deeply with their inner selves. This introspection allows for navigating transitions with humility, confidence, and a willingness to be wrong, as emphasized by Edwin Friedman's work.🔑 Value Community and Rest: Transitioning successfully means recognizing the need for community support and the importance of rest. Michaela O'Donnell's insights on Sabbath as a form of resistance highlight how rest helps leaders resist the rush, foster creativity, and maintain well-being amidst change.This episode is a powerful exploration of what it means to lead with authenticity and courage in today's fast-paced world. Don't miss out on this inspiring discussion—tune in to the UpWords podcast and embark on your journey of becoming a more grounded and effective leader.----📙link = http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/life-in-flux/408950----Other 🔗'shttps://michaelaodonnell.comhttps://thehxcollective.com/speaker/lisa-slayton/ Send us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour