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Mar 3, 2025 40 min

The Wise Leader | Uli Chi

from The UpWords Podcast Hosted by Upper House

In this episode of The UpWords Podcast, Dr. Uli Chi discusses the essence of wisdom in leadership, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from his book, 'The Wise Leader.' He emphasizes the importance of relationships, humility, and the need for genuine Christian wisdom in contemporary society. The conversation explores how wisdom can be recognized, the role of institutions, and the dynamics of power in leadership. Dr. Chi also offers advice for future leaders, encouraging them to focus on relational perspectives and the cultivation of imagination alongside rational thought. This event was recorded over Zoom, in partnership with the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s MBA Ministry, on January 21, 2025. Our host for this episode is John Terrill, executive director of the SL Brown Foundation. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Uli Chi is known for his innovative approach to leadership in business, nonprofits, the theological academy, and the local church. An award-winning tech entrepreneur, he is an in-demand business consultant and holds influential leadership positions, including as board chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System (Pacific Northwest) and as an advisor to the Benaroya Research Institute and the Virginia Mason Institute, both in Seattle. He chaired the Board of Governors at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada and now serves as Senior Fellow at the De Pree Center for Leadership, where he also writes and shares practical wisdom for the "Life for Leaders" daily devotional. In addition to writing and mentoring, he teaches in Regent College’s Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology, and Society program and at Fuller Seminary’s Doctorate of Global Leadership program. Send us Fan Mail CONNECT WITH US Subscribe 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 Conour Edited by Dave Conour

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In this episode of The UpWords Podcast, Dr. Uli Chi discusses the essence of wisdom in leadership, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from his book, 'The Wise Leader.' He emphasizes the importance of relationships, humility, and the need for genuine Christian wisdom in contemporary society. The conversation explores how wisdom can be recognized, the role of institutions, and the dynamics of power in leadership. Dr. Chi also offers advice for future leaders, encouraging them to focus on r...

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