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GreatRidge Station

by L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Fostering better leadership in a variety of contexts, and serving emerging leaders as well as seasoned professionals.. GreatRidge Station explores old and new leadership models with an emphasis on practical application.

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  1. GRSB4St. Gregory's Conclusion to the Field Guide

    Book 4 is very short. A few paragraphs of encouragement to the people for whom he wrote this book. To me, as his paraphraser, it has become personal. I feel like I know him—and that I owe St. Gregory an eternal debt of gratitude. Hear what he has to say as his concluding thoughts; how he ends a...

  2. GRSB3Ch40 Don't Forget the Most Important Thing

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? St. Gregory has covered a lot of ground in Book 4. Without putting those technical details aside, he reminds us of what must support everything we do, every thought we have, every...

  3. GRSB3Ch39 Some People are REALLY Delicate

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? St. Gregory shows us that sometimes, we can have good motives, and push people to the breaking point. Gregory helps us discern all the ways that God’s Grace works in the hearts of...

  4. GRSB3Ch38 Some People are Delicate

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? St. Gregory shows us that sometimes, we have to overlook minor sins in order to help a person get back on the path. Gregory help us speak the truth to others, while leaving room for...

  5. GRSB3Ch37 The Hidden Things of Life

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? St. Gregory understood that feelings and emotions can run contrary to our preferences and even our actions. Gregory help us learn to help those whose vices are hidden but create a…

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  6. GRSB3Ch36 Don't Let Your Strength Be Your Weakness

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? St. Gregory was years ahead of Myers-Briggs and even Strengthfinder. We need to know our strengths, but St. Gregory shows us how virtue can lead to vice, and vice can lead to…

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  7. GRSB03Ch35 Driven By the Perceptions of Others

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? St. Gregory suggests that everyone wants to be known, his question is what do they want to be known for, and what do they want to conceal. As always, the answers are not always...

  8. GRSB3Ch34 The Christian Need for Project Management

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? St. Gregory’s eye to the future gave him insights to things that we consider innovations of our day. Time management and Project Management fall under that umbrella—and he makes it...

  9. GRSB3Ch33 Big Sins or Little Sins?

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Sometimes, sin attacks us out of nowhere, but sometimes, it simmers in us for a long time before it takes shape. St. Gregory helps us know how to deal with sin, whether it’s obvious...

  10. GRSB3Ch32 How To Guard the Heart

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Sometimes, sin attacks us out of nowhere, but sometimes, it simmers in us for a long time before it takes shape. St. Gregory helps us know how to deal with sin, whether it’s obvious...

  11. GRSB3Ch31 The Sheen of Sinlessness

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Sometimes, we can actually be proud of our sin. Once again, St. Gregory takes us beyond the obvious and shows us God’s perspective on things. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for…

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  12. GRSB3Ch30 Thought, Word, and Deed, Part 2

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? The words I used in the title? Well, those are my words, but St. Gregory digs into these ideas and shows us just how complicated they are. Once again, cour culture has shaped our...

  13. GRSB3Ch29 Thought, Word, and Deed, Part 1

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? The words I used in the title? Well, those are my words, but St. Gregory digs into these ideas and shows us just how complicated they are. Once again, our culture has shaped our...

  14. GRSB3Ch28 What Grandma and Grandpa Knew

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory might could easily rile you up. He talks about sexual sin. We’re so soaked in our culture, that his words sound like something from another time. They are,...

  15. GRSB3Ch27 Nurturing the Married and the Single

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory might make you a bit uncomfortable. But in the midst of it all, he gives us hope. That hope comes from dragging the issue into the light. If you disagree…

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  16. Bk3Ch26 Those who Can't Lose, and Those who Can't WIn

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory talks about something that bugs almost everyone. Why are there people who succeed at everything, and people who seem to succeed at nothing. Gregory doesn’t...

  17. Bk3Ch25 Right-size your Humility

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that people need humility, but they also need to assess themselves accurately. Gregory shows us how that looks. St. Gregory's Summary...

  18. Bk3Ch24 Handle the Truth Properly

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that people are just in different places regarding their spiritual growth. Gregory gives us the wisdom we need to help them. St.…

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  19. Bk3Ch23 What's the Opposite of Peacemaker?

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses another facet of conflict management. Some people are not peacemakers, and some are. Gregory helps us understand how to lead them forward . St....

  20. Bk3Ch22 Conflict Management 101

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that conflict management is harder than it looks. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How those that are at variance and...

  21. Bk3Ch21 On Our Relationship with Stuff, Part 2

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Chapters 20 and 21 by St. Gregory address our relationship to stuff. As you already know, My friend St. Gregory doesn’t pull any punches. As always, Gregory helps us understand how…

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  22. Bk3Ch20 -- On Our Relationship With Stuff, Part 1

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Chapters 20 and 21 by St. Gregory address our relationship to stuff. As you already know, My friend St. Gregory doesn’t pull any punches. As always, Gregory helps us understand how…

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  23. Bk3Ch19 All About Food Fights

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the differences of opinion about food. Apparently, nothing has changed in 1500 years. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How those...

  24. Bk3Ch18 Leading the Obstinate and the Fickle.

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the challenge of leading people who trust themselves too much, and trust themselves, well, not at all. Gregory helps us understand how to help…

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  25. Bk03Ch17 Leading the Humble and the High-and-Mighty

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the humble people, and yes, they present a unique set of challenges for leaders. He also addresses your local narcissist, and how to help them...

  26. Bk03Ch16 Leading those who Hold Back, and those who Jump In

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses those who hold themselves back from stepping into a situation, and those who jump in no matter what. Again, Gregory helps us understand how to…

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  27. Bk03Ch15 Leading the Slothful and the Driven

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses those driven people who are always taking action, and the sluggish sort who seem never to take action at all. Gregory helps us understand how to...

  28. Bk03Ch14 Engaging the Silent and the Talkative

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses what we need to be aware of when dealing with the overly quiet sort, and the overly talky sort. Each group has its own strengths, but also, its…

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  29. Bk03Ch13 The Leadable, and the Unleadable

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses motivation – how to move people toward doing the right thing. It’s not an easy task, because there are some who can be corrected easily, and some...

  30. Bk03Ch12 The Healthy and the Ailing

    Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory was a powerful one for me. He addresses the healthy and the sick, but oh, so much more. I hope this helps you as much as it did me. St. Gregory's Summary...

  31. Dealing With The Simple and the Crafty

    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 the simple, straight-forward person with the spin-doctors who present ideas in the nicest possible way. As always, St. Gregory helps us sort out...

  32. Bk03Ch10 Rooting Out Envy

    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...

  33. B03Ch09 Leading the Patient and the Impatient

    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…

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  34. Bk3Ch08 Everyone has an Ego Problem

    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...

  35. Bk3Ch07 First, You have to get their Attention

    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.

  36. Bk3Ch06 Handling the Sharp and the Dull

    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.

  37. Bk3Ch05 Workplace Anxiety

    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.

  38. Bk3Ch04 Leaders, and those who serve under them

    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.

  39. Bk3Ch03 God Made Optimists and Pessimists

    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.

  40. Bk3Ch02 The Poor and the Rich

    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.

  41. B3Ch01 How the Leader ought to Teach

    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.

  42. B2Ch11 Head in the Bible, Heart on Jesus

    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...

  43. B2Ch10 Use Your Emotional Intelligence

    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...

  44. B2Ch09 Your Strength Could Be Your Weakness

    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…

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  45. B02Ch08 Keeping Your Balance

    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...

  46. B02Ch07 -- Tend to your Responsibilities

    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…

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  47. B2Ch06 Balancing Humility and Zeal

    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…

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  48. B2Ch05_Be A Holy Neighbor

    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…

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  49. B2Ch04_Keeping Confidence and Keeping Silence

    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…

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  50. B2Ch03 Why Your Actions Matter

    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...

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Fostering better leadership in a variety of contexts, and serving emerging leaders as well as seasoned professionals.. GreatRidge Station explores old and new leadership models with an emphasis on practical application.

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