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Spiritual Life and Leadership

190. Harnessing Conflict for Positive Change, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Nov 14, 2023
Leadership expert Tod Bolsinger and conflict specialist Markus Watson discuss the importance of healthy conflict in leadership and personal growth. They share insights on staying engaged, asking questions, and navigating conflict to foster understanding and progress. They give an example of a church grappling with change and the tension between their existing community and their changing neighborhood. Overall, the episode highlights the value of addressing conflict for growth and progress.
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Quick takeaways

  • Healthy conflict in leadership is important for growth and progress.
  • Engaging in conflict with curiosity and asking good questions can foster understanding and facilitate resolution.

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Importance of Getting a View from the Top

In ministry leadership, it is crucial to gain a perspective from the top, as Ronald Heifetz suggests. This vantage point allows leaders to see the overall dynamics on the 'dance floor' amidst challenging times of change. Developing leadership skills, adaptive capacity, emotional health, and deep spiritual formation are essential for this task.

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