Partnering Leadership 83 Working to end poverty in the community by learning to say YES with Msgr. John Enzler | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Monsignor John Enzler, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, shares impactful stories from his childhood, his journey becoming a priest, and leadership lessons he’s learned through leading many charitable initiatives. Father John also explains the power of “yes” and the importance of collaborating with organizations of different faiths to fulfill a shared purpose.
Some highlights:
-Monsignor John Enzler’s childhood and how his parents impacted his life
-Why Fr. John Enzler decided to become a priest
-On becoming Monsignor and why Fr. John Enzler prefers not to use his title
-Fr. John Enzler’s leadership in charities and the many lives he’s helped through them
-On welcoming Pope Francis to Catholic Charities in 2015
-Why Fr. John Enzler believes learning to say “yes” defines his mission as a priest
Mentioned in this episode:
-Stephen F. Riley, executive director of the Potomac Community Resources
-John Carr, founder and co-director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University
-David Brooks, political and cultural commentator & writer for The New York Times
-Michael Gerson, former White House director of speechwriting
-John Veihmeyer, former global chairman of KPMG ( Listen to John Veihmeyer’s Partnering Leadership Podcast Episode here)
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