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The Leader’s Way

45: Servant Leadership with Mary Glasspool

Jan 27, 2025
Bishop Mary Glasspool, Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of New York, shares her rich experiences in church leadership. She reflects on servant leadership, emphasizing personal identity's role in ministry and the complexities of women's leadership within the Episcopal Church. Bishop Mary discusses effective conflict resolution within the church and highlights the innovative learning opportunities that blend academics with spiritual growth. She shares inspiring stories of resilience and community support, especially during challenging times.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bishop Mary Glasspool emphasizes the significance of conflict resolution training in church leadership to facilitate growth through constructive handling of challenges.
  • Her personal journey to the priesthood illustrates the transformative power of diverse leadership and the importance of self-awareness in pursuing one's vocation.

Deep dives

The Santa Tradition Experience

The speaker shares the experience of becoming Santa for a large Italian family Christmas gathering, emphasizing the longstanding family tradition of someone playing Santa to distribute gifts. Despite the chaotic environment, the excitement of the children witnessing the event was a major highlight, though it was mixed with challenges, including wardrobe malfunctions and the emotional response of certain kids who cried. The involvement of his cousin as an elf provided necessary support, but the overall experience left him feeling inadequate, resulting in a less than favorable evaluation from family members. Ultimately, while the experience was rewarding, he concludes that playing Santa was not his strong suit and expresses a reluctance to take on the role again in the future, despite the family's expectation to maintain this cherished tradition.

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