The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 362 | Danielle Strickland on Dumping the Billy Graham Rule, Why Women Speakers Don't Need to Hit Home Runs, and Spirituality That's Way Too Heady
Aug 25, 2020
Danielle Strickland, an inspiring author, speaker, and mobilizer, discusses her groundbreaking initiatives in spirituality and social justice. She challenges the outdated Billy Graham rule, advocating for more women speakers in leadership roles. Strickland emphasizes the transformative power of prayer with physical gestures, and highlights her work protecting vulnerable girls through community self-defense programs. The conversation delves into the importance of collaboration for peacemaking and the need for reconciliation in relationships, illustrating a fresh approach to leadership.
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MMA Fighters Teach Girls Defense
- Brave Global uses MMA fighters to teach self-defense and empower vulnerable girls.
- They emphasize verbal assertiveness as a first line of defense against exploitation and abuse.
Ministry of Absence Reveals Leaders
- Practice the ministry of absence by stepping back to let others lead and rise up.
- This approach reveals emerging leaders and empowers future leadership development.
Value Women’s Consistent Contributions
- Women speakers shouldn't be pressured to be exceptional "home run hitters" to be included in leadership.
- Valuing women who can consistently 'hit singles or doubles' moves the whole leadership team forward.
