Principled Leadership: Who's that leader in the Mirror
Hey folks, its Sharon Blanchard. Welcome to Who’s that Leader in the Mirror. For over 30 years, I have dabbled in the leadership field culminating in a search for the perfect leadership philosophy through a doctorate in leadership… but as I like to say… I am still growing up and have so much to learn.
Because I live in a remote area of the world I’ve decide to make this podcast a shared classroom where we’ll take a deep dive into leadership. How being authentic doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a better leader. I’ll have conversations around identity, ego, and humility, being courageous and value-centered leadership.
I’ll be chatting with leaders who understand that who they are, their identity, sense of self, values and beliefs are integral to their leadership. Leaders who want to become a better version of themselves and realize that the need to reconcile who they are is the golden key to living their leadership approach authentically.
I have cast a wide net of friends and colleagues … those I have worked and volunteered with and have a tremendous amount of awe and respect for.
So, who’s that leader in the mirror today?
Principled Leadership: Who's that leader in the Mirror
Guided by Grace: Leadership with Rev. Nancy Springer
Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called “Little Mama.”
She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November.
Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born.
Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church.
Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here.
Read below to learn more about our "little mama".
Bio:
Rev. Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now.
Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy:
- Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership
- The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation?
- Jesus at the Helm: Jesus-led leadership
- The Power of the Feminine in Leadership
- Contemporary Leadership: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality We Face
- Let's talk about the J-factor in Leadership. Love & Leadership
Produced by, S.Blanchard
Editor: S.Blanchard