Clearly, according to a survey/study done in Sweden bad leadership is not under every rock. Only 42% of those surveyed don’t trust their company’s management team. Is the glass half full?
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Scattered & Found Spiritual Abuse Support Group
I would like to share with you a new spiritual abuse support group that my friend, Aaron Hann is starting.
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Bowing the Knee to Pharisaism: It Never Goes Well
Pharisaism cannot be mollified. Paul, nor Jesus, ever makes excuses for it. Pharisaic teaching and practice are destructive.
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Followership: Obedience to Toxic Leadership
Scripture is full of twists and turns that help us navigate the complexities of our world. One such twist is how Scripture handles "turning the other cheek" (Matthew 5:39). Do we with toxic leaders?
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James and Oppression 2: The Center of Toxic Leadership
In this second look at the book of James, we will consider the center of toxic leadership. As was noted in part one of this series, much teaching in leadership circles looks at the outward behavior of the leader as the standard. But that isn't the standard for Christians.
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James and Oppression 1: Murderous Words
The book of James has profound insights on oppressive leadership, hypocrisy, and the power of words in Christian contexts. This is the first in a series on James and oppression.
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The Gold Standard: When Unacceptable is Better than Those Others
In the domestic violence world it is common to hear, "Well at least he doesn't hit her." We see the same dynamic in the organization when fellow leaders, boards, or even co-workers suggest that the boss isn't as bad as the last guy.
The Heart of [Abusive] Leadership: Becoming leaders with a desire for the good and the capacity to carry it out
When seeking change in an abusive leader, it must be kept in mind that he or she is deeply deceived. And this is why abuse advocates have so little confidence in the abusive leader to change.
Ted’s Story: A Band of Brothers
Ted's story is hard to even start the telling. His story is a call to the church to be the church.
Jeanie’s Story: Shepherding Abuse Survivors Takes Wisdom
Jeanie endured years of emotional and sexual abuse from her husband Richard, facing neglect and inadequate support from church leaders.