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According to Heifetz and Linsky, the root of the term, “lead” is Indo-European and means “to go forth, die.” Is your leader willing to die, literally or figuratively, for his or her subordinates? Are you willing to do the same when you are in places of influence?
Much has been written about leadership in business, organization, church, and home settings. Shalom is a Hebrew term that is translated “peace.” But it is much broader and more complex than that. It is a peace beyond comprehension.
I have talked with many who long for a place of shalom when they rise early and head off to the office. I have also talked to those who long for peace in their family. Shalom is a good and biblical word for what we want in our homes, workplaces, and churches. But how do we get it?
Dr. Kelly Dehnert, the author, wrote his dissertation on toxic leadership and served on a national committee to provide resources to the church to respond well to reports of abuse in the home and workplace. He is currently the Executive Director of Refuge Ministries of North America, a support ministry for survivors of domestic violence and their families.