Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As we enter into mid-July here in Rome, the temperatures soar and many of us living and working here look forward eagerly to breaks from our labors and routines, to time in nature and with family and friends. No doubt, we understand and...
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Leaders Liberate Others from Fear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In John 20, the Risen Christ tells the disciples “peace be with you.” We know the story, how they had locked themselves away in fear of the authorities, afraid of sharing a similar fate as their teacher, and perhaps even more so, afraid...
Fostering Organizational Transformation and Regeneration
The recent conclusion of the Module Three pilot course in Santa Severa, April 2023 was a significant milestone for the Discerning Leadership (DL) Program. Building on the previous DL formations, this Third Module formation aimed to cultivate Discerning Leadership...
Testimony – Learning to become a synodal leader
How can one lead in times of crisis? What characteristics does a leader need to have in order to face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations? How can a leader transform a crisis moment into one that speaks of hope, grace, and light? How can one lead a...
Online Gathering of the Accompaniment Community
Last Thursday 7th of April, the Discerning Leadership Accompaniment network met for their yearly get-together in a full-day call. Around 35 members from our accompaniment community, spanning more than 15 different countries and timezones, connected at various times of...
Jesus: Our Model for Leadership in the Church
How does Jesus inspire our understanding of discerning leadership? In this video, part of the Boston College Online Course on Synodality, Fr. David brings a Christological focus to the way that leadership in the Church is supported and challenged by the example that...
Series on Lent – Invitation to Inner Conversion
Lent is a liturgical season that calls us for inner conversion and transformation. We need to let go of habits, practices, and actions in order to make space for God to bring forth more life, light, and greater fruit within ourselves and with and for others. In the...
Empowering Leaders across Asia
In the last few months, the Discerning Leadership Program was offered to over 100 leaders from various countries across Asia. The program had two formations in Bangalore, India, for 70 religious leaders, among whom there were 38 men and 32 women from India and Nepal....
Updates and Alumni Gathering
Just a few weeks ago, the Discerning Leadership Team and Faculty wrapped up their residential formation programs for another year. This year, an italian-speaking cohort joined the English and Spanish groups bringing our alumni to just about 200. As a way to end the...
Series on Trust
To create a Culture of Trust in our teams and organizations makes a huge difference in the well-being of the people involved, their collaboration, and their productivity. This capacity is particularly important in a time when change and adaptations are the new normal,...