Transformational leadership
conversations with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Annmarie Sanders
207 pages | ~6 hrs
Transformational leadership
conversations with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
By Annmarie Sanders
When the Vatican issued a critical assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in 2009, it sparked widespread curiosity about how these Catholic sisters approached leadership. Their response revealed something profound: a distinctive style they called "transformational leadership," described as a complete "way-of-being-in-the-world."
This compelling collection captures the wisdom of eighteen remarkable voices who shared their insights with the LCWR through in-depth interviews. Drawing from diverse backgrounds in theology, psychology, education, and religious life, these thinkers explore what it means to lead with both purpose and depth in our complex modern world.
The conversations feature renowned figures including Walter Brueggemann, Joan Chittister, Margaret Wheatley, and other distinguished scholars and practitioners. Together, they illuminate a leadership approach that transcends traditional models, offering instead a Gospel-centered vision for authentic living and meaningful influence.
While originally created for American Catholic sisters facing unprecedented challenges, this wisdom extends far beyond religious communities. The book presents practical guidance for anyone seeking to integrate spiritual principles with effective leadership, whether in professional settings, community organizations, or personal relationships.
Through these thoughtful dialogues, readers discover how transformational leadership emerges not from techniques or strategies, but from a fundamental shift in how we understand our role in the world and our responsibility to others.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christian leadership
- ✓ Explore Clergé féminin
- ✓ Deepen your contemplative practice
- ✓ Explore Women clergy
- ✓ Explore Leadership chrétien
- ✓ Explore Nuns
- ✓ Explore Monasticism and religious orders for women
- ✓ Explore Leadership Conference of Women Religious of the United States
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Details
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Orbis Books
- ISBN-13
- 9781626981386
- ISBN-10
- 1626981388
- Pages
- 207
- Language
- EN
