Author

Diane M. Millis

Leadership consultant

Diane M. Millis is a leadership consultant, educator, and spiritual director and the author of "Deepening Engagement: Essential Wisdom for Listening and Leading with Purpose, Meaning and Joy" and "Conversation - the Sacred Art: Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction." She has taught for more than 25 years in the fields of spirituality, communication studies, family studies and human development. As a leadership consultant, she coaches leaders in corporate, education, health care, ministry, non-profit and philanthropic settings. She is the founder of the Journey Conversations Project, an educational initiative devoted to developing deep listening and increasing self-awareness, mutual understanding, and candor in communities. To learn more about her work, visit www.dianemillis.com.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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