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Thistle Farms maintains focus on a crystal-clear mission

For two decades, the Nashville nonprofit has modeled organizational sustainability and growth while helping women recover and rebuild.

By Stephanie Hunt Journalist

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Where is the measuring tape?

COVID has complicated how we determine the scale of our work, but asking key questions can help, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Blessed are the cake buyers -- but will they get promoted?

A return to in-person work brings the opportunity to make our offices more equitable, writes a communications specialist with Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Emily Lund Communications Specialist

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A just workplace is more than just a workplace

Perceptions of how employees are treated, how decisions are made, and whose voices are heard all contribute to whether an organization is just. And that affects what it can achieve, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Maria Teresa Gastón Managing director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Darla Deardorff: Grassroots peacemaking can begin with sharing stories

How we tell our stories and how we listen to others can help us see beyond differences, according to an expert in international education and intercultural competencies.

Greeting our return when the old is gone and the new is here

As we resume in-person ways, churches are uniquely equipped to welcome people back, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Nathan Kirkpatrick Principal, Saison Consulting, LLC

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James Heynen: 'The truth is our friend'

Leading change in organizations requires discovering the truth and avoiding blame, says a longtime consultant.

The lessons and questions of a pandemic year

One year into the disruptions caused by COVID-19, faith leaders from around the country discuss what has been learned and what still needs to be asked.

By Ken Garfield Journalist

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The next three most faithful steps

After an unprecedented year, looking ahead can feel overwhelming. The right questions and partners can help prioritize what comes next, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Frankly planning for roadblocks is an advantage for pastors

Church leaders can remain focused on their goals by anticipating challenges, naming them, and preparing for them, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Victoria Atkinson White Managing director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Why pastors should support labor organizing

Because work problems are common for congregants, clergy have a responsibility to help change work conditions, says an executive director of a church.

By Sarah Ngu Executive Director of Forefront NYC Church

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