\u201cI firmly believe that kingdom-seeking, God-honoring, biblically rooted leadership needs to learn how to hear God\u2019s voice. Leaders must lead from a divine center with a heart in tune with the heart of God, forming a holy partnership that results in fulfilling the purposes of God on earth.\u201d(1) <\/p>\n
Leadership Vibrations<\/p>\n
This book was music to my ears, a song in my heart, a tickle in my tummy, and rhythm in my steps. The Sound of Leadership was a breath of fresh air after the last few challenging books. This quote in the first few pages that had me begging for more. \u201cSince energy, frequency, and vibration constitute the essence of sound, to inhabit the future we must reframe everything in terms of acoustics.\u201d(2) Yes, let\u2019s do just that. Let\u2019s reframe it all, everything in terms of acoustics. I have been on this wavelength for about three months. I have been very intentional about the interactions that I have, the prayers that I pray, the thoughts that I entertain, the conversations that I have, and the people that I share space with. I was articulating this to my 31-year-old daughter, and she responded, \u201cYes, Mom. There is no time to be wasted on low vibrational people.\u201d If you are wondering what she is talking about, you are not alone. I did not know either. There is this trendy movement (I guess you would call it a movement) of categorizing people as low vibrational or high vibrational to help determine who should be in your circle of friends\/circle of influence. I looked up the definition for myself and for you. \u201cLow vibrational people are those who emit negative emotions and energy, which can lower your own vibrational frequency. They may have a pessimistic outlook on life, engage in negative habits, and spread negativity to others.”(3) These are people that we want to stay away from or have limited interaction. \u201cHigh vibrational people are individuals who have learned to vibrate on a higher frequency through their actions and lifestyle. Having increased empathy, feeling positive emotions like joy and gratitude often, and living mindfully are all signs you’re a high vibrational person.\u201d(4) These are our people, the ones that we want in our circle. If I had to categorize this book in vibrational terms, it is definitely a \u201cHigh Vibrational\u201d book. I felt positive emotions, and it was a joy to read. <\/p>\n
Discerning The Voices<\/p>\n
I had a difficult time choosing one thing to write about. There were so many options, so many things that I enjoyed about this book. Chapter 2 was one of the most impactful for me. Discerning the voices that we hear is such a crucial practice. While working with organizations, it is important to understand that all stakeholders have a voice that needs to be heard. Glanzer shares, \u201cPeople want to be heard. They desire their voices to be acknowledged and understood and their requested action to be taken.\u201d(5) Acknowledging stakeholder views is not always easy, especially when they are financial contributors, such as donors. It can get complicated. Glanzer explains, \u201cStakeholders continually speak. They speak with their ideas, their influence, and their money. Many of them have networks with considerable influence in society and often in the organization. The greater their involvement with the organization, the more they feel they have a right to be heard.\u201d(6) Yet, leaders have to be discerning and make decisions in the midst of the noise, the voices, the expectations, and the opinions. There is value in taking time to make a decision, not rushing, and allowing space for discernment. I have not always operated this way. The pressure to make a quick decision can be intoxicating and overwhelming. Glanzer gives the best direction, he offers, \u201cSilently prioritizing the voices, the leader decides on what is the needed action to accomplish the mission and see the vision become reality.\u201d(7)<\/p>\n
Listening To The Voice of One<\/p>\n
\u201cLearning to hear the Voice of One can only happen as we get to know the One speaking.\u201d(8) <\/p>\n
This Chapter 5 opens with four questions that were interesting to me, yet the last question stopped me in my tracks:
\n1.\tDo you believe God is alive and active in the world today?
\n2.\tDo you believe that God is still speaking?
\n3.\tDo you believe that God has your best interest in mind?
\n4.\tDo you believe that God wants the group you lead to thrive?(9)<\/p>\n
I could scream an astounding \u201cYES\u201d to the first three, but the last question caused me to pause. Not all groups are composed of people that are like-minded. There are people that are mean, calculating, and difficult. They are low vibrational people. Honestly, it is not easy to pray for people that make your life miserable. So, sometimes it is a stretch to believe that God wants everyone in the group to thrive. But God absolutely does, and it was an important reminder for me. Seeking God in every circumstance, not just the convenient situations. If I\u2019m being fully transparent, I feel a bit ashamed that question 4 was not an easy \u201cYes\u201d for me but I eventually got there. It is a much-needed reminder that I cannot rely on my own understanding Glanzer says, \u201cBut the Voice of One trumps all other voices. His voice calls, equips, and inspires us to participate with him in his activity in the world.\u201d(10) I pray that we all lean into THE VOICE OF ONE, especially in the inconvenient times. I pray that we avoid showing the shadow side of leadership, because that would be low vibrational. Let us be mindful that \u201cEmphasizing the Voice of One can be dangerous. Many of us have experienced the shadow side of a leader who boldly proclaims, \u201cGod told me to _________.\u201d You fill in the blank.\u201d(11) Lastly, I pray that we continue to be and attract High Vibrational Energy.<\/p>\n
1.Jules Glanzer, The Sound of Leadership (Plano, Texas: Invite Press, 2003), 33.
\n 2.Ibid., xvii.
\n 3.\u201cYour Zen Growth,\u201d Your Zen Growth, June 22, 2023, https:\/\/yourzengrowth.com\/.
\n 4.Cht Jennifer McVey, \u201cHigh Vibration People: 15 Signs You Have High Vibrational Energy,\u201d wikiHow, August 29, 2023,
\n https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/High-Vibration-People.
\n 5.Jules Glanzer, The Sound of Leadership (Plano, Texas: Invite Press, 2003), 11.
\n 6.Ibid., 13.
\n 7.Ibid., 31.
\n 8.Ibid., 32.
\n 9.Ibid., 29.
\n 10.Ibid., 32.
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