{"id":33916,"date":"2023-11-04T18:41:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T01:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/?p=33916"},"modified":"2023-11-04T19:07:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T02:07:12","slug":"the-right-book-at-the-right-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/the-right-book-at-the-right-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Book at the Right Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Books find me. It\u2019s happened since I was a child. Whether it\u2019s a book I stumble upon at a library, a recommendation by a friend, or in this case, a book assigned for a weekly doctoral reading, I often find that a book I\u2019m reading will speak to a specific problem I\u2019m facing in a way that seems tailor-designed for me. It happens so often, it no longer surprises me\u2014I simply smile, nod my head, and say, Thanks, God! I see You, too!<\/em><\/p>\n

The Sound of Leadership <\/em>by Jules Glanzer was one such book.\u00a0 Dr. Glanzer, former president of Tabor College and former dean of Portland Seminary, uses sound as a powerful metaphor for leadership. He invites the reader to consider the following question, \u201cIf a musical piece was composed of your leadership, what would it sound like?\u201d [1]<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Chapter by chapter, Glanzer expands this metaphor using examples from his personal experience as college president and unpacking the various tones of his leadership scale <\/em>(listen, see, learn, do and love).[2]<\/a> Through his own hero\u2019s journey[3]<\/a> and the metaphor of sound, Glanzer shares critical insights that leaders of all levels can begin using immediately. However, it was chapter 13 that hit the bullseye of my leadership journey. Allow me to share how this chapter impacted a stumbling block I\u2019ve been experiencing.<\/p>\n

Getting Stuck<\/strong><\/h1>\n

As the final days of my doctoral journey pass by (just over one semester left to go), I\u2019ve been increasingly anxious as I consider what happens next? <\/em>In the past week alone, three separate people have asked me about my plans when I graduate in May. It\u2019s a natural question, of course, and one that I\u2019ve been pondering for the past two years, myself. When I embarked on this journey, I guess I expected that earning a terminal degree and gaining all this wisdom would somehow make it easier to make a commitment to doing \u201ca new thing.\u201d Alas lead mentor, Dr. Jason Clark was correct when he told us that first day of class that as our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance. [4]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For years, I\u2019ve had an idea to create a short, daily audio message on my Seeking The Still platform[5]<\/a> to help people begin their day centered on the hope of Jesus and find the still in the chaos of life. Sixty years ago, before technical advancement, my grandfather Rev. Dr. Frederick Harm[6]<\/a> pioneered this idea to his congregation with \u201cDial a Devotion.\u201d Anyone could call the number and hear him read his daily devotion voice recording\u2014an audio version of something to similar to Jesus Calling<\/em>,[7]<\/a> you might say. In the past several years, as podcasting became popular and phone apps ubiquitous, many others began offering the very thing of which I dreamed of creating. How can I compete with apps like Lectio 365 and Youversion<\/em>, I asked myself? Yet, I have not been able to let the idea go.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to this past week and that question, What are you going to do after you graduate? <\/em>I wanted to tell them my idea. In fact, I\u2019ve almost launched it a dozen times over the years, but three things have kept me stuck: 1) Others have already launched similar resources and are way more qualified 2) I need to find a way to make it profitable to keep my family from going further into debt with my Seeking The Still platform and that feels icky because it\u2019s really supposed to be all about Jesus 3) How am I going to add another huge effort to my already full plate without burning out?<\/p>\n

Then I opened Chapter 13 of The Sound of Leadership.<\/em><\/p>\n

Motivation is Everything<\/strong><\/h1>\n

In this chapter, Glanzer answers the question, What is the difference between marketplace leadership and kingdom-seeking, God-honoring, biblically rooted leadership?[8]<\/strong><\/a> <\/em>He answers that question with one word\u2014motivation. Glanzer explains that there are three leadership frequencies (or motivations) that make all the difference: 1) Kingdom leaders seek God\u2019s kingdom rather than build their own empire 2) Kingdom leaders influence rather than control and 3) Kingdom leaders work from inside out rather than outside in. Allow me to explain how each of these motivations helped me get unstuck from those fears holding me back on pursuing my idea.<\/p>\n

Seeking God\u2019s Kingdom <\/strong><\/h1>\n

Glanzer helped me realize that if I am seeking God Kingdom through my pursuit rather than focusing on my own worldly definitions of success, it does not matter if other organizations have produced similar resources. A variety of voices and perspectives helping others experienced God\u2019s Kingdom is needed! There is no competition in God\u2019s Kingdom, only community and compassion.<\/p>\n

Influence Rather Than Control<\/strong><\/h1>\n

I was worried about my lack of Biblical expertise being a barrier, but then I realized that I am not wanting to teach, <\/em>I simply want to share <\/em>using the unique voice and perspective that God has already given me about the importance of starting each day with a focus on body, mind and spirit. In fact, what I want to create is different from YouVersion and Lectio 365 because these 10 minute day-starters will have components that the others do not:<\/p>\n

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  1. Story (imagination & creativity)<\/li>\n
  2. Truth (from Jesus’ red letter words)<\/li>\n
  3. Wisdom (from psychology & neuroscience)<\/li>\n
  4. Somatic (breathing, vagus nerve strengthening or stretching)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    God has given me the gift of being able to take complex concepts and communicate them clearly. Through mentoring and leading my church team, I have a great understanding of people and relational skills. Through my doctoral research and weekly blog readings, I have a weatlth of content about how our minds and bodies work. And because of my personal journey and deep work recovering from a clinical anxiety diagnosis, I have the tools, stories and wisdom to share with others who are overwhelmed by the daily chaos of their own lives. Add that to the daily work I do to live in step with Jesus and all the components are right there.<\/p>\n

    Working From The Inside Out<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    Finally, I realized that my fears about burnout and feeling bad about needing to charge money for this resource are based on internal beliefs that I need to surrender. I\u2019m worried about burnout because I\u2019ve experienced it before, but I know my triggers now and am more equipped to handle them. The worry about charging money is an insecurity I need to work out with God. And getting help to produce this resource is something that God will take care of, if it’s His plan. These issues are not insurmountable if I truly feel called to offer this resource to the world and I surrender them to the care of Jesus.<\/p>\n

    I anticipated learning a great deal about leadership from Dr. Glanzer, but I did not expect to leave it feeling so hopeful about what God has next in store. I\u2019m so grateful for the wisdom he shared and for God not being done with him, yet!<\/p>\n

    [1]<\/a> Jules Glanzer, The Sound of Leadership: Kingdom Notes to Fine Tune Your Life and Influence<\/em>, 1st edition (Invite Press, 2023), 73.<\/p>\n

    [2]<\/a> Glanzer, 55.<\/p>\n

    [3]<\/a> Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces<\/em> (Joseph Campbell Foundation, 2020).<\/p>\n

    [4]<\/a> This quote is originally attributed to John Archibald Wheeler.<\/p>\n

    [5]<\/a> www.seekingthestill.com<\/p>\n

    [6]<\/a> https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/us\/obituaries\/nwherald\/name\/frederick-harm-obituary?id=1601549<\/p>\n

    [7]<\/a> Sarah Young et al., Jesus Calling<\/em>, n.d.<\/p>\n

    [8]<\/a> Glanzer and Sweet, The Sound of Leadership<\/em>, 118.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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