https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/ Major Bryce Davies has recorded a special 7-part podcast series with Commissioner Miriam Gluyas and Colonel Winsome Merrett, with each episode delving into the topics covered in the book How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going.​ ​ Scribe 0.1 https://salvos.org.au http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en ©  https://my.salvos.org.au/image?src=/scribe/sites/my.salvos.org.au/files/Leadership_Podcast_Series/MicrosoftTeams-image_(30).jpg&width=144&height=144 https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:52:00 +1100 Major Bryce Davies has recorded a special 7-part podcast series with Commissioner Miriam Gluyas and Colonel Winsome Merrett, with each episode delving into the topics covered in the book How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going.​ ​ no clean https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-1-an-introduction-to-liminality-miriam/ https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-1-an-introduction-to-liminality-miriam/ Salvos' life has changed over the years, and we find ourselves in what Susan Beaumont calls a 'liminal space'. We cannot go back to the old ways and yet we are not 100% sure how to proceed into the future. This is a challenging season for the Salvation Army in Australia and Commissioner Miriam Gluyas and Major Bryce Davies unpack some of the leadership challenges we face these days. ​]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:10:00 +1100 Salvos' life has changed over the years, and we find ourselves in what Susan Beaumont calls a 'liminal space'. Salvos' life has changed over the years, and we find ourselves in what Susan Beaumont calls a 'liminal space'. no 44:37 https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-2-leading-with-presence-miriam/ https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-2-leading-with-presence-miriam/ Modern leadership in a liminal space requires leaders to be authentic. To be the opposite of aloof and autocratic, to be present, and even to an extent, vulnerable. Leaders need to listen and be aware of their blind spots and biases. In this episode, we get further insight into Commissioner Miriam Gluyas' personality, as she shares honestly about her character traits and the lived experiences that have shaped her. ​]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:49:00 +1100 Modern leadership in a liminal space requires leaders to be authentic. To be the opposite of aloof and autocratic, to be present, and even to an extent, vulnerable. Leaders need to listen and be aware of their blind spots and biases. Modern leadership in a liminal space requires leaders to be authentic. To be the opposite of aloof and autocratic, to be present, and even to an extent, vulnerable. Leaders need to listen and be aware of their blind spots and biases. no 25:49 https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-3-tending-the-soul-of-the-institution-miriam/ https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-3-tending-the-soul-of-the-institution-miriam/ The Salvation Army has its beginnings and arguably its soul in the story of William Booth leaving the Methodist church to start a mission that would be a safe and purposeful spiritual home for the marginalised and destitute in the East End of London. The idea of 'go for souls and go for the worst', pulsates in the blood of Salvationists. However, with the progress of social work and the need for proper Governance and professionalism, it is sometimes hard to feel like we are still able to fulfill this call. In this conversation, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas and Major Bryce Davies thrash out both the challenges and opportunities of this situation.​]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:06:00 +1100 The Salvation Army has its beginnings and arguably its soul in the story of William Booth leaving the Methodist church to start a mission that would be a safe and purposeful spiritual home for the marginalised and destitute in the East End of London. The Salvation Army has its beginnings and arguably its soul in the story of William Booth leaving the Methodist church to start a mission that would be a safe and purposeful spiritual home for the marginalised and destitute in the East End of London. no 28:23 https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-4-deepening-ground-discernment-winsome/ https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-4-deepening-ground-discernment-winsome/ As Christian people, we want our priorities to align with the will of God, and to operate in ways that listen for the promptings of the spirit. However, in an organisation with thousands of personnel and billions of dollars worth of assets and programs, we also need to be wise and efficient managers. In this conversation, Colonel Winsome Merrett and Major Bryce Davies discuss the various ways Salvation Army leaders stay in touch with the Spirit and balance the need for decisive and timely decision-making with the slow and patient work of discernment. ​]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:23:00 +1000 As Christian people, we want our priorities to align with the will of God, and to operate in ways that listen for the promptings of the spirit. As Christian people, we want our priorities to align with the will of God, and to operate in ways that listen for the promptings of the spirit. no 24:53 https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-5-shaping-institutional-memory-winsome-and-miriam/ https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-5-shaping-institutional-memory-winsome-and-miriam/ How we see ourselves moving into the future is often rooted in the stories of our past and most importantly how these stories are told, by whom, and with what agenda. Sometimes stories of the past are embellished, and we turn a blind eye to the more negative elements of our glory days. Sometimes defining stories lie dormant and need to be brought to light. In this episode, Miriam and Winsome chat together about the stories that have influenced them and share honestly about some of the stories that need to be retold a bit more truthfully. ​]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:46:00 +1000 How we see ourselves moving into the future is often rooted in the stories of our past and most importantly how these stories are told, by whom, and with what agenda. How we see ourselves moving into the future is often rooted in the stories of our past and most importantly how these stories are told, by whom, and with what agenda. no 29:22 https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-6-clarifying-purpose-winsome/ https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-6-clarifying-purpose-winsome/ The vision of the Salvation Army is to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus. Colonel Winsome Merrett and Major Bryce Davies unpack this purpose in the context of Susan Beaumont's book and talk about the opportunities for creativity and flexibility that a foundationally clear purpose allows. Acknowledging the challenges for officers to just cope on the front lines, is a very important conversation. ​]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:52:00 +1000 The vision of the Salvation Army is to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus. Colonel Winsome Merrett and Major Bryce Davies unpack this purpose in this episode. The vision of the Salvation Army is to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus. Colonel Winsome Merrett and Major Bryce Davies unpack this purpose in this episode. no 36:38 https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-7-engaging-emergence-miriam/ https://my.salvos.org.au/leadership-podcast-series/episode-7-engaging-emergence-miriam/ As liminal space creates opportunity for innovation, there is a need to lead well, adapting to the changes necessary for new strategies and methodologies to commence and consolidate. In this conversation, Miriam and Bryce talk through the principles that will provide the framework for this to flourish. ​]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:01:00 +1000 As liminal space creates opportunity for innovation, there is a need to lead well, adapting to the changes necessary for new strategies and methodologies to commence and consolidate. As liminal space creates opportunity for innovation, there is a need to lead well, adapting to the changes necessary for new strategies and methodologies to commence and consolidate. no 27:37