THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR CHURCH RESOURCES
CRUNCH More on our four-leaf clover theme According to Christian legend, Eve is said to have carried a four-leaf clover with her when she left the Garden of Eden. That means that anyone who has one can claim to hold a bit of Paradise. Later, St Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, used a Shamrock – which has three leaves – to explain the Holy Trinity – one each for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Christians also viewed the four-leaf clover as lucky for its resemblance to the cross. Some even believe that the fourth leaf symbolizes the Grace of God. The Irish often say that the green hills of the Emerald Isle (Ireland) contain more four-leaf clovers than anywhere else. Hence, the ‘luck o’ the Irish.’
Volume 1, Issue 9 August 2013
Developing CR’s Courageous Leaders One of the more satisfying programs we have released in my time here at CR is the Leadership Development Program (LDP). It had been a longdiscussed concept, but we needed the right timing,. In September last year Michelle and I decided we were ready. We went to market, chose Courageous Leaders as our partner and the program began soon after. Closing in on the first 12 months, I would argue for each participant it has been a game changer in terms of how we see ourselves in and outside of work. It is wonderful to have the existing Leadership Team joined by our emerging leaders to ensure what we learn about ourselves, our business and leadership can be absorbed and shared as broadly as possible. For instance, one tool we have used already is the Myers Briggs Personality Traits model.
SELF MASTERY Mod- Module Theme ule A
Self-awareness
B
Managing myself
C
Working in a team
D
Managing and leading
RELATIONSHIP MASTERY E
Engaging in conversations
F
Giving and receiving feedback
G
Coaching
H
Resolving conflict
I
Building relationships
BUSINESS MASTERY J
Making decisions and influencing action
K
Strategic thinking
REVIEW L
Inside this issue: Leadership Devel- 2/4 opment Group meets again
Program review
I am an Introvert / Sensing / Thinking / Judging, otherwise known as an ISTJ. You can Google the ISTJ profile it will tell you more about my personality preferences, which could be a little scary for you— and me! (For further nsights into Introverted Leaders, have a look at P 12. This is just a small example of what the
LDP participants are learning. Above is the table of topics we cover over the 15 month program (we are up to Module D). The calendar is deliberately drawn out to extract maximum absorption and value, and ensure business operations do not get impeded too often. - Luke
New staffers— Spud and Gaz
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Simon Tedeschi, JCR’s July guest
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Confessions of an introverted
10/ 12
Wisdom minus the clichés
14/ 15
More wonders of 16/ 19 the world Spring clean time! 20/ 21