Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? The words I used in the title? Well, those are my words, but St. Gregory digs into these ideas and shows us just how complicated they are. Once again, our culture has shaped our thinking and we’ve gotten all bent out of shape. Here, G…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory might could easily rile you up. He talks about sexual sin. We’re so soaked in our culture, that his words sound like something from another time. They are, but they are also timeless. He challenges all of us …

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory might make you a bit uncomfortable. But in the midst of it all, he gives us hope. That hope comes from dragging the issue into the light. If you disagree, at least respect him enough to listen. St. Gregory's …

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory talks about something that bugs almost everyone. Why are there people who succeed at everything, and people who seem to succeed at nothing. Gregory doesn’t explain it away, he just sheds some light on some th…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that people need humility, but they also need to assess themselves accurately. Gregory shows us how that looks. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How those are to be admonis…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that people are just in different places regarding their spiritual growth. Gregory gives us the wisdom we need to help them. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the rude i…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses another facet of conflict management. Some people are not peacemakers, and some are. Gregory helps us understand how to lead them forward . St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How sowe…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the fact that conflict management is harder than it looks. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How those that are at variance and those that are at peace are to be admonished.…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Chapters 20 and 21 by St. Gregory address our relationship to stuff. As you already know, My friend St. Gregory doesn’t pull any punches. As always, Gregory helps us understand how to help people to seek first the Kingdom of God. St. …

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Chapters 20 and 21 by St. Gregory address our relationship to stuff. As you already know, My friend St. Gregory doesn’t pull any punches. As always, Gregory helps us understand how to help people to seek first the Kingdom of God. St. …

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the differences of opinion about food. Apparently, nothing has changed in 1500 years. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How those who use food intemperately and those who use it spar…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the challenge of leading people who trust themselves too much, and trust themselves, well, not at all. Gregory helps us understand how to help them grow beyond their current situation. St. Gregory's…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses the humble people, and yes, they present a unique set of challenges for leaders. He also addresses your local narcissist, and how to help them before it’s too late. Gregory helps us understand how t…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses those who hold themselves back from stepping into a situation, and those who jump in no matter what. Again, Gregory helps us understand how to read people’s motivations, and learn to help them move …

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses those driven people who are always taking action, and the sluggish sort who seem never to take action at all. Gregory helps us understand how to help them grow, no matter what their motivational ben…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses what we need to be aware of when dealing with the overly quiet sort, and the overly talky sort. Each group has its own strengths, but also, its own set of risks—and it’s our job to help them steer c…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory addresses motivation – how to move people toward doing the right thing. It’s not an easy task, because there are some who can be corrected easily, and some who can barely be corrected by anything at all. St. …

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? This piece by St. Gregory was a powerful one for me. He addresses the healthy and the sick, but oh, so much more. I hope this helps you as much as it did me. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the whole and the sick…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? In this piece, St. Gregory addresses the simple, straight-forward person with the spin-doctors who present ideas in the nicest possible way. As always, St. Gregory helps us sort out how to help both to grow. St. Gregory's Summary Stat…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? In this piece, St. Gregory addresses contrast between those who are envious and contented – and how to help both to grow. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the kindly-disposed and the envious are to be admonished.…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? In this piece, St. Gregory addresses one of the most fearsome of the virtues – and how to help people to grow. St. Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the impatient and the patient are to be admonished…

Book 3, Intro and Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Everyone Has and Ego Problem Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the forward and the faint-hearted are to be admonished.…

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the impudent and bashful are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the wise and the dull are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How servants and masters are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How subjects and prelates are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the joyful and the sad are to be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement for this chapter: How the poor and the rich should be admonished.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 3 of the field guide addresses the question, How do I lead all these people, anyway. They’re all so different? Gregory's Summary Statement: How the Ruler Ought to Teach and Admonish Those that are Put Under Him.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 2, Chapter 11 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Head in the Bible; Heart on Jesus Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: How intent the ruler ought to be on meditations in the Sacred La…

Book 2, Chapter 10 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Use Your Emotional Intelligence Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: When to correct; when to wait: when to be fearsome, when to be gen…

Book 2, Chapter 9 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Your Strength Could Be Your Weakness. Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: Understand how often our vices try to pass themselves off as …

Book 2, Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Keeping Your Balance Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: The leader should not set his heart on pleasing people, but should set his hea…

Book 2, Chapter 7 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Tend To Your Responsibilities Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? Gregory's Summary Statement: A leader must not neglect his responsibilities in favor of outside co…

Book 2, Chapter 6 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Balancing Humility and Zeal Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us balance strength and humility: Not an easy task, and not for the wea…

Book 2, Chapter 5 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Be A Holy Neighbor Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps understand the importance of being a holy neighbor.…

Book 2, Chapter 4 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Keeping Confidence and Keeping Silence. Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us weigh our words--and our silence. (Fixed Audio glitch, U…

Book 2, Chapter 3 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Why Your Actions Matter Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory challenges us to think about our actions -- but also urges us to take action.…

Book 2, Chapter 2 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: The Challenge of Tending to ourselves, and to others. Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us see how managing ourselves well helps give…

Book 2, Chapter 1 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders: Launching As A Leader Book 2 addresses the question, If you are cut out to be a leader, what are the risks and dangers that you have to manage in yourself. What does is Self-Leadership? This time, St. Gregory helps us know how to launch as a leader, and gives s short summary of Book 2.…

Book 1, Chapter 11 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn who is not qualified to lead. This is the final episode of Book 1. (Book 2 is slated for release after the 2023 Holiday Season)By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 10 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn who should be a leader --- Who is qualified?By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 9 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn that our core responsibility is getting stuff done.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 8 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn that we cannot fake humility.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 7 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn to sort out the real motivation for our work.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 6 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn why it is important to obey, even when you don't want to.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 5 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn that if we are called to serve, we must serve.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 4 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn why we must stay focused.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 3 -- A Field Guide for Christian Leaders Book 1 addresses the question, Who is cut out to be a leader? This time, we learn how adversity is good for the heart.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD

Book 1, Chapter 2 of a series drawn from St. Gregory the Great.By L. J. Helgerson, PhD