Thoughtful Conversations, Healthier Congregations: Session 5

Join us for a “lunch and learn” opportunity to connect, support, and strengthen a network of faith leaders to develop a robust exchange of ideas based in systems thinking. Sessions will be held quarterly, online via Zoom.

In this lunch and learn, Israel Galindo will share insights from his recent book, The Virtuous Leader: Lessons from the Stoics and Bowen Systems Theory. The book weaves together two powerful frameworks: the ancient wisdom of Stoic philosophy and the modern insights of Bowen Family Systems Theory. The insights offer a unique approach to leadership that addresses both internal self-mastery and systemic awareness.

For example:

* How Stoic practices like negative visualization align with systems thinking to prepare for organizational challenges

* How to maintain emotional regulation during periods of high anxiety

* Ways to recognize and manage emotional triangles that undermine leadership effectiveness