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• These are really amazing men—the highest-level leaders in their churches. They are intelligent, love the Lord, have great people skills, and are trying like crazy to make a way for the female talent they see on their teams. But here’s what I have come to realize: they meant well, but they simply did not know what they did not know. I am calling it ...
• As you come alongside a woman, ask questions, listen, and learn about her unique viewpoint, you’ll be able to uncover any misconceptions that are holding her back. You also hold incredible power to help her see herself differently, realize the potential that she does have, and open doors of opportunity that she might not otherwise know exist for he...
• These and several other tendencies women have of holding themselves back from growing into leadership have become known as the “sticky floor.”12 The glass ceiling is one thing, but the sticky floor is often just as limiting, especially in ministry circles. These are the attitudes and learned behaviors that women do to themselves that keep them from...
• Some “sticky floor” challenges that often hold women back include not leveraging mentoring relationships, not learning how to present themselves effectively, waiting for their hard work to be recognized by someone else rather than confidently articulating it for themselves, and not knowing how to confidently negotiate for their own value (such as s...
• Take the time to have a conversation with the female leaders you have on your team and in your congregation. Ask them about their stories and how they have impacted their view of themselves as leaders. Learn about their experiences at your church by asking intentional questions such as these and listening closely.        •   Have you ever tried to ...