- October 11, 2025
Understanding Empathy: The Complicated Superpower
In this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Trisha Taylor and Michael DeRuyter explore empathy as a guiding principle for leaders. Is empathy always a strength, or can it sometimes get...
Episode: 151The Leader's JourneyLatest Episode
- June 15, 2025
Embracing the Nomadic Church: Melissa Emerson’s Journey of Faith, Family, and Formation
In this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Jim sits down with Houston-area pastor Melissa Emerson to explore what it means to live faithfully in the midst of deep church change....
Episode: 142The Leader's JourneyPodcast - May 24, 2025
Self Reflection and the Enneagram
In this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, host Trisha Taylor is joined by coach and colleague Aundrea Baker for a rich and practical conversation about self-awareness and the Enneagram. Together,...
Episode: 141The Leader's JourneyPodcast - May 9, 2025Bowen Family Systems, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Maturity, Family Systems, Guiding Principles
Leading Off the Map
In this episode, Jim and Mike explore how Bowen Family Systems Theory offers powerful tools for leading in times of uncertainty and anxiety. Drawing on personal stories—including parenting a child...
Episode: 140The Leader's JourneyPodcast - April 25, 2025Change/Transformation, Communication/Dialogue
Family of Origin
In this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Trisha and Jim sit down with coach and educator Dawn Bird to explore the deep emotional and spiritual transformation that can come...
Episode: 139The Leader's JourneyPodcast
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