De Pree Center

Leadership often comes down to influence—but how we use that influence matters. In this interview, Dr. David Taylor reflects on what it means to use influence in the name of Jesus and a theological vision of leadership that seeks the best for others.

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/using-influence-in-the-name-of-jesus-interview-with-dr-david-taylor/

Too often, we are told that leadership is about performance, influence, and getting results. But some of the most transformative leaders focus on something deeper: helping others flourish.

This week, we want to encourage you to consider the ways you can seek the best for those in your sphere of influence. For more ideas, check out Raven Carey-James's new article, "Flourishing Together: 8 Ways to Seek the Best for Others."

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/flourishing-together-8-ways-to-seek-the-best-for-others/

🌟 What does it mean to seek the best for others in the third third of life?

Mark Roberts invites us to consider how aging can actually enhance our joy in helping others. His latest article explores the intersection of psychological research, personal experience, and spiritual reflection, presenting an uplifting vision for this stage of life. Instead of focusing on decline, Mark encourages us to embrace opportunities for meaningful contribution and care for those around us.

Dive into his insights in "Seeking the Best for Others in the Third Third: Unexpected Input from Contemporary Research."

Check it out! 👉 https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/seeking-the-best-for-others-in-the-third-third-unexpected-input-from-contemporary-research/

How good are you at getting to know another person? For leaders, meetings, deadlines, outcomes, and more can cloud our ability to really see the person in front of us—to know them beyond their job titles.

In his book, "How to Know a Person," David Brooks offers insights and tips for learning how to grow in the art of seeing another person. Read Trish Sword's book recommendation to grow in seeking the best for others through conversation and listening.

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/book-recommendation-how-to-know-a-person/

Leadership flourishing is something we nurture, not simply achieve.
In a culture that prizes constant output, Jasmine Bellamy invites leaders to slow down and consider the practices that cultivate sustainable, faithful leadership in ourselves and others.

Learn more in "Nurturing Flourishing Through the Inner Life of Leadership."
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/nurturing-flourishing-through-the-inner-life-of-leadership/

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

Our very own Senior Director, Dr. Ryan Gutierrez, will sit down with Dr. Steven Argue, Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture, to explore the seven key transitions young adults navigate in their first third and how to support them as they do so.

Whether you’re a young adult trying to make sense of it all, a leader walking alongside them, or a parent or grandparent offering support, this conversation offers insight into how we can better understand—and truly seek the best for—first third leaders.

Join us as we learn how to lead with greater empathy, awareness, and care for this formative stage of life.

REGISTER NOW:
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Actively seeking the best for those you lead is challenging work—but it doesn't have to be draining. In our latest interview, Nikki Daniels, Head of School at Monte Vista Christian, shares how caring deeply for those we lead doesn't mean abusing our limitations or people pleasing. Instead, she offers thoughtful insights into how the hidden work of leadership shapes how we care for others.

Learn more in "Learning to Lead with Care."
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/learning-to-lead-with-care-interview-with-nikki-daniels/

What character do you identify with in the parable of the Good Samaritan?

In her latest article, Hilda Davis invites us to move beyond simple moral comparisons and step inside this powerful parable through the practice of imaginative prayer. She explores how we often find ourselves identifying with various characters, and why it matters that we reflect on this parable of kindness with grace on ourselves.

Read more in "The Good Samaritan and the Good Enough Priest: A Parable Revisited."

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/the-good-samaritan-and-the-good-enough-priest-a-parable-revisted/

Can you seek the best for others, even in the third third of life? Mark Roberts explores how Scripture calls us—at every stage of life, and especially in the third third—to pursue the good of others through love, humility, and action. Learn from biblical examples how seeking the best for others is central to faithful living and a lasting legacy.

https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/biblical-guidance-on-seeking-the-best-for-others-in-the-third-third-of-life/