Does motherhood take women away from learning, growth, and professional development, or is motherhood an effective school for becoming a better human, influencer, and leader?
Join me as I share stories as well as an extensive list of what I learned talking to leading women around the world about the skills and capacities they have learned as mothers. It is clear to me that motherhood prepares women to lead.
Parenting is anything but easy, and research tells us challenging experiences are some of the most effective leadership development experiences. From learning balance and prioritization to negotiation and mediation skills, the things we learn as mothers help us become better leaders and disciples of Jesus Christ.
“Motherhood can help us develop so many things that are linked to becoming a better human, influencer, and leader. Motherhood has helped me learn so much more about love.”
-Dr. Susan B. Madsen
Challenge: My challenge to you this week is to spend a little time journaling about what motherhood, fatherhood, or other types of unpaid work roles–to help you develop skills and attributes that make you better serve our Heavenly Parents. Write some thoughts down in your journal, and feel free to share your thoughts with me at unleashingsistersaints@gmail.com or on social media @UnleashingSisterSaints (see links below).
Resources:
Center for Creative Leadership Article: The 70-20-10 Rule for Leadership Development
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