Mom Ph.D. A Simple 6 Step Course on Leadership Skills for Moms

by Kindred, Teresa Bell

• ISBN13: 9781582294247
• ISBN10: 1582294240
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Howard Books

Summary

Most moms don't think of themselves as leaders. But in reality, moms are the most important leaders in the world. This simple, six-step course will equip mothers to be the Positive Home Directors God intended them to be.

Author Biography

Teresa Bell Kindred is a Christian author, public speaker, and high school teacher. She is the author of Mozart for a Mother's Soul, The Knot at the End of Your Rope, and four Precious Moments gift books. She is a major contributor to Humor for a Teachers' Heart, and Cup of Comfort for the Christian Soul. Kindred is a member of AWSA and enjoys speaking at conferences and retreats. Her column "Kindred Spirits" appears in Kentucky Living magazine each month. She and her husband have been married for twenty-four years and have five children.

Table of Contents

Foreword by John Croyle: What Is a Leader?	ix
To the Mom-PhD	xi
Part 1. Prep Sessions
SESSION 1. Mom -The Positive Home Director: Take Me to Your Leader	3	(20)
Reflections on Leadership	18	(5)
SESSION 2. The Virtuous Woman: The Proverbs 31 Woman as a Leadership Model	23	(14)
Reflections on the Virtuous Woman	32	(5)
Part 2: 6-Step Course
STEP 1. Character: Leading with Integrity	37	(20)
Snapshot of a Woman of Character: A Mother Willing to Sacrifice	50	(2)
Reflections on Character	52	(5)
STEP 2. Compassion: Leading with Love	57	(24)
Snapshot of a Compassionate Woman: Jochebed	75	(2)
Reflections on Compassion	77	(4)
STE 3. Competence: Leading with Diligence	81	(36)
Snapshot of a Competent Woman: Ruth	111	(2)
Reflections on Competence	113	(4)
STEP 4. Communication: Leading with Wisdom	117	(24)
Snapshot of the Power of Communication: Sarah	134	(2)
Reflections on Communication	136	(5)
STEP 5. Charisma: Leading with Vigor	141	(26)
Snapshot of Two Charismatic Women: Lois and Eunice	161	(2)
Reflections on Charisma	163	(4)
STEP 6. God-Centered Living: Leading with Faith	167	(20)
Snapshot of a God-Centered Woman: Hannah	180	(2)
Reflections on God-Centered Living	182	(5)
Notes	187	(2)
Additional Resources	189