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Nostalgia and Leadership: Honoring the Past Without Getting Stuck

Nostalgia and Leadership: Honoring the Past Without Getting Stuck

Update: 2025-12-06
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In this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, Trisha Taylor and Edie Lenz delve into the complex role of nostalgia within faith communities. They examine the emotional pull of "the way things used to be" and how leaders can honor the past without letting it prevent forward movement. Through personal reflection and practical examples, they invite listeners to cultivate a healthier relationship with change and cherish fond memories of the past. 
 
Conversation Overview
  • When Looking Back Warps the Present
  • Nostalgia as Emotional Comfort 
  • Generational Dynamics Around the Past
  • The Spiritual Dimension of Nostalgia
  • Practices for Moving Forward 
  • Learning to Grieve What Has Changed
 
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Nostalgia and Leadership: Honoring the Past Without Getting Stuck

Nostalgia and Leadership: Honoring the Past Without Getting Stuck