Ignatian Leadership
Ignatian leadership is a way of being in the world deeply rooted in Ignatian spirituality and informed by a “way of proceeding” found in the Jesuit tradition.
What is “Ignatian Leadership”?
Ignatian leadership is a way of being in the world deeply rooted in Ignatian spirituality and informed by a “way of proceeding” found in the Jesuit tradition.
Ignatian leadership is marked by humility, hope, authenticity, a profound sense of purpose, and discernment.
Ignatian leaders are contemplatives in action, who pay attention to how God is moving in their lives and respond to the needs of the world.
Article.
Ignatian Leadership: Faith, Vocation, and Service
by Seán Patrick Sanford (3 minute read)
The Jesuits’ principles made the company better because they made individual Jesuits better. Their principles are rooted in the notions that we’re all leaders and that our whole lives are filled with leadership opportunities.
- Chris Lowney, Heroic Leadership
Book.
Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company that Changed the World
by Chris Lowney
Go deeper.
Check out The Call to Discernment in Troubled Times, by Dean Brackley, SJ
When the heart is touched by direct experience,
the mind may be challenged to change.
- Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ
Web Resource.
Ignatian Leadership – Learning Modules
Go Deeper.
Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA)
CLA is an 18-month Ignatian spirituality and leadership program for people in their 20’s and 30’s.
Find out more.