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Vincentian Leadership: "...Not Yet What It Will Be...", John Lane Ph.D.
Vincentian Leadership: "...Not Yet What It Will Be...", John Lane Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
This is a brief summary of the 2003 Vincentian Leadership Conference’s purpose and proceedings. It was part of the Hay-Vincentian Leadership Project, whose mission statement is included. The conference gathered Vincentian scholars, leadership experts, and Vincentian service leaders to discuss bringing the Vincentian Family’s mission into the future. Although there are fewer vowed and ordained members, it seems likely that Vincentian service will continue through the lay members of the Family.
Cross-Cultural Vincentian Leadership: The Challenge Of Developing Culturally Intelligent Leaders, Marco Tavanti Ph.D.
Cross-Cultural Vincentian Leadership: The Challenge Of Developing Culturally Intelligent Leaders, Marco Tavanti Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
As the Hay-Vincentian Leadership Project (HLP) becomes international in scope, Vincentian values must be applied in and sometimes adapted to cross-cultural contexts. The concepts of cultural diversity, cultural competence, and cultural intelligence are explained in general and against a Vincentian background. Qualities that make leaders effective in cross-cultural situations are explored. Vincent de Paul set an example for such success in the preparation he mandated for those going on foreign missions and in the sensitivity he showed in his own work with people from other cultures. Culture’s relationship to leadership is examined using the work of the anthropologist Edward Hall …
Being Creative In Vincentian Leadership: The Case Of The Society Of Saint Vincent De Paul, Eduardo Marques
Being Creative In Vincentian Leadership: The Case Of The Society Of Saint Vincent De Paul, Eduardo Marques
Vincentian Heritage Journal
The purpose of this paper is to present an example of an international society based on Vincentian leadership principles which has been in existence for 180 years. I intend to introduce my concept of a model of Vincentian leadership and present an overview and evolution of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVdP). Subsequently, an analysis of the adequacy of the Society as a model of Vincentian leadership is offered, articulating the sustainability of the Society based on this model. Finally, based on the SVdP experience, some recommendations are proposed to DePaul University’s project on Vincentian leadership.
Practitioner Perspective: Reflections Of The Development Of A Values-Based Curriculum, Laurie Worrall Ed.D.
Practitioner Perspective: Reflections Of The Development Of A Values-Based Curriculum, Laurie Worrall Ed.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
At the time of this article, Laurie Worrall led the Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning at DePaul University. She also directed DePaul’s service learning program. She discusses what community-based service learning (CbSL) is, what makes it successful for both the DePaul community and the people who are served, and the leadership values that are necessary to make CbSL effective. The benefits and challenges of CbSL are also explained.
Introduction, J. Patrick Murphy C.M., Ph.D.
Introduction, J. Patrick Murphy C.M., Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
This brief outline of the Hay-Vincentian Leadership Project defines its goal as the discovery of “the leadership principles and values of Vincent as they are alive and well in today’s organizations.”
We Want The Best, J. Patrick Murphy C.M., Ph.D.
We Want The Best, J. Patrick Murphy C.M., Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
J. Patrick Murphy argues that for Vincentian educational institutions to fulfill their mission, their leadership must model Vincentian values. It is also essential to hire faculty who will put those values and mission into practice. It is better to employ people whose personal principles match those of the Vincentians than it is to hire candidates who look the best qualified on paper, but who do not connect with the mission. The greatest results come from asking people to do their best and providing a work environment in which they can do that. Once hiring is done, leaders must continually educate …
Saint Vincent De Paul As A Leader Of Change: The Key Roles Of A Higher Purpose And Empowerment, Margaret Posig Ph.D.
Saint Vincent De Paul As A Leader Of Change: The Key Roles Of A Higher Purpose And Empowerment, Margaret Posig Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
An examination of noteworthy change efforts enacted by Vincent de Paul underscores the importance of believing in the higher purpose of one’s goals. Empowered “followers” need to believe and find meaning in the “leader’s” vision, in order to buy into and support the change efforts. The empowerment of Louise de Marillac as a Vincentian leader was critical to the accomplishment of many great works. Organizations undergoing change or renewal can look to Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac for examples of servant leadership, and the change roles they enacted are integrated with a well-regarded organizational change model for the …
Vincentian Simplicity: A Core Leadership Trait, Thomas Mckenna C.M., S.T.D.
Vincentian Simplicity: A Core Leadership Trait, Thomas Mckenna C.M., S.T.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
In a time when there is an increasing gap between appearances and reality, the Vincentian virtue of simplicity—having one’s inner values and motivations match one’s outer behavior—is ever more essential. Vincent de Paul exemplified simplicity. He said it was a virtue of God and Jesus and that it was impossible to serve poor persons effectively without it. Elizabeth Seton also sought and exhibited a genuine presence in her relationships, both in her personal life and with those she served. As both saints demonstrated, simplicity is necessary for leadership. Authority is derived from faith that a leader truly is the person …
No Small Matter: Leadership For Institutional Culture In Vincentian Higher Education, Dennis H. Holtschneider C.M., Ed.D.
No Small Matter: Leadership For Institutional Culture In Vincentian Higher Education, Dennis H. Holtschneider C.M., Ed.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
The consideration of “Vincentian leadership” exists within the larger context of the loss of religious personnel from Catholic universities across the United States. For the religious mission and identity to remain strong at these institutions, Vincentian leaders must leverage a primarily lay-led, self-sustaining culture.
The Role Of Women And The Vincentian Culturescape, Betty Ann Mcneil D.C.
The Role Of Women And The Vincentian Culturescape, Betty Ann Mcneil D.C.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
Betty Ann McNeil “considers examples of the primary strategies and resources that Vincentian leaders have used to empower others to commit themselves to mission and to communicate the founding charism across boundaries of time and cultures.” Her focus is on the contributions that women have made to the Vincentian culturescape. Daughters of Charity and Sisters of Charity who have had major roles in passing the charism down through their communities are profiled. McNeil writes that one way the charism is successfully handed on is through stories of individuals who lived it. In particular, Elizabeth Seton’s introduction of the charism to …
Leadership In Darkness And Light: Gender Considerations, Susanne Dumbleton Ph.D.
Leadership In Darkness And Light: Gender Considerations, Susanne Dumbleton Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
When certain leadership styles are assigned by gender, both men and women are stifled and shortchanged. Susanne Dumbleton examines the pitfalls of the traditional characteristics and types of actions that have been prescribed for each gender, especially for women. She defines politics as “the use and abuse of power,” and when women try to ignore politics, “passive complicity, irresponsible withdrawal, sacrifice [of their] destiny, and active complicity” can result. Each is explained in detail. Effective servant leaders of any gender must have a realistic view of human nature and maintain their faith in it despite its many negative aspects. They …
Sister Gen: A Case Study Of Vincentian Leadership, Joseph Mccann C.M., Ph.D.
Sister Gen: A Case Study Of Vincentian Leadership, Joseph Mccann C.M., Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
From 1961 to 1988, Genevieve O’Farrell, a Daughter of Charity, was the principal of Saint Louise’s Comprehensive College in Belfast. Her many achievements as a leader of the school and within Belfast are described, along with her own formation, the events and characteristics that made her a leader, and the lessons that may be drawn from her life and career. She consistently raised the school’s academic standards and promoted service to the community even while it was surrounded by the violence of the “Troubles.”
Vincentian Leadership—Advocating For Justice, Craig B. Mousin
Vincentian Leadership—Advocating For Justice, Craig B. Mousin
Vincentian Heritage Journal
DePaul University employs thousands of people. As Craig Mousin writes, “To do justice to those we seek to serve necessitates that we do justice to those who engage in our work.” He explores “the centrality of work to life and mission” (including the personal and individual missions employees have for themselves) and what justice in the workplace means. He “examine[s] historical concepts of justice to understand what an advocate of justice works toward in a Vincentian institution.” Mousin also discusses how Vincentian leadership principles and “understandings of justice” should be applied in employment situations, especially when the law might advise …
Translating Vincent De Paul For The 21st Century: A Case Study Of Vincentian Mission Effectiveness Efforts At Depaul University, Edward R. Udovic C.M., Ph.D.
Translating Vincent De Paul For The 21st Century: A Case Study Of Vincentian Mission Effectiveness Efforts At Depaul University, Edward R. Udovic C.M., Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
Edward Udovic believes that the success that DePaul University enjoys today depends on its translation of the Vincentian mission and values into modern terms to meet modern needs. Like Vincent de Paul himself, the university is “values-driven, connected to the community, supportive of diversity . . . risk-tak[ing], innovative, and pragmatic.” The state of the Congregation is such that its members may lack a “physical presence, canonical sponsorship role, or governance role” at DePaul by 2023. However, it is already passing on its values to the lay members of the university, ensuring that its Vincentian character will continue even without …