When we think about women in leadership, what comes to mind? A power suit, fancy title, and a corner office? Leadership is more than a title or a position. Leadership is influence, the ability to motivate others in a way that builds the individual, team, and organization you serve.
Power isn’t control at all—power is strength and giving that strength to others. A leader isn’t someone who forces others to make [her] stronger; a leader is someone willing to give [her] strength to others that they may have the strength to stand on their own.
Beth Revis
How do you define leadership?
Q: Is being an Apostolic woman in your work culture hard? How do you navigate misconceptions of yourself as a Christian woman in the workplace
A: Thankfully, it is not. I work with various leaders across the US, often in times of crisis. I focus on representing Christ well on the job, and things eventually work out. My faith has been my source of peace and confidence during those times. Your career is the harvest field God has called you to. Represent Him well.
ROSALYNN AUSTIN
Federal-Regional Emergency Support Function #11 Coordinator
Vice President, Center for Apostolic Counseling
Wife, mother, and friend
Is it hard to be me? Mostly no. Working for a global company, I am involved in projects and meetings that involve many cultures. The perception others have of me is based on my work ethic and the work I produce. The rest follows. Questions of interest may arise, but those are usually done respectfully and out of curiosity.
GINA MILLER
Global Enablement Manager, Solution Consulting, Adobe
NJ/DE District Ladies Ministries President
Pastor’s wife and Emery’s mommy
One of the interesting things about working in corporate America is the pride they take in being inclusive and accepting. I have never felt uncomfortable being divergent from cultural norms; if anything, it has opened doors for meaningful conversations about lifestyles. I’ve spent five years in Big Tech and have never felt isolated or judged for dressing modestly, not drinking, or living differently. Corporate organizations tend to value and amplify the voices of those who bring contrasting viewpoints to the table. Different is an asset, not a liability. It’s a good time to stand out.
T’NEIL WALEA
Director of Strategic Missions for Federal Technologies, Microsoft
Pastor’s wife, mom of three, lover of souls
Working in a criminal law office, the people I encounter are in crisis when they meet with me. They come to retain an attorney, but in the privacy of my office, I have the liberty to speak to them about Jesus Christ and to pray with them. These are people from all backgrounds, accused of criminal activities, broken, and lost. They have ended up in a life of crime and need to know there is a way out. Being Apostolic in my workplace is a plus, not a problem.
ROBERTA FEMATT
Bookkeeper, Criminal Law Office
Secretary, ACTS Program, IPC, California
My guests for this episode are Linda Gleason, Ladies Ministries president UPCI, and Jennie Russell, executive vice president of Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology. Our conversation focuses on women in leadership. We discuss the experience of being a numerical minority in a male-dominated workplace, work/life balance, wrong perceptions that hinder our effectiveness, leadership styles, and the value of having and being a mentor. You will enjoy listening to the wisdom of these inspiring leaders.
