Maureen Ross Gemme

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  • Adding Spirituality to Leadership with Jim McLoughlin

Adding Spirituality to Leadership with Jim McLoughlin

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Jim McLoughlin discusses how spirituality and sobriety have influenced his leadership style with host Maureen Ross Gemme on 'Emerge. Evolve. Lead.'
31 minutes
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Jim McLoughlin: Blending Sobriety and Spirituality in Leadership

We need more people who are willing to use their spirituality and what they learned in recovery about open mindedness and open heartedness and values and integrity and responsibility to step up, show people: yeah, this is what sobriety looks like.
Picture this: a firefighter with over three decades of sobriety who has transformed his personal recovery journey into a leadership powerhouse. That's Jim McLoughlin for you. In this episode of 'Emerge. Evolve. Lead.', host Maureen Ross Gemme sits down with Jim to uncover the profound ways spirituality can shape effective leadership.
Jim, who is celebrating 31 years of sobriety, shares his experiences from the front lines—both as a firefighter and in emergency management—highlighting how his battle with addiction has influenced his leadership style. Maureen and Jim delve into the essence of self-reflection and self-growth, discussing how these practices are not just beneficial but essential for anyone in a leadership role.
They explore the critical differences between being a manager and a leader, stressing that true leadership involves a deep connection with one's spirituality. The conversation also touches on the importance of support groups and co-sponsoring, providing listeners with practical insights on fostering community and growth. If you've ever wondered how spirituality can elevate your leadership skills or how recovery can pave the way for personal and professional development, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear Jim's inspiring journey and gain valuable lessons on integrating spirituality into your leadership practice.