133. Christianity Frames How Florence Muindi Leads

Women Emerging Podcast

In this episode, Florence speaks to Julia about how Christianity has shaped her leading. She speaks of leading from the middle. Her task, as a leader, she believes, is to lift up the people around her and facilitate their growth, and not for her to be the centre of attention. Florence shares with us the concept of grace and how she leads with it. As a woman leading, she has often been met with opposition and resistance. In moments like these instead of confronting those who resist because of prejudice, she chooses to take a step back. In her experience, when one pushes back and forces a space for themselves, the animosity that is harboured never allows for lasting change. Instead, by steeping back she has seen that people will come to the realisation and understanding that change will be lasting. The patience to wait for this change is allowanced by grace. Florence's leading combines being gentle and firm. It is a leading that is patient.

About the Guest

Dr. Florence Muindi is the Founder President of Life in Abundance (LIA) International, a faith based non-profit headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and comprised of work in 12 countries in Africa, 2 in the Caribbean, support offices in the US, UK and Europe, Blue Wings (an aviation company) and the LIA Global Institute. A medical doctor specialized in public health who has led LIA for 30 years. Her efforts were recognized and awarded with a Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, conferred by the distinguished Daystar University where she now serves as their Chancellor. She is married to Dr. Festus Muindi, is a mother of three adult children, a grandmother, an author and an ordained minister. She regularly speaks on international forums and serves on several International Ministry Boards. She lives in Kenya and travels frequently internationally for work.