Hi Reader,
Dr. Nicole Martin made history when she became the President and CEO of Christianity Today, the first Black woman to lead the publication in its 70-year history.
Sadly, she walked straight into a firestorm. If you've ever been criticized for your leadership, lean in.
Nicole believes that leadership is designed to kill you. So we talk about that.
She gets into the full story 👉 the opposition research on her, the critics who called her a diversity hire, and why none of it stopped her. We talk about the editorial challenge of finding a middle ground when the middle has basically disappeared from public life. And we dig into the business model question: how does a 70-year-old print publication survive in a world that’s gone fully digital?
This is a fascinating case study about so much that's going on in the church today.
🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healthier leadership. Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.
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