Jim Herrington has been a steady voice on The Leader's Journey Podcast for years. In this episode, Trisha Taylor reflects with him on the long arc of his life, leadership, and learning as he steps into a slightly different role at The Leader's Journey. Together they explore the leadership principle that has shaped everything Jim does: leadership is all about learning. From early experiences of trauma and racism, to systems thinking, reflection, and the ongoing work of emotional and spiritual maturity, this conversation offers a deeper look at the experiences that formed Jim's perspective and continue to shape his work today. Conversation Overview

Leadership is all about learning
Learning shaped by pain, experience, and reflection
Seeing yourself, your system, and your role within it
Defining yourself and staying connected under pressure
The long work of systems change and emotional maturity
Encouragement and wisdom for the next generation of leaders

Resources and References Mentioned

The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge
Murray Bowen Family Systems Theory
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Union Baptist Association