Vincent was adept at helping his followers realize their potential. He empowered them by sharing his knowledge and resources, inspiring them through mission, and giving them opportunities to lead organizations he helped to create.

by Famvin Media Resources | April 29, 2018 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this video posted by the Hay Leadership Project Depaul University, Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D. offers some ways of teaching/learning that could be helpful to the various branches of the Family who wish to attract and work with younger Vincentians.
by John Freund, CM | August 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Vincent was adept at helping his followers realize their potential. He empowered them by sharing his knowledge and resources, inspiring them through mission, and giving them opportunities to lead organizations he helped to create.
by Elizabeth Astridge | August 23, 2016 | News | 0 Comments
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | December 20, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent was adept at helping his followers realize their potential. He empowered them by sharing his knowledge and resources, inspiring them through mission, and giving them opportunities to lead organizations he helped to create.
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 23, 2016 | News
DePaul University is offering 10-week online certificate programs in leadership development, sponsored by Vincent on...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 20, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
One of my Vincentian friends sent me a link to an organizational development slideshare presentation about leaders and...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
One of the key legacies of Vincent de Paul, is “personalism,” or respect for the person. What strategies did Vincent de Paul have for inclusive communication and decision-making? How do Wisdom and Vincentian personalism help support the mission and viability all...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2015 | Vincentian Family
What stories have you heard about Vincent de Paul and his style of communication and decision-making? Who for you stands out as someone who is a “wise” person? Would you describe Vincent as “wise’? If so, what characteristics come to mind?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2014 | Formation
Vincent energized and empowered others to support his vision for organized charity to the poor. The real strength of a leader is the ability to elicit the strength of a group. This is the acid test of servant leadership. Therein lies a question for us.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2014 | Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The program launched on Wednesday, August 27th, 2014 is significant for several reasons. First, the offering of a leadership program within the Vincentian tradition and in partnership with a member of the Vincentian family based on the other side of the world, and secondly, the program was being launched in the year that the Society is marking 160 years of leadership and service in Australia.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Vincent and Thich Nhat Hanh: Mindfulness for Managers Is there a connection between the teachings of the Catholic Saint of the 17th Century, Vincent de Paul, and the ancient practice of mindfulness meditation espoused by Zen Buddhism?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Covey once offered in a lecture three questions for the servant-leader who hopes to mentor and empower others: “What are your goals?” “How can I help?”
“How is it going?” – Vincent’s Steps to Effective Leadership