<p>This week we talk to Ness Wilson, a seasoned leader who shares her journey of balancing faith, resilience, and leadership, especially through personal and professional adversity. Ness discusses her beginnings with Open Heaven Church, emphasising the importance of accountable and transparent leadership. She reflects on how communal support and setting personal boundaries enabled her to navigate intense challenges, including the grief of losing two children and facing significant health issues within her family. Ness highlights the role of faith in these hardships, underscoring the importance of grieving openly and leading by example. </p><br><p>She also speaks about a "slow awakening" in the church, marked by a renewed spiritual hunger and increased engagement, which she finds deeply encouraging. Ness advocates for an authentic and accountable church culture, with leaders who embody both strength and vulnerability. Her insights offer guidance on how to lead with both resilience and humility, inspiring listeners to maintain a deep connection with faith amid life’s trials.</p><br><p>Follow Ness on X: <a href="x.com/nesswilson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nesswilson</a> and on <a href="instagram.com/nesswilso" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow the Leadership Podcast on <a href="https://x.com/LeadershipPodUK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X (twitter)</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theleadershippodcastuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLeadershipPodcastUK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>