Wisdom-based Leadership 4: Creative Communication
Instructor: Jonathon Murillo, Byron Chung, Dr. Aizaiah Yong | Partner: Ignite Institute
Learning Pillar: Wisdom-Based Leadership | Rigor Level: Medium
Welcome
Welcome to Creative Communication, a course designed for rising faith leaders and mission-driven professionals who seek to share their message with authenticity and impact. In a world filled with “trendy regurgitation”—where communication is often reduced to copying the latest fads—it can be hard to break through the noise with a message that truly resonates. This course challenges you to go beyond surface-level exchanges, empowering you to communicate in ways that foster clarity, trust, and creativity within your team—leading to deeper collaboration and a shared sense of purpose. Through case studies, creative exercises, and the development of personalized communication strategies, you’ll learn how to craft messages that are not only relevant but also deeply authentic. Whether you’re preaching, teaching, or leading a team, these tools will help you connect with others in meaningful ways, fostering a deeper sense of purpose and mission alignment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, you will be able to:- Comprehend Wisdom and Creativity from various Spiritual and Cultural traditions.
- Engage in the core practices of Reframing, Refocusing, and Renewing, in your personal leadership.
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Apply Creative Communication tools to reimagine metrics and meetings for your team.
Lessons
Course Overview
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Wisdom-Based Leadership Framework | Refresher
5
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What is Wisdom? | Refresher
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Leadership (re)Defined | Refresher
10
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Reflections on Creativity
10
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Why Communication Matters in Leadership
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Exploring the Formation & Skill Matrix
10
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A word on Presence & Practice
10
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Refocusing
10
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Reframing
10
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Renewing
10
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From Leading Yourself to Leading Your Team
10
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Reimagine your Meetings
10
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Reimagine your Metrics
10
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Conclusion
5
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Additional Resources
10
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Meet the Instructor
Jonathon Murillo has served startups, universities, non-profits and faith communities as a strategist, facilitator, and creator. He is passionate about leadership formation and innovation resourced by theological imagination and leveraged for the flourishing of all. He received a Master of Divinity from Azusa Pacific Seminary and holds a B.A. in Communication from Vanguard University. His mission is to guide leaders into moments of epiphany and meaningful response.