


Episode 9: Faith, Strategy, and Grit
Episode 9: Overview
Dr. Tracy Emerick interviews Dr. Jean Benedict Steenkamp, UNC professor and author, on the intersection of faith, leadership, and history. Steenkamp explains how Jesus modeled powerful strategy—speaking to people’s needs, welcoming all, yet standing firm in truth—and how this parallels modern marketing and leadership.
He emphasizes the call for integrity and servant leadership, while acknowledging that many leaders succeed without it. Drawing from his book Warriors, Queens, Scientists, Activists, Steenkamp highlights 25 women who defied stereotypes to shape history. The episode closes with a challenge to integrate faith across all areas of life—home, work, and community—living as whole and accountable leaders.
Key Points Discussed
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Background: Dr. Jean Benedict Steenkamp, UNC professor, blends expertise in marketing, leadership, and Christianity.
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Writing Journey: Shifted from branding books to leadership and faith-based works.
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Jesus as Strategist: Framed Jesus as a marketer who spoke to true needs—welcoming all yet exclusive in truth—similar to how Steve Jobs offered unseen solutions.
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Integrity & Servant Leadership: Advocates for high-integrity, servant leadership modeled by Christ, even though many leaders succeed without it.
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Faith Integration: Urges Christians to live consistently across home, work, and church, without compartmentalization.
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Ethical Leadership: Christian leaders are called to dignity and respect in all decisions.
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West Point Lecture: Shared insights on China’s worldview to strengthen U.S. strategy, weaving in subtle faith references.
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Sources of Ideas: Draws inspiration from study and history rather than mystical experiences.
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Women in Leadership: Highlights 25 influential women in his book Warriors, Queens, Scientists, Activists, challenging stereotypes of female leaders.
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Closing Call: Encourages integrating faith into every aspect of life as an ongoing task of authentic leadership.
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