WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Summary:
In this conversation, Michael Easley speaks with Bill Hendricks and Bev Hendricks Godby about their father, Howard Hendricks, and his profound legacy in Christian leadership. They discuss the importance of recognizing and nurturing giftedness in individuals, the challenges of navigating retirement while maintaining purpose, and the nuances of parenting gifted children. The conversation emphasizes the significance of humility, the impact of family dynamics, and the ongoing journey of discovering one’s purpose in life.
Takeaways:
- Retirement isn’t the end, it’s a chance to repurpose your life for what truly matters.
- Giftedness isn’t taught, it’s what you were born to do.
- The path to purpose begins by paying attention to what naturally motivates you.
- Great leaders lead with humility. It’s not optional, it’s essential.
- Every child reveals their giftedness through how they act, play, and respond.
- Discovering purpose isn’t a one-time event, it’s a lifelong journey.
ABOUT BEV HENDRICKS GODBY
Bev Hendricks Godby is a senior associate and change management coach at The Giftedness Center in Dallas, Texas. She focuses on graduating students and women who are navigating challenging life transitions. Bev feels called to the role of an educator, teaching others about giftedness to help them find fulfilling lives. She serves as a consultant to schools and nonprofit organizations, and speaks and writes often on these topics. Bev holds degrees from Wheaton College and The University of Texas at Dallas. She is married to Dr. Dale Godby, with whom she has three married daughters and six grandchildren.
ABOUT BILL HENDRICKS
Bill Hendricks serves as the Executive Director for Christian Leadership at The Hendricks Center, a leadership development initiative of Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also President of The Giftedness Center, a consulting practice he established in the 1980s to help people understand what they do best and help organizations make the best use of what people do best. He has written 25 books on a variety of topics, including giftedness and calling, the integration of faith and everyday work, mentoring, racial reconciliation, and the experience of grief and loss. Bill holds degrees from Harvard University, Boston University, and Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently a doctoral student at Bakke Graduate University. He is married to Lynn Turpin Hendricks and is the father of three grown daughters.
Links Mentioned:
So How Do I Parent This Child by Bev Hendricks Godby and Bill Hendricks
Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel.
For more inContext interviews, click here.