Boards as Change Agents Part of Leadership Training by Congregational Role In This Section 5. The Myth of Rationality: Understanding Human Nature From LeaderLab Developing and understanding of systems thinking and sensibility enables congregational leaders to lead strategically. Understanding the dynamics of congregations as emotional systems is a key part of leadership training. 6. In the Wilderness: Change is Hard, Even if it's the Promised Land From LeaderLab a. Emotional Responses to Change b. Resistance to Change c. Technical vs. Adaptive Challenges d. Adaptive Change PREVIOUS: 4. Knowing Your Purpose: Leading in Alignment with Your Mission UP: Congregational Board Member Training Materials NEXT: The Myth of Rationality: Understanding Human Nature Get a print-friendly version of Leadership Training by Congregational Role, including all sub-pages.