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Becoming a Leader Worth Following: An Interview with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
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David and Rob are joined by Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience across military, government, church, academic, and nonprofit sectors. Dr. Robinson shares her deep personal and professional journey, touching on her experiences as a black woman in leadership and her commitment to intentional discipleship, mentorship, and justice work.
Highlighting the intersectionality of being marginalized for race and gender, Dr. Robinson discusses the importance of lament, community, and joy in leadership. The conversation also delves into her work with Leadership LINKS, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring young black girls and women, and her latest book Voices of Lament, a collective work reflecting on Psalm 37. Practical advice for sustaining spiritual and physical health as a leader is also provided.
00:00 Introduction: Leading Through Lament
00:39 Welcome to the 11 Ten Leadership Podcast
01:29 Season Two Kickoff
02:41 Introducing Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
06:06 Natasha's Leadership Journey
09:13 Faith and Leadership
13:59 The Role of Suffering in Leadership
16:07 Advocating for Justice and DEI
18:12 Theological Foundations of Justice
20:45 Cultural Formation and Leadership
21:47 Thrive Assessment: Enhancing Leadership
22:55 Mentorship and Community in the Context of DEI
24:55 The Importance of Collective Leadership
27:36 Mentorship Models and Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
28:52 Empowering Young Women of Color
32:55 The Role of Lament in Leadership
39:00 Practices for Staying Grounded and Healthy
40:59 Final Thoughts and Ways to Get Involved
Resources
Links to Natasha’s books, podcast, Substack, and events can be found at https://www.natashasrobinson.com.
Learn more about Leadership LINKS at https://www.leadershiplinksinc.org.
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