The Hidden Work of Leadership Across the Thirds of Life: Second Third

February 11, 2026

Webinar

Description

The challenges and complexities leaders face change over time. Not only is the world rapidly changing, but our hopes, desires, and questions as leaders change across the seasons of our lives. Leading in the second third brings its own set of opportunities and challenges.

Often, this season involves increased responsibility and authority that creates higher stakes for success and failure, the need to maintain healthy relationships while avoiding burnout or isolation, and navigating career plateaus or questioning long-term direction.

Watch the recording and learn from a few exemplary second third leaders about how they are navigating this season of life, work, and leadership.

We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors and partners for their support of this webinar series:

Denver Institute for Faith and Work

Bay Area Center for Faith Work and Tech

Faith Co-op

Charlotte Institute for Faith and Work

Angel Rutledge

Panelist

Angel Rutledge is a seasoned organizational leader who has spent her career building mission-driven teams, advising entrepreneurs, and strengthening communities through practical, Gospel-centered leadership. She began her career in education before transitioning into global ministry foc...

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Lesley Scearce

Panelist

Lesley Scearce is the current CEO of United Way of Greater Chattanooga. With over two decades of experience leading nonprofits, Lesley focuses on leading with the values of wellbeing, humility, vision and steadiness. Since becoming the CEO of United Way in 2015, Lesley has spearheaded severa...

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Thomas Hsieh

Panelist

Tom Hsieh is president of FLOAT Alaska LLC. Tom began his career in communication technology, joining EarthLink in the 1990s, where he managed engineering and IT functions for over a decade. Tom oversaw Earthlink’s growth from a fledgling start-up through its successful IPO on the NASDAQ exc...

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