Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Visionary and Collaborative Leadership

I have been thinking a lot about leadership recently. A few FullThought thoughts about visionary and collaborative leadership:

1) It's never about us. It's about our vision. What is our vision for the world that informs our work? How well can we clearly articulate our vision?

2) What are the assumptions that frame our vision?

3) Who are we? What are we ready for? What is unique about us that shows up in all we do?

4) We must know intimately the stories of those that inform and guide us. Who are these people? What are their stories? What are they telling us?

5) Our allies must be an ever expanding pool. Who shares our vision? Who is also working toward a common end? Who's skills and partnership do we need? What are the visions of our allies and how can we get behind them?

6)We must have a keen grasp of the forces that oppose us. There is wisdom in the point of view they bring to the table. Do we see and understand this wisdom?

7) Who is defending another vision? What is their vision? What are the assumptions that frame their vision?

8) What forces within us work against us? Are we facing fear or drawing unintentionally from ego?

9) We are stronger when we bring laughter, tears and hope on the journey.

10) Courage is not the absence of fear but rather strength in the face of fear.

1 comment:

  1. Hope you don't mind I posted this link on neighbors for clean air facebook page. Seemed pretty relevant meditation.

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