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This research examines the historical and contemporary contexts of Indigenous leadership, focusing on the Native Hawaiian nation. It explores the emergence of leadership, cultural response, and the rise of practitioners, while also discussing leadership characteristics and transformational leadership. The study highlights the importance of cultural sovereignty and the need for Indigenous leaders to mobilize followers and engage in public praxis.
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Evaluating Indigenous Views of Leadership & Application Anna M. Mayes University of Phoenix
Historical & Contemporary Contexts For Leadership Emergence Contemporary Context 1893 1970’s 2010 2012 Overthrow of Native Hawaiian Nation Disparity & Overrepresentation Cultural Response Renaissance & Sovereignty Movement Leadership Vacuum & Retraumatization Loss of Leadership & Cultural Sovereignty Rise of Leaders & Organizational Leadership Rise of the Practitioner Leader Historical Context
Leader & Characteristics Renwick Valentine ‘Ili ‘ilipuna “Uncle Joe” Tassill Figure 1. KALO Squared in values based leadership. (E Ho’okanaka, 2018) Kupuna (Elder) Statesman, Practitioner of Aloha, Hawaiian Nation Activist, Hawaiian Homes Commissioner, Founder Hale O Ho’oponopono, Founder Holomua Pu’uhonua Advisory Group Photo by Anna M. Mayes 1938 - 2017
Transformational Leadership Practice in Native Hawaiian Advocacy & Activism Leadership Power Messages Leadership Style Positive Expectations Shapes and motivates followers participation, performance, motivation, and esteem. Inspire and empower to do meaningful and challenging work such as questioning assumptions, redefining problems, or considering alternatives to current methods and approaches (Bass, 1990). Transformational Leadership lies in the relationships between individuals. Inspires followers to exceed the expected by embracing a vision and striving to achieve that vision (Bass 1990). Referent Ethical, moral, and judicious behavior toward others. Use of power to influence, engage, and empower followers. Engender followers to identify with organizational membership. Develop long-term commitment for sustainability (University of Phoenix, 2018).
Leader Actions Mobilizing Followers Personal Practice (Implicit Values of Aloha, Kuleana, Lokahi and Ohana) Making things better for the Native Hawaiian, makes things better for all people. • Protect “aina” (land) and subsistence economy. • Preserve cultural root, principles & practices for future generations. • Collaborate & cooperate with all people to reform systems and laws. Public Praxis (Explicit Expressions of Ahupua’a, Kaiaulu, Laulima and ‘Oia ‘i’o) “We pull together to make it better whether you are Hawaiian or not” (Shapiro, 2011, 19). • Protest U.S. military occupation and bombing of the island of Kahoolawe mobilizing Native leaders & community in protection of aina. • Founding an alternative school for Native Hawaiian youth called Hale o Ho’oponopono, “house of making things right, bringing things into balance, healing “ (Honaunau Ola Mau Loa, 2018) mobilizing practitioners on one island. • Reestablishment of Pu’uhonua, Native Hawaiian Wellness Center mobilizing practitioner leaders across the state in criminal justice reform movement.
Comparing Indigenous Leaders & Transformational Leadership in Historical & Contemporary Contexts Cultural Preservation Activism & Advocacy (Norms) Contemporary Values Based Ahupua’a (Subsistence System) Immediate (Leader Practitioners) Native Hawaiian Leader Organizational Stewardship (Mores) (“Uncle Joe” Tassill) Nation to State Health & Wellness (Polynesian wayfinders, 1,000 yrs. pre-contact) Transformational Leadership Indigenous Perspective Values Based Cultural Sovereignty (Social Forces) American Indian Leader (Billy Frank, Jr.) Immediate (Leadership) Nation to Nation Inherent Rights Tribal Governance Historical (Political Forces) (From time immemorial) Resource Stewardship (Economic Forces)
Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Development Competency Categories Leadership COACH & MENTOR INFLUENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Create a team that is engaged, mobilized & ready to execute. Foster the long-term learning & development in others. To engender long-term commitment from followers. To inspire leadership in others. Social Skills Domain
Relationships Influencing My Leadership Development Relationship to My Kupuna (Elder) 2015 - 2017 Relationship to My Supervisor 2008 - present Relationship to My High School Teacher 1978 - present Relationship to My Creator 1985 - present
Self-Reflection for Leadership Development Question 1: Why have I chosen the topic of Renewal Leadership? Question 2: Who will benefit from the development of this model?
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