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A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix A presentation by Peggy Treadwell, LICSW AISGW Conference October 23, 2009. CHANGE. Accelerated Change. rate. today. time. Reinventing Leadership. The integrity of the self while staying connected to others.
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A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick FixA presentation byPeggy Treadwell, LICSWAISGW ConferenceOctober 23, 2009
Accelerated Change rate today time
Reinventing Leadership The integrity of the self while staying connected to others
“The power of a leader resides in their presence - in the nature of their being.”
Timeline Earth’s formation Arrival Prokaryotes Arrival Eukaryotes Diversification of the species
First life forms on earth - Prokaryotes • self-reproducing • no consciousness • no ability to join other life forms
Eukaryotes - more complex leading to our own species: • join for reproduction • tackle new duties • conscious of self and others • can merge in fusion to lose self
The tension between wanting to be an individual and wanting to join together is a natural part of our species as a living thing.
It’s in our biology to want to be distinct and differentiated!
It’s part of our biology to want to belong and work/be together!
This tension between togetherness and distinctness is the cause of a natural biologically basedANXIETY
The major relationship problem is Preserving “self” in a close relationship
Getting relief from relationship anxiety • Triangles • Distancing • Conflict • Over/under functioning • Cut-off
Self-differentiated leader has: • Clarity • Self-definition • Connection • Humor • Willingness to work on oneself • Persistence and stamina despite sabotage
Sabotage Natural when there is progress • Surprise • Planned Takes form of • Herding • Blame displacement • Quick fixes
Chronically anxious society affected by the rate of change Examples • Micro managing • Hyper vigilant • Data driven • Relying on experts rather than common sense • Fear based decisions • Rebel when leader takes a stand