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5 Characteristics of Explorers. A capacity to get outside the emotional climate of their times. A willingness to be exposed and vulnerable. Persistence in the face of resistance and downright rejection Stamina in the face of sabotage along the way. Being “headstrong” and “ruthless”.
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5 Characteristics of Explorers A capacity to get outside the emotional climate of their times. A willingness to be exposed and vulnerable. Persistence in the face of resistance and downright rejection Stamina in the face of sabotage along the way. Being “headstrong” and “ruthless”
Example of a “myth” : more information Continual deluge of information has - Overwhelmed people Confuses with contradictory results Emphasizes weakness rather than strength Ignores the value of self-definition “Old world” focus is on data and technique.
Power tool used by toxic people to sabotage leaders Used to rationalize lack of clear, healthy leadership Disguise for unrecognized anxiety Avoidance when making tough decisions Misleads us when growth via tension is needed
Example of Learned Superstitions: The world is flat Confusion of the self with selfishness. Self-differentiation is equated with being, cruel, cold and selfish.
Preparation is the work Joseph is betrayed by his brothers, Mrs. Potiphar, and the cupbearer He is a victim of human trafficking All dreams have come true except his own. He has known 13 years of slavery and imprisonment
The first half (Stages 1-3) of the leadership journey External power (the capacity to act) is represented by confidence, competence, expertise, titles, success, degrees, stature, money, self-esteem and recognition
Marshaling resources Meeting goals Managing people Making things happen Achieving cultural success Making a living
Finding meaning and a sense of calling in our work Exploring our inner passion Creating long-lasting effects Rooted in spirituality, community and connectedness Making a living work
“I cannot do it . . .” 41.16“ . . . apart from me you can do nothing.” John 5.15
Appoint commissioners over the land Take a fifth for seven years Collect and store the grain Under the authority of Pharaoh Kept in the cities Held in reserve So country will not be ruined Genesis 41.33-36
Joseph traveled the land Joseph collected the produce Joseph storing the grain Joseph keeping records It was beyond measure Genesis 41.46-49