At this time of social distancing, Bobby Austin calls for us to embrace “Public Kinship” to help tend to the fracturing and crumbling of our social infrastructure. Public Kinship is based on personal self-leadership – what we do for ourselves, for each other, and for the common good.
Public Kinship is the willingness to publicly assume responsibility and to act out the phrase “love thy neighbor as thyself.” It is an acknowledgement that we are a family and we act accordingly. How can we develop a framework to make these values real and applicable to all?
As we think how to open the country, we ask: How will we know what is safe? How will we structure the workplace? How will we educate our children? We need to give as much thought to what we will reimagine, or even just imagine, as the common good in American life and our relationships – one human to another.
As we practice caution and social distancing, let us not distance each other in our hearts. As we are forced to slow down and stop our busyness, let us feed more than our fear. Let us strengthen our inner resolve, both physically and spiritually, so we can meet the necessities of the day in hopes of making things more beautiful.
Taking Care of Ourselves and Each Other Resources From ILA’s Library, Members, & Leadership Colleagues This collection of resources was put together at the start
How do people inspire and mobilize diverse constituencies to tackle shared, complex challenges like homelessness, global warming, and economic inequities? Dr. Barbara Crosby shares insights from integrative leadership practices.
With Bert Koopman, Charles Parker, Liesbet Heyse, Margo van den Brink, Susan Ostermann, Sylvo Thijsen, Alan Latourelle, Arjen Boin, Lauren Fahy, and Paul ‘t Hart
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Richard Callahan and Tim Mau, co-editors of the International Journal of Public Leadership (Emerald Publishing) share observations on the trajectory of public leadership research and highlight some common pitfalls that stymie the publication of a manuscript.
Rocks are referred to frequently in leadership literature — from “bedrocks” to “big rocks” and “touchstones” to “cornerstones.” In Aotearoa, rocks occupy an important space in Māori culture. Professor Chellie Spiller opens a window on this Indigenous wisdom, raising intriguing questions for leaders on the role rocks play in their organizations and their practice of leadership.
Lifetime Achievement Awardee Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem, is a member of the Stó:lō First
An enduring issue for leadership is the emotional effect of leaders’ presence and absence on those who look to them for direction, guidance, and reassurance. If leaders fail to show up, it sends a signal that they don’t really care. In times of crisis, care becomes a highly salient marker of effective leadership.