Elders' Teachings on Leadership
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What is a fundamental aspect of Indigenous leadership?

  • Competing for resources
  • Establishing strict hierarchies
  • Service to the community (correct)
  • Pursuit of personal power

What role do Elders play in Indigenous leadership?

  • They have no specific role.
  • They act as teachers and role models. (correct)
  • They serve as political leaders.
  • They enforce community rules.

Which of the following best represents the cultural foundations of Indigenous leadership?

  • Strict adherence to modern business practices
  • Individual achievement and competition
  • Holistic integration of spiritual and physical dimensions (correct)
  • Revitalization of urban living

Which pedagogical component involves learning about land history and practices?

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What is the purpose of storywork in Indigenous leadership?

<p>To transmit cultural knowledge and leadership values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of training does the Longhouse Leadership Program provide?

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Which principle is emphasized in the storytelling aspect of Indigenous leadership?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Indigenous leadership?

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What do stories help leaders to recognize about their roles?

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How do stories facilitate personal growth for leaders?

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What is a key aspect of relational leadership emphasized in storytelling?

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What is a key characteristic of resonant leaders?

<p>They create positive, emotionally supportive relationships. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do Elders play in the context of stories and leadership?

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What impact does the Positive Emotional Attractor (PEA) have on individuals?

<p>It activates brain regions tied to creativity and engagement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quality of leadership is highlighted through storytelling?

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How do emotions influence decision-making according to the content?

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In what way do stories function as tools for healing?

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What role do positive emotions play in leadership effectiveness?

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What essential principle do stories embody that aids leaders in their practices?

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What is the effect of positive inspiration on the brain's networks?

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What aspect of storytelling makes leadership concepts easily understandable?

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What happens when positive emotions are aroused in a team?

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Which statement about negative emotional attractors (NEA) is true?

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What is crucial for maintaining a balance between PEA and NEA in coaching?

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What is a potential challenge of recognizing employee contributions?

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How does empathetic leadership enhance employee engagement?

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What impact did Bob Chapman’s leadership style have on organizational performance?

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What is one way empathy contributes to workplace culture?

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What risk comes from overly recognizing small actions among employees?

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What is a consequence of fostering trust and collaboration in an organization?

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How does empathetic leadership affect long-term stability in a workforce?

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What approach can help enhance employee morale in the workplace?

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What is one key strength of the proposed servant leadership model in Canadian policing?

<p>It helps build unity among officers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential challenge to implementing the servant leadership model in police agencies?

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How does the servant leadership model address workplace issues in policing?

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What does humility emphasize in the context of team dynamics?

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What aspect of servant leadership is particularly appealing to younger generations?

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What is the main idea behind personal responsibility within a team?

<p>Ensuring that no one else has to clean up after you (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a strength of the servant leadership model as proposed?

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How does the concept of 'team over individual' manifest in the All Blacks' philosophy?

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What is a likely outcome of implementing the servant leadership model in Canadian policing?

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What cultural change does the servant leadership model aim to support within police organizations?

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What does 'sweeping the sheds' symbolize in achieving excellence?

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What is the significance of recognizing the legacy and respect in team culture?

<p>Leaving the environment better for future generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is servant leadership considered an attractive option for police organizations?

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What does the practice of small actions signify in the context of character and integrity?

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What role does the 'water carrier' play in the team according to the leadership theory?

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What perception did Cantona have about Deschamps' role as a 'water carrier'?

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Flashcards

Stories Model Leadership

Elders use stories from real life to show good leadership qualities and cultural teachings.

Holistic Learning in Stories

Stories teach leaders to see the connections between people, communities, and nature.

Stories Promote Healing

Stories help people heal from trauma by connecting them to their culture and shared experiences.

Relational Leadership in Stories

Stories teach leadership is about service and empowering others, not control.

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Intergenerational Wisdom

Stories preserve the wisdom of elders and ancestors for future generations.

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Stories make concepts tangible

Stories make complex ideas like respect and integrity more understandable.

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Leadership Qualities from Stories

Stories teach about qualities like integrity, relational accountability, balance.

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Good Life Path in Stories

Stories show how to live a balanced life with integrity & respect, promoting good leadership practices.

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Resonant Leaders

Leaders who inspire and motivate by creating positive, supportive relationships, enhancing cognitive openness and innovation.

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Dissonant Leaders

Leaders who alienate and demotivate through negative emotional signals, narrowing attention and stifling creativity.

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Positive Emotional Attractor (PEA)

Coaching focusing on hope, purpose, and vision, activating brain regions for creativity and engagement.

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Negative Emotional Attractor (NEA)

Coaching focused on compliance or criticism, arousing defensiveness and limiting openness.

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Emotional Arousal & Cognition

Emotions often shape our cognitive interpretations, influencing how we understand and respond to information.

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Leadership Impact on Decision-Making

A leader's emotions influence not only team dynamics but also decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

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Positive Emotions & Leadership Effectiveness

Positive emotions foster adaptability and neural plasticity, essential for sustainable leadership success.

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Why Lead with Positive Inspiration?

Positive inspiration engages brain regions linked to creativity, empathy, and social connection, promoting learning and adaptability.

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Empathy in Leadership

Empathetic leaders focus on understanding and responding to the needs and emotions of their team members.

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Trust and Collaboration

Empathy builds trust between leaders and employees, fostering collaboration and a shared sense of purpose.

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Employee Morale and Engagement

Treating employees with respect and valuing their contributions increases engagement and job satisfaction.

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Improving Organizational Performance

Empathy leads to improved productivity, reduced costs, and higher revenue, making it a financially rewarding leadership approach.

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Positive Workplace Culture

Empathetic leadership creates a caring, supportive, and conflict-free work environment.

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Building Long-Term Stability

Treating employees as valuable individuals, not just resources, leads to a loyal workforce committed to the company's success.

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What is Recognition?

Recognizing and appreciating employees' efforts and contributions, even small ones, strengthens their motivation and dedication.

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Challenges of Recognition

Overemphasis on small actions can undermine larger goals. Consistency is crucial to ensure fairness and avoid favoritism.

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Indigenous Leadership

Leadership rooted in cultural values like respect, responsibility, and reverence, emphasizing service to the community and future generations.

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Role of Elders

Elders guide Indigenous leadership with knowledge, storytelling, and lived experiences, modeling relational accountability and cultural traditions.

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Cultural Foundations

Indigenous leadership draws on cultural teachings, ceremonies, and protocols (like 'good life path') balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

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Land Interaction

Understanding and respecting the land's history and ecology. Fostering stewardship of the land through learning.

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Storywork

Using stories to transmit cultural knowledge, leadership values, and relational responsibilities, connecting past, present, and future.

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Longhouse Leadership Program

A culturally-relevant leadership training program, emphasizing seminars, workshops, and service-learning, acknowledging local territories, ceremonies, and land-based education at First Nations House of Learning (FNHL).

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Cultural Practices in Leadership

Revitalizing language, ceremonies, and traditions to ground leadership in cultural values, like the 'good life path'.

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Community Service Leadership

Applying cultural teachings to benefit and uplift the community using Indigenous knowledge and values.

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Servant Leadership in Policing

A leadership style where leaders prioritize serving their team by focusing on their well-being and empowerment, rather than solely on their own authority. This fosters a culture of trust and collaboration within police organizations.

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Alignment with Policing Ethos

Servant leadership aligns naturally with the core mission of policing, which is to serve and protect the community. It extends this service to the officers themselves, prioritizing their well-being and professional growth.

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Cultural Change Focus

Servant leadership addresses negative aspects of police culture such as harassment, exclusionary practices and toxic leadership. It encourages humility, empowerment and stewardship, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

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Appeal to Modern Workforce

Servant leadership appeals to younger generations like Millennials who value ethical, supportive and meaningful leadership. This attracts and retains talent in today's job market.

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Restoring Public Trust

A service-oriented leadership style with an emphasis on ethical decision-making can enhance public perception of police. It fosters trust and encourages collaboration with communities.

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Organizational Resistance

Implementing servant leadership within police organizations can face resistance due to existing hierarchical structures. Transforming deeply ingrained cultural norms requires sustained effort and buy-in from all levels.

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Transforming Cultural Norms

Overcoming resistance to servant leadership requires a sustained effort to change deeply entrenched cultural norms within police organizations. This requires buy-in from all levels, from leadership to individual officers.

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Humility in Action

The All Blacks believe that even the most successful players should handle everyday tasks like sweeping sheds. This shows that success starts with a humble attitude.

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Personal Responsibility

The All Blacks emphasize taking ownership of one's environment and leaving it clean, meaning being accountable for your actions.

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Team Over Individual?

The All Blacks prioritize the collective good over individual glory. This means that the team's success is more important than any one player's achievements.

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Discipline & Attention to Detail

The All Blacks believe even seemingly small tasks like sweeping sheds show discipline and attention to detail. These connect to larger goals and excellence.

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Legacy & Respect

The All Blacks sweep sheds as a way to honor their past and leave a better environment for future generations. This reflects a commitment to the team's values.

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Water Carrier as a Leader

A 'water carrier' is a leader who focuses on team needs, facilitating success for others, rather than individual glory.

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Why is Sweeping Important?

Sweeping sheds symbolizes the All Blacks' belief that true greatness is about character and integrity, not just on-field performance. It shows that small actions lead to larger success.

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Star Players vs. Water Carrier

While star players get the spotlight, 'water carriers' like Deschamps are understated leaders who prioritize team needs over individual glory.

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Study Notes

Elders' Teachings on Leadership

  • Indigenous leadership is viewed as a community responsibility, emphasizing service, collaboration, and cultural values.
  • Cultural values inform leadership through traditional teachings, like the "good life path," which emphasizes living with integrity, balance, and respect.
  • Ceremonial practices and rituals further teach leadership principles.
  • Elders guide and transmit knowledge, knowledge and values through stories, ceremonies, and mentorship.

Storywork as a Leadership Framework

  • Storywork integrates respect, reciprocity, reverence, and holism in leadership development methods.
  • It connects past experiences with present realities, helping leaders navigate challenges with cultural insight.

Land-Based Learning

  • Leadership education involves land-based learning, understanding its history, and practicing stewardship.
  • Elders share stories connecting cultural teachings to specific places, reinforcing the interconnectedness of people, land, and leadership.

Holistic Leadership Development

  • Holistic leadership involves balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
  • Healing and transformation are essential components of Indigenous leadership.

Language and Genealogy

  • Indigenous languages and genealogies are central to leadership development.
  • Acknowledging territory is a critical part of respecting Indigenous peoples and their lands.

Leadership as a Lifelong Journey

  • Intergenerational learning is core to Indigenous leadership.
  • Flexibility and adaptability are encouraged, valuing traditional values whilst reflecting on personal journeys.
  • Leadership is a continual process of learning over time.
  • Decolonization and Resistance are key aspects of Indigenous leadership.

Leadership as a Gift

  • Leadership is viewed as a sacred responsibility, requiring humility, dedication, and alignment with cultural teachings.
  • It is about empowering others and ensuring the sustainability of Indigenous knowledge and practices.

Role of the Community

  • Leadership is a community service, emphasizing reciprocity and well-being.
  • Leaders work with their communities to address issues, making decisions with community input and prioritizing community needs.

Leadership Through Collaboration

  • Emphasis on diverse voices and inclusion in decision-making.
  • Combining Elders with the contributions of adults and youth to share knowledge and ideas.

Building Respectful Relationships

  • Respectful relationships are pivotal in Indigenous leadership.
  • Restoring relationships, addressing the impacts of colonialism is important to modern Indigenous leadership.
  • Collaborative, community-based leadership is vital.

Community as a Source of Knowledge

  • Communities offer repositories of cultural knowledge, traditions, and histories.
  • Elders, as community representatives, play a key role in knowledge transmission through stories, ceremonies, and mentorship.

Leadership as a Collective Responsibility

  • Emphasizes the shared responsibility of leadership within the community.
  • Prioritizes collective well-being over personal ambition.
  • Community guides leaders in decision-making that aligns with shared values and goals.

Ensuring Cultural Continuity

  • Communities play a key role in maintaining Indigenous cultural practices and knowledge.
  • The transmission of cultural values and traditions within the community shapes leadership.

Stories and Leadership

  • Stories serve as a means to pass down traditions, histories and values across generations.
  • Elders use stories to teach important leadership principles such as respect, responsibility, and relational accountability.
  • Stories help connect individuals to their communities, the land and their cultural heritage.
  • Storywork as a framework for creating deeper understandings for leadership development.

Emotional Contagion

  • Emotions spread unconsciously in milliseconds, influencing the emotional states of others.
  • Negative emotions impair cognitive processes (e.g., creativity, learning)
  • Positive Emotions enhance well-being, cognitive openness, and neurogenesis.
  • Leaders' emotional states directly influence their teams.

Leadership as Gift and Responsibility

  • Service to the community and rooted in respect, responsibility, reverence, and relationship.
  • Leaders are accountable for the well-being of their community and future generations.

Leadership as Relational

  • Focuses on building respectful relationships with individuals, the land, and the community.
  • Reciprocity and collaboration are essential for effective leadership.

Decolonization and Resilience

  • Reclaiming Indigenous cultural values and resisting colonialism and its legacies.

Intergenerational Knowledge

  • Leadership strengthened by knowledge transfer across generations.

Holistic Leadership

  • Leadership that integrates cultural, spiritual, and ecological knowledge. Focuses on promoting balance and well-being.

Contingency Theories

  • Leadership effectiveness depends on context and situation.
  • Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) focuses on relationships within groups.
  • Path-Goal Theory outlines four leadership styles.
  • Theory X and Y describe different employee motivational styles.
  • Situational leadership involves adapting leadership styles to various situations.
  • Transformational Leadership inspires and elevates followers.

Instinct and Intuition

  • Integrating experience with judgment for decisions.
  • Managing change by reframing fear as opportunity. Utilizing motivation through connections to relationships.
  • The role of "soft skills" and experience in effective leadership

Servant Leadership

  • Prioritizes serving and empowering others.
  • Focuses on followers' growth and well-being.
  • Rejects transactional approaches in favor of genuine relationships.
  • Values equality, inclusivity, and community

Leadership Styles

  • Describes various leadership styles like Coercive, Authoritative, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, and Coaching.
  • Discusses strengths and weaknesses of each style.

Leadership in Culture and Identity

  • Shared beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape behaviors.
  • Discusses cultural challenges for women.

Understanding Cultural Differences

  • Discusses similarities and differences in cultural expectations and norms impacting leadership.
  • Discusses the importance of empathy and cultural awareness in leadership.

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This quiz explores the principles of Indigenous leadership as taught by Elders through stories, rituals, and cultural values. It emphasizes the community responsibility of leadership and the integration of land-based learning into leadership development. Test your understanding of these important concepts and their connections to leadership practices.

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