What I do: Dena's word-bites
Whether I am working with individuals or groups, I am fairly often asked if I have written anything down that captures the thoughts, themes and insights that have emerged from our discussions.
As the themes tend to be recurring and related, I decided to write a few articles under the label 'word-bites' and add to their number as new material and ideas come to light.
I chose this term to suggest that the writing is in a non-academic form and easily digestible, not to diminish their importance or relevance.
I hope you enjoy them.
1. Leadership - the call to adventure
In this article, I suggest that the call to leadership is also 'the call to adventure' in which the traveller embarks on 'The Hero's Journey'; a rite of passage that brings previously untapped talent and capability to the fore.
This article is about the process of receiving 360 degree feedback in groups. It is through acquiring higher levels of self-awareness that we are able to manage our impact and enhance our 'leadership brand'.
In this word-bite I suggest that poetry is an art form that can help make sense of the uncertainty that leaders often face. It gives words and meaning, through metaphor, to circumstances that have never been encountered and that have no ready explanations.
4. Leadership - making meaning
Leaders have a role in making meaning for those who are working with them to manifest a vision or goal. This word-bite examines the meaning-making process and highlights the critical elements that leaders can use to orchestrate it.
