I chose the article by Cahalan (2017) on Integrative Knowing and Practical Wisdom because I studied theology in my undergrad and currently work in a ministry setting. This article was well written, insightful and I found myself tracing my steps of development as a minister through her descriptions. Cahalan starts off by illustrating two different […]
I appreciated Norm’s post discussing “three things employers can do to help their employees use critical thinking in their position” (Beange, 2018). The idea of transferring process from managers to employees to facilitate critical thinking struck me as immediately transferable… Continue Reading →
Norm, thank you for your review of Gino and Staats article, Developing Employees Who Think for Themselves (2015). It was an interesting perspective on employee productivity, creativity and independence. Regarding the shift in process, their article encourages employers to shift […]
Thank you JGarland for your “Light from Many Lamps” post on the reading in Part 2 on Abraham Lincoln (Watson, 1951, pp. 68-71). It was really well written and well referenced! I was struck by two things that JGarland pointed out about Lincoln through this post: His strong emotions/sensitivity, coupled with mental toughness. His humility, coupled with […]
B121, I appreciated your succinct summary of Cooper’s article (2018) describing the idea of “creative criticality”. Often we think of critical thinking and creativity as separate entities, but they are really dependent upon one another to flourish as a whole. […]
Hello Norm. Not only was your post relevant to my own walk in terms of creating an environment of safety for those who wish to test theory and self-discovery, but you prompted some thoughts as it relates to process delivered and the autonomy in process created. That transfer of knowledge is key for any leader/follower relationship, …
I appreciated Jamie’s post reflecting on the importance of emotional intelligence in the life of a leader. Northouse (2016) lists empathy as a characteristic of servant leaders. In order to exhibit empathy, a certain amount of emotional intelligence is required… Continue Reading →
Being fully-equipped to meet the needs and demands of today’s leadership environment can often require a methodical approach in the decision-making process. As an effective means of building consensus within the groups in which I lead, we collectively make every attempt to channel our discussions through an inquiry type process. This enables equality of voice …
Erica, I love the leadership lesson that you articulated in your blog that love for one’s work, coupled with servant leadership principles can create emergent leaders and mentoring relationships. My experience as a leader has been similar to yours in… Continue Reading →
Rank Talk Write “Integrative Knowing and Practical Wisdom”, by Kathleen A. Cahalan In Cahalan’s article, she describes eight ways of knowing that are essential to wise practice (Ranking in parentheses at the end of each point) Situated awareness is being aware […]