Prague, Czech Republic - International Leadership Association

The Vocation and Artistry of Leadership Dialogue #3:
Poetry—the Search for Authenticity
KLEMEnTInuM (InterContinental Praha) / Session Type: wOrKshOP
what is the primary metaphor, story, or image that speaks to the passion and curiosity you hold about your work as a leader?
this question points to the notion that the primary work of leadership is not only in what leaders do or how they do it—but
by where they lead from—that is, from the sense of their own inner calling or vocation to lead. to be effective communicators,
leaders need to appreciate that language is not only a resource for getting things done, but it is also an instrument for creating
shifts in consciousness that transform what is heard, seen, and thought. these dialogue sessions are designed to further explore
perspectives developed from the leadership for transformation dialogues, a series of retreats over two years organized by the
fetzer Institute, academy of leadership, and Ila to explore the theories and practices that support leadership for transformation.
poetry is an instruction in the subtle language of timing, rhythm, pacing, energy, flow, and tempo, creating a holding space for
deeper insights to emerge. we will inquire into how poems can help leaders slow their thinking, invite reflection, and awaken
a more subtle way of thinking and seeing. we will also explore how this prepares them for leaps in learning that can happen in
any moment in order to navigate a larger unknown.
* Judy Brown School of Public Policy, University of Maryland; Fetzer Institute
* Michael Jones Pianoscapes; Fetzer Institute
* Mark Nepo Fetzer Institute
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Women and Leadership
PICAssO (Hotel President) / Session Type: PAPEr PrEsEnTATIOns / Accepted by MIG(s): sChOLArshIP, busInEss
the purpose of this session is to present research findings from four recent qualitative studies focused on women and leadership.
the studies presented in this session will provide insights into unique populations and perspectives that will be helpful for
educators, scholars, and practitioners who design leadership programs for women in educational and non-educational settings.
The Experiences of Arab Women Leaders in Learning to Lead
to consider designing and developing leadership programs for women in the united arab emirates (uae), it is important to
understand how current leaders have learned to lead throughout their lives. In-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted
with arab women leaders (government and business) to investigate their lifetime experiences in developing leadership.
* Susan Madsen Utah Valley University
Exploring the Paradoxes of Women and Leadership
women encounter a number of paradoxes during their careers that can affect their ability to assume and prosper in leadership
roles. this presentation will summarize findings from an exploratory study of 30 women leaders designed to understand how
women react to these paradoxes and the outcomes associated with their responses.
* Stacie Furst Center for Organizational Leadership, University of Cincinnati
Female Leaders’ Experience: Barriers and Biases
female members on traditionally male-dominated boards are becoming more common. however, these women may face
gender bias and other barriers which prevent them from feeling successful and ultimately being successful. this qualitative
study focused on the experiences of women who participated in a grassroots organization’s leadership training program.
* Eric Kaufman Virginia Tech
Women and Leadership: Exploring the Role of the College Presidential Spouse
the spouses of college presidents are predominantly female. boards have not typically paid these high-profile
volunteers who serve as influential and informal leaders to the college. this phenomenological study describes
experiences of male former college presidents who report the criticality of their spouse’s leadership to their overall
presidential effectiveness.
* Katherine Tunheim Gustavus Adolphus College
chair: Susan Madsen Utah Valley University
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10:45 – 12:00
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