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Dear Reader,
We are really enjoying featuring great women this month. You know, one of the consistent challenges of women (and men) in leadership roles is learning how to "find" one's voice and bring a distinct point-of-view to the proverbial table. By "voice," I really mean more than your actual spoken words. An effective leader contributes the benefits of her experience and expertise. She offers the original ideas that could only come from her unique blend of knowledge, experience, values and perspective. Her voice may contribute wisdom, caution, depth of knowledge, a powerful question or a summary of the discussion that helps everyone else see in a new way.
From personal experience and through my work as a leadership coach, I've learned again and again how critical it is for emerging leaders to bring a perspective that adds uniquely to the conversation -- whether it is a business strategy meeting, a discussion of issues, or an important decision that is being considered. In business, we often call this "having a point of view" or being a "thought leader."
Finding and bringing your voice can take courage -- especially when you are new to a group or have a perspective that is different from everyone else's view. For starters, you must value your own knowledge and, quite literally, learn how to get your voice into the room. In my case, I had to learn how to interrupt others in a dynamic, debate-style setting -- something my upbringing taught me firmly NOT to do! Adding constructively to a discussion takes confidence and practice, and your willingness to bet on yourself and speak up even when it feels risky is all part of growing into a leadership role. As you listen to our shows this month, I invite you to consider the uniqueness and strength of the voices of the women I am interviewing. We can learn from them together.
If you would like to learn more about finding and strengthening your voice, I hope you'll consider our premiere online leadership course for women, She Leads, which kicks off next week. This topic will be woven through the course.
Warm wishes,
Kate Ebner
CEO
Nebo Company
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Monday, March 18, 2013 11 AM Eastern Time On VoiceAmerica Business
Leading Transformation: What 21st Century Leaders Need to Know with Dr. Carol Pearson
Does the 21st century require a new approach to leadership? Is there a leadership approach or method that creates transformational change? Join Dr. Carol Pearson, author, educator and world-renowned expert on depth psychology and transformational leadership to learn why her answer to these questions is yes. Recently, Dr. Pearson led a three-year research project sponsored by The Fetzer Institute on the theory and practice of transformational leadership. The resulting book, The Transforming Leader: New Approaches to Leadership for the Twenty-first Century, provides a provocative exploration of transformative leadership in the modern context. Dr. Pearson has developed a well-founded view of the leadership traits most necessary now - and which "traditional" traits that we have previously valued can be left behind. Join Host Kate Ebner to learn why we can be hopeful for the future, the role of intuition in leadership, and why we shouldn't look for leaders with all the answers.
Guest Biography
 Carol S. Pearson, Ph.D., is an internationally known authority on depth psychology and transformational leadership. A former President of Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dr. Pearson is the author of numerous books, including The Hero Within: Six Archetypes We Live By;
The Hero and the Outlaw: Building Extraordinary Brands Through the Power of Archetypes (co-authored by Margaret Mark); and The Transforming Leader: New Approaches to Leadership for the Twenty-First Century
(ed.), which grew out of a three year project with the Fetzer Institute that she co-led. Previously, Dr. Pearson was Professor of Leadership Studies in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland and the Director of the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership. Bridging theory and practice, Dr. Pearson has worked to translate psychological and other theories to provide meaning to organizational stakeholders and customers and in the process develop healthy and productive organizational cultures.
Be inspired.
Become inspiring.
Missed the Live Show?
Past Episodes are available on demand and podcast-ready via iTunes or RSS feed.
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Tips for Convening in Circles from
Dr. Jalaja Bonheim
Intrigued by the series of shows we've broadcast this year on circlework but unsure of how to further explore the topic?Luckily, during her conversation with Kate this week, Dr. Jalaja Bonheim, founder and director of the Institute for Circlework, offered several excellent, practical tips for how to convene in a circle.
Dr. Bonheim reminds us that, "The essence of the circle is empty space. It needs to be a place that is spacious, not one that's complicated and filled with a multitude of details."
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The first, and perhaps most important aspect of approaching circlework is to slow down your mind and clear it of all extraneous thoughts.
- Next, make sure you are physically situated in an actual circle. "Geometry affects our bodies profoundly- it makes a big difference if the circle is lop-sided. It will feel different." Staying in the shape of a circle will enable your mind and body to be in sync with the balanced properties of the circle.
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Once situated in the circle, you should fill the center of the group with an intention. Dr. Bonheim says, "Circles need both a center and a boundary," so set some guidelines for your gathering along with the intention.
- One rule that should be observed in all circles is that when someone is speaking, no one else speaks. It can be helpful to pass around a symbolic item to indicate that the holder of that object is the sole holder of the right to speak.
For more from the show, including Jalaja's inspirational vision and wonderful explanation of heart-thinking, listen here or download the episode as a podcast.
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On the need to step out of our minds:
"Circlework takes us out of the very mental world we live in and into a deeper place of knowledge within us. This wisdomcan't come out when we're stuck in our heads. People relax and are soothed by being in the circle. The circle helps you look within."
~ Dr. Jalaja Bonheim
Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life 3/11/13
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Missed the last show?
Learn about the benefits of working in circle gatherings with Dr. Jalaja Bonheim on the March 11 episode of Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life.
Be inspired.
Become inspiring.
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Recommended Resources
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by Dr. Jalaja Bonheim
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by Dr. Jalaja Bonheim
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She Leads
Our first She Leads course is only 1 week away! The Nebo Company's online course designed to give women the knowledge and strategies they need to take their leadership to the next level, She Leads: Proven Strategies to Inspire and Succeed begins March 21st and is still accepting registrations! Use code "SL2013" at checkout and save $50 off the course.
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