The Fundamental State of LeadershipBuilding The Bridge As You Walk On It, Robert Quinn

Vince KellenCIO, University of Kentucky

July 23, 2010

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Rather than accept the need for deep change, most of us practice denial

We work very hard to preserve our current ego

Invisible resisters

To enter the fundamental state of leadership is to reverse the vicious cycle of slow death

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What causes the decision to enter the fundamental state of leadership?

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When unsettling situations surround you?

When sudden, unexpected change is thrust upon you?

When continual reflection suggests so?

When repeated practice enables you?

When it naturally occurs to you?

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FearlessnessNot resisting the terrible change ahead

Exposing yourself to potential collapse

Letting goWalk through hell

How do you move to the fundamental state of leadership?

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From the book

Reflective action

Authentic engagement

Appreciative inquiry

Grounded vision

Adaptive confidence

Detached interdependence

Responsible freedom

Tough love

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Painful surprise

You are not a problem to be solved

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