The Reboot Podcast #14 Shadow and Leadership - with Parker Palmer & Jerry Colonna
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Mar 19, 2015 Join Parker Palmer, a prolific writer and activist known for his insights on leadership and social change, as he teams up with Jerry Colonna to explore the concept of 'shadow' in leadership. They delve into how unconscious aspects of ourselves influence our work and relationships. Their discussion emphasizes the importance of vulnerability for authentic leadership and how embracing one's shadow can lead to personal growth. They also tackle the challenges of fear in educational environments and the value of reframing failures in collaborative settings.
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Understanding Shadow in Leadership
- Shadow in leadership represents unconscious parts influencing actions positively or negatively.
- A leader's responsibility is recognizing and integrating these shadows to reduce their unseen power.
Chang Tzu's Shadow Story
- A story about a man trying to escape his shadow but failing illustrates the futility of avoiding parts of ourselves.
- Acceptance and stillness allow one to face and integrate the shadow.
Wholeness Includes Shadow
- Wholeness means embracing both light and shadow, including failures and fears.
- Authentic leadership emerges by acknowledging all parts, not just strengths.
