Fourth, again if we see the emergence of ourselves inextricably bound to the development of others, how is this reflected in our purpose?

Dialogue is a particular type of conversation. When we engage in dialogue, we come prepared to listen without prejudice to what the other person is saying,

an audience, and to assess issues in a non-judgemental fashion, were all core to their stories.

The 3Ps stand for your Philosophy, Purpose, and Practice as a leader

We don’t think this depiction of leadership is complete. Intelligence and empathy are not enough.

The wise leader is a skilled influencer, calm in the face of complexity, someone known for their propensity to listen to anyone, regardless of rank.

We see less evidence of this way of thinking because the biggest barrier to this way of thinking is letting go of the idea of control. We all like to feel in control and in organizations we are encouraged to feel we have control. We are asked to commit to certain outcomes, including financial outcomes, and if we don’t deliver on those outcomes, it

According to the wisdom literature, purposeful wise leaders have more ‘grit’31. Grit is about perseverance. The wise leader is committed to her objectives for the long haul. The wise leader works for an organization only if she can see a way to achieve her purpose within the parameters of that organization. She

The wise leader is actively committed not only to her own growth and development but to that of her team and function, and to the development of the organization as a whole.