1. The Art of Leadership: A Tribal Context
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The Art of Leadership: A Tribal Context
Tal Moore, Principal
5353 N 16th Street, Phoenix AZ
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

2. Tal…my picture painted
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Tal…my picture painted
My intro and connect to purpose, family, faith and culture
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

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art
Art is…
Subjective
Interpreted
Form & Content
Intent v. Perception
A Sign of Civilized Society
Words used to describe art….
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

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leadership
Leadership is…
Subjective
Interpreted
Form & Content
Intent v. Perception
Critical to the Mission of a Team
Are the very words used to describe leadership. Analogy of the Code Talkers and how they lead, communicated and set course of a winning strategy impacting so many
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

5. culturally applied leadership
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culturally applied leadership
Native Leaders Are…
Authentic
Cultural
Supportive
Constructive
The Result of Individual Contribution and Team Collaboration
Why discuss leadership in a native context? We can, and should, apply our native learnings and wisdom to manage people and processes. Share that I use the Zia sun principles for my leadership strength and style. Rays Up = Seasons; Rays Right – Life; Rays Down = Direction; Rays Left = Day
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

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the seasons of leaders
Seasons of Leadership…
Spring = Supervisor
Summer = Manager
Fall = Director
Winter = Executive
Seasons: Spring is a young or inexperience supervisor learning the basics and trial & error. Summer is compared to a manager mid-career and becoming confident with their style yet the style may not be adaptive as needed. Director is a confident leader of others and offers guidance and performance direction. The Winter manager is very experienced, listens with interest; provides mentorship and others should seek knowledge transfer
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

7. generational leadership
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generational leadership
Generational Leadership…
Infancy = learning curves
Youth = energetic
Adults = role models
Elders = wise teachings
Who we are in the generational phase and how we manage other generations will set the tone of our leadership style. Thus, we need to think of where we are personally and how we lead others
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

8. The direction of leadership
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The direction of leadership
Directional Leadership…
North = Mission
East = Expectation
South = Strategy
West = Evaluation
Others look to leaders to set the direction, pace, expectations of work. An effective leader not only understands but embraces this and should think of this principle daily.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

9. the art of daily leadership
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the art of daily leadership
Leadership: day by day…
Dawn = motivate
Daylight = listen
Dusk = reflect
Dark = rejuvenate
Leaders will be followed…Managers demand to be followed. Our daily actions set the climate of the workplace. How others perceive you is important and confident leaders will adapt and build on the strengths of others while encouraging self and professional improvement
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

10. your pictures & stories shape your leadership style…
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your pictures & stories shape your leadership style…
Use your past to build on a frame for your leadership style.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

11. how will you lead…yourself…and others…
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how will you lead…yourself…and others…
Spiritually
Emotionally…
Mentally…
Physically…
If time, as tables/groups to list an idea or concept of leadership that applies to each element of our medicine wheel.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

12. FAITH…FAMILY…CULTURE
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FAITH…FAMILY…CULTURE
Looking behind I am filled with gratitude.
Looking forward I am filled with vision.
Looking upwards I am filled with strength.
Looking within I discover peace.
A Native American Proverb
Be a leader of authentic self with a balance of being humble & kind while providing direction and support to others all around you.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016