Integral Leadership: A Transcendent

Approach to Others.

Nursing Leadership Connection Conference 2019

Dennis Ondrejka, PhD, RN, CNS

Nursing Consultant

dondrejka7117@gmail.com

Workshop Outcomes

➢ Understand the value of using Spiral Dynamics to

assess the cultural norms of your team.

➢ Create self-awareness of your own norms in order

to progress as an Integral Leader.

➢ Explore your next steps toward applying

Integral Leadership.

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Historical Leadership Theories

➢ Leadership Theories

⚫ Trait Theory• Many versions

• Chrismatic

⚫ Situational Theory• Great Man Theory

• Contingency Theory

⚫ Behavioral Theory• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Bureaucratic

⚫ Contemporary Theories• Transactional

• Transformational

• Connective

• Shared

• Servant leadership

Futuristic Leadership

Quantum (Porter-O’Grady & Malloch, 2015)

• Accepts two realities, mystery, potential

• Futurist thinker, fluid thinker, synthesis thinker

• Understands the realm of potential reality, and

is in the “between” of actual and potential

reality

• It is a transformational model using economics

sociopolitical, and technical driving forces.

Futuristic Leadership

Integral (Eclectic, Wilber, Graves, Beck & Cowen, Ondrejka)

• Has two tiers for cultural realities, values, and

movement.

• First tier has five + cultural norms where

groups congregate for shared values, realities,

practices, and purpose in life.

• Second tier is transformative using holistic,

integrative, fluid, and multiple reality thinking.

• Second tier thinking is Integral Leadership that

is capable of working with all levels.

Futuristic models have blind spots

and are hard to understand

Our Subconsciousis hidden, but still

controls our thinking—Even if it is not accurate. This is the struggle toward Integral Leadership

?Second Leadership Blind Spot

Second, Blind to

Possibilities

http://j.mp/1uuZTz5

Don’t be left behind!

Knowing Your Authentic Self—

Key to Integral Leaders

What would be your self- assessment if

➢ You took the red pill?

➢ You took the blue pill?

➢ You chose to do neither?

➢ How does it match your opinion

of others choosing these

different responses?

Knowing Your Bias—

Key to Integral Leaders

What do you think of other people’s decisions?

➢ What is your opinion of those who

decided to metaphorically take the red

pill?

➢ What is your opinion of those who

chose the blue pill?

➢ What is your opinion of those who

chose not to do either?

?Explore Your Authentic Self

Onion Metaphor

The part we show

The part we

don’t show

Firs

Second

Tier

First Tier

•Level 3 – energy & power (red)

This is the level of divide and conquer in which the hierarchical power structure is central. There is an enemy to fight, and killing can be an answer. People are part of a system and are directed by the highest power-holder. All social relationships are power-oriented and occasionally a new order in hierarchy takes place.

Characteristics: Communication is purely top-down. There is continuous supervision of higher levels at lower levels. Orders are only effective if there are sanctions or serious reprisal. Logic and persuasion are therefore not addressed.

EgyptISIS

Firs

Second

Tier

First Tier

•Level 4 – order (blue)

This is the level of the conventional society, which establishes what is right and

wrong. Established conventions and traditions are honored and rules,

procedures, and structures are strictly adhered to. At this level, the concept of

deferred reward occurs for the first time: if you do your best, you will be

rewarded later.

Characteristics: Communication takes place from high to low and horizontally.

The control freak needs to know what needs to be done. Consistent

communication is very important. Intuition or feelings are less important

•Level 5 – success / science (orange)

This is the ideal of the individualistic capitalist society. The truth lies in logical reasoning and (empirical) research, after which the correct conclusion is left. People perceive themselves as individuals. In this level, everything revolves around success. Power equals prestige and position within the structure, which is acquired by successful operation.

Characteristics: Communication in this level takes place from high to low, low to high and horizontally. People are interested in each other and want to know whether it will positively impact their career. Communication is often focused on negotiation.

•Level 6 – community (green)

Green is the level of humanity and the social network, in which man is

interested in inner peace and peace with others. In this level, people attach

great importance to their social environment and little to their own status.

People make decisions as a group, but each individual must be able to develop

fully. There is a liberalism tone to the green communities.

Characteristics: there is a lot of communication in all directions, where the

emphasis is on reaching a consensus. There is also sensitivity to emotions

and the needs of others.

Firs

Second

Tier

First Tier

•Second Tier– synergy / Holistic (yellow)

At this level, it is about system thinking; realizing that everything is interconnected. Tolerance is the key word in this. People work together in a system in which they make their own decisions.This makes it possible to work on a project basis. Integral Actions.Characteristics: Communication takes place as needed, and it is important that information gets to the right place and is easily accessible. Think about management information systems.Who are Second Tier People??????

You?Second Tier people can work with any group, at any level. They

understand the value of all levels, AND the dark side of each.

Firs

This is the highest level. It is a holistic living system in which the world is seen as an interactive, interconnected system. At this level, energy is focused on sacrifice. Trust is placed in people, not so much in a higher power as one who intervenes. People are organizing themselves in order to cherish and renew the world from macro level.Characteristics: Communication is important in all layers; consensus and competence are merged for the benefit of the public good.

•Second Tier– synergy / Holistic (Turquoise)

Owning the

Authentic Self

Stuck in 1st

Tier Thinking

Historical

Imprinting

Blocked

Possibilities

How could you

negotiate from

a place of

understanding

What do they

need or what is

the value that

does not violate

who you are.

Find someone or

an idea you

CANNOT tolerate

What is the value

of this person’s

actions, or idea?

Practice Second Tier as an Integral Leader

A storm is coming that demands more from leaders. Are we able to make a shift to see what is

best for those we work with?

How are you doing

with our desired

outcomes?

➢ Understand the value of using Spiral Dynamics to assess the cultural norms of your team.

➢ Create self-awareness of your own norms in order to progress as an Integral Leader.

➢ Explore your next steps toward applying Integral Leadership actions.

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