Art of Convening Ch.1: Lessons for Leadership
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By Sarah Flores, Marketing Intern
In a world of ever-changing times, it is important for leaders to adapt but stay true to who they are. In CPL's book The Art of Convening, chapter 1 focuses on the importance of the Heart of the Matter for leadership: Genuineness and Authenticity. The first chapter explores this central aspect of CPL's convening wheel highlighting being genuine, staying connected to oneself and others, and the practices that help us to attain these goals.
As genuineness creates authenticity, and vice versa, this becomes a key aspect of knowing oneself. In leadership, "knowing oneself is the foundational premise of leadership". Not only does this contribute to strong leadership and connectivity, but it is the stabilizer and calibrator through the journey of convening practice.
The purpose of the heart of the convening wheel is to provide clarity, confidence and a sense of belonging so that we are able to support and hold others safe. A challenge that many come across during their journey is staying connected within and among others. In order to overcome these challenges, remember practices include but are not limited to mindfulness, journal keeping and immersing yourself in nature. Practices of remembering, help us find who we are and what we have forgotten we hold true.
In an article talking about leading in an era of change, author Tanmay Vora recommends these top 5 pieces of leading sustainable change:
- Inspire through purpose
- Go all in
- Enable capabilities to succeed during transformation
- Instill a culture of continuous learning
- Inclusive leadership
CPL believes The Art of Convening begins with authenticity. We invite you and your organization to explore and begin your journey to mastering The Art of Convening. If you are interested in furthering a discussion on authentic leadership and convening, call us at 612.920.3039. For weekly updates and tips, follow CPL on our LinkedIn page.
