Ep. 16 Leadership as a Sacred Archetype
Join me in an exploration of leadership as influence, as we move beyond rigid hierarchies into partnership-based models that honor sovereignty, adaptability, and growth. Together, we'll dive into Spiral Dynamics, archetypal leadership, and transformational frameworks to uncover how self-led and community-centered leadership can shape organizations, cultures, and personal evolution.
Prompts for Deeper Exploration
Ready to dive deeper into this topic? Discover how this episode applies to your own path by exploring the prompts we’ve curated below.
Then, we invite you to share your reflections with the TFD community in the comments. Your experience adds to the collective conversation!
Journal Entry
Marisa Goudy writes that sovereignty emerges from being grounded in your own story while also standing for others' ability to be grounded in theirs. What does sovereignty mean to you, and how does it shape your leadership and presence in community?
Actionable Reflection: Write about how your personal journey contributes to the collective. How does knowing your own strengths allow you to support others without control or coercion?
Creative Expression
Create a painting, collage, or sculpture that reflects your personal philosophy of leadership in the form of a symbol, object, or image.
When you are finished, click the arrow below for the followup question.
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Riane Eisler contrasts domination and partnership models of leadership. How does your creation reflect your leadership approach to power?
Embodying Leadership Styles
Take each of the NOLS leadership roles—Designated Leader, Peer Leader, Active Follower, or Self Leader—and explore how you might physically embody these roles.
Stand, walk, or move intuitively in a way that expresses each type of leadership. Notice how your energy shifts when you step into different leadership roles. Reflect on where you feel most at home and where resistance surfaces.
