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View email in a browser The Right Use of Power Dear Leaders, It is the week before the Authentic Leadership Summer Program and we are busily preparing for our international cohort to arrive in Boulder.  Every year we innovate some part of the program.  This year we have added a section on the "Right Use of Power" based on the work of Cedar Barstow.  Cedar is a Hakomi therapist and faculty member who lives in Boulder, Colorado.  She has been developing this body of work over 20 years as a way to help therapists, teachers, leaders and others in positions of responsibility develop ethical relationships with their clients, students and employees.  During the last year I have attended several trainings by Cedar and have been struck by the depth of her message and its relevance to Authentic Leaders.   As leaders, we know we have power, but we may not be aware of the various types of power that we have.  Cedar describes three types of power:  1) Personal power, which is based on self-awareness and insight. 2) Role power, which is based on the roles we play in life, such as manager, parent, coach, therapist, etc). and 3) Status or Societal Power, which is based on our economic, ethnic, gender and racial status in society.  These three types of power play out in dynamic ways in our lives, particularly in our leadership roles, and if we are unaware of them we may suddenly find that we are in conflicts that we are not sure how to handle.   In my experience, exploring the right use of power leads to rich and provocative conversations.  These conversations are not always comfortable but are critical if we are going to create authentic, resilient organizations and communities.  If you are interested in pursuing this further, here are a few reflection questions:  What if I have power but I don't feel powerful?   What are some of my sources of power?  How can I become more aware of the impact of my power on others?   Here at the Authentic Leadership Center, we are dedicated to engaging these complex conversations.  We welcome you to join in!    With Gratitude,     Susan Skjei Featured Leadership Content Watch the video Read More Featured Program Authentic Leadership June 3rd - August 9th, 2019 | 10-Weeks Online + Two 5-Day Seminars How Do You Integrate Your Head, Heart and Body and Become an Authentic Leader?  There's still time to join us. Sign up by June 7th. REGISTER HERE Susan, Mary and Rachel would love to see you in person this Friday! 15th Annual Spring Fling with Naturally Boulder LinkedIn with the ALC We invite you to like our new LinkedIn page... check it out here. Available COURSES Mindful at Work 7-Day Mini Course FREE Learn more... Authentic Leadership Mini Intro Course FREE Learn more... Authentic Leadership for Naturals June 27th & 28th Learn more... Give $500, Get $500 Give your friends or colleagues $500 off the Authentic Leadership Program, once they enroll, you will also receive a $500 reward.   START HERE FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN Become The Leader The World Needs Now Read the latest in Mindful Leadership. Visit our community blog We love hearing from you. Connect with us Want to change your emails options? Update your preferences or unsubscribe © 2019 Naropa University Authentic Leadership Center 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book You are receiving this email as you've attended a Naropa University event or visited eNaropa.org 47*DURvyzblz.72