Be a Beginner. Leaders humbly deepen and widen their learning.

Be a Leader. Leaders know who they are and who they’re not. They know their role, their people, and their work. Here, we explore prominent life experiences, values, identity markers, and how they have shaped your leadership identity. We answer the questions: Who am I as a leader, and why?

Be a Healer. Healers actively tend to their needs and help create conditions for others to heal. They rigorously explore their experiences to identify and release beliefs that no longer serve. We answer the questions: What do I need to heal, and how?

Be a Holder of Space. Space Holders facilitate the space between purpose and people. This chapter teaches us to improve facilitation skills by examining critical planning and executing strategies for liberation and healing. We answer the question: How might I design and hold liberatory space with and for others?

Be a Coach. Coaches allow people to uncover their own answers. They use targeted skills that enable others to connect to their inner resources and find the necessary solutions. We answer the question: How might I help you uncover the answers you already have?

Be a Luminary. A Luminary “illuminates,” or brings out, the talent of their people and matches it to the path forward. They develop critical Foundations for the work of a team or individual, including but not limited to: setting vision and direction, identifying top priorities, establishing a strong culture, using equitable hiring practices, etc. We answer the question: How do I strategically plan for my role/work?

Be a Model. A Model leads by the quality of their example. They have high integrity because they embody strong culture and still take responsibility when they fall short, helping them co-create a culture of learning. We answer the questions: How can I lead by example? How might I provide line of sight into my leadership to allow for meaningful learning?

Be You. Leaders apply new learning without sacrificing their core authenticity.