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Illya Soffer replied to Bart's discussion How can politic(ian)s help in achieving a kind of authentic leadership our world needs in this time of crisis? in the group ALIA Europe
"Hi Bart, I found out that a lot of my ambitions as a consultant, are political ambitions in disguise:-) For example, my main question: how to really service civic and public assignments as a whole, rather then to "build consensus" out of…"
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Please share something about yourself, your work, and what draws you to the ALIA community.
I'm in search of new ways, for finding new answers, to new questions in the Public Sector, finding new meaning for the concept of Public Leadership.

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At 2:05pm on June 28, 2009, Wali Mutazammil said…
Illya, I was being Wali and forgot to invite you personally. Note: Please, see my lastest blog on Glenda Eoyang, I welcome your feedback and comments on the blog.
At 7:36pm on June 20, 2009, Wali Mutazammil said…
Illya, check out my lastest blog :)

I trust that you will enjoy your new insights and learning this summer in Halifax with invited guest speakers and facilitators. I invite you to be open to learning an emerging field of the science of complexity, i.e., Human Systems Dynamics (HDS) and the Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) in organic systems, i.e., organizational settings. The scholarship of Daniel Goleman and his research team in community life of humans describes it precisely as having the "science of results", to be adaptive in chaotic environments, no matter what. I am thanking you in advance for listening and being opened for giving yourself permission for new learning and new ways of being. I wish you the best ever learning at ALIA this summer. If you choose, please give my warmest regards to Glenda.

Now let's have beautiful exchanges/conversations and see our beautiful differences and notice our how beautifully we as individuals can place them in containers to make the difference that is the difference as we pursue three questions: What, so what, and now what? in multiple stories and realities. Subsequently, we would have the capacity to influence the difference that makes the difference and repeat the process, as it relates to organizational settings in chaotic environments, peace and conflict projects, substance abuse programs, programs with effective treatment for veterans suffering with symptoms of PTSD, marriages, youth at risk programs, leadership development programs, restoring lack of trust efforts, leading transformation projects, organizational culture change projects, integrating spirituality and leadership in organization development programs, transitional moments and non-verbal communication projects and/or case studies, and developing coherence in social intelligence in organizations projects and/or case studies. We look forward to the engagement and learning.

Warm regards,
Wali
At 10:45am on May 28, 2009, Wali Mutazammil said…
Illya, nice to hear from you and your acknowledgement in taking time for personal care. Sounds great! I welcome the possibilities for collaborative conversations and learning in designing and facilitating opportunities for leaders in public organizations. Carol Pearson, Ph.D., author and int'l scholar, currently the executive director at the James MacGregor Burns Leadership Academy at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, and professor in leadership studies says, "leadership is bringing about transformation." For example, American great jazz legends would say, "if it ain't got that swing then it isn't jazz." Carol designed and facilitated the Transformational Leadership Program at Georgetown University, which I am an alumnus, and she has become one of my master teacher over the years. I submit, that most civic and elected leaders do not have the conscious capacity to be and do different behaviours given their current patterns and mindsets. And yet, the potential exist for them to unlearn, relearn, learn, and practice unfreezing old moods, emotions, conversations, and old behaviours/habits that are barriers to having desired outcomes and "what wants to happen" given their stated goal(s) and timeframe. Learning "how-to" skills for operationalization in complex systems through a dynamical change approach is a healthier possibility for teams and groups striving and thriving toward leadership cultures and wellbeing. What are your thoughts? I look forward to ongoing exchanges. Take care and be well.
At 9:10pm on April 10, 2009, Wali Mutazammil said…
Welcome Illya! I am excited to see you as a member of ALIA, and your interest in public leadership. I am interested in learning more about your interest, specific areas of learning needs and government agency. The Netherlands is my favorite country in Europe, and has been for a long time. My photo will be uploaded in a day or two. Be well.

Cheers,
Wali
At 2:41pm on April 8, 2009, Karen Densmore said…
Hello Illya, welcome to our new online community.
At 3:50pm on April 7, 2009, Bart said…
Ha Illya,
Welkom. Deze community gaat je als het goed is heel veel nieuwe vragen opleveren (over de antwoorden ben ik minder zeker.....haha).
Fijn van je te horen.
Groet, Bart
 
 
 

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