LEAD 500
Organizational Leadership & Self Development
Embedded Files
As the first course in the sequence, LEAD 500 opened my eyes to the art and practice of leadership. Through assessments like the MBTI, FourSight, DiSC, and the Johari Window, I began to understand my own tendencies and preferences as a leader. Exploring frameworks such as Theory U and studying the journeys of leadership mentors deepened that awareness, while my first introduction to ChatGPT became an unexpected but invaluable tool for reflection, organization, and creative problem-solving.
A Conversation on Leadership with Pam Arciero
A Conversation on Leadership with Pam Arciero
This paper and presentation examines the leadership philosophy of veteran puppeteer and artistic director Pam Arciero, known for her forty-year career on Sesame Street and her stewardship of the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Drawing on personal interviews, it highlights how Arciero’s leadership — rooted in listening, trust, and mentorship — embodies the principles of Servant Leadership. Through collaborative directing, inclusive teaching, and culturally responsive training of international puppeteers, Arciero models empathy and empowerment in creative work, demonstrating how leadership in the arts can sustain legacy by nurturing community and developing the next generation of performers.
An Examination of Theory U
An Examination of Theory U
Otto Scharmer’s Theory U offers a five-step framework for leading change through awareness and empathy. This paper examines how the model helps individuals and organizations shift from reactive, ego-driven patterns to collaborative, forward-thinking systems. By emphasizing curiosity, compassion, and courage, Theory U equips leaders to navigate uncertainty and co-create transformative futures. Its versatility extends beyond business to education, healthcare, government, and the arts, positioning it as a holistic approach to learning and leading from the future as it emerges.
A Reflection on the INFJ Personality Type
A Reflection on the INFJ Personality Type
This paper explores the INFJ personality type through insights generated by ChatGPT, analyzing how its strengths and challenges align with the author’s own leadership journey. The reflection highlights empathy, creativity, and dedication as defining INFJ traits that foster compassionate, value-driven leadership, while also acknowledging tendencies toward perfectionism, overthinking, and burnout. The paper argues that understanding personality typologies like the MBTI can deepen personal insight, enhance communication, and strengthen one’s capacity to lead with authenticity and empathy in professional and creative settings.
Page updated
Report abuse