Authentic Leadership Workshop at Gettysburg
Participants are transported from the work site into unique learning
environments. They spend an entire five-day period in a historical context. For
the first four days, all lodging, meals and activities are portrayed in 18th or 19th
century America. Beginning at a colonial mansion in Leesburg, Virginia, students
discover and discuss fundamental leadership principles. Once they have begun to
identify those principles of greatest importance to them personally, they are
introduced to great leaders in American history and see these traits come to life.
For example, later on the first day, they travel to Charlottesville, home of
Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's 18th century home. While in Charlottesville, they
meet the 5th great grandson of Jefferson himself as he gives an authentic
portrayal of Jefferson's philosophies and principles, followed by a private tour of
Jefferson's home and estate where discussions include the leadership principles
employed by Jefferson.
Late that evening, the group travels to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, site of the
turning point of the Civil War. In 1863, during a short three-days, intense
leadership moments directed war-time activities that not only preserved the
union, but also opened the door to the possibility of equal civil liberties for all. In
these acute, war-time circumstances, the leadership activities and choices of
many officers can be scrutinized in a way not generally available in cultural and
business processes that generally move without careful scrutiny, making the
details less accessible. Thus students can analyze strategic decisions that have
been open to public review for more than a century. Many of the leadership
choices were of such critical importance at the time, that everyone in America
today is a direct beneficiary.
On the final day of the course, students are brought back into the present as
they visit Washington DC and the Jefferson, Lincoln, and Viet Nam Memorials. In
so doing, they reinforce their commitment to practice authentic leadership as they
have discussed it throughout the week. This last day is designed to strengthen
their desires spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.
environments. They spend an entire five-day period in a historical context. For
the first four days, all lodging, meals and activities are portrayed in 18th or 19th
century America. Beginning at a colonial mansion in Leesburg, Virginia, students
discover and discuss fundamental leadership principles. Once they have begun to
identify those principles of greatest importance to them personally, they are
introduced to great leaders in American history and see these traits come to life.
For example, later on the first day, they travel to Charlottesville, home of
Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's 18th century home. While in Charlottesville, they
meet the 5th great grandson of Jefferson himself as he gives an authentic
portrayal of Jefferson's philosophies and principles, followed by a private tour of
Jefferson's home and estate where discussions include the leadership principles
employed by Jefferson.
Late that evening, the group travels to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, site of the
turning point of the Civil War. In 1863, during a short three-days, intense
leadership moments directed war-time activities that not only preserved the
union, but also opened the door to the possibility of equal civil liberties for all. In
these acute, war-time circumstances, the leadership activities and choices of
many officers can be scrutinized in a way not generally available in cultural and
business processes that generally move without careful scrutiny, making the
details less accessible. Thus students can analyze strategic decisions that have
been open to public review for more than a century. Many of the leadership
choices were of such critical importance at the time, that everyone in America
today is a direct beneficiary.
On the final day of the course, students are brought back into the present as
they visit Washington DC and the Jefferson, Lincoln, and Viet Nam Memorials. In
so doing, they reinforce their commitment to practice authentic leadership as they
have discussed it throughout the week. This last day is designed to strengthen
their desires spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.
Why Immersion Learning Works
The power of this methodology is in the metaphor, not just the historical site or
setting. With guidance, the historical events and the leadership examples shown
become metaphors to help in studying and understanding leadership. Immersed
in the meta-metaphor of the historical surroundings, events, and interpretations,
participants will, through dialogue and reflection, create insights into their
personal leadership situations and demands. This dialogue and reflection also
adds to the synergy produced by authentic leadership principles as participants
seek balance in addressing the competing tendencies of heart, mind and body.
The difficulty with creating lasting change from most other training experiences is
that new behaviors are not set strongly enough to allow them to be practiced
spontaneously. Immersion in metaphors produces anchors, a specific point in
time and space and easily recalled memories, which are of such intensity that the
feelings and thoughts associated with them immediately evoke the new behavior.
Thus the anchor for the new insights is easily identified. Also, these new
insights, strengthened through quiet reflection and the powerful synergy of
dialogue, are made more permanent and lasting.
setting. With guidance, the historical events and the leadership examples shown
become metaphors to help in studying and understanding leadership. Immersed
in the meta-metaphor of the historical surroundings, events, and interpretations,
participants will, through dialogue and reflection, create insights into their
personal leadership situations and demands. This dialogue and reflection also
adds to the synergy produced by authentic leadership principles as participants
seek balance in addressing the competing tendencies of heart, mind and body.
The difficulty with creating lasting change from most other training experiences is
that new behaviors are not set strongly enough to allow them to be practiced
spontaneously. Immersion in metaphors produces anchors, a specific point in
time and space and easily recalled memories, which are of such intensity that the
feelings and thoughts associated with them immediately evoke the new behavior.
Thus the anchor for the new insights is easily identified. Also, these new
insights, strengthened through quiet reflection and the powerful synergy of
dialogue, are made more permanent and lasting.
The Benefits to You and Your Organization
American history is rich with countless examples of selfless leadership. Authentic
Leadership Workshop participants discover or relearn proven leadership
principles in settings where they were practiced. Leaders such as Abraham
Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Robert E. Lee and Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain will
come to life. Stunning discoveries will follow and improve performance at work
and in all aspects of life. And participants will learn that,
By examining lives of well-known leaders, critical leadership traits and principles
are more easily identified
As they become more familiar with these principles, they can effectively
incorporate them into their personal and professional lives.
By participating in a variety of hands-on leadership activities, they will begin the
process of becoming an authentic leader.
As they practice simple, time-tested methods of turning ideas and principles into
habits, they will improve their overall effectiveness as a leader.
By working with a small group of similarly motivated participants, they will learn to
take the principles they learn back to the workplace and teach them to others.
As they participate in immersion learning, they will reinforce their discoveries and
provide for long-term incorporation of those principles into their everyday
activities.
Leadership Workshop participants discover or relearn proven leadership
principles in settings where they were practiced. Leaders such as Abraham
Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Robert E. Lee and Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain will
come to life. Stunning discoveries will follow and improve performance at work
and in all aspects of life. And participants will learn that,
By examining lives of well-known leaders, critical leadership traits and principles
are more easily identified
As they become more familiar with these principles, they can effectively
incorporate them into their personal and professional lives.
By participating in a variety of hands-on leadership activities, they will begin the
process of becoming an authentic leader.
As they practice simple, time-tested methods of turning ideas and principles into
habits, they will improve their overall effectiveness as a leader.
By working with a small group of similarly motivated participants, they will learn to
take the principles they learn back to the workplace and teach them to others.
As they participate in immersion learning, they will reinforce their discoveries and
provide for long-term incorporation of those principles into their everyday
activities.
In America, we often sing the praises of men and
women “who more than self, their country loved.”
These authentic leaders valued the future more than
the present. They valued what they could give as
greater than what they would receive. And thus,
they became essential contributors to our heritage!
Many of these leaders were so-called common people,
until the opportunity appeared. This untapped
potential exists in your organization today!
women “who more than self, their country loved.”
These authentic leaders valued the future more than
the present. They valued what they could give as
greater than what they would receive. And thus,
they became essential contributors to our heritage!
Many of these leaders were so-called common people,
until the opportunity appeared. This untapped
potential exists in your organization today!
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