Peter Senge, in his book, The Fifth Discipline, argued that there is interconnectedness, a relationship, between all forces of matter that act and react upon each other. Not only do they act and react on each other, but act across time and space. These relationships, built upon an exchange of information past and present, transform interrelated processes that act upon us and create our state of being. A social-psycho Darwinian evolution, if you will. This state of being is our reality. In reading and assessing Senge, many thoughts and ideas relating to my personal leadership style began sprouting like beanstalks. What was discovered was a fledgling personal assessment defining leadership. In defining leadership throughout this philosophy/assessment paper, therefore, I specify an effective and evolving leader as an individual, constantly aware of the forces in action and uses this understanding to forge and reshape the ability to generate proactive responses, as opposed to reactive responses based upon personal awareness.Ideologically and pedantically, a leader must be committed to serving for the social and environmental welfare, whether for organization or for community. The framework for this commitment is attributed to ecological thinking (you, me and us), and transformed through relationship building. The relationships directly affected by an individual’s ability to adapt to the dynamics influencing a system already in operation, enables each “reality” to transform and manifest a “new reality” of possibility. The “new reality” or shift in mental models or paradigms creates a domain for continual learning and participation in an ever-unfolding future.From commitment to a proactive approach and continuous learning, leaders authenticate their presence and attract others to the unfolding of all that is full of possibility. Those involved collectively contribute to an evolving philos...
