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Talofa Lava, Tena Koe  

Talofa Lava

At the end of 2016, leadership changes and startling decisions made on the world stage (e.g Brexit, US Elections) stunned and polarised citizens not only in the UK and USA, but also around the world, and here in Aotearoa. Many of us over the summer break talked about the paradoxes that arise for us out of these global leadership changes.

We became curious about how – in the name of leadership, sovereignty, nationalism and societal wellbeing – certain democratic leaders can promote policies that are exclusionary, separatist, racist and divisive; how positional power and authority in the highest office can be so blatantly manipulated for personal gain, and fame and notoriety become drivers for decision-making. 

We started talking about the challenges that arise from the polarities, paradoxes, dualities and dichotomies inherent in leadership practice. To find out more about how this influenced our theme for the year - Integrative Leadership - you can read my article here.

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