Dawkins: Congruency between the internal and external self
What are key competencies for leadership in racial equity, civic engagement and community change?
INTRODUCTION
“In today’s ever-changing world, successful leaders must have the skills required to understand and leverage diversity in a way that transcends boundaries and fosters civic engagement for the common good.” see the full discussion...
CONTRIBUTORS
Leaders need congruency between the internal and external self, asset based approach that looks at community; deep respect and humility; listening and understanding through the eyes/ears of those affected by it; offer participants concrete opportunity to practice and make a contribution that is concrete and big picture. Cluster of skills: mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, interpersonal skills that help to mobilize people, ideas and opportunities.