The Illumify Game Changer

33: The Leader Explores Home

When a leader has a vision of change, others have to be able to see it too or they won’t act to help realize it. That means they have to share the same understanding of what it is. In Jonathan’s case, his vision centres on a new shared home. It’s easy to assume that everyone knows what home is. But do they? What does home really mean? In this episode, Jonathan explores life with and without a home. Digging deep, he surfaces six different dimensions of home.  He ultimately lands on feeling at home within ourselves and whether or not we can share a home when there are cracks within the walls. 03:05 What is homelessness to you, the visionary? 05:30 What I’m addressing is the normalization of homelessness. 07:35 It’s the pursuit of unity and integrity within yourself that matters. 14:30 Fearing it could be ourselves, we might close the door. 14:45 A story of how some respond to change on their terrain. 19:30 What degradation of our values allows us to tolerate a high degree of homelessness. 21:30 Culture develops from place and home, and ultimately shapes our values. 22:30 Some of what we lose when we’re homeless. 31:20 The bigger idea of home where you can be the person you want to be, whatever that is. 32:30 A summary of Jonathan’s 6 dimensions of homelessness. 37:30 You can lose your home even if you’ve stayed exactly where you are. 37:45 The risk of being in pursuit. 39:45 We can carry home with us wherever we go. 45:30 An anecdote about bringing people together in a Copenhagen café. 47:20 What would the “shared home” be? 51:35 How does “secret” inform home? 54:10 Exploring three different meanings of “secret”. 1:04:00 Does home being secret mean they can’t find it? 1:07:17 Is there an inner chamber that only some have the key to open? 1:10:13 It’s easy to understand that a group is nervous about encroachment. 1:12:12 What if the majority of individuals are missing that sense of home from within? 1:13:17 Jonathan’s vision of a shared home. 1:18:09 Central to my vision is that each person chooses their own path. 1:19:00 Contribution vs. Service 1:22:00 Our need to serve something much bigger than ourselves is so important. 1:25:50 How do you share a home when no one feels at home right now? 1:27:35 My sense is that the fractures within may take a little longer to repair. Produced by NOVA [https://novapodcasting.com]

Minisode 1:32 - “You can give them the facts ‘til the cows come home – The Leader Unlocks the Key to Action

Realizing a big vision takes more than just one leader. So how do you invoke others to help? In this minisode from Episode 32, Jonathan discovers that it takes more than just facts. Listen to the full episode here: 32. The Leader Struggles with Interest [https://illumifygamechanger.com/episodes/32-the-leader-struggles-with-interest] Produced by NOVA [https://novapodcasting.com]

32. The Leader Struggles with Interest

Leaders usually do one of two things: they meaningfully challenge the status quo; or they meaningfully resist a challenge to the status quo. In this episode, Jonathan discovers that he does both. He then struggles with his dislike for the word “interest” in answering this next Amplify question. 01:35 Reflections on how it feels to give that oldest part of you a voice. 04:07 The urge to escape the human. 05:38 Nostalgia is not a vision 06:13 Making our human life together better interests me. 09:18 Demonstrating two forms of leadership. 11:35 The need for tremendous discernment in leadership. 13:25 I have a deep sense that many are living in some form of resistance. 17:50 Do good people have to be swimming against the tide? 19:00 Reference cards: Illumify definition, Enleaven definition, Guidelines. 20:30 Explanation of the Amplify stage. 22:04 Card 27: Why is this in their interests? 24:50 If the vision is truthful, it will matter to people’s hearts first and foremost. 28:22 We can’t make decisions unless we feel something. 29:50 Quickly signing up or seeing it in their interests problematic. 30:50 Interest vs. self-interest. 36:50 The vision may always be self-serving for them, hitting at their secret fears. 38:40 The heartache is the key to action. 41:40 You have to appreciate their state of mind, even if you don’t share it. 43:20 How to harness individual private activity to a public good? 43:48 Final answer. Produced by NOVA [https://novapodcasting.com]

Minisode 1:31 - “Some paths feel more aligned with us than others.” – Marianne’s Reason

Someone recently called this podcast Marianne’s “gift of love to the world”. In each episode, she’s revealing part of her Illumify® Method of igniting leaders and their initiatives. Listen to this brief minisode to discover why. Listen to the full episode here: 31. The Introverted Leader Wrestles with Leadership [https://illumifygamechanger.com/episodes/31-the-introverted-leader-wrestles-with-leadership]  Produced by NOVA [https://novapodcasting.com]

31. The Introverted Leader Wrestles with Leadership

Leadership demands a lot of us. So much that it can be tempting to turn away, if only to protect yourself from the barbs that come from challenging the status quo. In this episode, Jonathan grapples with his introverted self that tempts him to keep his vision to himself. Nor, as he discovers, can he expect others to assume equal responsibility for igniting his vision. 01:11 How does expressing your vision feel in the context of rallies? 05:23 “No one gets hurt if I keep this to myself.” 09:41 Jean takes scrutiny and rejection out of the equation when being of Service. 11:21 What if they are just as responsible for igniting your vision as you are? 13:00 Marianne’s cautionary note of failed change in “shared leadership”. 15:50 Challenging your own introversion to step up. 17:25 Where does the harm and hurt come from in speaking up? 20:31 Changing the pronoun from “your” vision to “the” vision. 22:51 Be an “ambassador” for the vision, and enable others to carry your message for you. 24:41 Speak in the present tense, not the future tense, to eliminate doubt and reassure. 29:01 Organizational leadership, Gandhi, Mandela and the depth of courage. 32:41 The voices of dissent are going to be there. 34:01 Is resistance enough for change? 36:33 How to lead in light of the two extremes. 38:26 The metaphor of Canada Geese for leadership. 42:01 Seeing the vision as public gives me confidence in me and the vision. 44:11 Dealing with excitement, rather than derision, around your vision. 46:05 Who doesn’t want to be heard? 48:31 What part of your vision do you decidedly disregard? 53:58 Marianne’s reason and hope for listeners. 56:01 When you know what you’re here to do… Produced by NOVA [https://novapodcasting.com]