Learner Papers
8/31 – Policy by Tautologies: The Circular Reasoning and Divided Leadership Over Iraq
Todd J. Barry Abstract: Leadership is, at times, the calling out and identification of lack of leadership. This paper uses a case study to propose an original idea, that of…
4/7 – The Generational Shift in the Workplace: Are WE Ready?
Kim Arellano Ten thousand Millennials turn 21 each day (Torres, 2014, para. 5), while ten thousand Baby Boomers retire each day (Newsmax, 2010, para. 1). By 2025, the Millennials will…
9/24 – An Integral Theory Analysis of Complexity Leadership
Jim Best Background Purpose In this paper I provide a description of complexity leadership theory and its antecedents in complexity science, and then use integral theory as a meta-theory to…
8/15 – Integral Conscious Evolution
Jorge Taborga Abstract This essay examines conscious evolution through an integral lens. It presents a perspective on the dilemma of our times focusing on evolutionary responsibility. Evolution is examined from…
6/26 Correlations Between Crisis Management and Innovation
Christine Haskell Abstract Corporate leaders focus primarily on growing their businesses. They should also focus on mitigating potential setbacks (crises). Innovation (in its many forms) is a guided exploration of…
Eric Reynolds [This is a revised version of a paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a PhD seminar, Integral Leadership, offered at Saybrook University by Russ Volckmann…
Diane Meyer Life is—or has—meaning and meaninglessness. I cherish the anxious hope that meaning will preponderate and win the battle. (Jung, 1998, p. 359). Art reflects the soul of humanity,…
Inca Wisdom and Integral Theory
Giorgio Piacenza Cabrera Part One: Inca Quadrants Similar to Those of Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory Introduction The four dimensions that combine to form the quadrants in Integral Theory are the…
Living Leadership: Integral Dimensions of a Complete Life
Walker Karraa As integral leadership juxtaposes Western and Eastern leadership philosophies and epistemologies, the contrast can often feel murky, ambiguous to those of us striving to live a life of…
Jorge Taborga Abstract This case study investigates the impact of leadership stage development in transformational change initiatives. In particular, it looks at how the structure and characteristics of leadership teams…