Wayfinder leaders must recognise many elements in the information received to build a multi-perspective understanding of a situation. They:
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accept the task of discerning signs of valuable potential in others and harnessing this potential for the purposes of the group
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have the ability to refresh their cognitive models by challenging their own thinking in order to have sharp mental clarity and discernment
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recognise their own limitations and habitual responses that might get in the way of seeing clearly
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deal with the sometimes very testing personal dynamics among the crew as individuals face different personal and interpersonal struggles
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understand that non-recognition is harmful and even dangerous; it can mean not seeing important information about a situation and can cause conflict in inter-personal relations
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understand that values such as reciprocity, humility, response-ability (to respond, not react), and respect for all living creatures are crucial for successful leadership.