The following day, we discussed the question–“what does it mean to be a global citizen?” Some of the words that came up were open-minded, resilient, caring, determined, and risk-taking. After thinking about this, I concluded that these adjectives mean nothing unless one is able to realize the world’s imperfections, rather flaws, and have a desire...
What is Ethical Leadership and Why It Matters What does it take to inspire a new generation of leaders who make decisions not only for personal gain but also for the greater good? This is the essence of ethical leadership—a style of leadership that prioritizes integrity, responsibility, and a socially conscious purpose. Leadership is simply...
We began the afternoon by collecting bundles of wild sage, which was later used in a cleansing ceremony for Lakota youth who had suffered from trauma. After the children were cleansed, and the older men finished their inipi (the rite of purification), we entered the inipi for our own experience. The Unci (elder grandmother) opened...