Intuition and Leadership The Art
of Wise Decision Making By
PATTIADYE
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DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to my daughter, Sasha Lacroix for inspiring me to keep dreaming
and to reach for the stars. I believe our children are profound teachers, born with innate wisdom,
beauty and joyful open hearts. My child is now an adult, and I want to acknowledge the
teachings, the support and the life sacrifices she has made while I traveled this journey.
I also dedicate this research project to .the intuitives in my life, my Aunt, Nancy Rolston
and the person I knew as "Great Granny with the Birds", or Florence O'Donahue. These two
women implanted the wonder, wisdom and the mystery of the intuitive experience into my being.
Lastly, I dedicate this work to the indigenous peoples of our planet, and to the dream of a
peaceful integration of all peoples into a global learning community. May we learn to respect the
many unique ways that each culture has for seeing the world, and through our sharing begin to
experience the rich colors, the music and the joys of dancing in celebration of our diversity.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I want to acknowledge the two people that were the catalyst for me to embark upon this
research journey. The first person is Mel MacLeod, my Faculty Advisor during my first
residency in the MALT Program. The next person is Claire Abbott, also a MALT faculty
member. My inspiration for this project arose as a result of the powerful and insightful
conversations we shared and I sincerely thank you both.
Next, I extend a warm thank you to my friends Victoria Scott, Will Bruce and Steven
Cole, along with my connections in the Comox Valley. My appreciation goes out to my spiritual
community at the NetLoft on Gabriola Island, along with a special thank you to Sylvie Montreuil
who extended her hand to lift me up more than once, and offered consistent support.
I would like to express my appreciation to the MALT learning community, and to the
staff at Royal Roads University for their gracious support. My Major Project support crew
consisted of my Supervisor, Cathy McKenzie, my sponsor, Anne Schultz and my Mentor, Donna
Lumley. These three women guided my passage and I am truly grateful for their supportive
energy, conversations and insight.
A special note goes out to Roland Lacroix for introducing me to higher learning so many
moons ago, and to those members of my family and friends who contributed to my evolution.
Lastly, I want to acknowledge Joan Birch who is a pillar of strength, courage and generosity, and
throughout my life demonstrated the skills and values it takes to be a leader. Nameste
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication.................................................................................................................................................ii
Acknowledgements..................................................................................................................................iii
CHAPTER ONE: STUDY BACKGROUND ..................................................................................... 1
The Organization...................................................................................................................................1
Royal Roads University.....................................................................................................................1
The Research Question..........................................................................................................................3
The Opportunity.....................................................................................................................................3
Potential Benefits...............................................................................................................................4
Masters of Arts in Leadership and Training.......................................................................................6
MALT Competency Framework........................................................................................................7
The Learning Community..................................................................................................................9
Personal Journey..............................................................................................................................10
Worldviews......................................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER TWO: INFORMATION REVIEW ......................................................................................13
Review of Organizational Documents..................................................................................................13
Philosophy.......................................................................................................................................13
Educational Mission: Fundamental Principles.................................................................................13
Educational Mission: The Ideal Graduate........................................................................................14
Review of Supporting Literature..........................................................................................................15
Leadership and Intuition..................................................................................................................15
Defining Intuition.........................................................................................................................15
Cultural Barriers...........................................................................................................................15
Leadership....................................................................................................................................16
Perspectives: Ancient Wisdom and New Science............................................................................20
Ancient Wisdom..........................................................................................................................20
New Science.................................................................................................................................22
Training and Development...............................................................................................................25
Understanding Intuitive Language...............................................................................................25
Cultivating Intuition.....................................................................................................................26
Intuition in Decision-making.......................................................................................................27
Summary......................................................................................................................................28
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY............................................................................29
Research Methods................................................................................................................................29
Data Gathering Tools...........................................................................................................................33
Study Conduct......................................................................................................................................35
CHAPTER FOUR: RESEARCH STUDY RESULTS.............................................................................39
Interview Findings and Conclusions....................................................................................................40
Defining Intuition.............................................................................................................................40
Intuition & Decision-making............................................................................................................44
Organizational Barriers....................................................................................................................49
Environmental Considerations.....................................................................................................51
Intuition and Leadership...................................................................................................................54
Trusting Our Self..........................................................................................................................55
Meaning Making..........................................................................................................................56
Workplace Challenges..................................................................................................................57
Intuitive Training and Development.................................................................................................60
Learning Circle Findings and Conclusions...........................................................................................64
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