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		<description><![CDATA[In Alistair Harkness&#8217;s review of the movie (500) Days of Summer in the (4/9/09) Scotsman, he says this about a moment in the movie: It&#8217;s a beautiful moment that nails the way movies can sometimes penetrate a desire for escapism and get at the truth of a situation, even when you don&#8217;t want them to. [...]]]></description>
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<p>In Alistair Harkness&#8217;s <a  href="http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/features/Film-review-4050041-Days-of.5617298.jp" target="_blank">review</a> of the movie (500) Days of Summer in the (4/9/09) <a href="Leadership formation steps back from the grandiosity and the hubris of the Messiah discourse, which aims at the transformation of organisations and followers.  Transformation will be a by-product of Leadership Formation; seeking transformation before formation is premature, it reflects (western) societies preoccupation with immediate gratification.  You cannot buy leadership from a quick course, or a popular manual. Leadership exists all around us, but so much of it present goes unnoticed and it uncherished, at the expense of organisational success and social well-being.  It takes time, the right conditions and the right support to nurture the leader within.  The leader within oneself, and the leadership within the organisation, both need nurturing and sustaining.  Leadership Formation will reveal many manifestations of leadership that are currently hidden, if we are open to new forms of leadership, like creativity, it will surprise us. Todays leaders need to urgently address the question of how to prepare the way for the next generation of leaders; a way that enables leaders to engage ethically, with the whole ecosystem, and with leadership spirit.3" target="_blank"> Scotsman</a>, he says this about a moment in the movie:</p>
<blockquote><p>It&#8217;s a beautiful moment that nails the way movies can sometimes penetrate a desire for escapism and get at the truth of a situation, even when you don&#8217;t want them to.</p></blockquote>
<p>Reminds me of why I love movies so much, and appreciate the power of movies such as the Matrix (pic above).</p>
<p>My friend and colleague Alan and I have &#8216;set homework&#8217; for a leadership course <a  href="http://lifetree.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lifetree</a> is facilitating. Unusual homework &#8211; to watch either or: <a  href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Straight-Story-DVD-Richard-Farnsworth/dp/B0015N2YMS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;s=dvd&#038;qid=1252410671&#038;sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Straight Story</a>, or <a  href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&#038;keywords=12%20angry%20men&#038;tag=lifetcoachlea-21&#038;index=blended&#038;Submit=Go&#038;Submit.y=0&#038;link_code=qs&#038;Submit.x=0" target="_blank">Twelve Angry Men</a>, and to come to the learning event with what struck you about either of these movies relating to their reflection on leadership and leadership acts.  Be interesting to see what emerges from the dialogue.</p>
<p><a  href="http://www.joelafferty.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mv5bmtmynzcwmzy1n15bml5banbnxkftztywmzm5odk2_v1_sx475_sy326_.jpg" class="thickbox no_icon" rel="gallery-345" title="mv5bmtmynzcwmzy1n15bml5banbnxkftztywmzm5odk2_v1_sx475_sy326_"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-835" title="mv5bmtmynzcwmzy1n15bml5banbnxkftztywmzm5odk2_v1_sx475_sy326_" src="http://www.joelafferty.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mv5bmtmynzcwmzy1n15bml5banbnxkftztywmzm5odk2_v1_sx475_sy326_.jpg" alt="mv5bmtmynzcwmzy1n15bml5banbnxkftztywmzm5odk2_v1_sx475_sy326_" width="475" height="326" /></a></p>
<p>For more see Joe&#8217;s personal blog <a  href="http://www.joelafferty.com/blog/2009/09/08/the-power-of-movies/" target="_self">here</a>.</p>
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