In this chapter, we explore the idea of wise leaders—as agents of transformational wisdom—and pedagogical approaches to teach wise leadership. We discuss theories of wise leadership to understand what is required of wise leaders and how they can influence transformational wisdom. We explore the psychology of wisdom to reveal factors (e.g., cognitive; motivational) that support leaders’ ability to show wisdom, and we review the literature on wisdom pedagogy to distil teaching practices that can facilitate the development of wisdom and wise leadership. We integrate these literatures to propose a pedagogical framework that teaches wisdom through embodied practices, encouraging students to engage in self-reflection, group collaboration, and real-world application (e.g., social entrepreneurship). Our course design emphasizes the importance of understanding psychological roadblocks to wise leadership and provides tools to overcome these challenges. By fostering an environment that promotes social interdependence and greater-good decision making, the course aims to prepare future leaders to navigate complex societal issues and contribute positively to their communities. Altogether, this chapter highlights the need for educational institutions to align their mission with practical wisdom training, ultimately advocating for a shift in leadership paradigms that prioritizes transformational wisdom and the greater good. We hope that our framework can inspire a new generation of leaders equipped to address contemporary challenges with wisdom and integrity.

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Teaching Transformational Wisdom: Toward a Pedagogy of Wise Leadership

  • Justin Peter Brienza,
  • Hardo Firmana Given Grace Manik,
  • Ali Intezari

摘要

In this chapter, we explore the idea of wise leaders—as agents of transformational wisdom—and pedagogical approaches to teach wise leadership. We discuss theories of wise leadership to understand what is required of wise leaders and how they can influence transformational wisdom. We explore the psychology of wisdom to reveal factors (e.g., cognitive; motivational) that support leaders’ ability to show wisdom, and we review the literature on wisdom pedagogy to distil teaching practices that can facilitate the development of wisdom and wise leadership. We integrate these literatures to propose a pedagogical framework that teaches wisdom through embodied practices, encouraging students to engage in self-reflection, group collaboration, and real-world application (e.g., social entrepreneurship). Our course design emphasizes the importance of understanding psychological roadblocks to wise leadership and provides tools to overcome these challenges. By fostering an environment that promotes social interdependence and greater-good decision making, the course aims to prepare future leaders to navigate complex societal issues and contribute positively to their communities. Altogether, this chapter highlights the need for educational institutions to align their mission with practical wisdom training, ultimately advocating for a shift in leadership paradigms that prioritizes transformational wisdom and the greater good. We hope that our framework can inspire a new generation of leaders equipped to address contemporary challenges with wisdom and integrity.