5. Self as Connector

In this chapter, the authors explore how to connect one’s understanding of self as a learner, with engager, and bring those together into application. Specifically, mindfulness and authenticity as a culturally informed leader is important. Using mindfulness and authenticity allows culturally informed leaders to tie together previous experiences to navigate new circumstances and environments. They actively work to diversify involvements build on cognitive and emotional flexibility and invoke a leadership approach that is expansive rather than insular. This chapter focuses on how view oneself as a connector and to embrace transitions in the journey of developing as a culturally informed leader.