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While the focus of this rule is of a differentiated, shared identity, its communal construction, we also recognize the role the leader plays in creating, protecting, and living out that identity. Therefore, we as leaders— both as individuals and as the heads of organizations, companies, teams, and families—need to think about how our broader personal view of identity aligns with that of the organization or group we are leading. How do we

In this exercise, you’ll reflect on the foundational elements of your personal and collective cultural ecosystems—vision, purpose, values, characteristics, and behaviors. After you’re finished, reflect on areas that are in sync or in discord. What needs to happen to align your individual identity with the collective “we” identity in your organization?