“The Times They Are A-Changin’” What are the possible or probable futures? Need a new paradigm for collaboration The paradigm involves moving from an “ego” to an “eco” to an “evo” model of collaborative leadership – Ego= its about me – Eco= its about us – Evo (evolving leader) = its about why

“The Times They Are A-Changin’” What compelling role and/or contribution does behavioral health play/bring? To answer the “why” under the future paradigm “evo”: We build human and social capital Wellness is key Behaviors matter Behaviors can be informed influenced, and impacted: internally by engaging the person’s thoughts, motivations, values, and desires externally by history, family, environment, expectations, opportunities, and resources

“The Times They Are A-Changin’” What are the challenges and opportunities for us as this future unfolds? Communities succeed by taking ownership of their infrastructure that supports health, wellness and quality of life. The community has the answers. The “evo” leader needs new skills, helping communities build direction, consensus, and buy in to the “why” The “evo” leader inspires the community to generate their work and find their answers.

“The Times They Are A-Changin: The Need for a New Collaboration Paradigm’” Where are we seeing this future emerging? Programs, resources, examples. Colorado, Western Slope, has locally driven, self governed, community entities that are inclusive of all willing participants as informed, activated community members. The focus on their local community is to define, prioritize, monitor and refine to allocate resources to achieve health and wellness goals. Long Term Quality Alliance is another example that focuses on the “why” of sustainable quality initiatives that promote person centered care

“The Times They Are A-Changin’” What does this mean for leading for the future? Leadership is “bottom-up” that is driven by the “why” and the community moves to define the “how” and “what” in a continuously evolving cycle. Leaders come willing to serve, not guided by any pre- conceptions about the “how” or “what.” “Evo” leadership is a fluid process, and involves careful listening, reflecting, reframing, and communicating (using all available technologies). The job of the leader is to inspire the community to do its work and assure them to trust in their process.