The document introduces the Examen, a reflective practice developed by Ignatius of Loyola where individuals reflect on three questions about their day for 5 minutes. The Examen involves reflecting on when one felt the most grateful, the least grateful, and choices to experience more gratitude over the past 24 hours. The document notes that the Examen and Spiritual Exercises developed by Ignatius encourage self-reflection and living with a greater purpose, which are principles of effective leadership according to the additional reading suggested.

1. REFLECTIVE
LEADERSHIP
INTRODUCING THE EXAMEN

2. INTRODUCING THE
EXAMEN
Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1566)

3. SPIRITUAL
LEADERSHIP
The Society of Jesus
(Jesuit Order)

4. SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
• “The Spiritual Exercises of Saint
Ignatius of Loyola”
• 30 day silent retreat.
• The Examen: Three periods of
reflection every day.

5. JESUIT LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPLES
• Great leaders…
1. Practice self leadership first.
2. Are self aware & self reflective.
3. Live for a greater purpose (spirituality)
• Further Reading:: Heroic Leadership by Chris Lowney

6. EXAMEN
• The Examen will take approximately five minutes
• Find a quiet place…get comfortable…listen to the sound of my voice as I lead you
through the examen.
• You will be thinking about three questions that I will give to you
1. Over the past 24 hours when have I felt the most grateful?
2. When have I felt the least grateful?
3. What choices can I make to experience more grateful moments?