The Mayan roots and the 1994 spark
The seven principles of servant leadership
The snails and the councils
Global echoes of bottom-up power
YOUR GOAL
Master of Mandar obedeciendo and the art of leading from below
007skaty Zapatista communities in Mexico practice the principle of governing by obeying.
007skaty Servant Leadership Principles
We trade top-down control for trust, and build our strength from the ground up.
007skaty Neighbors farm the crops of serving Zapatista officials to support their families and keep public office a selfless
007skaty A Zapatista coordinator presents a project proposal to a gathered community assembly
007skaty Swipe through citizen requests to discover how a ruler succeeds by obeying the people's needs.
Unpaid leaders: Zapatista autonomous coordinators do not receive any money; instead, neighbors take turns doing their farm work so they can focus on community decisions.
How do Zapatista communities support officials who do not receive a monetary salary for their public service?
Under 'mandar obedeciendo,' what happens if a leader's personal proposal is rejected by the community assembly?
What does the principle of 'To represent, not supplant' mean in Zapatista governance?
Which of the following is one of the seven official principles of Zapatista 'mandar obedeciendo'?
In Zapatista philosophy, what is the meaning of 'To work from below, not seek to rise'?
Which principle emphasizes building sustainable community alternatives over merely fighting the existing state?
Which principle focuses on resolving disagreements through dialogue and consensus rather than force?