mindful leadership - premises about leadership

Premises about Leadership• The root cause of 2008 financial meltdown and recent

organization disasters is failed leadership.• Most failed leaders focused on short-term over long-

term and placed their self-interest ahead of their institutions’ interests.

• None of these leaders failed due to lack of IQ. • Rather, they failed due to lack of emotional

intelligence (EQ). – Lack of self-awareness – Inability to deal with crucibles – Destructive emotions – Lack of compassion and empathy

• New neuro-science research demonstrates that EQ can be improved by introspective practices like meditation.

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Definition of 21st C. Leadership

Authentic leaders align people around shared mission and values

and empower them to lead, while serving all stakeholders, and collaborating with others.

The New 21st C. Leaders

20th C. View 21st C. View

Maximize short-term value Build for long-term

Shareholder-driven Customer/values-driven

U.S. oriented (with exports)Global orientation

Tops-down leadership Leaders at all levels

Internal focus External focus

Rules & processes Empowering culture

Pay for individual results Pay for company results

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Authentic Leadership Is :

• Being Genuine • Being True to Your Values• Being Your Own Person• Empowering Others to Lead• Aligning Mission and Values • Stewardship and Service

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What Is Your True North?

Your Most Deeply Held Beliefs, Values and Principles

How do you stay on course in spite of pressures and seductions to deviate?

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Character Formation

30 60 90

Crucibles

Preparation for Leadership Leading Giving Back

Rubbing Up Against the World

Stepping Up to Lead

Peak Leadership

Generativity: Wisdom/Giving Back

Your Journey to Authentic Leadership

Transformation from “I” to “We”

Age

Leadership Development

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Premises about Leadership - II• Key to EQ is self-awareness.• Self-awareness comes from understanding your life

story, framing your crucible, and honest relationships with others.

• Self-awareness can lead to self-compassion. You cannot have genuine compassion for others without compassion for yourself.

• Self-compassion can lead to self-actualization.• Your legacy will be based on your authenticity, your

reputation and what you do for others.• Compassionate, authentic leadership is basis for

authentic organizations that make a positive difference in the world.

The Path to Self-Compassion

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Your Life Story

Your Crucible

Self- Awareness

Self-Compassion

Self-Regulation

Self-Actualization

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A Fundamental Question

When do you go from seeking the world’s esteem

to being grounded in fulfilling your intrinsic desires?

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Leadership Premises

• The hardest person you have to lead is yourself.• Once you understand your authentic self and

your True North, it is much easier to lead others.

“In difficult times you’ve got to be able to draw from within. Leadership is one of these great journeys into your own soul. It’s not like anyone can tell you how to do it”

- Jeff Immelt, Chairman & CEO, GE

“Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver You do not have to be good.

You do not have to walk on your kneesFor a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.Tell me about your despair – yours – and I will tell you mine.Meanwhile, the world goes on.Meanwhile, the sun and the clear pebbles of the rainAre moving across the landscapes,Over the prairies and the deep trees,The mountains and the rivers.Meanwhile, the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,Are heading home again.Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,The world offers itself to your imagination,Calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting --Over and over announcing your place in the family of things.

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Meditation

Important element of leadership• Gaining clarity about complex issues• Triggering creativity• Developing compassion for self and others• Building resilience• My experience over 34 years

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Your Leadership Development Plan

• Develop your self-awareness• Test your values under pressure• Find your “sweet spot”• Build your support team• Integrate all aspects of your life• Know your leadership purpose

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Self-AwarenessSelf-Awareness

Values & Leadership Principles

Values & Leadership Principles

Motivations Support Team

Motivations Support Team

Relationships

Relationships

The Integrated Leader

The Integrated Leader

Discover Your Authentic Leadership Purpose & Legacy

Discover Your Authentic Leadership Purpose & Legacy