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We must be the change we wish to see in the world. ~ Mahatma Ghandi
This legendary quote by political and spiritual leader, Mahatma Gandhi, describes one of the foremost foundational and essential pieces that ignites truth and exceptional leadership – BE the change and to do this we must ACT.
We are all leaders of our own lives and the journey must begin within – as an inward, mindful striving toward becoming the best person you can be – for yourself and others. This belief is the backbone of what Joel Bennett and I advocate in the book Heart Centered Leadership: An Invitation to Lead from the Inside Out. The invitation to practice is a calling to lead from your heart. In our business culture and in society the image or metaphor of the heart is often associated with yielding, kindness – or perhaps weakness. We’d like to remind you that the heart is also strong and powerful, as well as the driving force of life. We believe that an unbalanced view or connection with the heart underlies at least some of the current crisis in business ethics. Our hope is that HCL – a character based approach to leadership, supported by 7 main principles, will help restore balance and create a more ethical business world within our communities and beyond.
There are many paths that lead to the heart. Here are the 7 Heart Centered Leadership (HCL) principals and corresponding virtues that sustain the heart connection:
Principles Virtues
1. Know Thyself 1. Commitment to Personal Growth
2. Don’t Judge 2. Open-Mindedness
3. They Need What You Need 3. Authenticity
4. Letting Go 4. Detachment and Trust
5. Know Your Impact 5. Integrity and Foresight
6. Associates Have a Choice 6. Humility and Humbleness
7. Care for the Heart 7. Self-Care/Emotional Health
To celebrate and honor Valentine’s Day we are offering a special book promotion!
Order Heart Centered Leadership: An Invitation to Lead from the Inside Out during the month of February and receive a FREE copy of Roadmap to Success – a book I contributed to along with several other resourceful people, like Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard who uncover key components of successful business and leadership strategies.
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Heart 4 Haiti: $1 from every HCL book purchased in February will be donated to the American Red Cross to help people affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
I will also donate $1 to the Red Cross for every one who joins me on my Facebook page for further discussion about topics such as leading change, corporate consciousness and living a balanced life with respect for the planet. Hope to see you there!
Code Red: The time is now. Be the change you wish to see in the world.
What changes are you leading?