The central self is not about doing but being. It is being who you truly are as a unique human being characterized by possibility. Zander and Zander further explain that the central self is concerned with being free in who we are, to listen, inquire, to be compassionate, it is open and aware, transcends personality, and includes behavior, vision, and growth. The central self is the remarkably generative, prolific, and creative nature of ourselves and the world. The central vs. calculating self is a derivative of the spiritual dimension of your life. A centered leader pulls from the mental, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of their lives, especially the spiritual element. Often, the spiritual is the most ignored dimension of your humanity. People fear the spiritual. You should reconsider the development of your spiritual dimension, you should reconsider the development of your mental, social, and physical dimensions as well. Centered leadership addresses the whole person—with an emphasis on alignment of each dimension (i.e., awareness, connection, empowerment, and performance) and integration of each constituent element (i.e., personality, behavior, vision, and growth) that can lead to centeredness resulting in full functioning, fulfillment, and a more effective process for influence.
