Being centered means that you have a reference point or a place that allows you to reset if you have to and to come back to when life’s challenges throw you out of alignment, and emotions pull you out of your centered place. The center is the place you know you have to get back to because […]
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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,
You have to learn to lead yourself before you can effectively lead others. This is the missing aspect of leadership development. Being centered integrates the inner person with the outer person allowing the authentic self to emerge. Centeredness manifests from the integration of the inner and outer self which allows your authenticity to emergence as
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Authority is usually signified by the title or position of the leader in an organization, and that authority is given to an individual to accomplish something. Higher levels of authority are given to people to accomplish more complex things. Sometimes authority is taken or assumed, and an agenda is forced on people to accomplish a
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A manifestation is when the unseen becomes seen, it is realized (i.e., actuality has become your reality). The Centered Leader has realized increased awareness, connection, empowerment, and performance. For example, awareness is manifested when your personality is aligned (i.e., your temperament, character, habits, and attitude). Connection is manifested when your behavior is aligned (i.e., your
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The function of leadership is the most persuasive power in the world, specifically in organizations where power literally impacts the quality of life of every individual working at the organization, local society at a regional and national level, and global impact. Organizational leaders today make large amounts of money, leverage more power, and pull more
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Based on the premise of the leader and leadership dynamic (i.e., positional authority vs. influence), the true path to being influential is to be a Centered Leader. Deep down in the heart of the Centered Leader is the realization they don’t have what they need to lead people, but they choose to be humble by
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Remote workers are a threat to most managers because managers only know how to leverage authority. The current workplace culture is demanding a shift to authentic leaders who know how to leverage influence, and very few leaders have that quality. Alignment of one’s temperament, character, habits, and attitude with one’s assumptions, beliefs, values, and perceptions
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