Soft Front, Strong Back, Wild Heart; Your Recipe for Leading Authentically
In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, we often find ourselves navigating complex challenges, balancing vulnerability with strength, and seeking authenticity. Enter the powerful mantra: “Soft Front, Strong Back, Wild Heart.” This phrase, coming originally from Joan Halifax and used by Brené Brown, Jerry Colonna, and others, encapsulates profound wisdom for leaders who aspire to lead with integrity and depth. The Metaphor Unveiled Here’s our take on each component as it applies to the leader’s journey: Soft Front: Imagine a leader with an open heart—a heart that listens, empathises, and connects.
Live Your Values - Excel as Leader!
In the dynamic landscape of leadership, the connection with personal values stands as a compass, guiding us, as leaders, through the complexities of decision-making and management. This intrinsic compass is not just a moral framework; it’s the essence of authentic leadership that resonates with our teams and stakeholders alike. And it’s not just that – In the research for their book ‘The Leadership Challenge’ Kouzes & Posner, highly respected leadership researchers, found that leaders who are clear on their own values delivered as much as five times greater returns for their organisations than those who are unclear on their values or not operating to any particular compass.