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.
From Overwhelm to Spaciousness - Leadership Tips for Finding Balance
5 Strategies to help to shift from Overwhelm to Spaciousness as Leader As leaders in today’s complex world, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of responsibilities, deadlines, and high expectations. The relentless pace can lead to overwhelm, affecting our well-being and effectiveness. But fear not! In this blog, we’ll explore 5 practical strategies to navigate overwhelm by reflecting, connecting with and staying true to our leadership intention and values.
Your North Star: Your Antidote to Uncertainty
Let’s dive into a concept that’s vital for any leader: finding and following your personal North Star, serving as a steadfast beacon for you as Polaris did for travellers and explorers throughout history.
What is your North Star?
Your North Star in leadership represents the embodiment of your core values, mission, and vision. It’s what guides your decisions and keeps you on course towards your goals, much like how sailors use Polaris to navigate the seas. Your North Star can often be referred to as your Leadership Intention or your Leadership Purpose.
What’s Your Leadership Purpose? 6 Questions to Get You Thinking!
Are you chasing an elusive sense of purpose in your work and leadership? Well this article could be just the thing to catalyse your journey to clarity by providing you with 6 questions to get you thinking constructively about what purpose may mean for you.