We are not leaders having a leadership crisis, we are leaders having a human being crisis.
Now more than ever leaders are being asked to be more human. And while many leaders want to be seen and heard, they also feel hesitant about opening up to themselves. Why? Because doing so can leave them feeling raw and vulnerable and concerned about what they will discover. And yet, this is how we, as humans, learn to live and lead courageously. This is how we become transparent and honest with the people around us.
So how do we become more radically ourselves and still hold ourselves and others accountable? We let go. Sounds a little out-there, doesn’t it?
When we let go of control, we become more emotionally, relationally, and spiritually whole in the workplace and at home. When leaders dare to dig deep and commit to self discovery, they inspire and lead those around them in more meaningful ways.
In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Cynthia Good, who is no stranger to the power of connection, resilience, and embracing the whole truth of our story. We discuss the importance of letting go and the role acceptance plays as we become present to the moments between “here and there.”
Cynthia shares, “When we try to make everything around us work so well, at some point we risk self abandonment.”
Cynthia is an entrepreneur, a woman’s activist, a public speaker, a published author and poet, and the creator of The Little Pink Book (a digital and events resource for women leaders aspiring to live a rich and full life). She speaks to companies like Coca Cola, General Mills, and IBM encouraging leaders to have the courage to do what they love and be themselves..
When leaders stop hustling for approval and dare to go deep, they discover their true worthiness and find real connection professionally and personally.
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