Archive for July, 2010

There lies power in being “real”

In the midst of everyday life there are a thousand masks you need to wear every day.
Some of these masks you wear for others, others you wear for yourself.

Over time it becomes difficult to know who was first, the mask or the relationship that upholds or necessitates it.

It is a daily challenge for a good leader to let go of masks where they are not or no longer needed.
Why is it necessary? Because most masks equal energy lost. It takes energy to be artificial. It takes energy to behave in ways that are not natural to you or me, and to pretend to be something you are in fact not.

Now, I am not saying that you should never wear your mask. Simply, that you should be aware of the first opportunity that you realize the mask is no longer needed. If you are aware, that opportunity might come much sooner than you think.

And remember: Every time you drop another mask, you’re one step closer to becoming the leader you always were.

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When I walked the streets of New York a few months ago I saw a blind girl crossing the street with her walking stick.

Silently and swiftly, without a moment of hesitation.

Hers was a sense of alertness and presence that few of the vast number of people that shared the sidewalk with her could match. She knew where she was, what she was doing, why she was doing it and how to get it done. She had vision.

Even though she could not see.

When was the last time you sat down and clearly defined where you are, what you are doing, why you are doing it and how to get it done?

In numbers, it translates to roughly 3% of humanity that have a clear vision as to where their life is taking them. Are you one of them?

If not, why not give us a call today and let us empower you with clarity of vision? At Empowerment Holdings we call such clarity of vision Your Empowered Perspective.

* It is what will carry you when the masses are pushing you in directions you don’t care for and don’t want to go in.

* It is what protects you when your actions are beginning to produce unexpected or unwanted results.

* It is what empowers you to drive your life to Intelligent Leadership and Quality of Life in Business.

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Are you worried about boots on the ground? Your boots?

Are you worried about getting your own hands dirty, refining your attitude, honing your skill and losing your illusions about what it really takes to lead people intelligently and successfully?

Are you reluctant to open up the discussion how you can build a business that is ethical, consistent, authentic, transparent and an expression of your personal values and integrity.

Are you avoiding looking at what the real causes of quality of life in business are and how you can get started with their implementation?

Why not start by putting your own boots on the ground. Become realistic about the need for you to develop greater composure and cultivate your connections with others.

Here are three things you can do today that will strengthen your Intelligent Leadership and Quality of Life in Business:

1) Develop a sense of humanity: Life’s not always about you and your needs and wants. People share a fate in that everyone is working to make the most of the time they have, whether that expresses in their private lives or professional lives. Open up, observe others! Are you really so different?

2) Commit unconditionally: You will only put forth your best effort and bare the heaviest burdens for goals that are well worth it, and a vision that is well conceived. Once you have found what these goals are and what that vision consists of, commit unconditionally. It is the one thing that keeps the red wood tree growing through the seasons and it will get you to your sunny spot as well.

3) Celebrate successes: Every day has some successes. Whether you allowed someone in line to pay his coffee before you paid yours, or you succeeded in being a bit less anxious when Bill down the hall received laureates for an idea you sparked. Celebrate your successes and keep enjoying your journey. Less anxious = more quality of life. Remember that.

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