Leading From the Heart II: The Nature of Being

As leaders, coaches, and change agents each of us have so much to give and offer. It seems from the desire to give, the fear of not knowing, and the push for a result we can so easily loose ourselves in the process. I’ve certainly found myself so lost in trying to solve someone’s problem or decide what technique to employ I have completely lost touch becoming removed from myself and the person in front of me.

The large majority of our leadership development and coach training programs focus on technique, tool gathering and process. It's about the processes, metaphors, theory, tools, skills, and such all leading to clear results and understanding, with little attention given, except for perhaps a morning meditation, to yourself and your presence. I like tools, skills, theory, and technique. They are helpful and essential, and we couldn’t do our jobs without them. I wouldn’t be where I am today had I not engaged them. However, what gets lost in this is the most important thing: who the leader coach is will impact people, space and time more than anything else.

Did you see Kung Fu Panda? It’s brilliant, simple and funny, and Jack Black is always jovial. In the film, the secret of Kung Fu is contained in a hidden scroll and much of the film’s journey involves finding the scroll. Upon discovering the scroll we learn that it’s blank except for a simple reflective surface. Perplexed the Panda wanders away to only later discover that the secret to Kung Fu is the reflection, himself – it’s in him and it’s who he is.

Transformation happens because of who you are - it's about you. Change occurs as a result of your presence, listening, attention, and seeing. Insight and development happens because you show up in each moment. Tools and techniques are expressions and extensions of your rich and present interior. Metaphors are good, detached questioning is good, and other techniques, both hands off and on, are good too. But they’re really only as good as your attention and only as big as your heart.

In developing your leadership and impact, work as much on yourself as you do on your technique. Cultivate your being presence, what ever your unique expression of that is. Bring yourself to your coaching sessions trusting that this is enough. Bring your watchful presence to your leadership experiences trusting this is enough. Don’t show up to use shiny tools, though important, and achieve results, which will happen; show up to be fully you and trust that this is enough always. Spend less time in the moment trying to figure out what technique or method is going to get the results, and trust that you, just you, will create the impact that is necessary.

Trusting that you're enough is where leadership and change begins and ends. All of the amazing tools and techniques we have created to instigate change and growth are expressions of the transformative you.

Dialogue with Brian Herr on Transformative Evolutionary Leadership

Great conversation with Brian Herr on Transformative Evolutionary Leadership.

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Transformative Evolutionary Leadership

Upcoming Telecourse: Becoming Change - Transition, Vision, and Strategy for these Economic Times

Upcoming Telecourse: Becoming Change - Transition, Vision, and Strategy for these Economic Times

The world needs your service, vision and hope. If you have recently found yourself:

• inspired to create change and support others,
  
• laid off from work and want a new direction,
• seeing a new potential but are unsure how to create it,
• tired of doom and gloom and are looking for a new conversation,
• interested in shifting the way you feel about the current culture and economy,
  
• seeking new solutions, looking for a new conversation,
  
• or are looking for hope and vision,
  

Then Becoming Change - Transition, Vision, and Strategy for these Economic Times was created for you.

Becoming Change is a course designed to empower effective transition. Over the course of a month, 4 conference calls, and 2 coaching sessions you will be guided through a process of transformation. Stepping into new perspectives, strategies, and a community of support you will create the life and career that you desire and the world needs.

Through your participation in this course you will get:

• tools to alleviate stress, fear, confusion, and anxiety
• practices to create a clear picture and a broad view
• empowering experiences of vision and purpose creation
• methods to cease knee-jerk reactions and make powerful choices
  
• practical tools and assistance for creating and implementing strategy

Join us for a complimentary introductory session on April 7th at 5:30 PM PST (8:30 PM EST). Start your journey of transition, vision, and purpose, and experience an interactive conversation with Doug and Kris. You will be given practical tools, a course experience, followed by a question and answer session.

To register: Email Kris at kris@kramaconsulting.com or Email Doug at doug@coachdoug.com

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Course Outline:

April 7th, Week One: Complimentary Introduction

April 8th - 13th: Orientation and Intention Coaching Session with Doug or Kris

April 14th, Week Two: Becoming Change

April 21st, Week Three: Transition

April 28th, Week Four: Vision

May 5th, Week Five: Strategy

May 6th+ Continued Support Coaching Session with Doug or Kris

Detailed Information:

Investment: $295

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• Contact Doug: doug@coachdoug.com | www.coachdoug.com
  

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