It’s the same with love.
Both are fundamental in being human. But not, it seems, in being a leader.
And yet, in my experience of working with leaders both heartfulness and love are present but rarely acknowledged and certainly not openly discussed.
Think of the power that exists in both.
Heartful leadership holds compassion in one hand and accountability in the other. And so, we enter the space of and/and not either/or. How powerful is that.
The heart has such incredible capacity to contain, or I should say, hold, both the rational and the sensing parts of who we are. And when we bring these two parts together, we enter the space of wisdom.
Wisdom has infinite value. It’s like gold (but not subject to market forces).
So, when we are thinking about all that we demand of leadership in these challenging times, surely wisdom is something to cultivate? Better decisions, better relationships, better choices made.
Creating the space for being not just doing. Creating the space where relationships based on true connection, deep listening and shared values can advance the discussion to higher insights. Accessing the passion that love brings – the passion that inspires, stimulates, activates and opens.
Let’s put heart on the leadership balance sheet and give it the value it deserves. Not as a liability but as a deeply valued and cultivated resource.