Arlene’s Executive Leadership Tip
This week I will be talking about the 9th aspect, awe as one of the 10 aspects of positivity that I use in business coaching for women It is closely related to last week’s aspect, inspiration. Barbara Fredrickson tells us, “awe transfixes us momentarily pushing us to feel something larger than ourselves”. It might be looking at the powerful Atlantic Ocean, hearing Beethoven’s 5th symphony played by the New York Philharmonic, or listening to a powerful leader.
Watching John F Kennedy on TV as a teenager, I felt awe when listening to and looking at this charismatic leader. He represented someone I could look up to and emulate. Kennedy not only made me feel good he drew me in and inspired me to be more than I was.
Are you the type of leader who draws people to you because they are inspired and uplifted when around you? Are you the one they seek because you set good boundaries, show true interest in other people and in helping them see the possibilities in all situations? Are you the leader who encourages others to do their best and reach for the stars? If you were unable to answer yes to some of these questions, it means you have work to do.
To truly be an awesome leader it is imperative to work on the qualities mentioned above. If you’re not willing to do self-exploration, being an awesome leader is out of the question.
