IIW Web Team 9 October, 2023
A frequent question we get is — How honing in on inner presence can transform one’s leadership style, making them more successful, a better team player, and a more innovative leader? How does it differ from typical Western approaches?
Here are some answers about all the three points that we are asked.
1. Becoming More Successful:
Behavioral Approach: Traditional Western management models emphasize the importance of actionable skills, goal setting, and strategic thinking. These are undoubtedly essential for success.
Inner Presence Approach: Success isn’t merely about achieving external milestones but also about internal alignment.
Focusing on inner presence and consciousness helps in:
2. Being a Better Team Player:
Behavioral Approach: Communication skills, empathy, and collaboration are often emphasized.
Inner Presence Approach:
3. Becoming a More Innovative Leader:
Behavioral Approach: Encouraging brainstorming sessions, creating an open culture where ideas are welcomed, and staying updated with industry trends are common strategies.
Inner Presence Approach:
By focusing on Inner Presence, We Shift from ‘Doing’ to ‘Being’:
Merely focusing on external behaviors and competencies can sometimes lead to a mechanical approach to leadership, where the emphasis is on ‘doing’. On the other hand, integrating inner presence and consciousness shifts the focus to ‘being’, ensuring that actions stem from a space of authenticity, alignment, and deeper understanding.
The transformational potential of moving from ‘doing’ to ‘being’ cannot be overstated. While competencies and behaviors are tangible and easily measured, the state of ‘being’ taps into the vast reservoir of human potential. It’s akin to using the entire computing power of a supercomputer rather than just its calculative abilities.
Incorporating Inner Presence into Our Daily Life and Work: