At any time, a leader has always a place to go. It is a place to which she or he wouldn’t
need to take a flight or even a car ride, because it is there, within themselves.
Then, he or she can explore all that is inside a human
being: virtues, values, powers, talents, dreams, feelings, and can learn to use
all of these treasures with more confidence.
The motto of a leader who is this type of explorer is:
Look inside where both power and
protection can be found. It is
particularly useful during stressful situations or crisis, as the leader uses
that mental and spiritual space to reflect and to make decisions, instead of
just looking outwardly and reacting.
It also serves when the leader is going through a
period and everything is alright; it is a time the leader takes in which to
further enjoy these inner resources that are abundant and everlasting.
Others who haven’t developed the ability to go as deep
as a leader will find their internal resources are not ready and available a
time of need. But leaders will go so
deep they even will be able to help others in their own exploration.
(Excerpt from the book 82 Reasons to be a Leader)
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