Leadership is, as are other areas within our business culture, evolving. The more we lead with an open mind for change and innovation, the more likely the service we offer will work for the good of all concerned. The challenge of course, is to have an open mind.

This is the power of self-awareness. According to science, and my experience, we are only aware of about 5% of what runs our life. The remainder is subconscious. What has generally worked in the past is no longer having effective outcomes.

Yet, people are clinging to the way things were or how they believe they are “supposed” to be. This comes as no surprise to me as if there is one thing I have learned in my relatively short time here on planet earth is that nothing stays the same. Change is constant, and once we understand and embrace this as leaders, we will become much more effective. If you are not aware of how your brain and mind can work to resist change, you are in for some unpleasant experiences.

From my experience as an entrepreneur for well over two decades, I can say that one of the most sustainable ways to ensure continued success is a willingness to innovate and evolve. This is more easily accomplished with awareness of how our brain and nervous system functions. There comes a time when one would hopefully come to realize that he or she cannot control the universe. You can either adapt and grow or you are likely to be run over and become extinct.

Yet, history repeats itself every day as yet another person bites the dust because that person believes (or company leadership believed) that he or she would be the exception. Cause and effect will eventually rule and win every time. The old models of leadership are essentially top-down hierarchies, of the “command and control” type. Many people are not only tired of this they are rebelling against it. A 2009 Gallup Poll shows that nearly 70% of employees are to varying degrees disengaged from their work.

External motivations of money and fear are not working well either except perhaps for the timid or the outright greedy. What most people are looking for is purpose and fulfillment, for meaning. Also, people are now looking to feel more personal power and autonomy, instead of being treated like victims or children. The way to become a more effective leader is to first course correct the primary and most important relationship in your life – your relationship to your SELF.

When you make the time to understand how your own brain can hijack your personal power and distort your perception, you can begin to learn how to consciously become more self-aware. Your perception absolutely determines your level of effectiveness, confidence and ability to connect with other people. It is a matter of learning to use tools and processes that engage your WHOLE mind – both intellect and intuition – that can lead to your ability to fully begin to engage your personal power.

True personal power comes from inside out and is much less likely to be influenced by the opinions of others or the fears of change. In the old models of power, really fear and force were used to attempt to dominate and control. This is not power, it is bullying and is rooted in insecurity. It is based in a fearful ego. All one has to do is read the newspaper to see that even dictatorships of countries are even being toppled by the masses.

Change is truly in the air. So, in this new era, a collaborative leadership model is needed. The first level being within one’s own mind and heart. As I have learned how to reconnect with my spirit, my core, while at the same time learning how to consciously and intelligently engage my brain to support the process instead of shutting me down, I am becoming more effective in my business relationships and personal relationships as well.

I’m talking about LIFE integration here. You take you with you, wherever you go, so the more clear you are within yourself, the more clarity you will have in applying business skill sets and leadership ability. Self-awareness is a major ingredient to personal power. Understanding how to manage your brain and mind consciously is a major step in this direction. What are your thoughts?

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