We’re not advocating for delusional optimism, we're simply conveying that when you commit to the dreamer’s journey you commit to a set of realities that all must walk through.
The truth is, an authentic leader, living an authentic definition of success, rooted and grounded in a strong spiritual core doesn’t have to get louder. To get louder would be forfeiting their true position of secure influence.
At the end of the day we’re all working to find alignment between and heart and soul towards a definitive purpose. To form habits and establish rhythms for living on purpose.
Lions Don't Need To Roar
What does an alpha leader really look like? Loud? Brash? Always imposing? For many those qualities are the only ones a leader possesses. This makes C.J. Stroud a compelling case study in defining what are really the indicators of an alpha leader. His quiet unimposing demeanor has made many question if he’s really capable of leading in the NFL. Read more to see why we think he is well prepared and is a true alpha leader.
The quiet life is more practiced and developed than it is purchased or acquired. No easy steps, no copying off someone else’s paper, no borrowing. Only the way of daily, weekly, monthly practice. The lifestyle of a quiet life.
Four Practices of the Quiet Life
Silence & Solitude
Sabbath
Simplicity
Slowing
Modern society is captivated with the superficial. Our beliefs and value systems are being shaped by surface level activities.
Digital likes, shares, and affirmations give us temporary hits of happiness.
While dissenting opinions send us spiraling into a negative state of doubt and depression.
Kate Winslet is a leader on screen and in real life. Her acting career is a wonderful case study on the impact a lifestyle committed to the humble pursuit of mastery can have on the lives of leaders who long to last. Next we’ll dive deeper into ways we grow our leadership through learning on the job.
STEP 1: FIND AN EXPERT
STEP 2: LEARN THE TOOLS
STEP 3: PROTECT THE INNER LIFE
The transformational journey is one of perseverance.
Living On Purpose is a call to an uncompromised life, not a perfect one.
There will be challenges. These challenges are gifts.
“In your wildest dreams, what would your life look like?”
Some of the best life and leadership conversations I have with leaders comes back to this question. Most of the time the answers tend to go to two extremes.