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Seven habits of woke leaders Leading by example creates a bigger impact than lecturing others to change, writes author and leadership specialist Nikki Fogden-Moore
CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP (in both the personal and professional spheres) is vital to creating strong teams, families and companies. Now more than ever, the responsibility of leading by example sits with companies that have been given the charter to make decisions that impact individuals at home as much as at work. As leaders we cannot avoid the spotlight being on our own actions and how we handle unprecedented times with grace and vision. Leadership is about evolution as much as resolution and resilience. Here are seven habits of truly ‘woke’ leaders:
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Awake leaders don’t ‘advertise’ the fact
Awareness does not require a badge of honour. It is a private and humbling process that often involves deep reflection, tough lessons and true experience. It is the art of listening and observing rather than announcing. Woke leaders are too busy being themselves to tell you how ‘aware’ they are.
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Awake leaders make time for their own wellbeing
As a core way of looking after their own mental, physical and emotional performance, conscious leaders know they should
As a core way of looking after their own mental, physical and emotional performance, conscious leaders know they should put on their own oxygen masks first www.mpamagazine.com.au
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