Some say life balance is a utopia. Others talk about life harmony as a more realistic concept. In the Life Balance module of the seminar series, you will learn some tools that will help you be aware of different aspects of life balance and decide for yourself.
THIS IS CALLED TRANSCENDENCE. Transcendence is a big word that has several connotations and it triggers different thoughts in my mind. The actual definition is, “being beyond the limits of a possible experience and knowledge.” Building upon the definition, there is no doubt that 2020 has been transcendent in all of our lives.
Following last month’s article, let’s explore the differences between empathy, apathy, and antipathy and how they can each impact us as leaders.
ONE OF THE MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EMPATHY AND SYMPATHY IS THE LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT
In other words, when being empathetic with someone, you have the ability to connect and disengage from the person, story and decision making. You will accompany the individual on the path they decide to take trusting in their own capacity/ability in their decision making.
WHAT ROLE DOES EMPATHY PLAY IN YOUR LIFE?
This is a very relevant question during these times. Recently, I have heard people speaking about empathy, or lack of it, quite a bit; trying to explain the uncertainty and unrest of these challenging times.
Simplicity is a concept that we used to talk about frequently before COVID-19. This concept has taken a more protagonist role after the quarantine. Think about the things you considered important before the pandemic, then think about those now. Are they relevant today? Make a list and compare. You will be surprised by the differences.
The lotus flower blossoms in the middle of the mud to become a beautiful gift of nature. It does not stop growing under any circumstances or adversity. As leaders, this is the time for us to blossom in the midst of this chaotic environment, rise to the occasion and show what we are made of.
Are the decisions you are making aligning with your values and vision? Currently, there is an overwhelming flow of information about crisis management. As leaders, we need to understand when to intervene when things are not progressing as desired. How can we respond and take action towards reverting this global pandemic we are experiencing?
Have you ever been in a meeting and wondered “What is my win for this meeting?” Start by asking yourself, "What is the one thing you want to accomplish?" Learn more about how to increase the effectiveness of your meetings with one simple tool.
When interacting with a member of your team, do you often try to find the solution to a problem, or see the best in them? The Appreciative Inquiry approach focuses on creating positive changes and searching for the best in others. One of our responsibilities as...
Monarch 100 is a program to help you bring awareness to where you are as a leader and increase your leadership skills. By answering one question each day and identifying the meaning behind your answers with the 100 Leadership Questions book, it can help you transform as an individual and a more inspirational leader.
You can also answer the questions by downloading the Monarch Leaders™ app. In the app, you will:
