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Leadership in the Taoist Way: Empower Others to Say, β€œWe Did It Ourselves.”

Timeless lessons on non-directive leadership

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What makes for a great leader?

True leaders shift hearts and minds for the greater good β€” but often, they do so invisibly, without forcing outcomes or demanding recognition.

When I think of people in history who we might describe as exceptional examples of leadership, they were able to shift hearts and minds for the greater good. They were capable of altering people’s perceptions by inspiring them to think differently and to think for themselves.

Sadly, for so many of these inspired leaders, they were considered disruptive and dangerous to the status quo, frequently suffering imprisonment or assassination. Think of Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Socrates.

None of those leaders were perfect β€” no one is, or ever will be.

Yet, the challenge is: How do we teach leadership that moves people to be motivated by a cause so impactful that they feel emotionally compelled to stand up for what’s right and make a difference for the common good?

Unfortunately, we can’t model the leadership of others.

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Darren Stehle πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
Darren Stehle πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Written by Darren Stehle πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Empowering compassionate change-makers to share their wisdom with those who need it most, inspiring others to support a common humanity. DarrenStehle.com

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