{"id":8149,"date":"2017-05-22T07:52:25","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T07:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=8149"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:45:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:45:46","slug":"obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader","title":{"rendered":"5 Obvious Signs That You Are an Inspired Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Successful leaders of today are expected to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">provide their employees<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with a sense of meaning in their work as well as provide an engaging workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, according to a recent Gallup poll,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallup.com\/services\/178514\/state-american-workplace.aspx?g_source=EMPLOYEE_ENGAGEMENT&amp;g_medium=topic&amp;g_campaign=tiles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">70 percent of U.S. employees are &#8220;not engaged&#8221; at work<\/a><\/strong>. How is this possible? People need to feel their work matters. In order for this message to be communicated with authenticity, the leader must come from a place of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/susan-steinbrecher\/why-you-need-to-talk-less-and-listen-more.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">emotional resonance<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You have to truly believe in your employees and genuinely appreciate the contributions they make every day. With a mindful attitude and a set of clearly defined principals, you have the power to shape your destiny as a leader at any juncture. Are you the type of leader people want to follow?<\/p>\n<p>Do you understand what sets extraordinary leaders apart from all the others? Inspired leadership necessitates casting away personal and psychological barriers and recognizing, cultivating, and maintaining that connection. If you unveil and remove the barriers you have placed over your heart, your paradigm for the way you see, approach and work with others will shift. Yes, I said\u00a0<em>heart<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8150\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1300\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader-1.jpeg 1300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all have unique goals and ideals, and to access them, you need to slow down and take a look within &#8212; and listen to your heart. You&#8217;ll find that by doing so, you become more connected with who you are and with those around you.<\/p>\n<p>Put your heart into your interactions with coworkers and employees, rather than looking for outward recognition as a leader. The focus is to serve the people that you are leading, not the other way around. Once you begin to incorporate\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/steinbrecher.com\/heart-centered-leadership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heart-Centered leadership practices<\/a>, the most powerful shifts can occur in your relationships, and business outcomes. Here are five signs of a heart-centered leader. One who leads by inspiration and encouragement, not by fear and control.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader\/#1_You_maintain_peoples_self-esteem\" title=\"1. You maintain people&#8217;s self-esteem\">1. You maintain people&#8217;s self-esteem<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader\/#2_You_replace_blame_with_responsibility\" title=\"2. You replace blame with responsibility\">2. You replace blame with responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader\/#3_You_dont_assume_or_judge_-_you_come_to_understand\" title=\"3. You don&#8217;t assume, or judge &#8212; you come to understand\">3. You don&#8217;t assume, or judge &#8212; you come to understand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader\/#4_You_know_your_impact\" title=\"4. You know your impact\">4. You know your impact<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/obvious-signs-that-you-are-an-inspired-leader\/#5_You_practice_self-care\" title=\"5. You practice self-care\">5. You practice self-care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_maintain_peoples_self-esteem\"><\/span>1. You maintain people&#8217;s self-esteem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leadership requires first connecting to, then inspiring, people. When you regularly express gratitude and treat employees with respect &#8212; you lead your people by example and set them up for alignment with others. This also engenders trust. The bonds of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/susan-steinbrecher\/4-phrases-that-immediately-earn-people-s-trust.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">trust can only be forged\u00a0<\/a>when you consistently show your team that they are valued, listened to and involved.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_replace_blame_with_responsibility\"><\/span>2. You replace blame with responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This means taking the perspective of those who are doing the day-to-day work. Letting go of blaming others can begin with asking yourself some questions, such as: &#8220;What part do I play in this situation? How do my actions contribute to these problems?&#8221; Taking this further ask, &#8220;Did I exercise poor judgment? Did I do or say anything that may have adversely affected someone?&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_dont_assume_or_judge_-_you_come_to_understand\"><\/span>3. You don&#8217;t assume, or judge &#8212; you come to understand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s amazing what can be accomplished when you have the willingness to assume that people have positive intentions. Strive to be more open-minded. Ask better questions. Being consistent in making every attempt to understand the behavior of your colleagues, customers, friends, and family &#8212; rather than automatically assuming you know what happened or what they are thinking &#8212; will yield substantial, long-term rewards.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_know_your_impact\"><\/span>4. You know your impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An inspired, heart-centered leader is always cognizant of how words and actions may be interpreted. When you have the integrity and foresight to understand that everything you do and say has an impact &#8212; you&#8217;ll begin to consciously direct your energy and intentions. If you can master this, the perilous outcomes brought about by short-range thinking and impulsiveness comes to a halt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_practice_self-care\"><\/span>5. You practice self-care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest challenge you may have as a leader is the pressure to perform at an accelerated pace, and at higher levels, for the business to be profitable. This means experiencing a great deal of stress to achieve goals and objectives. Longer working hours, 24\/7 access and fewer resources can create a mountain of pressure and stress &#8212; and because the pressure is on you to perform, you may put yourself last.<\/p>\n<p>However, remember there is a reason that when flying you are asked to &#8220;place your oxygen mask on yourself before helping others.&#8221; If you are not strong, mentally and physically, then it is unlikely you will be able to take care of your business and your employees.<\/p>\n<p>When you are healthy, focused and calm, your positive behavior can&#8217;t help but enhance employee productivity and engagement. <em>This article was originally written,<strong>\u00a0Susan Steinbrecher<\/strong>, the CEO of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steinbrecher.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steinbrecher and Associates,<\/a>\u00a0a leadership training and executive coaching firm. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>She is the co-author of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/heartcenteredleadership.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heart-Centered Leadership: Lead Well, Live Well<\/a>\u00a0and author of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steinbrecher.com\/index.php\/kensho\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">KENSHO: A Modern Awakening.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/SteinbrecherInc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@SteinbrecherInc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a>\u00a0and start hiring better today! 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