Chapter 1 - Establish Baselines
The Baseline of Leadership
In a band, the bass guitar player lays the foundation of the music by playing the root note of the chords and establishing the key, rhythm, syncopation and style of the music. The deep reverberation is both heard and felt by the other musicians, creating a physical connection between the players. Like the bass, a leader reverberates through the team to establish the baseline of how the team should play together in the right syncopation and style, which we call culture.
Establish baselines to set the right leadership rhythm.
Assess core capabilities and discover concepts at the core of Harmonic Leadership.
Leadership is the act of creating greatness, within yourself and others. It’s easy to learn to become a good leader, but it takes mindful intention and dedication to become a great leader. This requires building awareness and establishing baselines of understanding on where you have current strengths and opportunities for growth. Increasing awareness is like putting on a pair of glasses so you can see everything more clearly.
In this chapter, you will explore your leadership purpose and your vision for your future of leadership. You will then learn how to begin the important work of creating an inclusive culture within the team that creates a sense of belonging. Then you will learn to be a balanced, mindful caring leader that is equipped to meet the needs of all.
Chapter Topics
Leadership Purpose - Consider why you lead and create a purpose statement
Core Leadership Capabilities - Assess your core capabilities in how you lead
Harmonic Leadership Keys - Assess your Harmonic Leadership capabilities
Visioning Exercise - Create a view of your current status and how you want to grow
Inclusive Leadership - Discover how to embrace diversity and lead more inclusively
Flex Leadership - Explore the FLEX concept on how to reach others more effectively
Mindful Caring - Examine how mindful caring leadership creates balance and strength