As outlined in the Harvard Deusto Business Review article, inner leadership shifts the focus from individual decision-making to network leadership, creating spaces for diverse perspectives and fostering high-performance teams through relationship-building skills like empathy and active listening.
The foundation of inner leadership lies in self-knowledge. Leaders must first understand themselves – reflecting on who they are and who they want to become – before guiding others. Neuroscience insights play a key role in this process, enabling leaders to recognize cognitive biases and develop strategies to improve team performance. By leading from a place of authenticity, leaders can create more innovative, creative, and emotionally intelligent work environments, enhancing both individual and team performance.
To develop inner leadership, and suggest six practical tools: (1) self-awareness, (2) self-management, (3) visualization, (4) resilience, (5) self-care, and (6) self-evaluation. These tools encourage leaders to reflect on their goals, manage their actions, build resilience, and prioritise well-being, all while fostering continuous self-improvement. Ultimately, inner leadership serves as a pathway to creating workplaces where collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being are at the forefront, offering leaders a comprehensive approach to professional and personal growth.
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