Friday espresso: Lead Change the Heart Way: Lessons on Courage and Transformation
Dec 27, 2024 1:01 am
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Lead Change the Heart Way: Lessons on Courage and Transformation
Change isn’t just a strategy with steps 1-2-3 —it’s a journey fueled with empathy, authenticity, and purpose. Last month, during the Lead Change the Heart Way book launch, we hosted HEART ExChange, an inspiring dialogue with Niki, Siva, and Lupe, exploring their courageous transformations and intentional living.
WHY Is Leading with Heart Important
Real change starts within. It’s about embracing vulnerability, challenging norms, and staying rooted in what truly matters. By leading with heart:
- We find clarity: Purpose becomes our guiding light amidst uncertainty.
- We inspire others: Courage is contagious; it creates ripples of positive impact.
- We create meaning: True transformation connects us to what it means to us, meant for us, and not anybody else.
WHAT Can We Learn from These Stories
The HEART ExChange uncovered invaluable lessons:
- Courage is key: Niki shared her leap from engineering to pre-school teaching, bravely going against the values she was taught to equate with success. Her story shows how taking the first step can open doors to fulfillment.
- Growth is uncomfortable: Siva authentically shared the struggles he faced when he resigned from his role as HR Director in a conglomerate to start his first business selling Punjabi clothes.
- Purpose gives direction: Lupe’s joy in aligning her work with nature reveals that intentionality transforms not only ourselves but also the world around us. She brings nature to her community through cycling, creating meaningful connections.
HOW Can You Lead Change with Heart?
- Ask simple, meaningful questions:
- What would I do if I died tomorrow?
- What’s one smallest step I can take toward meaningful change today?
- If change is a gift, what gift would I like to give myself for this change?
- Take bold first steps: Challenge the norms with courage, knowing that growth often begins with discomfort.
- Embrace intentionality: Focus on actions that create a ripple effect—whether by fostering meaningful connections, pursuing a passion project, or simply being fully present.
Final Thoughts
Leading with heart is about more than personal growth—it’s about sparking change that inspires others too. As my guest speakers reminded us, transformation begins with courage and grows through intentionality.
💡 What’s one step you are going to take today to lead with heart?
That’s the espresso, keep the momentum! ☕
Read the full newsletter here! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lead-change-heart-way-lessons-courage-transformation-koo-lily-tl5pc/
Stay caffeinated & curious!
Koo Lily
l Founder of mq Training Coaching Consulting l
Leadership Coach l Change Facilitator l Speaker l
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