Open hearted leaders lead with curiosity, openness, willingness, and a commitment to continued learning.
Open hearted leaders view values as not finished or static, but continual, actionable and operationizable practices.
Open hearted leaders are called to a stronger presence, deeper essence, and higher ideals.
What (else) is Open Hearted Leadership?
Honest
Curious
Open
Vulnerable (with boundaries)
Courageous (see quality directly above)
Present
Does their work
Stance of learning
Asking
Listening
Seeking growth for team and self
Common humanity
Assuming positive intent in others — assumes and lives in a world of good intentions
Reflection and introspection
Open to not knowing
Open to making mistakes
Sense of leadership as a calling
Learn from others and what is already known about good leadership
Lives these values, demonstrates these values, and incubates/supports these values in the team.
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