What is a Transformational Leader?
A leader transforms when the change they seek stems from their own identity … an identity that is grounded in a worldview mindset … a mindset that shows up in actions … actions that produce consistent substantive, irreversible changes in identity of followers and of systems being addressed by the leader.
The evidence criterion is this: do the actions of the leader create consistent, substantive and irreversible change in those around the leader, so that the leader is equipped to empower those around them to do influencing? This is called 3rd degree transformation.
You know from passed experiences that it is not sufficient to change how you talk so that you gain agreement from those around you but the impact stops there. Nor is it transforming an organisation or system to simply empower those around you to be better leaders. For consistent, substantive and irreversible change the effect must ripple out more widely than just those around those around you.
To achieve this 3rd degree transformation your actions must flow from a worldview mindset that is a direct and automatic reflection of who you are at an identity level. The implication is, if you want to be a leader that produces consistent, substantive and irreversible change so those around you around empower those around them to be leader, you must look at WHO YOU ARE and how that is reflected in your mindset.
Why Identity Is Key?
Change at any other level; behaviour/actions or mindset requires constant maintained and is ultimately exhausting. Behaviours and thinking fluctuate from moment to moment and are affected by so many factors. It is like putting on a face or wearing clothes - to keep up appearances, we have to be constantly monitoring ourselves. And you know you are not your grooming or your clothes.
By contrast, you are always YOU at an identity level, even when you are not performing any of the roles you take, even when you are asleep. For example, you know your gender and you are that gender even when you are not consciously aware of it and it subtly informs your actions without any effort – automatically and with ease. For you to conform to some other way of behaving that is contrary concept self – your inner identity - takes effort, doesn’t it? And that is not sustainable, is it?
Paying attention at the identity level is where you gain most leverage in impactful, permanent influence/impact/transformation…whatever you want to call it.
Next Level Leading is not simply about saying the right thing. It is not simply about doing the right thing. It is leading from the inside out. It is about BE-ing the change. Neuroscience tells us this is the most powerful way to create impact and change, because it uses how our brains naturally learn – through modelling what we see.
A LEADER
whose very character and values invite identification,
WITH VISION
that creates purpose and meaning that moves a group toward a common goal,
TAPPING POTENTIAL
to release energy, creativity, and contribution in others,
THROUGH EMPOWERING ACTIONS
which honours and develops each person and recognises their contribution.
Outcomes Developed During the Program:
- Engage others more fully in your Vision & Focus
- Develop a greater personal presence
- Lead with clarity and confidence
- Know how to present as your authentic self
- Skill with identify clearly and resolve bottlenecks in systems
- Manage emotions and change processes with positive influence
Dr Gene Early
Gene is one of those rare leaders, not because he’s made leadership his life’s passion, not because he makes innovative leadership understandable, and not because he walks his talk.
His greatest gift is that he knows the structure of how to enable you to be more exceptional than you already are.
A snippet of Gene’s Experience:
- Founder of Early Leadership Solutions & a Partner at Leaders’ Quest,
- Host for the original ‘Leaders’ Quest’ to Silicon Valley, the Co-Founder of Genomic Health, a life sciences company, Former Vice Chancellor of Operations University of the Nations Kona Hawaii,
- Co-founder the first Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP) training centre in Europe,
- An accomplished author he has written leadership titles such as; “3 Keys to Transforming Your Potential: An Accelerator’s Guide to the CEO Within” and “Leadership Expectations: How Executive Ecosystems are Created and Used in a Non-Profit Setting”.
Want to know more about this program and when next Gene will be in Australia?
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