Fallen Heroes

You have probably heard it said that the skills that got you to your current level of success might not take you to where you want to go.

This statement – or similar - is often used or implied by business schools and executive education providers. They offer technical, soft skill-based programmes and networks to help you get to the next level. Their programmes often contain psychometric profiling, media training, and leadership communication skills.

But are they enough for the rough and tumble of leadership?

The answer is probably not.

Looking at political, business or religious leaders, you can see that the role illuminates the best and worst of their character.  And, the whole world can see it too.

Stumbling blocks include power, money, and sex.

The Conservative Party suffers from accusations of sleaze after a prolonged period of power – most of it sticking to the tail of Boris Johnson and his recent period as Prime Minister of the UK. Enron, Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers, Bernard L. Madoff and Satyam Computer Services testify to corporate financial fraud during the last twenty-two years. Presidents Clinton & Trump have stirred the sexual pot, and allegations of child abuse beset the Catholic Church.

But how do you clean up your act for the demands of leadership? Surely only a saint could do it!

The ancient Greeks had a go - they suggested we lead by example!

It’s not a bad idea.

Some people are natural leaders, although it might be situation specific. To clean up my act, I knew there was work to do on many different levels. The physical was most familiar to me. The emotional world was the most challenging. I had a bit of a head start on the communication side, which involved more than twenty years of practical and experiential study, although my throat would often seal itself at the wrong time.

But, my biggest threat was anger. How could I use anger as a constructive energy?

Academic study was not the answer. Something had to shift on the inner plane – I required more understanding and discipline to lead again. This quest led me to Tibetan Pulsing – a tantra bodywork designed to lead you to self-realisation - where you investigate and heal inner electrical circuits that reveal your talent and stabilise your presence.

There is a greater probability that you will not go the way of the fallen heroes.

If you are interested in an advanced leadership programme on the inner plane – where you learn to lead yourself – please get in touch with me at joseph@zeteticmind.com