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Being an empowered and inspired leader Printable Version PRINTABLE VERSION
by TellUs, Jul 1, 2007
Culture   Short Stories

  

My name is Lina Eggemar and I am 31 years old and live in Stockholm, Sweden. Since my teenage years I have been interested in and trained myself in personal growth and leadership. My passion is exploring new possibilities and ways to grow and contribute to the world around me. I started my own business app 10 years ago and work as a coach, empowering and inspiring young people in realizing their dreams and ideas, www.tuffaungdomar.se
I have engaged in questions for personal and global growth together with lots of people from various backgrounds, ages, countries etc.

In the end it seems to me that all roads lead to Rome; that we are here to wake up, to enjoy life and to make a difference. We are living in a challenging and exiting time and it is up to us to co-create the life and future that we want. I see young people as a great resource for the society and the world. We are the natural leaders for the future – now! Therefore I want to contribute what I have learned so far about being an empowered and inspired leader.

Cornerstones for being an empowered and inspired leader

1. Building physical and practical workability
2. Being emotionally sensitive
3. Creating an inspiring vision
4. Making empowering connections

Building physical and practical workability
The reality we live in is made of matter. Our own body is the physical vehicle that makes it possible to experience life. The body is a complex system that requires specific care and conditions to function well. To be able to build a sustainable development for the planet it is necessary to build a sustainable development for our own bodies. The better we take care of our own bodies, our personal physical system, the better we can take care of the world around us. When our basic needs of shelter, food, sleep, exercise, clothing, relaxation, safety etc. are met we can also give our attention beyond ourselves. To pay attention, listen and adjust to what the body wants and needs is the foundation for physical and practical workability.
Our lives and societies are built up by practicalities. Loose ends and unresolved practical issues take energy. Being well organized is not an end in itself but a prerequisite for being efficient in making a difference. Building physical and practical workability is an ongoing work that often requires focus, time and patience. But it also pays off immediately, through an increased sense of security, clarity and ease.
Questions for physical and practical workability:
How does my body feel right now? What does my body need and want right now? How can I organize my life in a way that empowers and inspires me?
What support do I need in doing that?

Being emotionally sensitive
Emotions are an essential part of being human. As small children we expressed our emotions directly, spontaneously and freely. We cried when we felt sad, laughed when we felt happy and shouted when we felt angry. Emotions are soft and sensitive in their nature. As we grew up in a sometimes cold and hard world we started to hide our emotions as a way to protect them and to feel safe. In the end we ended up showing less of our emotions not only for others but also for ourselves. As a result we are often not fully connected with what we really feel. Still, the emotions are there underneath the surface and affect us. We might have learned that our feelings are wrong and in the way of getting on with things in life. But on the contrary, they are a vital force in us and when leaving them behind we also leave a big part of ourselves behind. Reconnecting with this essential and vital part of our self is necessary for real health, happiness and growth. First step is to acknowledge ones emotions and consciously connect with them. Since they are soft and sensitive in their nature our emotions require gentle care and respect to be understood and to function well. The better we learn to understand and deal with our own emotions the better we can understand and deal with other people and their emotions. Having compassion for ourselves and others makes a great difference. Our emotions can also be a valuable guide in making decisions, when we learn to know our gut feeling and allow it to show the way.
Questions for being emotionally sensitive:
How do I feel right now? What do I need to feel good? What does my gut feeling tell me?

To be continued. For questions and comments lina.eggemar@tuffaungdomar.se

Lina Eggemar





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