The Essence of True Leadership: Empathy, Positive Attitude, and Nourishment

 

In the realm of leadership, there exists a multitude of theories, styles, and approaches. Yet, amidst this diversity, certain qualities stand out as the hallmarks of a real, true leader. Empathy, valuing one’s fellow humans, maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity, and nurturing one’s mind are the pillars upon which genuine leadership is built.

At the forefront of contemporary leadership discourse is the EVAN leadership style, pioneered by the visionary Luciano Santini. This innovative approach not only complements existing leadership styles but also brings forth a transformative power that resonates across every organization worldwide.

Empathy:

Empathy lies at the heart of genuine leadership. It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, to walk in their shoes, and to genuinely connect with their experiences. A true leader doesn’t just see their team members as resources but as individuals with their own aspirations, challenges, and emotions. By cultivating empathy, leaders foster trust, build stronger relationships, and create environments where people feel valued and supported.

Value Your Fellow Human:

In the pursuit of leadership excellence, it's essential to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. Valuing one’s fellow humans means embracing diversity, treating everyone with respect, and fostering inclusivity. When leaders prioritize the well-being and development of their team members, they cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and collective success.

Attitude Against Negativity:

Negativity can be pervasive in any organizational setting, from setbacks and challenges to conflicts and criticism. However, a true leader approaches these obstacles with a positive mindset. They see adversity as an opportunity for growth, setbacks as lessons to be learned, and criticism as constructive feedback. By maintaining a positive attitude, leaders inspire resilience, foster optimism, and create a culture where challenges are viewed as stepping stones to success rather than barriers.

Nourishment of the Mind:

Just as physical nourishment is essential for the body, mental nourishment is crucial for effective leadership. The EVAN leadership style emphasizes the continuous development and enrichment of the leader's mind. This involves engaging in lifelong learning, seeking diverse perspectives, and practicing self-reflection and mindfulness. By nourishing their minds, leaders enhance their decision-making abilities, deepen their understanding of complex issues, and foster creativity and innovation within their teams.

The EVAN leadership style, with its emphasis on empathy, valuing others, positive attitude, and mental nourishment, not only elevates individual leaders but also contributes to the overall mental health and well-being of organizations. By prioritizing the holistic development of leaders, this approach creates environments where individuals feel supported, empowered, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Furthermore, in the spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Santini introduces the DEI+B leadership style, which encourages everyone to tap into their leadership potential. Regardless of background, experience, or position within the organization, the DEI+B approach recognizes and cultivates the unique strengths and talents of each individual. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, this style not only enhances organizational performance but also promotes social justice and equity.

In conclusion, true leadership transcends traditional paradigms and embraces a holistic approach that prioritizes empathy, positivity, and continuous growth. The EVAN and DEI+B leadership styles, championed by Luciano Santini, represent a paradigm shift in leadership thinking—one that empowers leaders to make a meaningful and lasting impact on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.

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INFLUENCER

Hello everyone, I do appreciate the warm thoughts and great comments sent to me privately. So people ask me to become an influencer on linked in and so I ask how do I do that. I speak on leadership and many other subjects but focused on leadership. I am always transparent and always stand for what is right for you, me and anyone who is treated wrong. I do disrupt others and their BS and sometimes what they lie they stand for. Leadership, true leadership is about building relationships with that homeless man standing at the corner market or that billionaire you had no idea was a billionaire. Relationships of all kinds are often perceived as very delicate things, that require extra effort to maintain. However, a relationship can also be something that can provide security and can also be long lasting despite many trials. Building an effective and lasting relationships is a necessity for several reasons. For example in a group or organization, the well being of the people depends on how efficient and effective that group or organization works.

The group or organization is also dependent on how the members work well with the leadership. I am asking you to please share my message as much as you can and help become an influencer on this platform. #evanstyle #disruptors #leadership 

"Great Man"

"Great Man" 

Theories Have you ever heard any person described as "born to lead?" According to this point of view, super leaders are truly born with the fundamental internal traits such as charisma, confidence, intelligence, and social competencies that make them natural-born leaders. Great man theories anticipate that the capacity for management is inherent – that incredible leader is born, no longer made. 

These theories often portray high-quality leaders as heroic, mythic and destined to greatness The term "Great Man" was once used because, at the time, management was once thought of chiefly as a male quality, especially in phrases of military leadership. 

Such theories advocate that humans can't clearly examine how to become sturdy leaders. It's either something you are born with or born without. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leader #emotionalintelligence #empathy #employeeengagement #humanbeings#greatmantheory

Defining Leadership Theories

What is leadership?

Distinctive Definitions Books and portions of education regarding leadership often start defining leadership. Its content is primarily based on the premise that if you can have your very own definition, then you may be clear about whether you are effectively leading or not, and you'll be able to explain to your followers how you're leading them and why.

 When coming to your own definition, it facilitates to bear in mind other's perceptions and definitions. Leadership defined (consists of several theories) There are loads of definitions of management and this is not trying to come to a consensus on a definition. 

The hope is to get readers to mirror what they accept as true leadership. It is also to try and provide blog members a popular feel of how“experts” are describing leadership, in the hope that you may come to your very own definition, which can then be used to lead others. A few views of leadership as a chain of precise trends or characteristics.

 Others see it as constituted of sure abilities and know-how. And some, I included, think about leadership as a procedure. This view of leadership, as a procedure, places an emphasis on social interaction and relationships. The idea that leadership is a learning process, one that includes influencing. #leadership

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LIFE

In life, we deal with our own issues and we try so hard to hide away the pain we go through. 

You see my friends the truth is and yes we can pretend to ignore real issues and turn the other cheek and yes many do this very thing. The other day a really good guy was fired from his job because he was actually a threat to the new so-called supervisor.

 You see some organizations do not want real leaders instead they place people they know are cowards! hypocrites, liars and of course kiss a@#$%^. 

These are the people that are placed in positions of power. 

The so-called leaders will always judge and will never like you but apparently will always have the time to watch you or monitor what you do. 

They do this because they know you know they are cowards! hypocrites, liars and of course kiss a@#$%^ to keep their jobs HAHAHAHAHAH!!! If what I say is not true then write me some comments below please and or if you agree to write some comments below.

 You see fear has two meanings; 1) Forget everything and run like a coward. 2) Face the cowards! hypocrites, liars, and rise!!! which are you!!! 

OOPS So Called Leadership

Hello my friends.

Today I would like to mention "Change" What happens when top so called experienced so called leaders place someone in a position of power to lead an organization and they do a poor job;who do you blame?

Well they will blame them for sure because they will never admit their wrong doing or their mistake. The problem could have been the other person but the reality and the truth is that the so called experienced so called leadership chose the wrong person to begin with and never took the time to train them properly simply because the other truth is that they have no idea what relationship building is or how to do it.

Relationships take hard work and a long time to build think of it like a marriage, it takes hard work to keep one together does it not; Take a look at this country's divorce rate- Healthy marriages are good for couples' mental and physical health. ... However, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. The divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher.

What is true leadership

True leaders know to adapt to different situations.

True leaders know when to shut up and listen!!

True leaders see what is coming!

True leaders know when to give warnings!!

True leadership know and understand the differences with people in their organizations!

True leaders understand the difference between collaboration and cooperation!!.

True leaders understand when to be empathetic to others!

The most important thing a true leader must understand is how to build a relationship.

Understanding Leadership

In life one must choose to either lead or follow but to follow make sure you have someone you understand and who respects you as a human being no matter who they are. If you are a leader then have a clear understanding of what a human being is and their needs.

Strategic Thinkers

Strategic Thinkers

Hello my friends,followers and supporters. I find myself looking into organizations and doing constant research on this subject and it is amazing to me to see so many leaders in the wrong positions and then sit back and watch organizations fall apart because of the misunderstanding of what this really means.

When a company needs to do something to fix a short-term issue that’s called Tactical. When a company is thinking say, how it can add value to its clients and staff  that’s strategy - it’s about thinking long term about growth and change.

So Strategic and Broad Thinking is all about seeing the big picture - it’s about knowing where everything slots together at a high level - not how individual jobs are done in the company and this takes technique and knowledge not just a person in power who rarely knows or understands the dynamics involved of the people who actually do the work.

This song is my favorite;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKopy74weus

Do More For People With Passion And Empathy and They Will Follow-Dr.Luciano Santini

In a world where people are loosing touch with reality, it now is becoming a world of lost children in a great big field of lies, manipulation and no leadership. I know that sometimes people do not want to hear the truth that is called reality. I also know that people are afraid of what is not known,but at the same time people can make that change if each individual decides to see what sometimes perhaps is not seen by the naked mind not just by the naked eye.

Start going the extra mile and opportunity will follow you.

Going the extra mile can give you insight and a good reputation, both of which attract opportunity. Many obvious opportunities are found in places no one else has bothered to venture. If you put in the extra effort to make a good project an even better one, or you get to know your equipment better than anyone else on your shift, you will see things others overlook and be in a position to make use of them. Leaders who need a job done think first of people they know who will do it well. If other people respect you for the quantity and the quality of your work, you will find yourself advancing past others who regard their jobs as drudgery. For all the extra service that you’ve rendered, you’ll find yourself more than amply compensated by opportunities others never grasp. 

I love this quote regarding leadership because sometimes I find that leaders fall short of leadership skills. I also find that when so called leaders believe they are leading because they sit or are given a position of leadership. These people really believe they are leaders because a position was given to them. I find that these people do not know how to measure their skills and strengths.

I know that there are some great leaders out there that are overshadowed by people who believe they are leaders only because they sit in a position of power and manipulation. I know for a fact and most of you who are true leaders out there will understand that this a true drama that goes on in the real world.

One leadership style that deal with in most cases where people lead by position of power seems to be the 

Bureaucratic Leadership
Bureaucratic leaders work “by the book”, ensuring that their staff follow procedures exactly. This is a very appropriate style for work involving serious safety risks (such as working with machinery, with toxic substances or at heights) or where large sums of money are involved (such as cash-handling).

In other situations, the inflexibility and high levels of control exerted can demoralize staff, and can diminish the organization's ability to react to changing external circumstances. This becomes an issue because in most cases there is no money involved but they seem to manage and use this style which in turn kills morality.

I believe more in the Democratic Leadership or Participative Leadership because though it is sometimes a slower process you can speed up by streamlining any process and yet have everyone involved that needs to be involved in the change.

Although a democratic leader will make the final decision, he or she invites other members of the team to contribute to the decision-making process. This not only increases job satisfaction by involving employees or team members in what’s going on, but it also helps to develop people’s skills. Employees and team members feel in control of their own destiny, and so are motivated to work hard by more than just a financial reward.

As participation takes time, this style can lead to things happening more slowly than an autocratic approach, but often the end result is better. It can be most suitable where team working is essential, and where quality is more important than speed to market or productivity.

This type of leaderships ties in really well with another style called  Servant Leadership

This term, coined by Robert Greenleaf in the 1970s, describes a leader who is often not formally recognized as such. When someone, at any level within an organization, leads simply by virtue of meeting the needs of his or her team, he or she is described as a “servant leader”.

In many ways, servant leadership is a form of democratic leadership, as the whole team tends to be involved in decision-making.

Supporters of the servant leadership model suggest it is an important way ahead in a world where values are increasingly important, and in which servant leaders achieve power on the basis of their values and ideals. Others believe that in competitive leadership situations, people practicing servant leadership can find themselves "left behind" by leaders using other leadership styles such as using their position power which will start contradictions and sometimes creates conflict among peers with different styles of leadership.