Power Leading…Why Gentleness Can Be So Motivating

For centuries, empowered leadership has been a topic that has been around every coffee pot, college classroom, and Fortune 500 companies. What makes the best type of leader? I have been deliberating over this for quite some time. I have come to the conclusion that a great leader demonstrates the ability to move forward with humble confidence…you might call it the gentle approach. But do not pre-judge this type of leadership for weakness. This type of leadership is powerful. It is the “non-tyrannical” approach that gives guide lines but expects results…nothing short of success.

I have included some other qualities that stand out in great leaders;

Know your purpose. Nothing will bring you joy more than knowing what it is that you are about on this earth. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person. Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly. Make the fault easy to correct.

Live purposefully. It is one thing to know your purpose, but then you need to live according to that purpose. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.

Stretch yourself. Don’t settle into the status quo. That will leave you unfulfilled. Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.

Give more than you take. It brings happiness to accumulate. It brings joy to give away. Begin with praise and honest appreciation. Let the other person save face. Use encouragement as a motivator…it will make the other person happy about doing the things you suggest.

Be spontaneous…surprise those around you. The words here are spontaneity and surprise! Every once in a while, do the unexpected. It will cause everybody to sit back and say, “Wow where did that come from?” It will put a little joy in your life, and theirs. Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.

Indulge yourself sometimes. Too much indulgence and you are caught in the happiness trap. An occasional indulgence will help you appreciate your life more.

Laugh a lot! Most people are just too serious. We need to laugh a lot! Learn to laugh daily, even if you have to learn to laugh in bad situations. Joy can be yours! Look for it, pursue it and enjoy it! Be empowered…be fulfilled. This is part about what it means to be unstoppable.

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About Martin Casper

Being an entrepreneur has given me a deep appreciation for individuals who are success oriented and never give up. The drive to always “push through” is a trait of successful people. I have been fortunate to associate myself with many successful individuals over my life. It began with my father who instilled in me the ability to step outside of the box…to create something out of nothing. He taught me the importance of integrity in business...traits that I have incorporated into the various business models I employ. I spent the first ten years of my career in the medical field. I worked side by side with amazing individuals who put their own self-interests aside in order to nurture others back to good health. Many times I witnessed life and death situations. It was always humbling to experience the team-work that evolved around trying to save a lives. As my career path evolved into the business world, not only could I bring those experiences into my persona, I saw a need to spread information…real information for real situations. A close friend of mine began to mentor me in aspects of blogging. He has given me incredible insight into how a blog should be developed…how to focus my passion for helping mentor people to becoming successful entrepreneurs. This passion for mentoring others began when I was a young child and continues today. It is not about me, but rather those who have influenced my life. I am a work-out addict and a real “ski dog”. Sorry guys and gals…I do not “ride”. I live for deep powder and steep chutes. I love the feeling of looking over the edge of a steep run…feel my heart beat faster with that adrenaline rush and then “jump in”. I love golf…but I always wonder if I will ever break 100…lol! Most of all, I love my wonderful family…they are the best! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you feel empowered today.