Stephen H Baum Leadership

Before any meeting or phone call, I have always prepared by asking myself what outcome is desired and by developing a first pass mental model of the conversation (topics, sequence). This week, I added another dimension: how I will “show up.” This involves my mood, my physical stance and body shape, my voice tone. The result has been  astounding: (a) I feel readier, more confident, happier regardless of the level of challenge expected or arising and (b) those I meet respond positively! Where did this come from?

Strozzi Institute (strozziinstitute.com) conducts workshops in “embodiment” of one’s leadership potential. It is unlike any other workshop I have experienced. And it applies in every corner of my life. For starters, I am less likely to be upset by many things which used to upset me and affect my behavior negatively. For another, I am more likely to “blend” with others during resolution of a conflict than engage in fight or flight.

Future posts will translate some of what I experienced and learned and how it has worked in the real world into suggestions for you. Of course, there is no substitute for your enrolling in their courses.