Avini Health Leadership and Vision
Our Heart to Heart Avini Health coaching continues weekly. I've included presentation notes from our discussion.
What is Leadership?
Believing in something so strongly that you will do it even if you do it alone, and even if it seems to go against popular belief
- Going where no one else goes, or wants to go
- Blazing a new trail
- Becoming seen, heard, known
- Having followers
- Knowing where you’re going . . . setting the sail
- Taking action, making steps toward a goal
What or who do people follow?
- An idea or inspiration
- A belief
- A person
- A community
Styles of Leadership
What is feminine leadership style and what is masculine leadership style?
Taken from an essay by Hidayat Rizvi
Feminine Leadership
Feminine leadership is about caring, connecting, and collaboration. It’s about creating a vision and inspiring others to buy into it. And it’s about leading with empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Empathy is key to feminine leadership style. Leaders who take a feminine approach are typically more concerned with the emotional well-being of their team members and focus on creating an environment that is supportive and collaborative. This type of leader is often seen as more compassionate and understanding than their masculine counterparts.
- Collaboration is another defining characteristic of feminine leadership style. These leaders are typically more interested in working with others to find creative solutions that benefit everyone involved. This approach often results in more harmonious relationships and a greater sense of trust among team members.
- Intuition is another quality that is often associated with feminine leadership style. These leaders rely on their gut instinct to guide them in decision making. This approach can sometimes lead to better decisions than if the leader had relied solely on logic and reason.
Masculine Leadership
Masculine leadership, on the other hand, is more task-oriented. It’s about getting things done, being results-driven, and taking charge. This type of leadership is often associated with qualities like strength, power, and decisiveness.
- Masculine leadership is typically more focused on competition and control.
- Leaders who take a masculine approach are typically more concerned with winning and achieving results than they are with creating a supportive environment.
- This type of leader is often seen as more task-oriented and driven than their feminine counterparts.
While both styles of leadership have their own strengths and weaknesses, it is important to remember that there is no one right way to lead. The most important thing is to find a style that works best for you and your team.
Feminine Advantages and Pros (according to the author)
- Feminine leaders tend to be more attuned to the emotional needs of their team members, which can create a more supportive and cohesive work environment.
- Feminine leaders are typically better at multitasking and managing multiple priorities simultaneously, which can be a major asset in fast-paced workplaces.
- Feminine leaders tend to be more effective communicators, which can help to foster open and honest dialogue within an organization.
- Ultimately, these advantages can lead to greater success for both the leader and the team.
Masculine Advantages and Pros (according to the author)
- Masculine leaders tend to be more decisive than their feminine counterparts. This can be extremely beneficial in fast-paced and ever-changing environments where decisions need to be made quickly and efficiently.
- Masculine leaders are often seen as more assertive and confident than feminine leaders. This can help instill a sense of confidence in those being led, and inspire them to achieve great things.
- Masculine leaders tend to be better at networking than feminine leaders. This allows them to build strong relationships with key people within their industry or field, which can prove invaluable in terms of furthering their career or business goals.
A Better Idea - Grounded and Inspired Leadership
Tune-in to energy centers in the body to utilize all gifts and skills.
- Feeling grounded makes it easier for you to make decisions, feel safe, and confront your fears. (pick up that 200 lb phone and call someone)
- Feeling connected to community and creativity makes it easier to network and build relationships. People get to know and like you. They want to join your team.
- Feeling more sure of yourself allows you to speak confidently about who you are and where you’re going. It personifies your beliefs, sense of purpose, and goals.
- Feeling open-hearted means that energy flows from and to your heart. You’re willing to receive as well as give while supporting your team.
- Communication comes easier to people using their voices, unfettered by previous beliefs of “not good enough”, and it works even better when an additional voice is added. This is leverage with using all communication methods – voice, video, 3-way call, app media, etc.
- Inspired leadership comes when you join hands with a belief system that matches your own.
- You’re driven by a bigger picture and connection to Source. You go beyond cultural, financial, emotional, and prescribed structural (governmental, educational, medical, etc.) beliefs to envision a different way to BE.
