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This Human by Melis Senova

💎 Digging Deeper into Leadership - That's where the diamonds are...

Published 5 days ago • 1 min read

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What if leadership wasn’t about control, but about connection—starting with yourself?

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We've all read the traditional leadership books. They focus on external strategies—processes, hierarchies, efficiency.

Thanks (but no thanks) old white guys. 😉

True leadership, what we call deep leadership, begins from within. It’s about integrating all aspects of yourself—your beliefs, emotions, imagination, and attention—so that your leadership is grounded, authentic, and transformative.

What is deep leadership?

Deep leadership is the practice of leading from the inside out. It means becoming fluent in the language of human connection, mastering deep listening, and building the inner authority to create real and lasting impact. It’s leadership that embraces emotion, passion, and presence—not as obstacles, but as the fuel for meaningful change.

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Examples of Old vs. Deep Leadership:

Old Leadership

  • Commands decisions from a place of authority.
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  • Suppresses emotion to appear strong and in control.
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  • Measures success in short-term results.

Deep Leadership

  • Listens deeply, connects, then acts with clarity.
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  • Works with emotion as a source of wisdom.
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  • Builds long-term impact through trust and integrity.

Over the coming months, we’ll explore the 14 principles of deep leadership—helping you connect, envision, and lead with more depth than ever before.

A question for reflection

Where do you lead from—your mind, your heart, or somewhere deeper?
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​Take a few minutes to do some self-inquiry. That's the mark of a deep leader.

You've got this.

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