What is the best way to share your servant leadership and social responsibility stories?

Through my experiences, I've discovered that leading with empathy, humility, and integrity is remarkably effective. It empowers and nurtures my team, fostering innovation. I've seen leaders lacking these qualities create fear and hinder honesty. Empathy lets me see from others' perspectives, while humility fuels openness and collaboration. My diverse interactions have taught me that everyone brings unique insights. By actively listening and offering growth opportunities, I've enhanced my team's skills. This approach has been my key to growth in my career. It fosters collaboration, innovation, and a sense of belonging among team members. I learnt that an empathetic leader is one who has the ability to listen actively.

Imagine this, you are driving to a new chosen destination and your google map gives up and to add to that your vehicle is not in the best shape. What would you do? If at that moment, this destination is a conscious inner calling (felt in heart and pursued in mind), you wouldn't let the technology or any lack of resources get on to you and you will find a way to keep travelling through alternate means. And in that very moment, that destination becomes your PURPOSE for that time. Having a purpose in life is the only true PURPOSE of LIFE, and thence we have this conscious 24*7 challenge and quest of either Existing and Surviving or else Serving and Thriving. It finally comes down to the choice we make between EXISTING or SERVING

Show by example. Be the leader who not only illuminates their own successes but also casts an even grander spotlight on the team's collective triumphs. Imagine a workspace where self-congratulations come hand-in-hand with lauding peers, even for the simplest acts. Overcrediting? Maybe, but in a world so quick to point out flaws, perhaps it's time we become generous in giving credit. Let's kick-start a Credit Revolution. After all, in the world of appreciation, credit cards can't buy the value genuine recognition can.

Humbleness is not something that you either have or don’t have. It is something that you can develop and practice over time. I feel blessed to be mentored by a few humble leaders and I observed and admired the following traits in them: 1. Seek feedback regularly from different sources, such as peers, subordinates, customers, etc. Listen actively and non-defensively, and act on feedback that is constructive. 2. Admit your mistakes and failures openly and honestly, and apologize when appropriate. Encourage a culture of learning from mistakes rather than blaming or punishing them. 3. Serve others with humility & generosity, both within and outside your organization. Help others achieve their goals or overcome their challenges

I have learnt that leadership is essentially the sum total of our actions. These actions are based on our core values, beliefs and thoughts. It starts with learning that leadership is about having a good impact on people's lives and putting the needs of others first. The most successful leaders are those who are empathetic, uplifting, humble, empowering, and always willing to learn. Transform our perspective from traditional top-down leadership to trotting to help others and find the value of active listening. Not just listening actively but also correcting ourselves, an amazing strength comes from facing our weakness and working on it. Servant leadership promotes a constructive atmosphere at the workplace and works each time.

Sharing our stories is all about making a real connection. It's like having a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend. First things first, know who you're talking to. Who are these folks? What do they care about? What keeps them up at night? And here's the kicker: be real. Don't sugarcoat it. Our audience wants to hear the nitty-gritty, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Share your own journey honestly. Let them in on your struggles and how you've grown. Being vulnerable and authentic makes your stories relatable. It's like saying, "Hey, I've been there, too, and here's how I navigated it." Honesty builds trust and encourages our audience to take their own steps towards being better leaders and socially responsible individuals.

You absolutely have to know your audience in any situation. You don’t want to offend your audience, not connect, or create an environment where your message is not clearly received. Meeting your audience on a common ground and connecting with them through shared experiences, will ultimately help your message come across genuine and real. Individuals often want to hear or speak with someone that they feel is like them in ways, and commonalities are evident.