The Benefits of Heart Centred Leadership

There are many leadership styles. Yet, we raise questions about how to define what it means to lead people to success.

In business, the ‘traditional’ leadership style was first defined by German sociologist, Max Weber who believed authority was fixed to the office you held. A strict hierarchy built around bureaucracy (the power of office) with a defined division of labour and a clear command structure.

Many businesses carry this legacy that authority belongs to the leader. Communication is strictly up and down the hierarchy and individuals find it difficult to get their ideas heard or to contribute effectively.

Fast forward to today, and we don’t live in Weber’s world. Younger generations coming into the workplace expect something different and the pandemic has transformed the traditional workplace. Working from home has meant that employees’ values and perspectives have changed. These days, we challenge conventional ideas of leadership.

For a business to be successful, it is time to look away from the command and control of traditional leadership of the past. Alternatives, such as heart centred leadership and focus on employee empowerment, encourage employees to fulfil their potential, solve problems creatively and drive innovation. In this blog, I’ll explore the benefits and share some tips on adopting a heart centred leadership approach. Learn more here.