Purposeful leadership.

What is Purposeful Leadership?

Purposeful leadership is the act of leading with a clear and compelling purpose. Purposeful leaders are able to articulate their vision, communicate it effectively and inspire others to follow them.

In today's world, where change is constant and uncertainty is high, purposeful leadership has never been more important. It allows organisations to stay relevant in an increasingly complex environment where people want to feel connected with something bigger than themselves; a cause or mission that makes them feel like they're part of something bigger than just another job at another company.

Purposeful leadership can take many forms depending on what your organisation needs. It could be inspiring employees around a shared purpose, developing new products or services, improving client satisfaction, increasing productivity through better collaboration between teams within the organisation, helping others solve problems related directly or indirectly with yours (for example by providing advice/resources).

You can be a purposeful leader if you develop the following characteristics:

Visionary. You see what others don't see and help your team to achieve it.

Passionate. You care deeply about what you do and the impact it has on people's lives, so much so that it drives you forward even when things get tough.

Inspiring (to others). Your passion for what you do inspires others to follow in your footsteps and do their best work as well.

Decisive. When faced with difficult decisions or challenges, you don't hesitate; you respond to the need and act quickly and decisively so everyone knows where they stand at all times.

Accountable. You take responsibility for any mistakes made by you or others on your team because they were acting under your direction. This accountability creates employee empowerment and loyalty to the cause and each other for the right reasons.

Purposeful leadership is about leading with clarity, heart and vision. It requires a deep understanding of why you are doing something, the ability to communicate effectively, and the commitment to inspire and motivate others. Purposeful leaders set an example for others through their actions and create an environment where everyone feels valued and safe to share their ideas.

While challenges like managing change and dealing with criticism may arise, purposeful leaders must maintain focus, manage conflicts in a future focussed way, and build strong teams. Continual learning and self-reflection are also essential for purposeful leadership. By developing these skills and incorporating purposeful leadership into your approaches, you can create positive change in you organisation and make a lasting impact on those around you.

And those around you are the ones that matter the most.