Spark Kindler The Greatest ROI
Bernie Kelly
Fit FOR PURPOSE Leaders & Organisations | Transformation Partner, Speaker, Author, Mentor | Chair, Australian Transformation & Turnaround Association - TransformersUnite! Strategy/ Governance/ Leadership Development.
In a world overflowing with opportunities and challenges, the greatest return on investment for leaders, in my experience, comes down to one thing: gratitude for your Spark Kindlers.. Gratitude for those who kindle the spark isn’t just a nice sentiment—it’s a transformative force for leaders. It refreshes you in ways that are hard to quantify but undeniable. There’s an energy that comes from practicing gratitude, one that fuels your passion and renews your drive.
But it’s not just about the personal impact on you as a leader; it’s about the ripple effect it creates. When you express gratitude for your spark kindlers, you’re reminded of your own spark—how it was nourished, how it was kindled, and how you have the power to do that for others. This simple act of recognition inspires those around you because you’re showing what it looks like to support and uplift others in meaningful ways. When people feel seen and appreciated, they’re more likely to do the same for others, fostering an environment where that spark gets passed along.
Creating a culture where people actively support each other—especially when things aren’t clear—becomes a game changer. A culture where people clear barriers for others, enabling momentum to build, is essential, particularly in times of uncertainty and challenge. So many great ideas face obstacles that can prevent them from growing or flourishing, but a culture built around gratitude for spark kindlers ensures the energy flows. It builds momentum.
For me, focusing on fostering a culture that encourages the growth of other spark kindlers, energizes and inspires me as a spark kindler, and sets that ripple effect in motion, is the most powerful investment a leader can make. It may not always look like traditional ROI, but its impact is profound and long-lasting. This is how real transformation happens—through a collective nurturing of potential, where everyone plays a part in kindling the fire.
Bernie
Be a Fit FOR PURPOSE Leader. Are you ready to reconnect with your purpose and lead with intention in a changing world? Are you ready to illuminate inspiring and meaningful pathways? Are you ready to build a shared sense of development? Are you ready to create alignment and sequencing of purposeful steps? Are you ready to create impact beyond yourself?
Be a Fit FOR Purpose Organisation. Do you have your desired momentum aligned with your Purpose? Do you have clarity and alignment of an actionable strategy now and through the industry disruptions? Do you have a shared sense of development across all levels of leadership? Do you have inspiring and meaningful pathways now and through industry disruption individually and collectively? Do you need to refresh connection with your Purpose in a changing world?
Be a Spark Kindler in The World. Have you discovered the spark within you to create positive change? Are you ready to take the first step toward making a meaningful impact? Is your purpose aligned with actionable steps for growth and transformation?
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