In a virtual team-building exercise yesterday, I heard the best line from a divisional manager.
The call was quiet, and she said, “Labels are for soup cans!”
Everyone burst into laughter, and it anchored an amazing conversation that provided a beautiful foundation for my facilitation of heart-centered leadership.
It reminded me of the quote below from Khalil Gibran.
The between is where the magic is. As a heart-centered leader, you anticipate this space. You know this space well, and you utilize it wisely to move forward with any of the heart-centered leadership qualities. It’s a regular anticipation.
When I lead yoga, I always ask the participants to find the cadence of their breath and enjoy the ‘sweet spot’ in between the inhale and exhale. That is where equanimity is born.
Let’s keep the labels for soup. Introvert. Extrovert. Lazy. Go-Getter. Overachiever, etc.
Concentrate on the between:
💜Who is no longer speaking?
💜 Who is continuing to speak?
💜 Who is no longer showing up?
💜 Who seems different in their approach?
💜 Who is not present (in all aspects)?
What’s in your playbook?
