You build relationships rather than seek power & authority
You think before you do
You find your instincts were right, although the group often didn’t believe you (you think ahead of the curve)
You trust & elicit opinions rather than bark orders
You notice others’ strengths and seek to empower them
You think big picture (short, medium, & long term; me, you, them, us, animals, plants, environment…)
You get along with almost everyone
You can adapt to others’ communication styles
You have abundant empathy & compassion
You take your responsibilities very seriously, conscientiously
You can read people extremely well
Your ideas are not listened to, believed, acted upon
You’re torn between being practical (doing drudgery work) & using your creativity, ideas
You see how things could be better for all but can’t get the power to make it happen
You crave to do something meaningful, make a difference in the world but are stuck on how to do this
You’re frustrated/feel burned out by cuts to anything that helps people that are vulnerable
You tend to throw yourself under the bus for the sake of the group
You feel different, out of place, divergent
You are shocked, hurt, or angry when others don’t treat you with same respect that you treat everyone with
You are confused by the bullies & psychopaths getting hired, promoted, allowed to lie, cheat, steal, hurt people
PTSD from being bullied, scapegoated or mobbed in the workplace (nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, & dread of returning to the workplace)
You are wanting to find your tribe, to be understood, and feel a sense of belonging
You are thinking you’re not a risk-taker, so you play it safe, stay stuck
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists. When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”
-Lao Tzu
If you think you may be a quiet leader and you want to reach your full potential, contact me.
