Sharon Eden – Inner Leadership

Language of Leadership

Words are symbols for the energy they carry.

Experiment with this…

Think of the word ‘anxious’ and say it over to yourself a few times in your mind.  Notice how you feel.  Wriggle your body a bit to get rid of that experience.  When you have, think of the word ‘peace’ or ‘love’ or ‘joy’ and say that one over and over a few times in your mind.  Notice how you feel now… and keep that experience.

Note to self: Remember at all times that the words I use are symbols for the energy they carry.

Remain mindful… From the boardroom to the bedroom, from the meeting to the marquee, from the networking event to the netball game, from the business dinner to the baby shower.

Anywhere everywhere at all times, the words I use are powerful symbols for the energy they carry… and the energy I convey!

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Posted by Sharon Eden on Apr 5th, 2010 and is filed under business, Inner Leadership, inside-out leadership, language, leaders, leadership, management, organisational, personal development, professional development, relationships.

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7 Responses to “Language of Leadership”

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   April 6th, 2010 at 4:27 am

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   Tracy Todd says:
   April 6th, 2010 at 12:07 pm

   These are very powerful words Sharon. Thank you for reminding me of this. I tried your experiment and it is incredible how true your message today is.

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   Sharon Eden says:
   April 6th, 2010 at 2:09 pm

   Brilliant, Tracy! And thanks for your comment..

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   Jenn Shallvey says:
   April 8th, 2010 at 1:06 pm

   Sharon,
   Great to highlight the connection of energy and language. For me externally we express through language – both verbal and body – our true selves. We may not see or notice, but others pick up and sense. So great to remind us to be mindful so we can see our selves as we truly are when leading others.
   Cheers
   Jenn

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   Sharon Eden says:
   April 9th, 2010 at 9:01 am

   Thanks for your comment, Jenn. Appreciate your use of the word ‘mindful’ as mindfulness is truly what that state of being is all about.
   Warmly… S

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   Amanda Vision Seminars says:
   August 24th, 2011 at 6:50 am

   Great post, language is so important and I think that we forget this sometimes. I’m sure we can all think of someone who uses negative language all the time and has a lot of problems. Speaking positively is part of thinking positively and as leaders I think we need to radiate positivity to inspire others.

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   Sharon Eden says:
   August 24th, 2011 at 11:42 am

   Thanks for your valuable comment, Amanda…. Oh yes!

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