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Our rapidly changing world and technologies aren’t distracting us—actually we are!— Bill Fox, Founder at LeaderONE.org On the inner leader journey, we truly begin to see with new “eyes” and discover many deeper truths. And the truth is, almost everything is upside down and not what we think it is. So much of the advice…
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“The wise leader knows when to act and when to be still. By remaining rooted in the Tao, they act without effort and lead without dominating.” — Lao Tzu Leadership is often framed around strategy, goals, action plans, and a parade of frameworks. Every day I see posts on my LinkedIn feed on the traits…
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True leadership isn’t found in mastering your thoughts and emotions or mimicking others’ traits, but in discovering the awareness that lies beyond both.— Bill Fox, Founder at LeaderONE.org A decade ago, I discovered something that would transform my life, work, and leadership approach forever: We are not the voice in our head. This simple yet…
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When you become aware of silence, immediately there is that state of inner still alertness. You are present. You have stepped out of thousands of years of collective human conditioning. — Eckhart Tolle, Stillness Speaks Today, the prevailing wisdom, and one that many practice, is knowing our strengths and whys. It’s believed that by aligning…
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There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says ‘Morning, boys. How’s the water?’ And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes ‘What…
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“Most of us are weary of hearing yet another list of essential traits, behaviors, and tasks for effective leadership.”— Dr. Roy Hinton, Associate Dean, George Mason University I read those words from Dr. Hinton over a decade ago in the Foreword to 9 Lenses Insight to Action by renowned turnaround CEO Edwin Miller. Since then,…
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True organizational transformation emerges when we collectively align our conscious awareness with a deeper sense of purpose, transcending the mind’s limitations of external practices and conceptual values.— Bill Fox, Founder at LeaderONE.org Culture is what emerges when no one’s looking. Most try to shape it from the outside in. New policies. Team-building exercises. Values workshops.…
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True leadership isn’t found in trends, frameworks, or social media. It emerges from stillness and awareness beyond the mind. Be There. By fully embracing the present moment and our inner awareness, we allow truth to emerge effortlessly in writing, life, and work. For leaders, this principle shows up as: Embrace the power of being fully…
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Danger can strike fast when you’re flying on autopilot. I know. I’m a pilot. When we relinquish control, complacency creeps in, leaving us vulnerable to the unexpected that lurks beyond our dulled senses. But here’s the real danger: Many of us are flying on autopilot. Every day. Most of us don’t even know it. In…
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“Leadership isn’t a destination or position; it’s a seed of consciousness within everyone. It doesn’t need constant effort to grow, just the light of awareness.” — Bill Fox Unfolding Leadership Naturally Have we misunderstood the true nature of leadership by seeing it as something external—an elevated title or a set of behaviors to perfect through…
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“The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust The Inward Journey of Self-Discovery We live in a world obsessed with leadership as an outward journey in constant pursuit of new strategies, skills, and accomplishments. We set ambitious goals, devour self-help books, and attend…
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Almost 99% of our life runs on autopilot. We are living the lives of complexes that are very similar to instincts because they are automated and reflex like. Dr. Helena Lass, Wellness Orbit Introduction When I interviewed Dr. Helena Lass for Forward Thinking Workplaces, I was deeply struck by her words, “Almost 99% of our…