Practical Leadership: Ancient Times to Today

Traditional View of Leadership

• Historically: Leadership seen as imposition of one's will
  • Imposition of viewpoints, dogmas, doctrines
  • Created negative reactions and bad karma

Evolving Concept of Leadership

• Essence of leadership: Influence on others
  • Subtle, not forceful
  • Goal: Guide others to light, beauty, harmony, cooperation

Field of Influence

• Your influence determines your leadership
• Leadership grows as your influence expands
• Levels of influence: Group, Nation, Humanity

Impact of Influence on Karma

• The nature of your influence shapes your karma
• Daily self-assessment: Is your influence beneficial?
  • Evaluating your words, behavior, relations
  • Evoking the best in others, suppressing negatives

Defining Influence

• Philosophically: A dynamic energy directing others' actions
• Being mindful of influence: Clothing, behavior, thoughts, speech

Key Takeaway

• Understanding influence is key to improving your existence