The Insane Power of Awareness


The Insane Power of Awareness


Hello Reader,

What if leadership doesn't start with thinking, but with awareness?

The reality distortion field of true leadership isn't about better thinking and better skills.

It's about accessing the space beyond our thinking. This is awareness.

Most leaders aren't actually leading. They're just thinking about leading, which is why they're mediocre.

The most transformative leaders throughout history didn't just think differently.

They operated from a different level of consciousness altogether.

Read more in An Open Letter on the Insane Power of Awareness.

With gratitude,

— Bill

Bill Fox, Founder, LeaderONE

Pioneering Leadership from Within | Unlocking Human and Organizational Potential

P.S. I'll be exploring this theme more deeply with my colleagues John Ryskowski and Wolfgang Fiebig in our upcoming live session Awakening the Inner Leader on February 25. Hope you can join us.

Bill Fox

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