I. Know Yourself Deeply, But Live to Serve Others.
1) You cannot lead others unless you can lead yourself, so leaders dig deep into themselves, confront their flaws, and, ultimately, achieve peaceful acceptance of themselves and the unique role they can play in the world.
2) But, after that introspective deep dive within, leaders turn outward. They do not live for themselves alone but transcend themselves to serve others.
The wisdom and energy generated from their self-knowledge aren’t bottled up but radiate outward.
II. Immerse yourself in the World, But Withdraw from the World Daily
3) The New Leader immerses themselves in the world with eyes open to its joys and sufferings and with hands calloused from sharing the everyday struggles of those around them. They are not apart or aloof but “In Touch” and accountable. They cultivate solidarity, especially with those who are neglected and marginalized.
4) Yet, while immersed in the world, they are Not fully “of” the world. They do not drift on the tide of texts, media simulation, and phone calls, But withdraws daily
• to reflect,
• to feel gratitude for all she has,
• to take in the big picture, and
• to remind themselves of their values and beliefs.III. Live in the Present and Revere Tradition, But Creates the Future.
5) The New Leader seizes today’s opportunities fully because it’s the only opportunity they are certain of having.
He stands for something, honoring the beliefs and values bequeathed by their tradition.
6) But deeply rooted in tradition does not mean stuck. They are not enslaved by the past.
They do not shrink from change fearfully but drive change with Hope and Optimism. They run to the Future, Not from it.
– Chris Lowney
Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads (2014)
George Panamthottam