Lolly Daskal

Truth Seekers

Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by lollydaskal.

Most of us seek truth through our words but it is not the only way our lives speak, our lives speak through our actions and reactions, our intuitions and instincts, and our feelings. Perhaps these qualities are more profound than our words themselves.  
 
People who are truth seekers are searching for their realities. They have a deep seated desire to know, to understand and reflect and feel what is accurate.  
 
Many of us are in denial when our truth are revealed. We resist it. We become passive. We avoid it-but avoiding it doesn't stop the truth from being true.  
 
The kind of truth seekers we are speaking here about- are people who go after truth as if their life depended on it. They have to find it. It is not something that they seek once in awhile. No, for them it is a way of life -it is a constant searching. They are always tuning in, self reflecting, rediscovering  their realities because they know they will never find themselves until they face their truth.  
 
Shakespeare stated and I quote,"The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be the fool" the natural tendency of humans is not to face themselves and not to see who they really are- but knowing who you are gives you the strength to manage your weakness.  
 
People who lead from within are successful because they know themselves inside and out.  Their darkness and light, their strength and weaknesses and they build from that knowledge because they have the courage to face whatever they find.  
 
How you seek truth is worth exploring. How you gather and listen to information about yourself is the utmost important.  Surround yourself with truth tellers and be honest with yourself- Ask instead of tell. Learn instead of teach. Listen instead of speak.  
 
Lead From Within: Truth seekers make better leaders, parents, presidents, partners.  because as seekers they have the desire to see truth even if it is going to be uncomfortable or make them deal with some "out of the comfort zone" things. If you are a truth seeker you make truth your compass in life.

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Lead With Love

Posted on 18. Mar, 2011 by lollydaskal.

So many of us believe that leaders are cold, aloof and analytical, or that they separate their emotions from their work. Sometimes we also believe that leaders don't need love, affection and friendship.  
 
How many times have we heard that leadership is not a popularity contest, and that leaders don't care if they are liked?  Or that leaders just want to be respected?  
 
I am here to tell you that is NONSENSE.  
 
The single most important factor that differentiates a good leader from a great leader is LOVE.  
 
Yes, you heard me.  
 
Love!  
 
The best leaders want to be liked. They want openness from others. They want to be understood, appreciated, and communicated with.  
 
Leaders who do not care and are cold hearted or cold blooded are not very successful leaders.  
 
When you Lead With Love, success follows.  
 
In fact, the best chemistry that leaders can have with their followers are that they care and share.  
 
You don't love someone because of who they are. You love them because of the way they make you feel.  
 
This applies to your leadership, your business, and your personal relationships. When we show love; when we demonstrate appreciation, it is reflected back to us.  
 
We will work harder and more effectively for that person we love. We will be more loyal and dedicated to them, and it will be in direct proportion to how they make us feel.  
 
To lead from love is to understand at a deeper level how to bring out the best in people. It’s how to empower them to perform at a much greater level than anyone believes possible.  
 
People will meet you and mirror you.  
 
If you are open, they will be open. If you are closed, they will be closed. If you are vulnerable, they will be vulnerable.  
 
The key to leadership is to lead with love. Leading with love means knowing and caring about what inspires and empowers people. It’s about caring enough to know what is important to them and helping them succeed. Leading with love is the key to leadership success. To lead effectively, you must love the people you are leading.  
 
Lead From Within: To be a leader who leads from love is to continuously develop the art of leadership. No matter how masterful or successful you may be, you are always working on improving and inspiring others.  To lead with love benefits both the leader and the follower. It benefits your business, your relationships, your community, and our culture.

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