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The term “spiritual leadership” really means impacting other’s from spirit and in an intentional and conscious way. So, as you step into your role more consciously, I have identified 3 key ingredients that are going to support you in moving through this journey in a more joyful, easy and peaceful way. These are keys that I use on my journey and I know that they are an integral part in the journey of other spiritual leaders as well. 1. Trusted resources - it is essential for you to do your due diligence and research trusted resources that inspire you, enlighten you and raise the bar of personal integrity as you evolve through this journey. Resources that give you peace of mind and allow you to feel like, “yes, this is what I need right now and this feels like truth.” These resources appear in many forms, including books, radio shows, conferences, resource-based websites and magazines, and much more. You know which form you most resonate with so I invite you to choose what speaks to you. I like a mixture of books, audio recordings, and conferences; this variety satisfies my various learning styles. 2. Positive Support Circle - this is essential for all of us at any time, and particularly helpful when we’re stepping up and stepping out as a spiritual leader. I have yet to meet a spiritual leader that didn’t have a solid circle of support. Again, this involves conducting a bit of research and finding support that matches your personality. You may find this type of support in personal friendships, topic-related groups (ie. Spiritual development groups), masterminds, online groups (including groups related to your interests on Facebook, for example), colleagues, and much more. For me, I enJOY the variety of close friends, masterminds, and close colleagues because I like intense one-on-one time with like minds and I also love the energy that it created in a group. You likely know your own personal preferences as well. 3. Mentorship - just as I have yet to meet a spiritual leader that didn’t have a solid circle of support, I have also not met a leader who did not have at least one *active* mentor through each phase of their journey. This can be someone that you follow who only serves the masses through talks, books, and media, or it can be someone that you work much more closely with like a teacher, leader of a spiritual group, higher level executive, and so on. To be honest, from what I’ve seen and experienced, the more expansive you become in your spiritual leadership journey, the more useful a close personal mentor is to have by your side (and I know this is true for my friends who are spiritual leaders). In order to find a personal mentor that can really support where you are at and where you choose to be (this is important), you first need to become clear about what you need, and what style of mentor is going to be the best fit for you and where you are headed (not where you are). At any given time, I have 3-4 personal mentors that I work with on various areas of my development and I can’t imagine having it any other way. The sacred space that is created to grow, expand, and lead from a larger platform is unparalleled and I love witnessing my own transformation and then sharing that with others.
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