In these uncertain times, the World needs authentic leaders - people who can remain true to their deepest values, and can lead from their greatest strengths, with a sense of humililty. I think and hope that in President Elect Obama we have that potential again. As ever, time will tell, and there are huge challenges, but I'm more optimistic than I have been for the past eight years.
If you haven't caught his acceptance speech, here it is. Full as it is of references to those who went before him, I found it a moving and refreshing change from the rhetoric, inspired by the language of war, that I heard from others.
I put off writing this post until the first euphoria of the morning of 5 November had calmed down a bit. I wish Mr Obama courage for the journey, as I wish it to everyone who faces the challenges of leading through this next period of uncertain climate and soul-searching decisions that affect the lives of those they lead.
I'm also encouraged to see that coaching is still seen by managers and leaders as an enabler of change rather than an overhead to be cut, according to the UK's Coaching at Work magazine. Coaching provides a space for clarity and renewal, for challenging responses and behaviours that no longer serve you, and for establishing your personal foundation for confident and authentic leadership.
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