Esprit can be described as being full of life and vigor. So how do you lead one of these lives, and how does it help you as a leader?
How to Connect Happiness & Meaning
Happiness and meaning are very interconnected. Without meaning, you will struggle to find happiness. And likewise, without happiness, you’ll likely have no meaning.
Having a purpose or meaning in your life and more importantly in yourself as a leader is crucial. A strong meaning will resonate with people, it’ll help you to become a magnet to them. We all follow leaders who have a great purpose and bring in a lot of meaning.
Focus on your meaning and you’ll attract followers and happiness.
Happiness Vs Joy
Happiness and joy are often looked at as one and the same, but they could not be further apart. Happiness is an outward expression, it can be created, it can come and go. Whereas, joy is an inner feeling, it is constant, and it endures hardship, connecting the meaning with purpose.
Many of us find happiness in parts of our life, but few of us find inner joy.
Have you ever wondered how some leaders never seem to get phased by the reaction of others or the situation around them? They seem to remain calm and collected no matter what. This is because they have inner peace and joy, understanding that while the situation around them may change, the things that matter won’t.
Positive Power
So how do you affect your own and those around you? The answer is positive pressure!
Positive pressure is the act of adding pressure to someone that helps them to reach their goals. It is pressure related to goals and helps to push them to do better.
Positive pressure is a great way to help motivate yourself and others and is a great way to empower others.
Become A Magnet
All of the above qualities and skills are those practiced by magnetic leaders, leaders who people are drawn to. They are not the loudest or most outspoken, but rather the most refined and collected leaders that you’ll ever come across.
The good news is you too can become a magnetic leader if you work on the above. Focus on purpose, happiness, joy, and positive pressure; and watch your magnetic power increase.