Table of Contents
Introduction xiii
Part 1 Introduction to Centered Leadership
1 Your Centered Leadership Journey 3
2 Introducing Your Guides 11
3 Setting Out 17
4 At My Best 26
Part 2 Meaning
5 Becoming Soulful 35
6 Building on Your Strengths 46
Story 1 Wangechi Lives into Her Strengths 55
7 Leading with Purpose 60
Story 2 Geoffrey Pursues his Purpose 72
Part 3 Framing
8 Becoming Perceptive 79
9 Identifying Your Triggers and Fears 86
Story 3 Mellody Faces Her Fears Head-On 96
10 Learning to Pause 102
Story 4 Zoe Pauses Naturally 106
11 Learning to Shift Mindsets 109
Story 5 Ed Reframes to Learn 119
Part 4 Connecting
12 Becoming Linked 125
13 Forging Trust 131
Story 6 June Trusts Herself and Her Team 139
14 Building Your Desired Network 143
Story 7 Monique Builds a Community 151
15 Cultivating Sponsors 156
Story 8 John's Sponsors Make the Difference 163
Part 5 Engaging
16 Becoming a Force 171
17 Building Presence as a Storyteller 178
Story 9 Fabrizio's Stories about the Magic of People 188
18 Facing Fears Through Hope 194
Story 10 Sheila Learns to Balance 200
19 Taking Risks and Actions 203
Story 11 Biniam Masters his Fate 211
Part 6 Energizing
20 Becoming Energized 219
21 Noting Your Energy Level 226
Story 12 Jamil Sees the Signs and Embraces Recovery 235
22 Practicing Recovery 240
Story 13 Rebecca Uses Recovery to Enjoy Chaos 249
23 Sustaining Renewal 254
Story 14 Terry Bounces Back and Higher 258
Part 7 The Journey Continues
24 Moving to Action 265
Story 15 Band of Brothers 269
25 Your Leadership Learning Plan 283
Acknowledgments-Fly Us to the Moon! 289
Notes 295
Index 311