The Zen of Leadership

There are many aspects that are parallel to the guiding philosophies of the concepts and the prospects of Zen Buddhism.

I do not pretend to have Buddhism have a deep knowledge of Zen, but by the insights that can I do to see the detailed implementation in relation to power.

The parallel exists in the context of the concept of leaders without leadership.

Exist in the ebb and flow of leadership. And it is in the same duality of the role of a leader is reflected within an organization.

Let me put my perspective on each of these concepts as a vision of effective leadership.
The first concept is complementary to that of the leader is not leading.
Many people hold the idea that leadership is about leaders and followers.

They believe that an effective leader, learn how to "pull together with their supporters, or are sent to" push "the followers" to follow.

"At first glance this might seem a bit 'simplistic, unrealistic, or naiveBut the practice of pushing or pulling trailers is much more widespread than you might expect.

If we want to push or pull along trailer, just accept our demands or requests. Conversely, if a leader is truly the people he or she is, people do not act because they "need" but because "I do".

 How is this possible?

How can we change our team because of tolerance "must come to a place where they excel, because" they want to feel to "?

This is the concept captured the leader is not leading. An accomplished leader develops the capacity to be inspired by him or her to do, and do their best.
 The leader inspires to be, and give willingly.

Effective leaders inspire excellence from their team.

It is not "always" people anything. It is not about "leader" read.
It 'really always admired the kind of person that others respect their trust and not.

People are attracted to emulate and to answer, because someone who they do and not what they are.
Effective leadership is about leaders without a leader - a Zen philosophy.

The concept to consider is the ebb and flow of leadership.
Many managers make their mark on an organization to stay true to a certain style of leadership.

And while the consistency and integrity in action essential for a strong leadership, you must pass the leadership styleebb and flow with changing situations and circumstances.

 There 'is similar to the Eastern concept of yin and yang.

The symbol of Yin / Yang illustrates the endless stream of hard and soft, strong and weak, it expands and contracts, male and female. And even within these concepts is the opposite half.

For management to be effective, requires a flow of style.

Sometimes a strong, tenacious style is required, and at other times, ais determined, it is still giving way of the application.
The most skillful skillfully to flow between the different leadership styles, which one (yes, there are more than two species), the most effective way to encourage excellence leaders.

Effective leadership is about ebb and flowing - a Zen philosophy.


If examine the concept of the last tour is that the duality of the role of a leader.

This philosophy parallels again some of the principles of Zen Buddhism.

The duality of leadership is the fact that a leader of the teachers at times and at other times, is a leader against the servant. all are very powerful influences in activation of excellence .

The truth can Servant Leadership is a highly effective role of respect, admiration and trust promotes.
And 'the existence of the role of the teacher that the role of the servant to be able to exist - not with these effects.

Without a role of teacher, the impactand the influence of the role of the servant is greatly reduced.
On the contrary, without the role of the servant, the role of the Master loses its effectiveness as well.

If a leader has an interest without regard for the people who lead, then their impact and effectiveness is diminished as soon as possible.

Over the years we have seen self-interest of many entrepreneurs exposed and destroyed their power and prestige.

The other extreme can be just as ineffective. If a leader wishes to thank itsor his authority is not convinced to make decisions, and not about an organization, will soon lose its way and walk away.

Effective leadership is about the duality of master and servant - a Zen philosophy.


The concepts of non-leader leader, flowing under management styles, and understanding of the role of leaders such as Master and Servant are essential for effective leadership and to generate excellence.

 If a person to excel as a leaderthey must give up the concept will evolve as a "leader" and should instead embrace the concept of dominance and elicit the ability to excel in others.
 This is not just a matter of semantics, but a fundamental shift in perspective.