People who are in positions of power are not always effective leaders. Ineffective leadership is to the detriment of individuals, organizations, and community. My focus is on the effects that leadership may have on individuals here and now, as well as the ripple effect of that same leadership on future generations.
Your defined success as a leader depends on the health and engagement of individuals who are working with you toward a common goal. When an individual’s environment is perceived as harmful, not only does the individual suffer, but the organization, team, or group will ultimately suffer.
Humans are exposed to countless environmental stimuli every second of every day. Your leadership is one form of a stimulus in someone’s lived experience. Your leadership may have a ripple effect on others, even down to the genetic level. This type of material change can, in part, be explained through epigenetics and can even impact future generations.
How you choose to lead is part of determining the health and wellness of others, now and into the future. If you care about effects of your leadership beyond organizational goals, you’ll want to consider how your words, actions, and behaviors impact people and environment.
