Food for Thought……………………………………………..

• Is it better to be active or contemplative?
• To do or to think?
• To make an impact, or to understand the world more deeply?

To be Active or Contemplative

• Contemplation means to to take stock of their existence and reflect on what’s truly important in life. 
• Recognizing the extraordinary pace at which most of all are working, spending time in reflection has become a critical, albeit rare commodity.
• Take time to reflect on your life and the balance between your active and contemplative pursuits. Are you satisfied with how you’re spending your time? Are there adjustments you need to make to feel more balanced and fulfilled?
• It may not be possible to slow things down at work, but it is possible to remain simultaneously relaxed and alert even when under pressure. 

To do or to think?

• When you Think before you do it allows you to explore a range of possibilities and make more informed decisions.
• Thinking helps look at a problem from different angles and consider a variety of possible solutions
• Thinking helps to build communication and collaboration skills and it help to appreciate the view of others which can help to build strong team relationship and also improve the Trust between the Team members
• Thinking allows you to carefully consider each step in the process and ensure that you are progressing toward the solution in a more structured manner.
  
  
• To make an impact, or to understand the world more deeply?

• Empathize And Listen
• Acknowledge And Inspire Someone Into Action
• Get Involved With Your Community
• Share Your Knowledge And Skills With Others

Quiet Leadership – Bringing it all together……………………………………..

• Contemplation
• Reflection
• Empathize And Listen
• Inspire
• Humility
• Active Listener
• Sits back and listens with purpose,
• Empower 

Quiet Leadership – Brining it in Practice………………………………………………

• Listen with the intent to understand not with the intent to reply.
• Create a supportive work environment.
• Inspire to Collaborate
• Boost employee morale.
• Adapt and Learn.
• Empower
• Open perspective
• Establish and Maintain Trust.

“The strength of quiet leaders lies in their ability to create a symphony of voices, not just one dominant melody.”