- When performing tasks, responsibility and initiative comes in balance between the organisation and its members.
- The organisation has a genuine shared vision.
- The organisation is a community, that is to say, it is a community with an ”us” spirit and rituals.
- The members of the organisation are friends with each other, more than acquaintances, but less than a close friend in the traditional sense, suits perfectly.
Earth (1) is the foundation of your operation: lead yourself. You are to be conscious of your own energy reserves, weaknesses and strengths. An exemplary way of working, trust, psychological assets and road modelling are the first steps.
The power of water (2) is phenomenal when numerous drops of water join: form a meaningful team with the shared vision. The power of your team is determined as with water. Positive dialogue and a focus on strengths provide the team with energy. Water is also crystal clear. Water takes the form of surroundings just as the shared vision. Be aware of the different energy and be able to utilise it to the best advantage.
Fire (3) that is to say leadership is similar to the small flame of a candle or a blaze: set the right energy for your team. As a friend leader you are to ignite the team. You lead its energy requirement. You make its operation possible.
Wind (4) is a non-yielding force. Sometimes it comes with immense strength and sometimes it is completely calm. As a friend leader you are to embrace a suitable flame, that is to say business opportunities. Search for results and solutions. Challenge recognised processes and develop new ones. Possess the ability to grab possibilities and believe in allowing the sails to take you on the journey.
The most important element is void (5). Being aware of presence. Meaningfulness. Following by the book. Understanding essentiality. Thinking of what you know and do not know. Listening to your own heart and encouraging others. Understanding your team and your team's enormous possibilities. Being aware of presence is the Friend Leadership's highest level.
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