What if the key to exceptional leadership isn’t about doing more, but being more?
Enter the concept of flow—a state where your conscious and subconscious wisdom, mindset and actions sync up, seemingly by magic, to produce extraordinary results.
What is Flow in Leadership? Flow, as described by leadership coach, author, and poet Frank Irawo Bolaji in a recent episode of my YouTube interview series Myths, Leadership, & Life, is the state where time seems to stand still, and your actions feel effortless yet impactful. While often associated with athletes or artists, flow is equally powerful in the boardroom -- as well as in day-to-day work action.
I have felt it when speaking on a stage, from my heart, when channeling my written work from somewhere that seems beyond me, and even when providing operational leadership during work emergencies I've been involved in -- for instance, leading staff responses to everything from facility fires to on-premises police actions.
Leaders in flow inspire their teams, make intuitive decisions, and operate at their peak potential. You may have experienced a flow state at work and never even realized it.
Action Steps
Some tips from Frank on how to tap into and integrate flow states into your own professional life:
⚡️Center Yourself: Leadership starts with being grounded. Take moments to reflect and connect with your inner wisdom.
⚡️ Embrace Somatic Intelligence: Beyond logic, your body holds clues to what feels aligned or discordant in decision-making. Learn to be attentive to it, especially in times of stress -- or when you're feeling extraordinarily "in the groove."
⚡️ Set Intentions and Release Control: Establish goals, but allow insights to emerge organically. Flow can’t be forced.
Actionable Insight: Schedule time to reflect, journal, or simply be present. This small habit can open doors to transformative leadership moments.
Link to Podcast: Watch the full episode HERE.
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