My best ever leadership tool

Sometimes (nearly always in my book) the simplest things are the best. This is so simple you may even want to dismiss it. Stick with me! Managing others all begins with managing ourselves. And the line is what helps you do that.

⬆️ Above = OPEN + CALM
feeling light and expansive, solutions focussed, listening, constructive

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⬇️ Below = TENSE + REACTIVE
feeling heavy and constricted, threatened not safe, blaming or going silent, problems everywhere

Your brain is hardwired to look for threat. It is natural to go below the line. The important thing is to VISIT not LIVE there.

💭 Right now, are you above or below the line?
💭 What do you need to get back above it?

Ask yourself this all through your day. This has helped hundreds of people I work with. I hope it helps you.