Veda P.N_BLP028_Self Leadership_May 2012

Today was our first academic session of SELF-LEADERSHIP after rigorous training on self-realization for past one week.  As usual we started our day by attending morning circle and offering our prayers to the almighty. Later in the initial stage of the session we were asked a very intriguing question - “What important question should I ask myself to be a self-leader?” by Mr. Anil Sachdev, who was the faculty for the session. This made us think on a deeper level and ask ourselves as to what qualities we think we should possess in order to be goof self-leader. Through group discussion on this question, I got to know different perceptions and dimension my group mates had on this question.

Anil sir shared lots of his personal experience to enhance and feel the concept of self- leadership on a deeper realization and understanding.  We were introduced to the SIX LAYERS OF SELF which mainly focused on the way a person first perceives a feeling by using five senses which brings out instinct, reaction, emotions, choices and how eventually it becomes a habit or fear. Finally everything relies on ourselves as we become the source for every choice and decisions we make in our life.

I also realised that communication through eyes is very powerful. And successful leaders usually use eyes as one of the communication tools. Anil sir explained how the idea of creating SOIL was conceived and he quoted most of his personal and professional experiences to support the theories on self-leadership traits.

We were involved in understanding EGO and ALTER EGO concepts through group activity. We realised that alter ego can really help us in analysing our goals and rectifying our thinking abilities.  I also learnt that listening skills can really impact one’s character and professionalism. Anil sir also told us that a good leader is a good listener.  And we also got knowledge on the power of touch and compassion.

Finally we understood that leadership ability is present in every individual and it is only that we need to bring out our abilities by self- realization.