This is a lecture on self-leadership, a topic I consider it is one of the most important...

1. Self LeadershipSelf Leadership
a spiritual approacha spiritual approach
Marcelo Bulk Gimenez
marcelobulk@gmail.com

2. A short HistoryA short History
Traditionally, corporations have not beenTraditionally, corporations have not been
present in the pages of History. Theirpresent in the pages of History. Their
power basically emerged during the XXpower basically emerged during the XX
Century.Century.
And their objective and aims have alwaysAnd their objective and aims have always
been around profit.been around profit.
The “human factor” sometime has beenThe “human factor” sometime has been
considered just a resource, even aconsidered just a resource, even a
problem to be solved. Training andproblem to be solved. Training and
education is cut from companies budgetseducation is cut from companies budgets
whenever an economical crisis come.whenever an economical crisis come.

3. What is happening todayWhat is happening today
All the opposite: companies are WRITINGAll the opposite: companies are WRITING
History.History.
So, the responsibility over business isSo, the responsibility over business is
ENORMOUS. And that means a newENORMOUS. And that means a new
paradigm has to emerge.paradigm has to emerge.
Paradigms are created by both sides,Paradigms are created by both sides,
leaders and people. People, with theirleaders and people. People, with their
needs and dreams mould the moment.needs and dreams mould the moment.
Leaders, with their vision and powerLeaders, with their vision and power
enable that to happen.enable that to happen.

4. The leader we all need…The leader we all need…
Let’s make a list of what kind of leader weLet’s make a list of what kind of leader we
need and what they should be doing.need and what they should be doing.
Now, let’s compare ourselves with that list,Now, let’s compare ourselves with that list,
with honesty and self-assertivity Are wewith honesty and self-assertivity Are we
REALLY that kind of leader we all expectREALLY that kind of leader we all expect
from others?from others?
If you are, congratulations. Otherwise, let’sIf you are, congratulations. Otherwise, let’s
work on that…work on that…

5. ……is the leader we must beis the leader we must be
Probably the main question to solve isProbably the main question to solve is
related in how to become that leader.related in how to become that leader.
Even before that, do we REALLY want toEven before that, do we REALLY want to
become that kind of leader?become that kind of leader?
If your answer is YES, welcome to a newIf your answer is YES, welcome to a new
leadership. It is exciting and powerful.leadership. It is exciting and powerful.
If your anwer is NO, still, I would like toIf your anwer is NO, still, I would like to
have you here, mind & body, to work withhave you here, mind & body, to work with
me.me.

6. Organizational ThinkingOrganizational Thinking
INPUT ORGANIZATIO
N
ORGANIZATIO
N OUTPUT
Every organization exists because there are needs out there to be
fulfilled. However, it is not those needs that determines the
perdurance of an organization.
Its existence is only a reality if there is a certain balance between
INPUT and OUTPUT.
The leader is the one who is able to make the organization
successful in that.

7. For leadersFor leaders
How to keep the leading edge? How to beHow to keep the leading edge? How to be
ahead of competition?ahead of competition?
In reality, human beings have become theIn reality, human beings have become the
diferential factor as the technical isdiferential factor as the technical is
available and any difference can beavailable and any difference can be
overcome by the competition.overcome by the competition.
However, because people have beenHowever, because people have been
negleted for a long time, it will take timenegleted for a long time, it will take time
for them to recover the spirit that can befor them to recover the spirit that can be
the real difference.the real difference.
And the leader is the one who can do that.And the leader is the one who can do that.

8. “The optimization of human potential is a
crucial factor of either success or failure of
companies. The conscious exercise of human
beings development that reaches individuals...
is the key to make the working environment
pleasant and productive.“
Human Values in the Workplace, Ken O'Donnell

9. A new vision of businessA new vision of business
Focus issueFocus issue
– People or Rs?People or Rs?
Companies do need money to keep moving on.Companies do need money to keep moving on.
How to understand people’s value?How to understand people’s value?
– Complexity...Complexity...
We live at times of dramatic change.We live at times of dramatic change.
Complexity prevents us to focus on the rightComplexity prevents us to focus on the right
things.things.
Focus: self…Focus: self…

10. The real changeThe real change
The real change is not in the technicalThe real change is not in the technical
side, but in the human side.side, but in the human side.
And leadership is one of the main points.And leadership is one of the main points.
But not the leadership that only conveysBut not the leadership that only conveys
results. We need a deep leadership.results. We need a deep leadership.
Look at History, see those big leaders whoLook at History, see those big leaders who
did something which created a difference.did something which created a difference.
And you will see 3 things in them, amongAnd you will see 3 things in them, among
many others.many others.

11. 1 - Determination1 - Determination
No matter whom we talk about, a leader isNo matter whom we talk about, a leader is
a person with a fierce determination.a person with a fierce determination.
His/her determination is normally based inHis/her determination is normally based in
3 aspects:3 aspects:
– A Vision that pushes them forward.A Vision that pushes them forward.
– A Purpose in life that keeps them moving.A Purpose in life that keeps them moving.
– A set of Values that mark the path.A set of Values that mark the path.

12. 2 - Understanding2 - Understanding
Real leaders are valued as oceans ofReal leaders are valued as oceans of
knowledge and wisdom. They are peopleknowledge and wisdom. They are people
we all want to be with them.we all want to be with them.
Their understanding is very deep. TheyTheir understanding is very deep. They
don’t only know their business, theydon’t only know their business, they
realize the many dimensions implied byrealize the many dimensions implied by
that.that.
Because humans are so important, theyBecause humans are so important, they
also are deep in their relationship withalso are deep in their relationship with
seniors, peers and juniors.seniors, peers and juniors.

13. 3 – Self-Leadership3 – Self-Leadership
Up to know we have been creating theUp to know we have been creating the
context, the framework to deal with thiscontext, the framework to deal with this
subject.subject.
India is abundant in tales on self-India is abundant in tales on self-
leadership. Let’s remember the famousleadership. Let’s remember the famous
story on Arjuna and the vulture.story on Arjuna and the vulture.

14. BK’s on Self-LeadershipBK’s on Self-Leadership
1.1. I cannot be a leader if I am unable to leadI cannot be a leader if I am unable to lead
myself.myself.
2.2. The basis of self-leadership is to know the selfThe basis of self-leadership is to know the self
before knowing others.before knowing others.
3.3. Then, after knowing the self, applying that isThen, after knowing the self, applying that is
inherent to the self.inherent to the self.
4.4. A good leader is humble and he/she knowsA good leader is humble and he/she knows
she/he needs help. A self-leader knows theshe/he needs help. A self-leader knows the
true help comes from God.true help comes from God.
5.5. I know my relationship with God will influenceI know my relationship with God will influence
all other relationships and areas of my life.all other relationships and areas of my life.
6.6. All relationships with others are based inAll relationships with others are based in
karma, and so, there is no one to be blamed.karma, and so, there is no one to be blamed.

15. Let’s practice...Let’s practice...
Marcelo Bulk Gimenez
marcelobulk@gmail.com