Image generated by AI. In Sweden, spring arrives with fire. Each year on Valborg, bonfires blaze across hillsides and town squares — ancient rituals meant to chase away darkness, to clear space for new growth. It’s not just tradition. It’s a deep, bodily knowing: that the old must be offered up before the new canContinue reading “Light the Fire for the Leadership You Actually Want to Embody”
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How to Lead Beyond Your Title: The Key to Authentic Leadership
A true leader is not appointed by an organization’s management team. Leadership is not defined by titles, positions, or authority—it is defined by presence, influence, and alignment with shared values. People naturally follow those who inspire them, guide them, and reflect the qualities they admire. Whether they hold an official title or not, a realContinue reading “How to Lead Beyond Your Title: The Key to Authentic Leadership”
Your Leadership Reimagined: A New Year with the Three Buddhist Doors
As a leader, you hold the power to shape the culture, impact, and future of your organization. With the start of a new year, there is no better time to reevaluate your approach to leadership and lay the groundwork for personal and professional growth. Drawing inspiration from Buddhist principles, the concept of the Three Doors—thought,Continue reading “Your Leadership Reimagined: A New Year with the Three Buddhist Doors”
Being the Change: Embodying Wisdom as a Leader in a Turbulent World
As a leader, you are not merely guiding others—you are shaping the world through your being. Vajrayana Buddhism teaches that to truly lead, you must embody the qualities you wish to see in the world. Leadership is not about reacting to challenges; it is about being the change itself. Embodying wisdom as a leader inContinue reading “Being the Change: Embodying Wisdom as a Leader in a Turbulent World”
The Power of Meditation for Leadership: A Path to Inner Wisdom and Organizational Success
Dear Organizational Leader, I write to you not only as someone who has walked the path of Buddhist practice but as a fellow human being who understands the complexity of life, work, and leadership. My journey has been an unconventional one: I spent 12 years as an ordained Buddhist nun in the Himalayas, diving deeplyContinue reading “The Power of Meditation for Leadership: A Path to Inner Wisdom and Organizational Success”
The Paramita of Virya: A Guide for Leaders
We often speak of vision, strategy, and execution. Yet, how often do we reflect on the quality of effort that underlies these actions? In Buddhist teachings, the paramita of virya—translated as diligent effort, energy, or perseverance—is a key virtue that offers profound insights for those in positions of leadership. As leaders, you are entrusted withContinue reading “The Paramita of Virya: A Guide for Leaders”
Breaking the Spell of Leadership Loneliness
It is said that “heavy is the head that wears the crown.” In the realm of leadership, loneliness is a common companion. The burdens of decision-making, the pressure of responsibility, and the perceived need for infallibility often isolate you from those you lead. This sense of isolation can create a profound and enduring loneliness. However,Continue reading “Breaking the Spell of Leadership Loneliness”
Lama Chimey 