The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer & Diana Chapman & Kaley Klemp Summary
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Transform your leadership: "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership" revolutionizes corporate culture at Hilton and Leo Burnett. Can you lead from love instead of fear? Discover why Steve Grosklaus shared it with his entire team, sparking a movement that eliminated gossip and boosted collaboration.
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The Leadership Divide: Above or Below the Line?
What if the way most of us lead is fundamentally broken? This provocative question sits at the heart of conscious leadership. The most powerful distinction in this revolutionary approach is disarmingly simple: at any moment, you're either operating above or below "the line." Above the line, you're open, curious, and committed to learning. Below it, you're closed, defensive, and obsessed with being right. This isn't about moral judgment - it's about effectiveness. Most leaders spend 95% of their time below the line without realizing it. Our brains are wired this way - the amygdala constantly scans for threats, unable to distinguish between physical dangers and ego threats like criticism in a meeting. The real problem isn't occasionally dropping below the line - that's inevitable. It's operating below while believing you're above it. This leadership blindness is epidemic. The master skill of conscious leadership is "shifting" - moving from closed to open, defensive to curious, and from ego-protection to learning. This matters because creativity, innovation, and collaboration only happen above the line. When you're below it, your brain literally cannot access its full creative capacity. Imagine trying to solve complex organizational challenges while your brain is in survival mode. It simply doesn't work.
Taking Radical Responsibility: The End of Blame and Gossip
Emotional Intelligence: The Wisdom Your Body Holds
Speaking Candidly: The End of Withholding
Living in Your Zone of Genius: Beyond Excellence
The Abundance Mindset: Beyond Scarcity
Being the Resolution: The Ultimate Leadership Stance
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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