Higher Self Leader Style - The Empowering Guide

The Empowering Guide is a compassionate, supportive leader who prioritizes the well-being and growth of their team. They lead by example and focus on meeting the needs of their team members to help them succeed. The Empowering Guide’s uniqueness lies in their genuine dedication to service, creating a culture of trust, loyalty, and mutual respect. They drive change by helping team members realize their potential and by building an environment where everyone can thrive together.

Personality Traits: Humble, supportive, selfless, compassionate.

Possible Life Experiences: Empowering Guides often have a background in service roles or have seen the impact of supportive mentors and leaders. They value the growth of others and want to create an environment where people feel valued and empowered.

How They Lead: Empowering Guides put their team first, aiming to meet their needs, provide resources, and create an environment where everyone can thrive. They lead by example and encourage everyone to grow and contribute.

Strengths:

• Builds deep trust and loyalty among team members.
• Creates a positive, supportive work culture.
• Encourages personal and professional growth for each team member.

Weaknesses:

• Can struggle to make difficult or unpopular decisions.
• May put others’ needs over their own, risking burnout.
• Team may lack direction if the leader is too focused on support rather than structure.

How to Lean In:

• Set Boundaries for Balance: Ensure your own needs are met so you have the energy to support others effectively.
• Encourage Self-Sufficiency: While being supportive, foster team independence by empowering them to solve problems on their own.
• Emphasize the Team Mission: Remind the team of the bigger purpose so that the support you provide aligns with overall goals.

The Empowering Guide (Servant)