Soul Seasoning Leadership

A couple of weeks ago we did a leadership development activity where participants bought a small amount of spice that best represented their leadership journey. Later, we used the spices to make sauces for chicken tenders, but that’s a story for another day. As a group of participants was searching through all the spices I asked them to pick one they thought best described me. I was pretty excited about the one they picked because it probably would not have been one I would have picked, but I loved their explanation. They picked, Soul Seasoning. These participants said it was their choice because when gather for their Teacher Leader Academy sessions I always season their souls.

Wow, “seasoned their souls.” I hadn’t really ever thought about that before. It had never entered my mind that I was seasoning their souls. More importantly, what did that mean exactly, to season their souls? So I asked. They explained that I inspired, uplifted, and nurtured their inner being. Plus they said I am helping them discover their true potential, guiding them towards personal growth and self-discovery and enriching their life with positivity and fulfillment. I particularly liked that positivity piece! Essentially, it is about enriching spirit and helping them become the best of themselves.

Soul Seasoning could be a metaphor for our adding depth, flavor, and richness to leadership. Just as seasoning enhances the taste of food, Soul Seasoning in leadership could represent adding authenticity, empathy, and purpose to one’s leadership style. It could symbolize bringing out the best in oneself and others, creating a more meaningful and fulfilling leadership experience. What’s your spice?

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