Lessons From The Original Conscious Leadership Power Couple
Gay and Katie Hendricks: A conversation about authenticity, creativity, and love
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Gay and Katie Hendricks have been leaders in the field of leadership and personal development for nearly 50 years. They have written more than 40 books including Conscious Loving and The Big Leap, trained thousands of coaches, appeared on Oprah, and hosted seminars around the globe.
It was a lot of fun to be in the presence of these leadership development legends. They have a level of levity and depth that is not common that shines through in the episode.
See the top takeaways below.
Episode Highlights (~1.5 Minutes, Full Episode Linked Above)
Top Takeaways
Gay and Katie highlight life's greatest expressions are creativity, authenticity, and love. The key ingredients for these expressions are presence, ownership, wonder, honesty, and courage.
Authenticity and personal responsibility are keys to thriving in both personal and professional worlds. Honest emotional sharing builds strong connections, sparks creativity, and enhances fulfillment.
Wonder drives us beyond the known to unlock new creative possibilities. As Abraham Joshua Heschel said "wonder precedes wisdom."
The "upper limit problem" is self-sabotage that shows up when we start to have success. Conquering fears and shifting beliefs help people break through barriers and reach their potential.
The "zone of genius" is where our peak productivity and fulfillment live. Gay and Katie recommend starting with 10 minutes daily, expanding over time. For those who don’t know where to start, consider the things that come easy or spend the 10 minutes considering the question "what is my genius?”
Shifting from criticism to appreciation can change everything. Gay’s invitation to listeners is to “think of yourself as being in private practice, with the universe as your client. Every moment you can ask yourself ‘what do I most love?’ Every time time you love something that is unlovable it unleashes another burst of energy that can be used to serve your genius.”
Resources
Full Lists of Topics Covered
Foundational principles that guide their work
Defining authenticity and creativity
Breaking limiting beliefs
The upper limit problem
Relationships and commitments
The current state of the internet and it’s impact of people
Maintaining an abundance mindset in a world where economic constraints can be real
Ingredients for a meaningful life
Hope you enjoy the conversation, feel free to share and let me know if anything resonates with you in the comments.
-Adam