The 8 Powers ofLeadership

Foreword To be a leader today means something entirely different from what it used to mean even ten years ago. Leadership can, and does, happen at any level of an organisation. Anyone who can see clearly what needs to be done, has the stamina to keep going, can muster resources, think in- novatively, and perhaps most importantly, inspire and engage others to accompany them, will be considered a leader. The best leaders throughout history have been those who have forged a new way that has been sustainable and strong. Primarily these leaders have appealed to people through their charac- ter - integrity and other values - that ensure people trust them enough to leave the comfort of the known and follow them into uncharted territory. To stand by one’s beliefs, to commit to integrity and values in times of shifting sands, takes great courage and inner strength. Some people have learned the art of self-sustainability, they have tapped the resources within that enable them to endure the road to a new vision. The following Powers are drawn from the body of work that is known as Ancient Raja Yoga… Raja meaning ‘king or sovereign’, Yoga meaning ‘connection’. These powers connect us to our own capacity for mastery over limited past patterns and the circumstances we face in leadership roles.