Right Track Coaching News August 2009

Transform ~ Lead ~ Love

“The Renaissance Leader” in “The Conceptual Age”

Right Track Coaching
Transform Lead Love
August 2009

In this issue:

• The Renaissance Leader in The Conceptual Age
• Tips for the Renaissance Leader
• Questions: Are You a Renaissance Leader
• Get It Done Cafe – August 21st – Special Summer Offer
• Free Strategy Conference: 5 Strategies for the Renaissance Soul to Lead
• Recommended Book – “The Renaissance Soul” by Margaret Lobenstine
• BlogRadio Interviews – Theresa-Maria Napa, CPCC, LOACC
• Check out our Calendar of Events for new programs and offers

“Trust your intuition, it is just like going fishing.” –Paul Simon

The Renaissance Leader in The Conceptual Age:

In the worst of times might be the best of times for the Renaissance Leader (RL). You might ask: “Who is the Renaissance Leader? What distinguishes her/him from other leaders? How do I know if I am such a leader?”

Without going into the controversial subject of the Renaissance, I will focus on the aspect of one of the major themes during the time of the Renaissance era between the 14th and late 17th Century mainly: the emphasis on human individuality and expression; a time of rebirth and revival.

This is the worst of times and the best of times for within each problem there are opportunities to excel beyond current success or disaster. The Renaissance Leader to me is the one who steps outside the container of what he/she already knows recognizing there is another way. She/he has an insatiable curiosity to see beyond the boundaries of what is to what can be created to solve what is being questioned. The Renaissance Leader wants to make a difference.

However the Renaissance Leader has his/her hurdles to overcome in reinventing and transforming the way things are to a bigger vision. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t have inner critics which are relentless in spewing out negative thoughts to convince you to stay put. “Don’t rock the boat or you may drown”, is a mantra of the gremlins. Even though you may be drowning in fear, doubt, and uncertainty gremlins are telling you it can be worst. Maybe it can be worst and maybe it can be better. There is always another way and sometimes it does get worse before it gets better, but living in fear attracts more of the same. The answer is in your unique individuality to train as a creative leader who can self-correct and self-generate.

The Conceptual Age, which Daniel Pink in his book “A Whole New Mind” predicts we have moved into from the Information Age (see his article here). This is the perfect age for the Renaissance Leader who does not lead routinely, but innovatively. You can be part of the global rebirth by growing in your Renaissance development and here are some tips:

Tips for the Renaissance Leader (RL):

These are just a few of the questions to see if you are a Renaissance Soul. Visit Right Track Coaching for a more detailed quiz:

If you specialized in a particular subject in school, did you move into a new field after your education was complete? Yes___ No____

Do you find it almost impossible to answer the question: “What do you picture yourself doing in five years?” Yes ___ No____

When you really understand how something works, or master a new activity, do you feel bored and ready to try something new? Yes___ No___

Do you feel trapped by others’ expectations of you to stay in your current field forever?
Yes ___ No___

After a year or two of doing something, do you feel the itch to move on to something else?
Yes___ No___

Join fellow professionals at the Get It Done Café for fun, support, tips, and accountability to working on a project that you want to get done.

August 21, 2009 – Friday - 10:00 am Central / 11:00 am Eastern – Get It Done Cafe - ONLY $10 this month! This is the perfect answer to help procrastinators and for you with too much to do. Attendees have earned more money by submitting overdue invoices, removed clutter from their desk, took action on getting programs started and more. Café opens via telephone at 11:00am Eastern – you will check in intermittently with final check-in at 2:30pm Eastern. Click here for more information and to register.

Creative strategies are the key to being successful in today’s market. What are your challenges as a leader in your business and personal life? What are you frustrated about? This is an interactive teleconference where the synergy of the group inspires and motivates new solutions. There will be a handout sent prior to the teleconference for you to examine your next moves as the leader you are meant to be.

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect, but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects if loves.” –Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961)

There will be a BONUS provided at the end of the call, but you MUST be on the call to access it. This call will not be recorded.

It is possible to design a successful, vibrant life built on multiple passions. Margaret explains the dilemma of the person with many interests and how they often are misunderstood and even labeled “Jack of all trades” or with attention deficit disorder. There are successful leaders as seen on the outside, but inside feel lost. Her approach to working with people of diverse interests has helped me guide my Renaissance clients gain clarity on their focal points of interest and becoming masterful in pursuing their passions.

I wish you the best and remember to check out our Passion to Mastery Blog for helpful leadership and transition tips.

Theresa Maria Napa, CPCC, LOACC
Leadership & Transition Coach
www.RightTrackCoaching.com
Chicago, IL
312 320-0666

"Our chief want is someone who will inspire us
to be what we know we could be."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson