Embracing True Leadership: From Human Doing to Human Being
For old souls, leadership is more than just guiding others—it is a journey of self-awareness, authenticity, and a deep connection to both the self and the collective. If you are an old soul stepping into leadership, the path can feel overwhelming, but it is one of profound transformation.
Dominance: The Beginning of Leadership
At its core, leadership is about alignment—aligning the various elements of your life, your team, or your organization toward a common goal. This is where the concept of dominance comes into play. However, it’s important to understand that dominance isn’t about forcing others into submission; it’s about creating a clear and adaptable direction, providing tools and support, and identifying strengths and weaknesses to guide everyone toward fulfillment.
The positive pole of dominance is Leadership, which draws out the best from all factors and elements, guiding them to a unified purpose. Leadership is an invitation—inviting others to join in a shared vision, while being adaptable and responsive to their needs and contributions. It is not rigid control, but a dynamic process of growth and collaboration.
In contrast, the negative pole of dominance is Dictatorship, where power is imposed without negotiation, leading to punishment or collapse when anyone strays from the dictated path. Dictatorship is a demand for control, with no space for creativity, adaptation, or awareness of the process. It is an external force that disregards the individual strengths of others in favor of an overbearing end result.
For old souls, dictatorship often shows up as a sense of pretense, forcing scenarios to align with what we want others to see, rather than embracing the true essence of our leadership. It is often rooted in the fear of vulnerability and intimacy, which can prevent us from stepping into authentic leadership.
The Transition from Pretense to Ownership
If you feel a surge of responsibility that feels overwhelming, it’s natural. Taking ownership—of your thoughts, emotions, and actions—can be daunting. However, true leadership begins with ownership, not just of your actions but also of your inner landscape. If you’ve ever experienced a reaction that revealed wounding or resistance, it’s a sign that you are ready for healing. This is your invitation to take ownership of your life and lead others from a place of deep self-awareness.
True leadership does not come from forcing others into a mold, nor from pushing yourself to “do” more. It comes from Being. This is where many leaders—especially older souls—struggle. The drive to do and achieve often overshadows the need to simply be. Being isn’t about complacency; it’s about allowing space for inspiration, intuition, and creativity to guide you.
As leaders, we often get caught up in the pressure to perform, to do, and to achieve. But the doing becomes a trap if it comes at the cost of being. It’s easy to fall into the rhythm of constant action, yet forget that it is our inner being that fuels the outer doing. The shift to leadership happens when we return to inspiration—when we embrace intimacy with ourselves and others, allowing vulnerability to lead the way.
True Leadership: Mastery Through Sharing
For older souls, leadership is about being an example of mastery and authenticity. It’s about showing others how to align with their own sense of purpose and effectiveness. It’s not about guilting or shaming others into submission but about inspiring them through our own example. Leadership should always be rooted in intimacy—connecting deeply with others, sharing the journey, and fostering collective growth. Without intimacy, leadership becomes disconnected, and the sense of fulfillment becomes elusive.
Mastery in leadership is a delicate balance. It requires constant self-reflection, an openness to vulnerability, and the ability to move from “doing” to “being.” You can’t lead authentically without embracing your humanity, your emotional truth, and your imperfections.
Moving Forward in Leadership
Leadership can easily become an exhausting path of self-criticism and overemphasis on doing, but the key to lasting leadership is found in the return to inspiration. True leadership isn’t about doing more; it’s about being more—being present, being aware, and being true to your own inner wisdom.
As an old soul leader, it’s time to embrace your role not just as a manager or decision-maker but as a guide, a mentor, and a source of inspiration. True leadership is about unifying the fragmented parts of yourself and leading from a place of authenticity, vulnerability, and self-awareness.
Are you ready to transform your leadership style? If you are feeling the call to shift from human doing to human being, I invite you to reach out and start the journey with me. Together, we will unlock your full leadership potential by embracing your true self and stepping into the leadership role you are meant to fulfill.
