As an educator, I found Hardwired to the Heart: Authentic Servant Leadership by Mike Barnes to be a transformative resource. It beautifully translates complex leadership theories into practical lessons. For both aspiring and experienced leaders, it offers truly attainable strategies for creating an inclusive, growth-oriented environment. Whether it be at work, at home, or in a learning environment.
Hardwired to the Heart stands out. And this isn’t clichéd advice. Reading this, you will come to understand something simple yet profound: quality leadership is rooted in empathy and service. His strategies are practical tools that can revamp one’s entire leadership approach. I appreciated the emphasis on fostering trust and empowering teams. Leadership is more about those around you than yourself. Great stuff!
Hardwired to the Heart: Authentic Servant Leadership
What kind of leader do we want to be? What’s the most effective style of leadership? How can we bring our authentic selves into our workplaces to build trust and empower out teams?
Over a storied thirty-eight-year career in leadership positions and as a credentialed life coach, Mike Barnes has always been in the pursuit of continuous improvement at being an authentic servant leader. By striving to always learn, show the courage to be vulnerable, and to serve those around him with mindfulness and intentionality, his goal was to consistently build trust and empower the teams he served to achieve more than they ever thought was possible.
Hardwiring your beliefs to your heart and then expressing them through careful actions in the workplace is the key, treating your peers and subordinates as people first and coworkers second.
With careful attention to detail and thoughtful explanations, Mike shares a step-by-step process that will allow you to become an authentic servant leader and better role model in your office. From actionable examples to feedback worksheets, you’ll learn how you can unlock your potential as a leader by taking on a better, more helpful mindset.
It’s time to start your plan for personal and professional growth, enhance your interpersonal skills, and celebrate your continual improvement and that of those around you who will be inspired by your new way of doing business. Let’s find out what drives your core values and hardwire it to your heart. Mike is ready to show you a helpful way.
“Leave a peace of your heart in everything you do.”