This type of leadership is defined by leading from the inside out. From the center of who you are and the principles you base your personal life on, is what your exterior life in business and relationships will also be guided by.
The book challenges its readers to examine the principles that guide each person on the inside, and what that looks like in terms of relationships with others. The author then dives a bit deeper into looking at what this kind of leadership demonstrates in business relationships.
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They Are Continually Learning
"Principle-centered people are constantly educated by their experiences. They read, they seek training, they take classes, they listen to others, they learn through both their ears and their eyes....Most of this learning and growth energy is self-initiated and feeds upon itself."
They Are Service-Oriented
"Those striving to be principle-centered see life as a mission, not as a career. Their nurturing sources have armed and prepared them for service. In effect, every morning they 'yoke up' and put on the harness of service, thinking of others."
They Radiate Positive Energy
The countenances of principle-centered people are cheerful, pleasant, happy. Their attitude is optimistic, positive, upbeat. Their spirit is enthusiastic, hopeful, believing."
They Believe In Other People
"Principle-centered people don't overreact to negative behaviors, criticism, or human weaknesses. They don't feel built up when they discover the weaknesses of others. They are not naive; they are aware of weakness. But they realize that behavior and potential are two different things. They believe in the unseen potential of all people."
They Lead Balanced Lives
"They read the best literature and magazines and keep up with the current affairs and events. They are active socially, having many friends and a few confidants. They are active intellectually, having many interests. They read, watch, observe, and learn. Within the limits of age and health, they are active physically. They have a lot of fun. They enjoy themselves. They have a healthy sense of humor, particularly laughing at themselves and not at others' expense. You can sense they have a healthy regard for and honesty about themselves."
They See Life As An Adventure
"Principle-centered people savor life. Because their security comes from within instead of from without, they have no need to categorize and stereotype everything and everybody in life to give them a sense of certainty and predictability...Their security lies in their initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, willpower, courage, stamina, and native intelligence rather than in safety, protection, and abundance of their home camps, of their comfort zones."
They Are Synergistic
"Synergy is the state in which the whole is more than the sum of the parts. Principle-centered people are synergistic. They are change catalysts. They improve almost any situation they get into. They work as smart as they work hard. They are amazingly productive, but in new and creative ways...When principle-centered people negotiate and communicate with others in seemingly adversarial situations, they learn to separate the people from the problem."
They Exercise for Self-Renewal
"Finally, they regularly exercise the four dimensions of the human personality: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual...No other single hour of your day will return as much as the hour you invest in sharpening the saw--that is, in exercising these four dimensions of the human personality. If you will do this daily, you will soon experience the impact for good on your life."
This is only the beginning of a book that aims to show the inseparable link between your internal and external processes and habits.
What habits have you found to be tried and true in your success?
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