The Holiday Leadership Theory

by Dr. Denise Trudeau Poskas

Have you ever noticed just how the holidays can bring out the best of people?  They show their ultimate compassion, work hard to meet goals and expectations of others, and they are simply more giving.

Around the holidays people also tend to reflect and genuinely have a conversation with themselves about what they would like to see change in their lives, what they would like to accomplish, and perhaps, what relationships they would like to build.  They also tend to think about all the wonderful things and grateful moments they experience, as well as, appreciate those around them with a heightened level.  Of course, there is a mindset of many gifts; gifts of having family and friends close by, monetary gifts, gifts from Santa and deep spiritual gifts.

Have you noticed this?  Then might it also be true that there could actually be a Holiday Leadership Theory around this concept?  Think about it.  Happy holiday people generate some of the best leadership characteristics.  Would it also be possible that each and every one of us could actually apply those readily throughout the year?  To show the same deep reflection, inspire compassion in others, show generosity, and have an incredibly positive attitude throughout the year would have some impressive impacts.  Also, taking those reflections to seriously motivate yourself to make changes, or essentially to help others create new changes could truly be impactful as well.

Yes, I think that a Holiday Leadership Theory could be that effective as a model for leadership year round.  Then we would also have a mindset of abundance and we realize that we have and gift gifts; gifts of having family and friends close, monetary gifts, gifts from Santa and deep spiritual gifts.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

May the gifts that you bring to others be felt all year!