From a somatic point of view, imagination is not a mental construct but an attribute of synaesthesia. Imagination as an extension of our energy goes beyond what each individual sense is capable of in order to connect with those things we do not directly sense and makes it possible to touch the invisible

the self is the fundamental power of a leader and the self is indistinguishable from the body. That is, our comportment, body alignment and function, capacity for action, and how we presence ourselves through our bodies reflects who we are as persons, reflects our orientation to others and to the world. In other words, the body is a manifestation o

A generative practice is a conscious choice to embody a behavior that can be used in whatever situation we find ourselves. It’s a commitment to a way of being in the world. It is life-affirming, creative, and it produces a reality by how we orient to our life situation. Learning to type, on the other hand, is a specific practice; it’s specific to a

The third element, the embodiment of our values and commitments, is engaged when you speak your commitment before the beginning of each practice and after the practice is completed. That is, if you recall the purpose you’ve engaged in any given activity or practice, it will keep you connected to the commitment of your highest vision. When we’re eng

Now relax the eyes. The eyes are connected to the brain by the optic nerve, and if your eyes are rigid and fixed, this will transfer to the brain. The brain will slightly contract, and this tension will precipitate throughout the central nervous system, and thus the entire body. Eye tension may initially be under the level of awareness; if so the e

In short, it’s centering on what we care about, not simply as a wish or desire but as an embodied commitment that will produce observable results. When we center on a commitment, it expands our horizon of time and we open our future.

Leadership is about taking skillful action, producing results, and mobilizing others, not simply acquiring academic knowledge. We learn through our bodies, through recurrent practices, and learning means being able to take new actions. Leadership is a learnable skill.

If we consider that from a somatic perspective, voice tone and tempo fall into the category of body, we can conclude that 93 percent of building trust and credibility is communicated through the body.

For most of them it’s almost impossible to make sustained eye contact or to fully align their bodies to the encounter. This is not an inherent fault but points to the fact that facing is a developmental skill that is learned. Children who are not taught to face others and themselves become the adults who shy away from difficult situations, are conf