Leadership and profound self-awareness _ Meaning centred Leadership
Finding meaning
It is no secret that one of the biggest culprits behind burnout and unhappiness in business is a busy job that feels pointless. Study after study over the years has shown that jobs without any sense of purpose not only exhaust people emotionally, but also leave them feeling anxious, disconnected and downright bored. But here is the interesting glimmer of optimism: it seems that workers are taking matters into their own hands.
One of the misconceptions about the 'why' is that it is only about our work. That's not true. It is about who we are. Simon Sinek.
Paradigm Shift, Meaningful Work
A paradigm shift is currently taking place that challenges the prevailing working models, which favour extrinsic rewards, efficiency, control and competition. Instead, a more people-centred approach is being proposed, which emphasises intrinsic motivation, dignity, autonomy and collaboration. This approach recognises the essential role of meaningful work in improving human well-being, motivation and creativity.
Taradin embraces this paradigm shift and offers practical tools and methods derived from Viktor Frankl's ideas. With these tools, Taradin supports individuals and teams in discovering and realising their potential for meaning within their respective work contexts. In this way, Taradin enables individuals to find purpose and fulfilment in their professional lives, ultimately contributing to their overall growth and success.
Profound self-awareness via logotherapy
Logotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in life. It is a humanistic and existential approach to therapy that highlights individual choice and personal responsibility. In leadership development, logotherapy can be applied to help leaders understand their personal values and purpose, and align their actions with those values. This helps leaders make more authentic and meaningful decisions and fosters a more cohesive and motivated team, which leads to improved performance and success for the leader and the organization.
Viktor Frankl
Viktor Emil Frankl was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor. He was born in Vienna in 1905 and trained as a neurologist and psychiatrist. He was imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, including Auschwitz, where he experienced the horrors of the Holocaust firsthand.
Frankl's experiences in the concentration camps, and his subsequent survival, inspired him to develop logotherapy, which he believed was a way to help individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives, even in the face of adversity and suffering. He argued that the search for meaning was the primary motivational force in human beings, and that logotherapy could be used to help individuals overcome a wide range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, and a sense of purposelessness.
Logotherapy and leadership development
Logotherapy can be incorporated into leadership development to align personal values, beliefs, and purpose with professional goals and responsibilities. This approach emphasizes meaningful work, effective communication, purpose-driven decision-making, and a workplace culture that supports growth and fulfillment.
Leaders who incorporate logotherapy can experience benefits such as clarity of purpose, increased motivation, improved communication, increased resilience, and better decision-making. The approach emphasizes effective communication and relationship-building, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and open communication.
Purpose-driven leadership guidance through interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and group discussions can develop the skills and mindset necessary to lead with purpose and create a positive impact in organizations and communities. The logotherapeutic leader encourages their team to take a proactive and purpose-driven approach to their work, continuously seeking out new opportunities for growth and development.
PSYCHOTHERAPY Logotherapy
Discover Meaning and Purpose in Life and Work
Our psychotherapy practice offers guidance through logotherapy, a therapy based on Viktor Frankl's philosophy, aimed at uncovering profound meaning in life. Let us assist you in finding your inner compass and exploring meaningful paths.
Ready to embark on the journey to meaning? Get in touch with us at info@taradin.be.