Skydeck Your Whole Self
Jan 8, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Amy Jen Su, managing director at Paravis Partners and author of The Leader You Want to Be, shares her insights on leadership in a complex world. She introduces her Five P's framework—Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace—that helps leaders align their focus and energy. Amy also explores the differences between 'Leader A' and 'Leader B' modes, the importance of inner peace, and how to define your purpose. Her journey from corporate life to coaching emphasizes a holistic approach to leadership.
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Leader A Versus Leader B Modes
- Amy Jen Su describes Leader A and Leader B as modes people shift between rather than fixed identities.
- She admits she aspires to Leader A yet sometimes feels Leader B internally while appearing effective externally.
Hidden Costs Of Leader B Being Normal
- Operating in Leader B as your norm harms health, career growth, and the people around you.
- Leader B ripples stress outward and can cap a leader's ability to scale responsively.
Five Principles Connect External And Internal
- The five principles (purpose, process, people, presence, peace) map to external systems and internal states.
- Purpose and process shape focus and time; people, presence, and peace address scaling, habits, and inner life.
