Leading Like a Redwood: Harnessing the Power of ECOsystems™️ for Strong Leadership

How to be a Redwood Leader

A Redwood Leader embraces the power contained in cultivating ecosystems of people. The word “ecosystem” comes from the Greek word “oikos”, meaning “home” and the Latin word “systema” meaning “whole, made up of parts”. Redwood Leaders support these “home systems,” where each person is interconnected and interdependent on others to form a complete whole or, more scientifically, a “bubble of life”.

Redwood Leaders do not place themselves at the center of an ecosystem - they find where they are needed and most valuable. They know the importance of amplifying each contributor's unique strengths to create a healthy ECOsystem through:

(E)mpowerment - Redwood Leaders support others to challenge assumptions about the way things are and the way they can be to improve their lives and circumstances through mutual respect and connection. They sow the seeds of leadership and harmony by helping their team members to share:

• their complete and authentic selves

• innovative ideas

• their progress on personal and professional goals

(C)oaching - Redwood Leaders facilitate professional development by role modeling active listening and asking open-ended questions to discover and grow potential. They tend the seeds of leadership to take root by:

• nurturing great habits, beliefs and attitudes

• encouraging others to succeed

• mentoring and connecting others to resources

(O)ptimization - Redwood Leaders energize their team to dare to grow to impressive heights. They work to help all team members flourish and continue to grow by:

• inspiring to reach their full potential

• challenging the status quo

• strengthening teams and fostering teamwork

Redwood Leaders are constantly nourishing their ECOsystems™️ by creating, developing and maintaining the ideal hospitable environment to support sustained greatness for an organization and its people.

Redwood Leader consultants partner with individuals, groups, and businesses to grow ECOsystems™️ where people are valued, heard, and empowered to be their best every day, based on lessons from the Redwood forest.