Pulse November 2015 | Page 8

“But don’t be misled—not all leaders hold a position of authority, in the same manner as not all those in authority are leaders.” Are you a leader who eats last? E ach time I think of leadership, I am always reminded of my interview with Leaders Eat Last author, Simon Sinek. In the June 2015 issue of Pulse magazine, he described how the Seniors in the U.S. Marine Corps would selflessly let Juniors eat ahead of them during mealtime. To the leaders of the Marine Corps, doing so is an act of leadership since it exemplifies putting others ahead of their personal needs. The idea of leading with humility and selflessness is a powerful concept that’s once again echoed on the pages of this “Leadership” issue. On page 32, the article “Everyday Habits of Great Leaders” defines the key traits that make inspiring leaders as well as highlights small measures that you can incorporate into your daily life in order to become a better leader. But don’t be misled—not all leaders hold a position of authority, in the same manner as not all those in authority are leaders. A true leader, whether his or her work title is CEO or massage therapist, is someone who can inspire a tribe to take action. The ability to move others to dream, act and strive for more (read Learning the Power of Influence, page 26) is one of the most powerful traits of an inspiring leader. So next time your plate is full with fires to put out and deadlines to meet, pause for MARION PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO a moment and think: Are you willing to set aside worries and personal hunger for power or control to put other’s needs first? When it’s time to feed your team with inspiration FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! @ISpaDoYou and empowerment, are you a leader who eats last? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! International SPA Association —MAE MAÑACAP-JOHNSON, EDITOR @ISPAPULSEEDITOR GRAB YOUR PHONE SNAP A SELFIE You’re spotted—and we love it! Snap a selfie with your favorite Pulse issue and share it with us via ispa@ispastaff.com or on social media using #PulseSelfie for a chance to be featured in Pulse and win two inspirational books published by New Harbinger Publications entitled What Would Buddha Say? by Barbara Ann Kipfer and In This Moment by Kirk D. Strosahl, Ph.D. and Patricia J. Robinson, Ph.D. Ready, pose and snap! 6 PULSE ■ November 2015