For centuries, we’ve been living in a world where the status of leaders has been significantly more important than the growth of those whom they lead. This kind of top-down, exclusive attitude has had far-reaching consequences in the world, from politics and business to our environment and even within our own homes.

Fortunately, demand is revolutionizing the qualities that effective leaders must possess — adding empathy, inclusivity, vulnerability, and even love to effective leadership approaches. Today’s top leaders are not only smart and fully adept at what they do, but they are also active participants in the growth of those whom they lead.

It was a privilege to discuss with Sonja Klopčič, an independent business consultant who specializes in leadership development for conscious organizations, innovator, and developer of AEIOU Leadership, about how leadership needs to evolve to build thinking and conscious organizations. Sonja talks about how to Switch On our inner game of leadership and clarifies what efforts we need to undertake to become better leaders - how to lead from the inside out. You are most welcome to listen to the conversation.