Empowering Tomorrow: The Rise of SoMo Leadership
Title: Embracing SoMo Leadership: Nurturing Social-Emotional Intelligence in Madagascar’s Leaders
In a world where leadership is often synonymous with authority and dominance, the emergence of Social-Emotional (SoMo) Leadership presents a refreshing paradigm shift. At the Kintana Institute, we are deeply committed to nurturing this transformative approach, especially in Madagascar’s civil society, education sector, and beyond.
SoMo Leadership, as defined by Louis Alloro, is not just about leading; it’s about leading consciously, with a heightened sense of awareness, urgency, and agency within one’s network. It’s about creating a culture of vulnerability without weakness, acknowledging mistakes, and learning from them to effect positive change.
In today’s uncertain times, the need for SoMo Leadership has never been more evident. We face challenges that demand not just reactive responses but thoughtful, proactive solutions. SoMo Leadership requires developing, deepening, and leveraging Emotional Intelligence, understanding, building bridges, and fostering communities of cooperation. It promotes collaboration and trust over competition and distrust.
SoMo Leadership empowers leaders to see beyond the conventional and invite innovation, new solutions, and inclusive practices. It fosters a culture where differences are cherished, people are seen and heard, and bridges are built between opposing viewpoints.
As a woman and a career coach focusing on empowering women in leadership, I am excited about the potential of SoMo Leadership to create a more inclusive, empathetic, and visionary world. It’s not just about leading; it’s about leading consciously, making a positive impact, and building a better future for all.
Join us at the Kintana Institute as we embrace SoMo Leadership and nurture a new generation of socially and emotionally intelligent leaders in Madagascar and beyond. Together, let’s redefine leadership and create a world where everyone thrives.
Definition of SoMo Leadership:
SoMo Leadership, short for Social-Emotional Leadership, is a transformative approach to leadership characterized by conscious, empathetic, and proactive practices. It involves creating awareness, urgency, and agency within one’s network, fostering a culture of vulnerability, learning, and positive change. SoMo Leadership requires developing, deepening, and leveraging Emotional Intelligence, understanding, building bridges, fostering communities of cooperation, and promoting collaboration and trust over competition and distrust. It’s about leading with intention, empathy, and a commitment to building a better world for all.
Curious to learn more about how coaching can support the development of SoMo leadership? Read my paper from 2020.