When we think of Valentine’s Day we think of romance, roses, chocolate, cupid and love. We do not usually connect love as an emotion in business.
However, at its core, leadership is love. It manifests in many ways. It is about connecting with people, listening and understanding them. It is about contribution and making a difference in the lives of others. Both successful leaders and lovers focus on the greater good rather than themselves. They are aware of the importance of the relationship.
As leaders our role is to bring out the best in people. Love and passion give meaning and fulfillment to what we do.
For both lovers and leaders it is difficult to sustain these roles without heart.
So while you may think that love has no place in the office, its essence is the seed that sustains our work. While roses and chocolates will disappear in a week, or less, the impact of the actions stated above can be forever.