Leadership Seminar by Atty. Siegfred Mison

Atty. Siegfred Buenos Mison has a diverse set of education and experiences that have made him a game changer and servant leader in organizations such as the Philippine Army, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Malcolm Law Offices, a U.S.-based software development company called Infogix Inc, University of the East, Bureau of Immigration, and Philippine Airlines. He is is a former soldier and lawyer by profession, a teacher and inspiring speaker by passion, and a book author and writer with a goal.[1]

One of the most important things I learned about Atty. Mison's seminar is that "Leadership is like an eagle." Eagles are renowned for their strength, power, and excellent vision. A good leader, similarly, must have the fortitude and resilience to negotiate challenges and setbacks, the capacity to inspire and drive others toward a common vision, and the ability to identify possibilities and threats from a broad perspective. A good leader, like an eagle, must be versatile and capable of adapting to changing conditions. Eagles can fly high in the sky, but they can also dive rapidly to catch their food. Leaders must also be able to handle a variety of scenarios and deploy various leadership styles as needed.

A bird's-eye perspective is another eagle characteristic that might be applicable to leadership. Because of their keen vision, eagles can spot objects in the distance that other birds cannot. Similar to this, a successful leader must have the capacity to look at the broad picture, have a long-term vision for their firm, as well as pay attention to the details and make tactical choices.

Another takeaway from the seminar is about the connection of leadership with "Ikigai" which is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” Ikigai-based leadership has the potential to be strong and successful.[2]

A leader is better equipped to inspire and motivate people to work toward a common goal when they have a clear grasp of their purpose and how it connects to the requirements of the company and the wider world. A leader is more likely to bring their best selves to work and foster a healthy work environment for others if they are passionate about their profession and have a feeling of personal fulfillment.

In general, the idea of ikigai can assist leaders and organizations in developing a culture of meaning and purpose where people can find fulfillment and realize their full potential. Leaders can develop a more engaged, motivated, and productive staff that is better able to accomplish its goals by balancing personal and professional aspirations.

References:

1.https://businessmirror.com.ph/author/siegfredbuenomison/

2. https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/