A 360 Degree View on the Self

Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Ayurveda & Leadership Circle Profile™ (LCP)

In today’s dynamic world, effective leadership requires a deep understanding of both inner consciousness and external impact. The Leadership Circle Profile™ offers a powerful framework to measure leadership effectiveness, while Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, provides profound insights into personal balance, purpose, and well-being. When combined, these two systems create a transformational leadership model that integrates modern science with timeless wisdom. 

Ayurveda & Leadership: The Doshas as Leadership Archetypes

Just as Ayurveda identifies Vata, Pitta, and Kapha as the three fundamental energies governing nature and human physiology, these doshas also shape leadership styles:

• Vata Leaders (Creative & Visionary): Innovative, adaptable, and forward-thinking but may struggle with consistency and grounding.
• Pitta Leaders (Passionate & Driven): Goal-oriented, strategic, and courageous but can become overly intense or controlling.
• Kapha Leaders (Stable & Nurturing): Empathetic, resilient, and community-focused but may resist change and lack urgency.

The LCP Assessment mirrors these tendencies by evaluating leaders on Creative Competencies (vision, courage, collaboration, integrity) and Reactive Tendencies (control, compliance, self-protection). By understanding their dominant dosha and leadership patterns, individuals can cultivate balance and elevate their leadership effectiveness.

The Dharma-Based Leadership Model

Ayurveda aligns with leadership development through the four pillars of human fulfillment:

• Dharma (Purpose & Duty): Aligning leadership with a higher purpose and values.
• Artha (Resources & Wealth): Managing resources with wisdom to build sustainable success.
• Kama (Passion & Fulfillment): Inspiring teams with vision, creativity, and heart-centered leadership.
• Moksha (Liberation & Growth): Achieving self-mastery and transformational leadership.

The LCP framework helps leaders uncover their subconscious patterns, while Ayurveda ensures they operate in harmony with their unique nature and universal principles.

The Five Foundational Influences on Leadership Growth

Leadership is not just about individual potential - it is shaped by the following underlying factors:

• Ātmā (Self-Awareness & Inner Wisdom): Understanding the self through LCP’s 360-degree feedback and Ayurveda’s self-reflection practices.
• Deśa (Environment & Culture): Aligning leadership strategies with organisational and societal needs.
• Kula (Community & Ancestry): Recognizing inherited strengths and conditioning that shape leadership behaviors.
• Kāla (Timing & Cycles): Leading with awareness of personal and collective cycles of change.
• Balā (Strength & Resilience): Cultivating inner and outer strength through mindful practices and emotional intelligence.

Why Integrate LCP & Ayurveda?

• Develop a leadership style that is authentic, resilient, and adaptable.
• Enhance self-awareness through a fusion of modern psychology and ancient wisdom.
• Identify and overcome reactive tendencies using Ayurvedic balance principles.
• Align personal and professional goals with Dharma and conscious leadership.
• Cultivate holistic well-being, leading to greater clarity, impact, and fulfillment.

By bridging LCP’s evidence-based leadership insights with Ayurveda’s holistic wisdom, we create leaders who are not just successful, but also deeply fulfilled and purpose-driven.

More information on the LCP can be found on Leadership Circle.

Are you ready to embark on a leadership journey that aligns mind, body, and purpose?

Let's connect and explore how Ayurveda and LCP can elevate your leadership potential!

Photo by Austin Chan on Unsplash