Episode 055: 21st Century Leadership with Kirsten Stendevad

In this episode, Devi chats with Kirsten Stendevad about 21st Century Leadership and the book publishing process from a 5-time bestseller's perspective.  Kirsten, visionary feminine leader and founder of Illumina International, is an expert in 21st-century leadership paradigms, which she has been teaching leaders with and without titles since 2003. The co-author of five trendsetting bestsellers about innovative and visionary leadership, she has also given workshops on these topics at Harvard Business School, MIT, and McKinsey & Co., among others. Devi & Kirsten Discuss:  21st Century Leadership Yang vs Yin Energy Defining Success & Lifestyle How to be most creative Using your heart and passion in business Prioritizing your vocation How to find your vocation The Entrepreneurial "Fusion Kitchen" How to Apply the 21st Century Leadership Model The shift in speed from the 20th century to the 21st century The importance of carrying a bigger vision Advice on writing your book The importance of a good editor Writing a book as a blog Traditional Publishing vs Self Publishing Hybrid Publishing Tips for working with a transitional publisher What size of followers or number of alliances will help you to secure a traditional publisher How to create a best seller How to build alliances as a spiritual entrepreneur How to find a really good editor Understanding the "feminine" and the "masculine" and how to balance them Cultivating Balance between the Yin & Yang in your business Spiritual Practices for Creativity Surrounding yourself with people who can see your vision and your greatest light & who are unstoppable on your behalf and more... More about Kirsten: Kirsten is well-known among the creative class in Scandinavia as a transformative role model, a community leader, and an inspiring mentor, not least for female changemakers and entrepreneurs. Her book Motherhood as a Career Booster and her latest book, The Future is Feminine are soon available in English. Kirsten is also a Kundalini yoga teacher, evolutionary coach and the mother of three. She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark and teaches globally through her online programs Connect with Kirsten @ www.kirstenstendevad.com or illuminainternational.com